Newcastle looking to snap up Murphy, Mirror say

Newcastle are trying to tie up a deal to sign Jacob Murphy from Norwich City, the Daily Mirror say.

Magpies boss Rafael Benitez is said to be closing in on the £8m signing of the 22-year-old from Wembley.

However, the Mirror also say Crystal Palace and Southampton are also trying to sign Murphy, who was previously linked with Everton.

There has been speculation about his future, particularly since he impressed for England’s Under-21s at the recent European Championships.

Newcastle, Palace and Southampton are all willing to meet Norwich’s £8m asking price, the Mirror say.

Murphy has been with Norwich since the East Anglian club snapped him up along with his twin brother Josh in 2006.