He's not.
Newcastle United defender Alex Murphy is set to return to the club following a loan spell at Bolton Wanderers.
www.shieldsgazette.com
Doesn't sound right to me. He's a contracted derby county player until the end of the month.
I’m genuinely not sure that article is right.
Can’t see anything to suggest that either would be ineligible. Both are registered at their parent clubs, have only played for 2 teams and with the loan having completed their registration returns to the parent club.
Not sure which rule this article is referring to?
Rule M.6: A player can be registered with two clubs in one season within the English FA and play official matches for two clubs (e.g., parent and loan club)
Rule M.7: When a loan ends, the player’s registration reverts to the parent club, allowing them to play if registered. No rule explicitly bars play outside transfer windows for registered players.
Rule U.11: Under-21 players (born on or after January 1, 2003) can be included in matchday squads without being in the 25-man squad, as long as they’re registered with the club.