Eintracht Frankfurt are reportedly interested in 22-year-old Newcastle United forward William Osula. The club had attempted to sign the striker on deadline day during the summer transfer window but were turned down by Newcastle. Frankfurt now plan to renew their pursuit in the winter window with personal terms have already agreed with Osula.

Frankfurt’s interest in Osula

According to , Frankfurt made a loan offer of €5 million with an option to buy at €25 million (£21m/$29m) for Osula during the summer, but the bid was rejected by the Magpies. The German club now plan to relaunch their pursuit of Osula in the January transfer window, as they look to strengthen their attack alongside Jonathan Burkardt. The Danish forward has already agreed personal terms with Frankfurt.

AdvertisementGetty Images SportOsula this season so far

Newcastle signed Osula from Sheffield United for a fee of €11m (£9m/$13m) in 2024. He has featured nine times in all competitions this season but started only two of those – in the Carabao Cup win against Bradford in which he scored twice and the Premier League draw against Leeds. He also found the net in an appearance as a substitute in the 3-2 loss to Liverpool in August.

Frankfurt’s loss to Bayern and table position

Eintracht Frankfurt were outclassed by German giants Bayern Munich at the weekend, as a brace from Luis Diaz and a goal from Harry Kane secured a 3-0 victory for the visitors. Frankfurt currently sit seventh in the Bundesliga table with nine points from six games.

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Getty Images SportFrankfurt's target for the winter window and goal for the season

Frankfurt will be hoping that their renewed bid for Osula is accepted by Newcastle, as they look to rebuild their attack following the sale of Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool. The club aim to strengthen their squad to challenge for a top-four finish and secure Champions League qualification next season.