Will Osula’s Newcastle United wage increase after £10m Sheffield United transfer | OneFootball

Will Osula made the switch from Sheffield United to Newcastle United in the 2024 summer transfer window

Former Sheffield United forward Will Osula made headlines with his stunning strike to secure a late 2-1 win for Newcastle United against Manchester United on Wednesday night.

The Dane didn't make much of an impact at Bramall Lane prior to his move to St. James' Park in the 2024 summer transfer window in a deal worth a reported £10 million.

The youngster came through the club's academy system, but he played just five times in the league for the Blades prior to signing with Eddie Howe's side.

While he has struggled for consistent game time at the top flight team, he popped up with a crucial goal midweek to secure an important three points against the Red Devils.

This was only his second league goal of the campaign, but his stunning left-footed strike in stoppage time could lead to further opportunities to impress, particularly with Nick Woltemade's recent disappointing form.

Here we are looking financially at Osula's estimated figures from Capology to compare the 22-year-old's wages at Newcastle to what he was earning during his time at Sheffield United.

Will Osula’s Newcastle United wages

Since moving to the Premier League side, Osula has struggled for regular game time, and he has made just 30 appearances in the top flight, only one of which came as a starter.

He has had to deal with the likes of Alexander Isak, Woltemade and Yoanne Wissa as competition for minutes over the last two years, and he has been unable to make a strong enough impression to jump to the top of the pecking order.

He has contributed three goals and no assists, but he played a role in helping the Magpies earn a top five finish in the league last season, which led to the club qualifying for the Champions League.

Osula has a contract that runs until June 2029, meaning he still has time on his side to establish himself as a key part of the squad in the future, and perhaps this strike against Man United will be a launchpad for something greater.

The 22-year-old currently earns an estimated £25,000 per week as part of his Newcastle contract, making him one of the lower paid players in Howe's squad.

Other low earners in the team include Lewis Miley's £30,000 per week deal, as well as back-up goalkeepers Mark Gilespie and John Ruddy, who are both on £15,000-a-week.

Meanwhile, youngster Alex Murphy receives £8,000 per week, making him the lowest paid member of the first team.

Osula is well below the highest earner at the club, which is Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who receives £160,000 per week.

A number of players are on greater than £100,000 per week at St. James' Park, including Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton, who are each paid £150,000-a-week.

Wissa and Sven Botman are on £140,000-a-week, while Woltemade receives £132,500 per week.

Will Osula’s Sheffield United salary

Osula came through the Sheffield United academy system, and he made just five appearances in the Championship for the club prior to his move to Newcastle.

He enjoyed a loan spell with Derby County in 2022/23, where he scored twice from 16 games in League One as the Rams narrowly missed out on a play-off place.

Prior to his move to Newcastle, the forward was earning £12,500 per week from the Blades.

Harrison Burrows is a player in the current Blades' squad that is paid the same figure of £12,500 per week, which is quite a distance from Japhet Tanganga's £35,000 per week.

So Osula has doubled his salary since making the switch to the Premier League, where he has also been given the opportunity to compete at a top flight level.

The forward has also played four times in the Champions League for Howe’s side, while the Blades are contending for promotion in the second division.

With his goal against Manchester United midweek, perhaps will also be in contention to compete against Barcelona in the Magpies’ upcoming round of 16 clash with the Catalan giants later this month.