The 31-year-old winger has entered the final 12 months of his contract at St James’ Park, casting doubt over his long-term future.
With Newcastle undergoing a busy summer rebuild under manager Eddie Howe, the club’s hierarchy are open to considering permanent solutions for ageing players if their valuation is met.
Signing an experienced, hard-working wide option such as Murphy would be viewed as a pragmatic move for Everton.
The Toffees have completed a deal worth up to £25 million for Chelsea wonderkid Tyrique George, but want to balance youth with proven Premier League pedigree.
Murphy fits this profile perfectly, having been a regular for the Magpies since joining from Norwich City nine years ago and proving his reliability in domestic and European competitions.#
Howe is determined to keep the winger, having described him as the ‘ultimate professional‘ whose team-first mentality is vital in the dressing room.
Newcastle have already raised significant funds through the sales of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur and Anthony Gordon to Barcelona for a combined £169 million.
Everton have yet to submit a formal offer to test Newcastle’s resolve, but their interest is genuine.
Murphy, a lifelong Newcastle supporter, is settled on Tyneside but could be tempted by a new challenge that offers more consistent game time than the 19 league starts he made last season.
