The midfielder, signed in January 2016, has been away in Austria for the club’s two-game pre-season tour of the country, which culminated in a 1-0 loss to Mainz 05 today.
Shelvey has a year left on his present deal, but he will trigger another year if he plays three games.
Asked if he would like to stay longer than the year he has left, Shelvey said: “I’ve got three games to get another year, and hopefully I should do that this season. I mean, I’d be a bit worried if I didn’t!
“At the end of the day you’re always playing for a new contract, and I’m not thick, I’m not getting younger. I’m 30 years of age – and I look about 40! You just want to be part of it. The only way for this club is up – and a lot of people would want to be in my shoes.
“Positivity’s great around the club. We went through a really bad spell. I’ve been six-and-a-half years now, we know what the craic is around the city – and what you can and can’t do.
“It’s a really good place to be at the minute, the city is buzzing. My missus and kids love it up here.”
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5. Hammers up Broja bid
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6. Rennes French forward Serhou Guirassy (L) celebrates his goal with Rennes French forward Martin Terrier during the French L1 football match between Stade Rennais FC and FC Metz, at the Roazhon Park Stadium, in Rennes, western France, on March 20, 2022. (Photo by Damien Meyer / AFP) (Photo by DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images)
Leeds United are battling West Ham and Liverpool for the signature of Rennes forward Martin Terrier. The player could cost around £33.9m. (L’Equipe) | AFP via Getty Images
7. Gunners in for Zinchenko
Arsenal hold a ‘growing confidence’ that they will wrap up a £30m deal for Manchester City midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko in the coming days. (Sky Sports) | Getty Images
8. Toon linked with Zapata
Atalanta are waiting for Newcastle United to make a move for Duvan Zapata, and could sell the striker for as little as £20m. (L’Eco di Bergamo) | Getty Images