Lovenkrands Believes Fellow Dane Will Osula Is The ‘Perfect’ Fit For Newcastle

Former Newcastle United striker Peter Lovenkrands has delivered a glowing assessment of fellow Dane Will Osula, insisting the young forward is the ‘perfect’ fit for the Magpies and expressing his excitement about what the striker could achieve on Tyneside.

Osula has enjoyed an increasingly important role at Newcastle after initially having to be patient for opportunities following his £15 million arrival from Sheffield United in August 2024.

The 23-year-old has faced considerable competition for places during his time at St James’ Park, previously finding himself behind Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson before the club reshaped their attacking options with the arrivals of Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa.

However, circumstances have changed considerably under Matthias Jaissle.

With Woltemade currently spending time on loan at Juventus and Wissa frequently being utilised in a deeper attacking role, Osula has been given the opportunity to establish himself as Newcastle’s first-choice centre-forward.

It is an opportunity he appears determined to make the most of.

Lovenkrands sees something special in Osula

Speaking about his compatriot, former Newcastle favourite Lovenkrands has made no secret of his admiration for the youngster, highlighting the qualities that make him such an exciting player to watch.

Lovenkrands believes Osula’s attitude, work rate and willingness to give everything for the shirt make him particularly suited to the demands of playing for Newcastle United.

He said: “He’s grown on me so much. He fits so perfectly to this football club. The fans here, they appreciate hard work. They just want to see someone give 110% every game, and that’s basically what he does. He walks on that and chases everything, sometimes too much!

“I just think he’s got so much quality and so much desire in the way he wants to do it. And he can back it up, he’s got good finishing.

“He’s still raw, he does things he maybe doesn’t know how he’s doing it himself, but he’s got so much potential. I love him.”

Those comments underline the growing appreciation for Osula’s contribution, particularly among supporters who have watched him develop from a relatively inexperienced forward into someone capable of leading the line in the Premier League.

A different dimension to Newcastle’s attack

One of Osula’s biggest strengths is his physical profile.

Standing at 6ft 3in, the Danish international combines impressive athleticism with explosive acceleration, allowing him to stretch opposition defences and provide Newcastle with a different attacking option.

His willingness to press defenders, chase seemingly lost causes and continually put opponents under pressure also makes him an interesting fit for Jaissle’s high-intensity footballing philosophy.

While there are still areas of his game that require refinement, particularly his decision-making and consistency across 90 minutes, his potential is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Lovenkrands also highlighted the importance of Osula’s development during a difficult period when regular opportunities were limited.

The former Newcastle forward believes his compatriot has gradually grown into the responsibility of being the main attacking option.

“Last season he was in and out a lot, substitute appearances, but he’s grown into showing he’s the main man. Because he has so much to offer, the fans love it.

“But that’s his game. He goes to the national team and chases everything, hunts down everything. It’s so cool to watch.”

A big opportunity under Matthias Jaissle

Osula’s emergence could prove particularly significant as Newcastle continue to develop their attacking options under Jaissle.

The Austrian coach demands energy, aggression and intelligent movement from his forwards, with the ability to initiate the press just as important as their contribution in front of goal.

Osula appears to possess many of those qualities.

His pace gives Newcastle an outlet in behind, while his physical presence allows him to compete with Premier League defenders. He has also demonstrated an ability to score with both feet and make an impact inside the penalty area.

His late-season performances in 2025/26 provided an indication of what he could offer when given a sustained run in the starting eleven, and he has now been presented with another opportunity to establish himself.

Lovenkrands is certainly excited about what comes next.

“I love his attitude, both feet are on the ground and he doesn’t get carried away. He’s very focused on what he needs to do. I’m so excited to see where that takes him. This season, hopefully he goes on a run! He’s a great boy. I love him!”

Newcastle may have a striker ready to take the next step

For Newcastle supporters, Osula’s development is an encouraging storyline.

The Magpies have invested considerable money in strengthening their attacking options, but sometimes the answer to a problem can already be within the squad.

At 23, Osula still has plenty of time to develop, and having the opportunity to work under Jaissle while competing at the highest level could accelerate that progress.

Lovenkrands knows exactly what it means to represent Newcastle United and understand the expectations of the supporters.

His endorsement of Osula will undoubtedly be welcomed by the youngster, particularly coming from another Danish footballer who understands the connection between the club and its supporters.

The challenge now is consistency.

If Osula can continue improving his finishing, decision-making and overall contribution, Newcastle could have a long-term attacking option capable of becoming a major figure at St James’ Park.

For Lovenkrands, however, the qualities that make Osula special are already clear: hard work, desire, determination and a genuine willingness to give everything for Newcastle United.