The Newcastle United transfer story that has ‘surprised’ Eddie Howe

Eddie Howe was surprised to see Jonjo Shelvey linked with a move away from Newcastle United.
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Eddie Howe has ruled out Jonjo Shelvey leaving Newcastle United during the January transfer window.

The 30-year-old was linked with a move to Turkish giants Besiktas over the weekend - a transfer link Howe says he was surprised to hear about.

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Indeed, the Magpies’ head coach insists the midfielder remains a “valued member of the squad” as he works his way back from a calf injury.

Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

“I’ve been surprised at all the speculation (about Shelvey),” said Howe. “I’ve got no idea where that has come from.

“It’s certainly not come from us. Jonjo is a very valued member of the squad.”

Howe hopes to have Shelvey back available next month after the former Liverpool man suffered his second long-term injury of the campaign.

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Shelvey had to undergo hamstring in August and returned to play just five games before injuring his calf.

The player’s contract is set to expire this summer but a one-year extension will be automatically triggered if he makes two more senior starts.

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