Newcastle are planning on buying but this means there will be departures too.
Newcastle United’s Vurnon Anita in action with Leeds United’s Kemar Roofe
Newcastle United trio Vurnon Anita, Yoan Gouffran and Daryl Murphy are ‘certain’ to leave the club this summer, report The Star.
Newcastle have been linked daily with bringing in new players this off-season, meaning departures are likely too.
Anita and Gouffran’s exits would not be surprising at this stage, with both players’ contracts set to run down.
The Mail reported last month that Anita was hopeful he would be offered a new deal, but one was not forthcoming and the Chronicle claimed a week ago that he and Gouffran will likely be let go.
Newcastle’s Yoan Gouffran scores
Daryl Murphy is slightly different, only having joined from Ipswich Town last summer.
He struggled for first team football but remains under contract. A move to a Championship club would be sensible for the Republic of Ireland international.
The Chronicle report Newcastle paid £4 million to sign Murphy, which included a promotion clause paid out by the club this past month.
Unless a bidding war emerges for the striker, Newcastle might be fortunate to get half the amount back which they paid for the 34-year-old.
He is currently on duty with the Irish national team, meaning his future is unlikely to be decided this week.
While not mentioned in the report, defender Grant Hanley is another player expected to make a quick exit, after like Murphy having struggled to make an impact in his first season at the club.
Newcastle United’s Daryl Murphy scores
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