The Baggies are keen to bring Murphy to The Hawthorns on a temporary basis until the end of the season.

The 23-year-old, who Newcastle signed from Norwich for £10million, is eager to join the Baggies this week after struggling for minutes in the Premier League under Rafa Benitez.

Although he’s featured prominently in both cup competitions, he’s only started three games in the league this season and Newcastle were knocked out of the FA Cup at the weekend.

However, both the Baggies and Murphy have been told the move is on hold until Newcastle make an addition to their squad.

With less than 72 hours left until the transfer window shuts on Thursday night, there is now a risk Albion won’t sign Murphy.

The Baggies are looking at alternatives as they aim to strengthen their attacking options in the wake of Harvey Barnes and Bakary Sako leaving.

“We’re in the market for one or two players,” said Moore. “You're always trying to strengthen, in all areas.

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“If a player of good substance becomes available and we can challenge areas we are strong, then why not? The Championship is a gruelling and testing league.

“Whatever help you can get, we need to look at it. The window's open for us to try and strengthen the squad, we are trying.

"But if the window comes and closes, we’ll get on with it. It's just the way it is. There are players on the fringe, we're getting them ready to step in if need be.

“While the window's open, we'll try and bring the right players in. The workload's double for me this month.”

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Meanwhile, former Albion and Villa full-back Liam Ridgewell is in talks with Hull City about a potential deal.

Ridgewell has been training with Albion this month to keep himself fit but the 34-year-old, who has spent the past four years as a Portland Timbers player, could now join the in-form Tigers in order to help their play-off charge.

“We've had Liam Ridgewell coming in to train us at this time of year,” confirmed Moore. “Sometimes players just want to tick over.”