Jonjo Shelvey is a doubt for Newcastle's upcoming game against Chelsea.

The veteran midfielder has a thigh injury that is causing him problems.

He will now go to a specialist in Barcelona, per the Daily Mail.

It is the type of injury that could recur, with the paper claiming that he could miss more games than he plays between now and the end of the season.

Newcastle need all hands on deck if they are to remain in the Premier League, with the possibility of winter transfers looking very limited.