Newcastle ramp up their preparations for their return to the Premier League as new recruit Jacob Murphy trains with his team-mates for the first time

Daily Mail | July 20, 2017

Newcastle's new signing Jacob Murphy has trained with his team-mates for the first time since making his move from Norwich.

The forward made the switch from Carrow Road in a deal worth £12m as the Toon look to bolster their attack ahead of the coming season.

Rafael Benitez wants his Championship-winning side to hit their stride early next season and he will hope Murphy has the firepower to ease the goalscoring burden on Dwight Gayle.

Striker Jacob Murphy trained with his Newcastle team-mates for the first time on Thursday

The 22-year-old made the switch to the Magpies for u00a313million from Norwich last week — The 22-year-old made the switch to the Magpies for £13million from Norwich last week

Murphy netted nine goals in 40 appearances for the Canaries last season

Rafael Benitez is keen to add firepower ahead of Newcastle's return to the Premier League

And Benitez has been busy in the transfer window as Newcastle prepare to return to the top flight after being relegated following the 2015-16 season.