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Richard Cusack

'Give him a shot' - Newcastle United fans react as deadline set on Nottingham Forest transfer target

Newcastle United fans have been reacting to comments from Steve Bruce about the St James' Park future of Jacob Murphy.

Murphy has been linked with a move to Nottingham Forest this summer as well as Championship rivals Stoke City, Derby County and Middlesbrough.

Sheffield Wednesday, where Murphy spent last season on loan, are also keen on signing the former Norwich City man.

Murphy hit nine goals and registered six assists for Garry Monk's side last season and returns to Newcastle for the last year on his contract.

Bruce has said that he will take two or three weeks to look at Murphy, who has spent the last 18 months out on loan with West Bromwich Albion taking him to The Hawthorns for the latter half of 2018-19.

Some Newcastle fans think it might be time to let Murphy go, with the 25 year-old managing just 41 appearances since he arrived at the club three years ago.

"Hopefully just ten more minutes, he's useless," one fan said.

"Keep Murphy and sell Christian Atsu," added another.

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"He's one of those players who could smash pre-season but go missing in the League," a third fan said, "Would solve a problem if he has developed well though."

"Time to sell him," another added. "He has one year left on his contract and is not good enough for the Premier League in my opinion."

A fourth fan said: "We aren't blessed with players, I'd give him a shot this season."

"He's been here 24 hours and it’s been way too long," another supporter said.

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