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Brighton complete Emily Murphy transfer as Newcastle confirm club-record deal for Republic of Ireland star
24.07.26, 13:24 Updated 24.07.26, 19:04 3 Minute Read
Brighton have announced the signing of striker Emily Murphy from second-tier Newcastle United.
Newcastle have confirmed they received a club-record fee from the deal, with Murphy having just one year left on her contract with the Magpies before opting to head south.
The 23-year-old signed her first professional contract for Newcastle in January 2025, and scored eight goals in 31 appearances for the Women’s Super League 2 side.
Making a move to the English top-flight will be a significant step up for the striker, with the WSL looking an increasingly competitive league next season – particularly considering the signings made by several rivals already this summer.
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Annabel is our women’s football reporter, regularly travelling across the country to provide members with the latest on Arturo Ruiz’s side. Her work combines on-the-pulse reporting with sharp analysis, while she also features on BBC Sussex and Track Radio.