{"id":50796,"date":"2026-07-30T02:46:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T06:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/30\/why-newcastle-need-to-secure-51m-transfer-fee-to-replace-murphy\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T02:46:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T06:46:31","slug":"why-newcastle-need-to-secure-51m-transfer-fee-to-replace-murphy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/30\/why-newcastle-need-to-secure-51m-transfer-fee-to-replace-murphy\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Newcastle need to secure \u00a351m transfer fee to replace Murphy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/30\/why-newcastle-need-to-secure-51m-transfer-fee-to-replace-murphy\/#Why_Jacob_Murphy_has_time_up_for_Newcastle_United\" >Why Jacob Murphy has time up for Newcastle United<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/30\/why-newcastle-need-to-secure-51m-transfer-fee-to-replace-murphy\/#Could_Newcastle_replace_Murphy_this_summer\" >Could Newcastle replace Murphy this summer?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/30\/why-newcastle-need-to-secure-51m-transfer-fee-to-replace-murphy\/#How_Newcastle_were_able_to_sign_new_Anthony_Gordon_for_40m\" >How Newcastle were able to sign new Anthony Gordon for \u00a340m<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>While much attention has been focused on Newcastle United&#8217;s departure and goals, the division is quietly doing some shrewd business in the transfer market.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Four additions have already been completed at St James&#8217; Park, with the Magpies&#8217; recruitment team having already spent \u00a3112m to strengthen Eddie Howe&#8217;s squad.<\/p>\n<p>Juwen Jaouen, Bazoumana Toure, Sean Stuer and Aladi Bamba all joined Tyneside this summer, with the average age of the new players being just 19 years and five months.<\/p>\n<p>    The addition of young players appears to be the target to develop and reach the next level in the Premier League, but such a strategy could spell the end for one of the senior members of Howe&#8217;s team.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-jacob-murphy-39-s-time-is-up-at-newcastle-united\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Jacob_Murphy_has_time_up_for_Newcastle_United\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Jacob Murphy has time up for Newcastle United<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Newcastle have risen to prominence in the Premier League in recent years, with the club twice appearing in the Champions League, with winger Jacob Murphy playing a big part in their success.<\/p>\n<p>The 31-year-old, who has been on the roster since 2017, has been a consistent member of the Magpies&#8217; first-team squad since the 2020\/21 season, going on to make 223 appearances in all competitions.<\/p>\n<p>    However, last season the Englishman showed signs that he was struggling to match the level he had achieved in recent seasons, leading to questions about his long-term future at the club.<\/p>\n<p>Murphy has only scored three goals and provided two assists in England&#8217;s top flight, and his performance in pre-season has only heightened supporters&#8217; concerns.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Most PL G+A combined by a Newcastle forward (2025\/26)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>player<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>tally<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>nick waltemade<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>anthony gordon<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>harvey burns<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Will Osla<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>jacob murphy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Joanne warned<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Anthony Elanga<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>A failed backheel in a non-league game against Gateshead angered fans and led to calls for the 31-year-old to be sold, but Howe will no doubt see him as a key experienced member of his team.<\/p>\n<p>The winger wore the armband in the aforementioned encounter, which certainly highlights the manager&#8217;s faith and belief in the forward, despite concerns from the Magpies faithful.<\/p>\n<p>While Murphy has undoubtedly given fans valuable time at St James&#8217;s, his career has slowed down considerably in recent times, which should lead to a potential sale this summer.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-newcastle-could-replace-murphy-this-summer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Could_Newcastle_replace_Murphy_this_summer\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Could Newcastle replace Murphy this summer?<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If Murphy is sold by Howe &#038; Co. during this period, Newcastle will no doubt need to delve into the market to acquire additional attacking reinforcements.<\/p>\n<p>    Countless options have been discussed in recent months, with Toure the latest player to have already completed a move to Tyneside ahead of the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Magpies appear to be continuing their youthful recruiting spree as Real Betis winger Abde Ezarzouri has once again captured their attention.<\/p>\n<p>Spanish outlet AS have reported that Howe&#8217;s side are the favorites to sign the player this summer, with fellow side AS Roma monitoring his progress.<\/p>\n<p>    They also say the Moroccan international has a \u20ac60m (approximately \u00a351m) release clause in his contract and is open to the idea of \u200b\u200bhim moving to the Premier League during this period.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen how much the Magpies intend to spend over this period after their recent \u00a3112m outlay, but it is safe to say they will be signing a top talent with the move of Ezarzurri.<\/p>\n<p>His recent stats in La Liga have highlighted his incredible quality in attacking areas, which could spell the end for Murphy on Tyneside.<\/p>\n<p>The 24-year-old racked up a whopping 18 goals and assists in Spain&#8217;s top flight last season, before finishing the season with 13 more contributions than the current Magpies winger.<\/p>\n<p>Such a record is the third highest in La Liga among players who have not played for Real Madrid or Barcelona, \u200b\u200bfurther underscoring his great ability to finish within the final third.<\/p>\n<p>Ezarzurri&#8217;s talent with the ball also extends to chance creation, with the youngster creating an average of 0.5 big chances per 90, more than twice as many as Murphy.<\/p>\n<p>The aforementioned numbers also place him in the top 15% of all attackers within Europe&#8217;s top five leagues. This could give Howe&#8217;s side some much-needed creative spark in the forward areas.<\/p>\n<p>    The Betis star ranked high in terms of completed dribbles and fouls (per 90), and has since proven that he is always a threat to opponents when he is in full flow.<\/p>\n<p>He scored 1.6 completed dribbles and 2.8 fouls per 90, outperforming 90% of other attackers in the Spanish First Division as well as creating chances.<\/p>\n<p>Spending \u00a351m on the Moroccan star would be another big deal for Newcastle this summer, but it would mean they would be signing a player on a huge upward trajectory.<\/p>\n<p>    The need for a new attacking star on the right flank has been clear for months, but unfortunately Murphy is not the player he once was for the Magpies.<\/p>\n<p>Ezarzurri&#8217;s move will undoubtedly end the Englishman&#8217;s time on Tyneside, but Howe will need to be ruthless to ensure the Magpies return to the Premier League next season.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"how-newcastle-could-sign-new-anthony-gordon-liam-delap\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Newcastle_were_able_to_sign_new_Anthony_Gordon_for_40m\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tHow Newcastle were able to sign new Anthony Gordon for \u00a340m<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Newcastle need to secure more attacking strength before the summer transfer window ends. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While much attention has been focused on Newcastle United&#8217;s departure and goals, the division is quietly doing some shrewd business in the transfer market. Four additions have already been completed at St James&#8217; Park, with the Magpies&#8217; recruitment team having already spent \u00a3112m to strengthen Eddie Howe&#8217;s squad. Juwen Jaouen, Bazoumana Toure, Sean Stuer and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":50797,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[8942,3040,40,9533,47,815,1092,138],"class_list":["post-50796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-football","tag-51m","tag-fee","tag-football","tag-murphy","tag-newcastle","tag-replace","tag-secure","tag-transfer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50796","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50796"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50796\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50797"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50796"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50796"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50796"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}