Newcastle United are yet to officially announce their Premier League retained list or any news of contract extensions and releases – although the Premier League have saved them the bother.
Jonjo Shelvey is set to be dropped from the Newcastle United starting XI as Steve Bruce considers a midfield reshuffle.
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