Nottingham Forest are set to sign Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United, according to reports.
The 30-year-old is due to seal a move to Forest imminently, as per The Telegraph. He would become the 25th player Forest have signed since gaining promotion back to the Premier League, while Atletico Madrid centre-back Felipe is also in advanced talks to join Steve Cooper's squad.
Forest and Newcastle fans have been having their say on the news on social media and mostly agree it's a good move for all parties. Here's what is being said on Twitter...
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@addgaming75: He has a range of passing and control no one else in our squad currently has. No he's not glamorous or a young star, but will be a solid squad player, better than what we have.
@K_Philips_Bong: Good Prem player. Just hope it doesn't mean that MGW and Yates injuries are serious. Only doubt I have about Shelvey is his recent injury record.
@paz_parish: Good bit of business if Shelvey goes to Forest I reckon - as long as we replace him.
@AshRossDavis1: O'Brien going, Kouyate out longer than we think, Yates could be more serious than we think/know. That's 3 midfielders short. Mangala not looked the same player. Shelvey is a good signing imo.
@1892_NFC_: if we let Shelvey go it will only be if we can get a replacement and with Jonjo’s injury record it may turn out to be a good move, I like Shelvey and will be sad to see him go but has barely been fit lately.
@theslack22: No problem with Shelvey coming in for me. Experienced Prem midfielder, with a good passing range.
@NUFCRantBible: Honestly don’t mind Shelvey going but only if there’s a replacement and the replacement has to have that same level of passing ability; having a good presser with good work rate isn’t enough.
@leazesender_: Good move all round if we get a replacement in. Shelvey has been a great player for us over the years but it’s time for something different and an upgrade. Another who goes with our thanks and blessings.
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