Newcastle missed out on £30 MILLION when William Osula's Eintracht Frankfurt move collapsed and the reason why has been revealed

A permanent deal worth around £30 million ($40m) was close to completion before Frankfurt wanted to switch the terms to a loan with an option to buy. As per the Daily Mail, Newcastle still looked ready to accept until Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, the club's majority owner, pulled the plug. Despite a proposed loan fee exceeding £6m, the feeling was that the new structure of the deal favoured the German side more.

Osula's non-transfer has quickly turned into a blessing for Newcastle after Wissa's injury. The Danish forward has featured in all five league games and scored three times across all competitions. Without his goals, Eddie Howe's side might have been left even more exposed after a poor attacking start to the campaign.

The 22-year-old netted twice in a 4-1 Carabao Cup win over Bradford, becoming Newcastle’s top scorer so far this season. His rise has surprised many, given he only joined from Sheffield United a year ago. Now, Howe must weigh up whether to start him against Arsenal or turn back to club record signing Nick Woltemade.

Osula's form gives Howe a welcome selection dilemma heading into the clash with Arsenal. Confidence is high, and the Dane is expected to play a part regardless of his starting status. What looked like a lost opportunity on deadline day could yet help define Newcastle's season.