Everton keen on signing Newcastle winger Jacob Murphy | OneFootball

Everton are reportedly interested in signing Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy this summer, according to Sky Sports.

The 31-year-old winger has entered the final 12 months of his contract at St James’ Park, casting doubt over his long-term future in the North East.

With Newcastle undergoing a busy summer rebuild under manager Eddie Howe, the club’s hierarchy are open to considering permanent solutions for ageing players if their valuation is met.

For Everton, signing an experienced, hard-working wide option like Murphy would be viewed as a pragmatic move.

While the Toffees have completed a deal worth up to £25 million for Chelsea wonderkid Tyrique George, the Merseysiders are determined to balance youth with proven Premier League pedigree.

Murphy fits this profile perfectly, having been a regular for the Magpies since joining from Norwich City nine years ago and proving his reliability in both domestic and European competitions.

Despite Murphy’s contract situation, Eddie Howe remains determined to keep him, often describing the winger as the ‘ultimate professional‘ whose team-first mentality is vital in the dressing room.

Newcastle have already raised significant funds through the sales of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and Anthony Gordon to Barcelona for a combined £169 million, meaning they are under no financial pressure to sell.

While Everton have yet to submit a formal offer to test Newcastle’s resolve, their interest is genuine.

Murphy, a lifelong Newcastle supporter, is settled on Tyneside but could be tempted by a new challenge that offers more consistent game time than the 19 league starts he made last season.