Portsmouth star Josh Murphy reacts as Newcastle update emerges
Portsmouth winger Josh Murphy has reacted on Instagram with the transfer window now in full swing.
The 30-year-old, who moved to Fratton Park last summer, will be looking forward to another season in the Championship.
John Mousinho will be looking for more from the winger and he can hopefully have a good campaign.
Murphy reacts as Anthony Elanga joins Newcastle
Anthony Elanga has had an eventful career, especially in recent seasons.
He showed promise at Manchester United, but struggled for consistency at Old Trafford.
Also, the environment in the Manchester-based outfit led to him not being able to truly live up to his potential.
He then moved to Nottingham Forest, where he thrived and became a pivotal part of the side that fought for Champions League qualification until the final minute of the season.
The Sweden international moved to Newcastle this week and took to Instagram to announce his move, a post which was liked by Murphy.
Portsmouth and Mousinho will be hoping for Murphy to thrive next season
Murphy faced an injury scare in pre-season, but Mousinho’s update was a significant relief for fans and the club.
The 30-year-old winger is a cornerstone of the Portsmouth attack and his absence would’ve been a major blow.
Fears of a serious injury, sparked by his visible discomfort and limited mobility, could have jeopardised their Championship ambitions.
| Games | Goals | Assists |
| 42 | 7 | 14 |
Mousinho’s assurance that it was merely a “whack on his hip” and that Murphy should be fit for the pre-season friendly against Woking on 15 July alleviates concerns about a long-term absence.
The expectations for Murphy in the 2025–26 Championship season are high.
Fans and Mousinho will anticipate consistent goal contributions, leveraging his pace and creativity, to drive Portsmouth’s push for a strong mid-table finish or better, especially as new signings integrate to bolster the squad.
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