Nottingham Forest Pursues Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United
Nottingham Forest is currently negotiating the acquisition of winger Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United, according to transfer reporter Alex Crook.
The club is seeking new attacking options after losing Dilane Bakwa to Lille on loan earlier this summer.
Murphy brings a wealth of experience as a forward, known for his speed, work ethic, and tactical awareness. Primarily a right winger, he is also capable of playing on the left flank.
Since joining Newcastle in 2017, Murphy has been a key player, participating in 267 matches across all competitions, scoring 25 goals and providing 39 assists. However, he has seen his role diminish recently at St James’ Park, appearing as a substitute in the Magpies’ first two league matches against Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
Although Murphy recorded 23 goal contributions in the 2024-25 season, he struggled to maintain that performance level last season.
With just a year remaining on his current contract, Newcastle may consider selling him during this transfer window.
Nottingham Forest has been proactive in the transfer market, having already signed Ousmane Diomande, Gustavo Sa, Saver Schlager, Steven Benda, and Liam Delap. Additionally, Daniel Munoz is expected to join soon, following an agreed deal with Crystal Palace for a permanent transfer.
Forest’s recent bid of £40 million for midfielder Harrison Armstrong was ultimately declined by Everton amid criticism from the club’s fans.
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Nottingham Forest are working on a deal to sign Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy, per transfer reporter Alex Crook.
Forest are in the market for attacking reinforcements. They lost Dilane Bakwa to Lille on loan earlier this summer.
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Murphy is an experienced forward who is highly rated for his pace, work rate and tactical intelligence.
He mainly operates as a right winger but can also play on the left wing.
Murphy has been an influential figure for Newcastle since joining in 2017.
He has made 267 appearances across all competitions, bagging 25 goals and 39 assists in the process.
The English footballer has now fallen down the pecking order at St James’ Park.
He was featured off the bench in the Magpies’ two opening league matches against Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
Murphy made 23 goal contributions in 2024-25, but he struggled to replicate that form last season.
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The 31-year-old has only a year left on his current contract, and Newcastle could look to cash in on him this summer.
Forest have been active in the transfer market. They have signed Ousmane Diomande, Gustavo Sa, Saver Schlager, Steven Benda and Liam Delap.
Daniel Munoz is poised to join soon, as the Tricky Trees have agreed a deal with Crystal Palace over a permanent transfer.
Forest made a bid of £40 million for midfielder Harrison Armstrong. But Everton decided not to sell the 19-year-old after a backlash from the club’s supporters.
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