Nottingham Forest ‘launch shock transfer swoop for Newcastle star Jonjo Shelvey’ before January window slams shut

NEWCASTLE midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is reportedly on the verge of joining Nottingham Forest.

Shelvey, 30, has fallen out of favour at St James’ Park this season having made just three Premier League appearances.

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But according to The Telegraph, he could leave the north east before the transfer window slams shut on Tuesday.

Nottingham Forest are reportedly on the verge of signing him on a two-and-a-half year deal.

The proposed transfer fee is understood to be small, but Shelvey is expected to earn around £70,000-a-week at the City Ground.

The midfielder, who is currently out of action with a calf injury, recently informed Eddie Howe that he wanted a new challenge.

Turkish giants Besiktas expressed an interest in signing him earlier this month, but Nottingham Forest are now in pole position to complete the deal.

Shelvey is set to become Steve Cooper’s 25th signing since he guided the club to Premier League promotion last summer.

The midfielder is expected to return to full fitness in the next few weeks, so it won’t be long before he is available for selection.

Shelvey made his professional debut for Charlton in 2008 before joining Liverpool in 2010.

He then went on to sign for Swansea in 2013, where he made 96 appearances in three years.

The former England star swapped Swansea for St James’ Park in 2016 and has since made 202 appearances for Newcastle.