Tractor Boys move for Murphy

The 26-year-old, who has nine Republic of Ireland caps, will join former Black Cats manager Keane at Town, who are battling against relegation to English football's third tier. Murphy played 27 times for Sunderland last year but has slipped down the pecking order at the Stadium of Light. He has made seven appearances in league and cup for the Black Cats this season, including two recent starts in Premier League games at Blackburn Rovers and Chelsea.