Howe is still hopeful of keeping hold of Liverpool target Alexander Isak.
But ahead of tonight's clash with Liverpool, Howe is confident the board won't leave him short of firepower should the Swede be sold.
"I don’t think the club will allow that situation to happen,” said Howe. “We certainly can’t go through the season with no recognised striker at the football club – and that’s no disrespect to Will Osula.
“I think he’s doing really well and he’s progressing really well, but he’s got limited experience in the Premier League, although I’m really happy with his career progression.
“But Alex at the moment would be the only striker we have with Premier League history of goals and appearances and starts, so we can’t leave ourselves in that position.”