{"id":265857,"date":"2026-10-04T18:10:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T18:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/04\/newcastle-can-finally-send-jacob-murphy-packing-by-signing-12m-star\/"},"modified":"2026-10-04T18:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T18:10:12","slug":"newcastle-can-finally-send-jacob-murphy-packing-by-signing-12m-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/04\/newcastle-can-finally-send-jacob-murphy-packing-by-signing-12m-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle can finally send Jacob Murphy packing by signing \u00a312m star"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After losing a plethora of key talents during the recent summer transfer window, Newcastle United<\/a> shifted their focus onto building for the future rather than landing readymade replacements.<\/p>\n

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The hierarchy spent a pretty penny in the market to try and soften the blow of the high-profile departures, with the average age of the additions sitting just at 20 years and six months.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s clear that new boss Matthias Jaissle has been tasked with helping the youngsters progress, but their route to success may be blocked by one player at St James\u2019 Park.<\/p>\n

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\n Why Newcastle made a huge mistake not selling Murphy<\/strong>
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As part of the club\u2019s recent ability to fight at the top of the Premier League, winger Jacob Murphy<\/a> has played a vital part in the success off the right-hand side of the attack.<\/p>\n

However, there comes a point where a player achieves all they can on Tyneside, with the 31-year-old certainly falling into such a category over recent times.<\/p>\n

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\"Jaissle\n <\/picture>Action Images via Reuters\/Lee Smith<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

He\u2019s struggled to emulate his best performances, but he was still the subject of multiple transfer offers from Nottingham Forest during the recent summer window.<\/p>\n

The Magpies rejected two separate offers from Oliver Glasner\u2019s men, with the latest tallying \u00a315m but it still wasn\u2019t enough to sanction a sale for the Englishman.<\/p>\n

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PL mins for Newcastle attackers (2026\/27)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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

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PL minutes<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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

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

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Yoane Wissa<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

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

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

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

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Mat\u00edas Fern\u00e1ndez-Pardo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

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

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

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

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Bazoumana Tour\u00e9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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50<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

However, it may have been a huge mistake, with the winger\u2019s current deal set to expire in the summer of 2027 – which could see the attacker depart for nothing.<\/p>\n

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\n How Murphy has struggled to deliver under Jaissle<\/strong>
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Despite the potential exit during the summer window, Murphy has remained a key member of Jaissle\u2019s squad within 2026\/27 and started two of the first five league games this term.<\/p>\n

During the aforementioned period, he\u2019s certainly struggled to deliver in the Premier League, and backed up the point that the hierarchy made a mistake in not sanctioning his sale.<\/p>\n

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\"Jacob\n <\/picture>Reuters\/Lee Smith<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

The Englishman has only managed to complete 75% of the passes he\u2019s attempted this campaign, with such a tally the lowest of any forward within the senior ranks.<\/p>\n

Such a tally has also seen him rank lowly compared to other players within England\u2019s top-flight, with the winger ranking below 80% of players within his position.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s also created just 0.4 chances per 90 so far this campaign, which has also seen him also rank lowly compared to others in the Premier League – where 91% of attackers average more to date.<\/p>\n

Such numbers showcase his struggles within attacking areas, with the winger clearly no longer at the level needed if the club are to be successful under Jaissle.<\/p>\n

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\n How Newcastle can secure the perfect Murphy replacement<\/strong>
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With the January transfer window edging ever closer, the Newcastle hierarchy will have a shortlist of players to try and improve the senior ranks for the future.<\/p>\n

The board did spend big to improve such a department in the summer, as seen with the deals to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Bazoumana Toure.<\/p>\n