Report: Newcastle United could sell Jonjo Shelvey to fund Tom Cairney move

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Newcastle United have been long-term admirers of Tom Cairney, and could make a move this month.

According to a report in the Northern Echo, Jonjo Shelvey could be offloaded to make room for Tom Cairney.

Fulham midfielder Cairney has been a long-term target of Rafael Benitez, and he is reportedly available this month.

West Bromwich Albion are said to be interested in the central midfielder, which could snap Newcastle into action.

Benitez’s side have a limited amount of money, but West Ham United’s interest in Shelvey is said to be in the Spanish boss’s mind.

Benitez could now cash in on Shelvey to ensure that he has the funds available to complete a deal to bring Cairney to St. James’ Park.

Cairney has been linked with a £15 move to West Brom, and Newcastle could now match that bid, if Benitez is given funds.

Shelvey has played regularly for Newcastle this season, but his indiscipline has cost his side at times.

Shelvey has been sent off twice for Newcastle this term, and refused to shake Benitez’s hand after being substituted off in his last appearance.

Cairney, meanwhile, has made 17 Championship appearances this season, scoring one goal and making two assists.