Alan Shearer admits he wants to return as Newcastle United Football Club manager.

The former Magpies striker failed to keep the club in the Premier League during his short reign in charge towards the end of last season, and he has since returned to punditry.

However, he admits he wants to return to managerless St James Park, but the uncertainty surrounding the potential sale of the club is making any potential deal difficult.

"I could be the manager if someone comes in, buys the club and wants me as manager,” said Shearer. “I'd dearly love the chance to finish what I started last season, which was very disappointing.

“As far as I'm aware the club's up for sale, they haven't got a buyer. My last conversation with Mike Ashley was on the Tuesday after we'd been relegated.

“I told him the players I wanted to keep, thought had to be moved on, and the players I wanted to bring in. He said he wasn't going to put any more money into the club, and that is it as far as I'm aware."