Shelvey set for exit

ACCORDING to a report from The Liverpool Echo this morning, Reds midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is the subject of a £6 million transfer to Swansea City and is travelling down to South Wales to finalise the move.

There were initial reports that both Cardiff and Crystal Palace were interested in the 21 year old, however it has transpired that the Swans are now in pole position.

The Premiership new boys were initially interested in taking Shelvey for a season long loan; however Liverpool challenged this and were looking for a permanent transaction which they were hoping could earn them around £7 million.

At Palace, Shelvey would have been reunited with former boss Ian Holloway, who was his manager during his time at Blackpool for his three month stint on loan in 2011; and this affiliation with the Holloway was thought to be a major incentive for Shelvey to shun the Welsh duo and opt for Palace.

However Brendan Rodgers’ former side have seemingly put the required money on the table and the midfielder is now to discuss personal terms.

Shelvey came to Anfield in 2010 from Charlton Athletic in a £1.7 deal, and in his first season with the Reds earned 21 appearances, the next season under Kenny Dalglish he notched up another 16, however he has slipped down the pecking order under Brendan Rodgers, with a mere three appearances since the turn of the year.
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