The Scotland international has already effectively ended his Newcastle career by joining Leeds on loan until the end of the season, but it now looks likely that his long-predicted move to Sunderland will finally happen.
"I have spoken to Freddy Shepherd about Steve but he wants a fee for him," said Murray.
"In the summer he will be free to move anywhere.
"Mick McCarthy has told me he likes the player and that's no secret.
"Mick is pleased that Steve is getting first-team football at Leeds. He will be offered a deal by this football club at some point."
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