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Jonjo Shelvey is determined to remain at Newcastle United, regardless of the division the Magpies find themselves in next season.

The stand-in United skipper is believed to be deeply frustrated by the Magpies’ plight but is committed to the club and would aim to help bring Newcastle back at the first time of asking if they are relegated, ChronicleLive understands.

Sources close to the England international insist Shelvey sees his long-term future at St James’ Park - he signed a five-and-a-half-year deal when he signed from Swansea City in January - whether that be in the top flight or the second tier.

Shelvey impressed during his home debut against West Ham United in January but he, like his fellow teammates, has struggled to perform consistently in recent weeks, particularly away from home.

Since the 24-year-old was handed the armband for the Stoke City clash last month with Fabricio Coloccini currently out injured, Shelvey has failed to record a single victory in six outings as Newcastle skipper.

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United’s woeful form - they have won only one of their last 10 games - has seen them slip six points shy of safety with just half-a-dozen games to go.

A second demotion in seven years is looking highly probable, yet Shelvey will not automatically receive a wage cut in the likely event of relegation.

When Shelvey signed from Swansea - who he will face once again in a crucial clash at St James’ Park on Saturday - during the January transfer window, it is understood no release clause was placed into his contract.

What’s more, an automatic relegation-reduction clause was also omitted from his deal, meaning he will not necessarily see his wages - which are believed to be more than £60,000 a week - reduced.

Andros Townsend too does not face a wage reduction should the Magpies drop down to the Championship.