{"id":246630,"date":"2026-06-03T18:45:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T18:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/03\/alongside-yohanna-newcastle-submit-serious-offer-to-sign-42m-murphy-upgrade\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T18:45:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T18:45:13","slug":"alongside-yohanna-newcastle-submit-serious-offer-to-sign-42m-murphy-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/03\/alongside-yohanna-newcastle-submit-serious-offer-to-sign-42m-murphy-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"Alongside Yohanna: Newcastle submit serious offer to sign \u00a342m Murphy upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Last summer it was the sale of Alexander Isak which tore apart Newcastle United<\/a>\u2019s frontline, but this window it\u2019s the turn of Anthony Gordon<\/a> to depart the Magpies.<\/p>\n

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The England international, who netted 17 goals for Eddie Howe<\/a>\u2019s side this campaign, has already completed a move to Spanish giants Barcelona for a reported \u00a370m.<\/p>\n

Losing your top goalscorer two seasons in a row would be a bitter blow for any side – let alone a side that endured a 17-point drop off from the season prior.<\/p>\n

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Howe will now have yet another huge challenge during the summer transfer window to try and replace the departing 25-year-old before the 2026\/27 campaign.<\/p>\n

Despite the window not opening for another couple of weeks, the Magpies’ recruitment team have already identified a handful of players who could move to Tyneside this window.<\/p>\n

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\n Newcastle advancing negotiations to sign \u00a342m star this summer<\/strong>
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The \u00a370m received for Gordon\u2019s signature will go a huge way in the transfer market, but as seen last summer, it\u2019s crucial that the hierarchy make the right additions.<\/p>\n

Cologne winger Said El Mala has emerged as one potential option<\/a> to replace the Englishman after scoring 13 times during his debut Bundesliga campaign.<\/p>\n

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The Magpies aren\u2019t alone in wanting a move for the 19-year-old at present, with fellow English side Brentford already making an offer for the German youngster.<\/p>\n

El Mala isn\u2019t the only winger currently playing in the Bundesliga who\u2019s caught the attention of Howe\u2019s side with a bid reportedly submitted for young winger Zadok Yohanna, according to reports<\/a>. Hoffenheim star Bazoumana Toure has also appeared on their shortlist.<\/p>\n

As per Sports Boom, Newcastle have advanced negotiations to land the 20-year-old<\/a> in recent days and have identified him as an excellent replacement for Gordon.<\/p>\n

The report also states that a deal is yet to be reached between the two clubs, but the Magpies are making a deal for the Ivorian a priority this window.<\/p>\n

Toure and his camp are said to have been presented with ‘serious offers’ from Newcastle. The Toon are now discussing what is described as a big package to bring the player to the north east.<\/p>\n

A fee in the region of \u00a342m has been mooted for the youngster\u2019s signature, as Liverpool and Arsenal also continue to eye up a deal for Toure\u2019s signature ahead of next term.<\/p>\n

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\n Why Toure would be way better than Murphy for Newcastle<\/strong>
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This summer will be vital for Newcastle as they aim to soften the blow of Gordon\u2019s departure, but it remains to be seen how much of a role Jacob Murphy<\/a> will have next season.<\/p>\n

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The 31-year-old, who joined the Magpies back in 2017, has once again been a regular starter for Howe\u2019s men this term – but has massively failed to deliver in the final third.<\/p>\n

He could only muster three goals and two assists within his 33 league appearances in 2025\/26, leading to concerns from the fans over his long-term future at St James\u2019 Park.<\/p>\n

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Most PL G+As for Newcastle (2025\/26)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Player<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Tally<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Bruno Guimaraes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nick Woltemade<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Anthony Gordon<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Harvey Barnes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Will Osula<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jacob Murphy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Lewis Miley<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jacob Ramsey<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Whilst he operates on the opposite flank to the new Barcelona man, Murphy too could be impacted this summer as the hierarchy look to take the Magpies up a notch next season.<\/p>\n

Hailed as an “explosive winger<\/a>” by scout Jacek Kulig, Toure is a player who can operate off either flank and could well be a talent who restricts Murphy from featuring on a regular basis – should he move to Tyneside this summer.<\/p>\n

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However, when comparing their respective stats from 2025\/26, the Hoffenheim star has dominated in countless key areas – with any move potentially being bad news for Murphy.<\/p>\n

Toure, who\u2019s been labelled \u201cincredible<\/a>\u201d by analyst and Como scout Ben Mattinson, registered 14 combined goals and assists in the Bundesliga this season – a tally nearly three times higher than the current Magpies star.<\/p>\n

The aforementioned figure highlights the youngster\u2019s quality within the final third – potentially adding the threat Howe\u2019s men have lacked over recent months.<\/p>\n

The Ivorian international also managed to complete 2.1 successful dribbles per 90 in Germany\u2019s top-flight this term – another tally that\u2019s nearly two times higher than Murphy\u2019s.<\/p>\n

However, Toure\u2019s biggest asset is his crossing ability, as seen by his remarkable tally of 34% crosses completed – subsequently ranking him in the top 8% of attackers in the Bundesliga.<\/p>\n

As for Murphy, he was only able to complete 19% of his attempted crosses – subsequently highlighting the massive difference in quality between the aforementioned duo.<\/p>\n

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Newcastle\u2019s need for added attacking reinforcements is there for all to see this summer, with Howe needing to push the side back up the table in 2026\/27.<\/p>\n

Losing Gordon is a huge blow to the Magpies, but it could kickstart a needed overhaul of the attacking department before the start of the new campaign in August.<\/p>\n

As for incomings, \u00a342m would be an excellent deal for a player of Toure\u2019s quality, with the 20-year-old able to play a key role in any success endured on Tyneside in the years ahead.<\/p>\n

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Newcastle are looking to complete their summer business speedily after last year’s frustrations. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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