Alex Murphy

[Jammy89]

We're aiming to complete the signing of him, seems to be planing for the future as well which bodes well. Even if he doesn't make it, we should hopefully still get a fee from him in the future.

Newcastle United are hopeful of completing a deal for Galway United defender Alex Murphy. The 17-year-old is set to join the club in the summer with reports in Ireland suggesting that his agents have been at the academy to conclude talks.

Murphy is said to be a versatile player and can also operate at left-back. Murphy had been linked with Celtic and a number of Premier League clubs but the suggestion is that Newcastle have won the race for his services and he will link up with the club from next season.

Interestingly, Murphy is represented by Polaris Sports, which is a firm operated by super agent Jorge Mendes with the group looking to hoover up talent in Ireland. Murphy joined Galway as a 15-year-old and has worked his way up the ranks making seven appearances at professional level.

Academy chief Steve Harper is eager to bolster the youth system at United with an interest in improving the group below the Under-23 squad.

It is understood that Eddie Howe has taken a thorough look at the youngster age groups after senior training has finished during his six month stay on Tyneside so far.

[Zippity]

Well the new owners will ensure that youmg talent has the best possible chance to succeed now so, if he's any good, he's got a massively greater chance of making the grade than under fatso's regime.

[ex_pat_magpie]

Great to see that they are looking to build on future young British talent instead of just throwing fistfuls of money abroad. It bodes well for the future.

[Scott Kirkland]

Alex Murphy is Robocop's real name. I hope the kid has a bit more mobility around the pitch

[Jammy89]

Confirmed today - he'll be joinning up with under 23 squad.

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