Jacob Murphy eyed up by Premier League rivals as another Newcastle star linked with exit
The exodus at Newcastle United looks set to continue as Everton are keen on winger Jacob Murphy, talkSPORT understands.
The Magpies have already lost two of their top talents this summer, while others are nearing exits too.
Anthony Gordon was an early mover in the market, joining Barcelona in a £70million deal, which caught the football world by surprise.
Bayern Munich had been keen on teaming up the Toon winger with England captain Harry Kane.
However, LaLiga giants Barca swooped in and he will now star on the opposite flank to wonderkid Lamine Yamal.
With the World Cup in full swing, transfer business then quietened down, but Newcastle then lost Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur.
Spurs, on the back of consecutive 17th-place finishes, agreed a package worth £100m for the Italian, who had the summer off.
Fellow central midfielder Bruno Guimaraes had been starring for Brazil this year in North America.
He notched four assists in seven games, so it’s no surprise Arsenal have looked to sign the 28-year-old.
Their combative captain has spent four-and-a-half years at St James’ Park after a £40m transfer from Lyon.
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A mainstay in the middle, it would be a cruel blow to lose him.
As such, despite talkSPORT understanding that the player has agreed terms with Arsenal, the Toon are adamant he’s not for sale.
The £69m signing struggled at points in his debut season, despite 11 goals and five assists.
Murphy next?
However, it’s the Newcastle United incomings that are set to push Murphy out of the door.
After nine years at St James’ Park, he’s being considered by the Toffees who are aiming to strengthen on the wing.
Newcastle were looking to sign Victor Munoz before Liverpool hijacked that transfer.
They have, however, landed Ivory Coast World Cup star Bazoumana Toure for £40m.
And with just 12 months left on his contract in the North East, a move to Everton may well suit all parties.
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