Latest transfer news: Newcastle sign Osula and West Ham sign Zouma from the UAE | Transfer window

Newcastle have signed Danish Under-21 striker William Osula from Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee, believed to be an initial sum of £10m. The 21-year-old played 21 times in the Premier League last season without scoring, having spent the previous campaign on loan at League One side Derby.

Osula began his career at his hometown club Copenhagen before moving to United in 2018. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said: “William is a talented young striker with all the attributes to be an exciting player for Newcastle UnitedWe have been following his development closely and are delighted to have the opportunity to work with him on this next step in his career.”

He West Ham Defender Kurt Zouma has agreed a move to UAE Pro League side Shabab Al Ahli and will travel for a medical examination. The 29-year-old player made 33 Premier league appearances last season but would not be guaranteed game time under Julen Lopetegui and has decided to leave after a decade in England's top flight.

Zouma cost West Ham almost £30m from Chelsea in 2021 but they are prepared to pay a nominal amount, which will help Lopetegui free up wages and space in the squad after signing six players, including the £40m signing. Maximilian Kilman from Wolves.

Zouma won two Premier League titles, the Champions League and the League Cup with Chelsea, and added a Europa Conference League winner's medal in 2023.