West Bromwich Albion boss Darren Moore is said to be keen on Newcastle United forward Jacob Murphy.
West Brom want to take Murphy on loan from Newcastle until the end of the season, as Darren Moore’s side look for attacking additions.
However, Rafael Benitez is not prepared to let Murphy go, without a new player coming in.
Newcastle have been looking for fresh faces throughout the month, but are still yet to complete a transfer.
The Magpies have seen a deal for Jordan Lukaku fall through, and are now looking to force other transfers through before the deadline.
And West Brom need Newcastle to make a signing quickly if they are to get Murphy.
Benitez does not want to weaken his squad any further, and even though Murphy has not featured much this term, he still does not feel happy to sanction the winger’s departure right now.
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