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Jacob Murphy set for Newcastle deal with Joe Willock likely to leave

Newcastle United could be heading towards contrasting contract decisions involving two of Matthias Jaissle’s senior players.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 6:12 AM
Jacob Murphy set for Newcastle deal with Joe Willock likely to leave
Key Things to Know
  • Jacob Murphy is close to signing a Newcastle contract extension, while Joe Willock is likely to leave.
  • Murphy's proposed 12-month extension would keep him at Newcastle United until summer 2028.
  • Newcastle rejected Nottingham Forest's £15 million summer transfer bid for Murphy at manager Matthias Jaissle's request.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jacob Murphy is reportedly very close to signing a one-year contract extension with Newcastle United, keeping him at St James' Park until the summer of 2028. Manager Matthias Jaissle reportedly wanted the 31-year-old winger to remain on Tyneside for his experience and leadership, following rejected summer transfer bids from Nottingham Forest that reached £15 million.

In contrast, midfielder Joe Willock faces an uncertain future as negotiations over a new deal stall. With Willock's current contract expiring next summer, Turkish club Besiktas retains strong interest, and Newcastle could consider selling the 27-year-old on a permanent transfer in January to avoid losing him for free.

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