Murphy set to leave Newcastle on free after contract snub

Newcastle rejected late interest in Jacob Murphy, but now face losing him for nothing next summer.

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What happened. Newcastle United rejected late summer interest from Nottingham Forest for Jacob Murphy, who is in the final year of his contract, and he is now linked with a free transfer next summer.

• Murphy is 31 years old and entering the final year of his deal.
• Manager Matthias Jaissle pushed to keep Murphy at St James' Park.
• Newcastle's decision may have created a difficult contract situation.

Murphy could leave for free next summer unless a new contract is agreed.

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