Eintracht Frankfurt Lead Race for Newcastle’s William Osula as January Talks Loom

Newcastle pulled out of a summer loan with a €20m option at the last minute, shaping cautious renewed interest ahead of the winter window.

Overview

Sport Bild reporting, relayed in German outlets, says Frankfurt had an initial loan agreement with a €20m purchase option before Newcastle backed out late in the summer.
Frankfurt are portrayed as frontrunners for the 22-year-old forward, with discussions expected to restart before the January window.
Stuttgart’s interest has been reported but is considered unlikely to succeed, with financial constraints cited and recent club links noted from Nick Woltemade’s move to Newcastle.
Newcastle are described as reluctant to sanction a January departure despite Osula’s limited minutes this season.
It remains unclear whether Newcastle would accept an initial loan that includes a mandatory purchase clause, though some reports suggest they may seek such a guarantee.