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David Moyes is lining up a shock move for Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.

West Ham boss Moyes is desperate to strengthen his midfield in January as he sees that department as key to the club’s survival.

And Shelvey is on Moyes’ transfer wish-list as he believes his passing and aggression could be crucial as he looks to rebuild his squad.

Shelvey, 25, has been dropped and sent off twice this season and is no longer a guaranteed starter under Rafa Benitez.

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Newcastle boss Benitez may therefore be tempted to sell Shelvey if it means being able to shake-up his squad with a potential takeover still not guaranteed to be completed in time for January.

The only sticking point could be selling to a direct rival but West Ham are keen to get deals done for January. Newcastle would want the £12m they paid for him two years ago.

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Shelvey started at Charlton and has had a colourful career with Liverpool, Swansea and now Newcastle in the Premier League and has won six England caps.

But there is still a feeling that there is unlocked potential and West Ham may be able to tempt the Romford-born midfielder back down to London.

West Ham have also looked at Bournemouth’s Harry Arter and Mirror Sport revealed they are keen on Stoke’s Joe Allen as a long term replacement for Mark Noble.