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North End sign Gunners striker

Tuesday 31st January 2012 12:44

Murphy: In for North End

Murphy: In for North End

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Preston boss Graham Westley is beaming after landing the signing of Arsenal forward Rhys Murphy on loan until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old is a product of the Gunners' youth system and is a regular fixture in Neil Banfield's reserve team at the Emirates Stadium.

Murphy made one start and five substitute appearances during a short-term loan stay with Brentford in the 2009/10 season, but is yet to make his Arsenal bow.

Murphy is North End boss Graham Westley's fifth signing of the January transfer window following the captures of Andrew Proctor, Chris Holroyd, Jamie McAllister and Alex Marrow - the latter two also joining on loan deals.