Alex Murphy of Newcastle United is set to join 1. FC Kaiserslautern on a one-season loan. The 22-year-old left-back is, according to reports, already undergoing his medical examination. The purpose of the move to Kaiserslautern is to provide the Irish player, who joined Newcastle in July 2025, with significantly more playing time. His contract with the English club runs until 2028, and his current market value is €1.50m, according to Transfermarkt.