Jonjo Shelvey to arrive at Newcastle for medical, seal £12m move, watch Man Utd clash

JONJO SHELVEY will reportedly arrive on Tyneside today to complete his £12million move to Newcastle.

 

Jonjo Shelvey is set to quit Swansea for Newcastle

 

The Magpies last night sealed their first January signing in the shape of £5m Bordeaux midfielder Henri Saivet.

And Swansea ace Shelvey looks set to follow him today after heading north.

Reports suggest Swansea have accepted a £12m bid from Newcastle for the England midfielder, who is set to undergo a medical later today.

 

Shelvey will then discuss terms with the Premier League strugglers, but has already told friends he is ready to sign a five-year deal. 

And the Daily Star report he is likely to be at St James' Park for Newcastle's clash with Manchester United tonight (7.45pm) and could even be unveiled before kick-off.

Shelvey's arrival is set to pave the way for midfielder Cheick Tiote to leave with Chinese Premier League club Shanghai Greenland Shenhua keen.

 

Newcastle want to add another striker to Steve McClaren's squad and could move for Tottenham winger Andros Townsend - who has rejected West Brom.

Yesterday Swansea boss Alan Curtis spoke of Shelvey's situation at the Liberty Stadium and said: "I think he's frustrated with his own performances as much as we are as coaches, and I'm sure supporters as well.

Curtis also admitted Shelvey was likely to leave, adding: "If we need to bring someone else in on the back of Jonjo then that is an avenue we might go down."