Shearer: It would be great if we signed Rooney

By Matthew Jones
August 26 2004

Newcastle United captain Alan Shearer thinks that Wayne Rooney would be a 'fantastic asset' and a 'great investment' for his side. He said... "I think it would be great if we signed Wayne Rooney. He will be a fantastic asset and a great investment for this football club.

"It would be a great coup for the city and for the club if we can attract him here. If he is thinking about going abroad to Real Madrid or whatever then he can do that in four or five years time.

"He is only 18 and he is still effectively learning his trade. He will only be 22 or 23 in four years time so he's got plenty of time on his side and I think it would be a great step for him.

"Obviously it's all up in the air at the moment. He would put my place under threat. It would put everyone under threat. So what?

"If he can come in and do well then great. It's always been the rules of football if someone comes in and does well you support him and say well done.

"We are all in it for this football club and if Wayne Rooney comes in an improves us then we are all for it and I am 100 per cent behind that.

"If we can get him it would be brilliant."

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