Newcastle set to meet with Norwich ace Jacob Murphy’s representatives this week to thrash out move
JACOB MURPHY’s representatives met with Norwich City on Thursday to work through a deal to send him to St. James’ Park.
The young winger has reportedly expressed to his agents his desire to play for Newcastle, the team he supported as a child.
Jacob Murphy’s representatives have been in negotiations with Norwich City to work out a dealGetty ImagesNewcastle’s £8million bid for Jacob Murphy was previously rejectedGetty Images
Toon’s £8million offer was knocked back but they are expected to go in again, according to Sky Sports.
Rafa Benitez is looking to strengthen his squad before the start of the new season in the Premier League, but has so far only one new face, Florian Lejeune.
He has made it clear that Murphy is high on his list of targets.
The 22-year-old scored ten goals for Norwich last season and is contracted to the team until the summer of 2021, having signed a new four-and-a-half year deal in November.
He also played a big role in England’s run in the Uunder-21 European Championships this year.
Crystal Palace, Southampton, Swansea and West Bromwich Albion have apparently shown interest.
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Jacob Murphy was a member of the England squad in the U21 European ChampionshipsGetty ImagesJacob Murphy scored against Poland to put England U21s into the Eurpean Championship semi-finalRex Features
Murphy has been at Norwich since 2006 when he joined the Under-12 team and made his professional debut for the club in 2014.
He spent time on loan at Swindon, Southend, Blackpool, Scunthorpe, Colchester and Coventry before returning to Norwich last season.
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