Daryl Murphy’s proposed £2 million move to Nottingham Forest is becoming more and more likely by the day.
The Reds are in desperate need of a new striker following the high-profile departure of former talisman Britt Assombalonga, and they have turned their attention to Newcastle’s experienced forward in an attempt to fill the void.
Murphy’s goal scoring record at Championship level is formidable, to say the least; he managed 27 goals with former club Ipswich Town in 2014/15, and despite being ruled out of much of last season through injury, still managed to net a number of crucial goals for the Magpies as they stormed to the league title.
The news was initially reported by established sports writer Lee Ryder on Wednesday, through his Twitter account.
#nufc have had 3 enquiries for Daryl Murphy. Birmingham, Sunderland and Forest all in. Forest's £2million looks like they've won the race
— Lee Ryder (@lee_ryder) July 19, 2017
Mixed feelings among Forest faithful
Some Reds supporters were happy with the news, citing experience and goalscoring ability as key factors that will prove crucial to their team’s successes this season.
Would an excellent signing for Forest if we could get him. Experienced and a good finisher with pace and guile around him like Ipswich.
— Phil (@bullyphil) July 19, 2017
However, other Twitter users were sceptical, with the high transfer fee for a 34-year-old being questioned by some supporters.
https://twitter.com/_topcorner_/status/887813332715028484
£2M for a 34r Old average player coming obviously to the end of his career seems extortionate to me But what do I know
— Ian Shaw (@IanShawWAFC) July 19, 2017
Forest wasting £8m on Cameron Jerome and Daryl Murphy is the most Nottingham forest move that club has ever made
— tomgarland (@tomg_ffc) July 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/Gotti_LUFC/status/887727129475133440
https://twitter.com/Edward_Jacobs_/status/888027122056482816
Magpies fans sorry to see him go
A number of Newcastle United supporters were unhappy with the news, and took the time to wish Murphy all the best for the future.
Nothing but good things to say about Daryl Murphy. Never moaned about game time & scored crucial goals. All the best big fella #NUFC #NFFC
— Rob Ingham (@RobbieeInghamm) July 20, 2017
Got nothing but respect for Daryl Murphy, is a top professional and will score goals at #nffc Always gave his all #nufc pic.twitter.com/bIOpm7SmlO
— Bobby Norris (@wonderbonzi) July 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/NewcastleStats/status/888019077746315264
Sad to see Daryl Murphy go, big player when we needed him and played a huge part in us winning the league, look after him Forest #NFFC #NUFC
— ryan (@Merinofied) July 20, 2017
Got 'Goodbye My Lover' by James Blunt on a permanent loop in my head thinking about Daryl Murphy leaving #NUFC.
— PRT (@PaulRoseTroup) July 20, 2017
Murphy only joined the Tyneside club a year ago, but seems set to leave already following his side’s promotion back to the top flight.
Forest kick off the new season against newly promoted Millwall at the City Ground on August 4th.
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