Overview
- Over the weekend multiple outlets reported Everton interest in Jacob Murphy and Chronicle Live says the winger’s agent has been sounded out about a possible move.
- No formal bid has been lodged publicly and sources say talks are at an early, exploratory stage.
- Newcastle are understood to be willing to listen to offers for Murphy if valuation is met, while manager Eddie Howe is said to want him to stay.
- Murphy has 12 months left on his contract and his attacking numbers dropped from nine goals and 14 assists in 2024–25 to four goals and five assists in the most recent season, reducing his leverage.
- The link comes as Newcastle have already sold Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali and signed Bazoumana Toure, so a sale would continue the club’s summer reshaping and could give Murphy a chance of more regular minutes elsewhere.