Newcastle United must line up Jacob Murphy sale, he proved 2024-25 was a one-off yet again in loss vs Crystal Palace
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The winger is set to enter the final year of his contract at St James’ Park in the summer, and he has continually failed to make a compelling case for that deal to be extended so far this term. Newcastle are eyeing a far better summer than they endured last time around, and they must surely have an exit for Murphy in mind as part of their business after the latest round of evidence. 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom.
VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Jacob Murphy miles off 2024-25 levels after Crystal Palace disasterMurphy enjoyed the season of his life at Newcastle last term, as he starred for the Magpies from the beginning of the campaign. Murphy 2025-26StatsMurphy 2024-2527 (15)Apps (Starts)35 (31)4G/A205.55xG + xA11.8719Chances Created4218Successful Dribbles3512Shots on Target15Murphy’s 2025-25 Premier League stats compared to 2024-25, as per Fotmob.However, he has looked a shadow of the player who previously tore up top-flight defences in that campaign, and he proved that yet again in the defeat to Crystal Palace.
Murphy created just one chance throughout the game, and lost a concerning 70 per cent of his duels, according to Fotmob.It was yet more evidence that his performance levels have slipped drastically since his eye-catching exploits of 2024-25, which has looked increasingly like a one-off season with every passing game. Mika Godts ready to finish Murphy at NewcastleNewcastle have been linked with Mika Godts consistently of late, as the Ajax winger continues to make a name for himself in the Eredivisie.The 20-year-old has notched a staggering 15 goals and 10 assists from just 28 league games so far this term, and the Magpies have now got their hearts set on bringing him to the Premier League.It would not be a cheap deal by any means for Howe and Co. to get hold of the Belgian for next season, but if they could, then that would surely finish Murphy for good.