Daryl Murphy: Ipswich Town striker signs new contract

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Murphy has been capped 14 times by the Republic of Ireland

Ipswich Town striker Daryl Murphy has signed a new two-year contract with the Championship side.

Murphy scored 27 goals in 48 games last season, helping him finish as the league's top-scorer.

The 32-year-old Republic of Ireland international, who had a year left on his previous contact, had been the subject of reported interest from Premier League clubs.

"I have never thought about moving," Murphy told the Ipswich website., external

"All summer I have heard the rumours and seen the stories in the papers and I've had my family and friends ringing me and asking me what's going on.

"I kept telling them I wasn't going anywhere and not to believe everything they read in the papers.

"I was just trying to enjoy my holiday. I knew that I'd be here at Ipswich when I came back for pre-season and I'm just pleased now that it's all out of the way. "

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Daryl Murphy (l) is challenged by Jack Wilshire during the friendly between Republic of Ireland and England in June

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