Eddie Howe has stated that Jonjo Shelvey is still "valued" at Newcastle United - despite talk linking him with a move to Turkey.
The Newcastle midfielder is believed to be on Besiktas' wish-list with a suggestion the Istanbul club want to make him a marquee signing. Shelvey could still make the move to the Turkish Super Lig after the window shuts in this country with deadline day in Turkey set for February 8.
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Shelvey's contract at Newcastle runs down at the end of the season unless he makes two senior starts. Howe said today: "I’ve been surprised at all the speculation (about Shelvey.
"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."
Shelvey is currently nursing a calf strain and on the road back to fitness. He has endured a tough time with injuries this term after also breaking down in pre-season.
Another long serving player to be linked with the exit door is Karl Darlow. As reported by Chronicle Live last week there are a long list of Championship clubs keen on his signature for a loan deal.
But Howe insisted he is needed for League Cup duty at Southampton. He said: "There’ll be no one going out before tomorrow. We assess the squad on a daily basis, and depending on what’s happening, there’s lots of noise and lots of things going on, but we certainly want to keep the squad intact."
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