28-4-10: Liverpool have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Charlton midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. The Reds are believed to have beaten off a host of clubs to land the talented 18-year-old with Shelvey making the switch to Anfield on 10th May. Shelvey will become Liverpool's first signing of the summer after agreeing personal terms and passing a medical. Liverpool will pay an initial £1.7million to Charlton with further potential payments depending on domestic and international appearances. The two clubs also revealed they are in talks about forming a partnership about player development. Liverpool's Managing Director Christian Purslow told the club's official website: "Jonjo is an exciting young England international. His signing is part of our long-term strategic recruitment plan and we all look forward to welcoming him to Melwood."