Alan Shearer has warned Newcastle that he may leave the club next season if he is not guaranteed a first-team place.

The former England star insists he is happy at St James’ Park and is still desperate to land some silverware on Tyneside.

However, Shearer admits he will not settle for a place on Sir Bobby Robson’s substitutes bench in what is expected to be his final season.

Strikers Patrick Kluivert and James Beattie are being linked with a move to Newcastle and Shearer said: "I love Newcastle. The only time I’d consider leaving here ws if the manager told me before the season that I wasn’t going to be a regular. I want to play in every game this season. (All)

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Freddie Ljungberg is desperate for Patrick Vieira to turn his back on Real Madrid and help Arsenal to more success at Arsenal.

Reports suggest that Madrid are close to signing their influential captain, but Ljungberg has led the way in begging Vieira not to leave.

He said: "I have a message for him and it’s simple: let’s stay together and build something really special here at Arsenal." (Mirror)

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Arsenal's new goalkeeper Manuel Almunia insists he has no fears of facing the Premiership’s most lethal strikers.

Almunia has joined Arsene Wenger’s side from Celta Vigo for £500,000 but says the threat of stopping thunderous shots in England is nothing compared to what he dealt with as a youngster.

The new Arsenal stopper grew up in Pamplona, Spain where there is an annual festival of people being chased by bulls!

Almunia, who has signed a four-year deal, said: "The Bull Run is part of the festival and involves running through the town with a pack of bulls chasing you.

"It sounds dangerous but is very exciting. I will never do it again though - I don’t think the manager would be too happy if I took part." (Sun)

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Hernan Crespo has flown to Italy to join AC Milan on a one-year loan deal.

The Chelsea striker’s exit means Jose Mourinho will now bring in Marseille striker Didier Drogba for a fee of around £24m.

Crespo is looking forward to his new challenge and said: "The idea of returning to play in Italy gives me great pleasure. We are very, very close to sealing the deal."

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Euro 2004 star Trainos Dellas is being watched closely by Spurs.

Jacques Santini wants to add the Greek defender to his squad after being impressed by his fantastic performances in Portugal

Dellas’ agent Stefano Antonoelli said: "We have had many offers including Porto, Tottenham and Everton." (Sun/Mirror)

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Teddy Sheringham has joined boyhood heroes West Ham on a one-year deal.

The former England striker was released by Portsmouth at the end of the season but has now admitted he is delighted to join the Hammers - as he used to watch them from the terraces.

Sheringham said: "I was a Hammers fan as a youngster so to get the opportunity of playing for this great club after all these years is an honour and I’m sure I will enjoy the season." (All)