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Shearer prepared to wait

02 Jun 2009 - 07:55:25

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Alan Shearer has played down speculation suggesting he has made unreasonable demands of current Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley.

The former England international held talks with Ashley last week about becoming the club's full-time manager but there has been no public announcement at St James' Park since, even though pre-season training starts in just over four weeks' time.

It has been reported that Shearer asked for a big-money contract and a massive transfer budget and since the talks Ashley has confirmed he is keen to sell his 100 per cent stake in the club as soon as possible.

However, Shearer has denied the claims, saying: "I met Mike Ashley and (managing director) Derek Llambias last week and we discussed at length the future of Newcastle United and my desire to be the manager moving forward.

"I made no demands but there were obvious conditions. We simply proposed an honest evaluation of what was needed to get the club back into the Premiership whilst building solid foundations for the future.

"I fully understand Mike Ashley's decision to sell the club as he feels it's now in the best interest of the club and the fans. I hope to know more by the end of the week."