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title: "Newcastle keeping tabs on Norwich man"
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author: "Luke Osman"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2017-07-25T19:13:12Z"
modified: "2017-07-25T19:13:12Z"
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# Newcastle keeping tabs on Norwich man

Newcastle signed Jacob Murphy from Norwich earlier this month, and it looks as though they’re not finished with the Canaries.

According to a report from the [Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jacob-josh-murphy-newcastle-transfer-10867768), the Magpies are keeping tabs on Jacob’s brother Josh Murphy, with them pondering a move for him next summer.

Rafa Benitez remains keen on bolstering his attacking options ahead of Newcastle’s highly anticipated return to the Premier League next month, and Murphy is a player on his radar for the future.

![Bryn Lennon/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2017/07/631995132.jpg)

The Norwich man made just 17 starts for them in the Championship last season but impressed, nonetheless, presenting himself as a highly promising player.

The Murphy brothers are from a Newcastle-supporting family, which is sure to give the Magpies the upper hand if they choose to make their move for Josh Murphy next summer.

Although a bid is unlikely in the near future from Newcastle, their interest in Murphy is certainly one to keep an eye on.