Stu Forster/Getty ImagesNewcastle United loanee Alex Murphy has been lauded by Kaiserslautern’s sporting director Marcel Klos for his high level of quality despite his young age. Murphy joined Newcastle during the summer of 2022 from his hometown club, Galway United. Kaiserslautern sporting director Klos praised Murphy for proving his quality at his previous clubs despite his young age, suggesting the midfielder has already shown he can handle responsibility on the pitch. With the summer transfer window in full swing, Newcastle are looking to strengthen their squad following several high-profile departures of their key players. Newcastle could well make a ‘more concrete’ move for Juventus star Teun Koopmeiners, putting them in competition with Aston Villa for the midfielder.