January business may have boosted struggling Newcastle man's long-term hopes
Jacob Murphy initially struggled at Newcastle United, but he ended the season on a high after time out of the spotlight.
Ben Spratt
Ben is a journalism graduate from the North East. He's written about football clubs from all corners of the globe, but his heart lies closer to home - with Newcastle United.
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