Transfer rumour · 2026

Jacob Murphy to Nottingham Forest

Newcastle United → Nottingham Forest · Probability 34% · fee €12m–€16m · rumour

Updated 9h ago

Forest are working on a late deal for Newcastle's Jacob Murphy, 31, with a €6m, €9m fee discussed, but the move looks against the odds for now.

Where Jacob Murphy could go: Nottingham Forest 34% · stays 66%

How the story has moved

1. Ben Jacobs · Bid rejected · 2026-08-31
   “🚨 Nottingham Forest working on a deal to sign Jacob Murphy before the transfer window shuts. Murphy is into the final year of his contract at St James' Park. 🤝 @alex_crook https:”
2. Craig Hope · Bid rejected · 2026-08-31
   “🚨 EXC: Newcastle have REJECTED an offer of around £10m from Nottingham Forest for Jacob Murphy ❌ Offer landed over weekend but Matthias Jaissle wants to keep experienced winger ⏳ ”

The money

The fee for Jacob Murphy is reported around €12m–€16m, against a market value of €10m.

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