A move appeared to be back on the cards during the summer transfer window and the 27-year-old was keen to link up with the Hammers having supported them as a club.
West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini wanted a midfielder, and while Shelvey was on his list, Newcastle turned down the London Stadium outfit’s approach for the former Liverpool and Swansea star.
Spain youth international Pablo Fornals was brought in instead, but the Magpies star has revealed that he was close to leaving Saint James Park for the Irons.