On-loan Ipswich striker Daryl Murphy thanks manager Roy Keane for playing him up front.

Daryl Murphy admits the lure of first-team football was key to his decision to join Ipswich on loan.

Skysports.com understands Ipswich are hoping to beat the transfer deadline to sign Sunderland striker Daryl Murphy.

Midfield ace determined to silence the critics, but admits he may have to leave to do it

Daryl Murphy is expected to leave Sunderland when the window opens with Hull and Stoke both thought to be keen.

Steve Bruce has ruled out the chance of David Healy and Daryl Murphy leaving Sunderland on loan before January.

Sunderland strikers David Healy and Daryl Murphy could leave the club on loan.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has confirmed negotiations with Ipswich over a deal for striker Daryl Murphy are ongoing.

Daryl Murphy has been reunited with Roy Keane after sealing his 1.5million switch to Ipswich. The Sunderland forward was a target for Hull City.

Hull have withdrawn their 1.5m bid for Sunderland striker Daryl Murphy after talks over personal terms broke down.