Alan Shearer, the former Newcastle United and England striker who still holds the Premier League’s all‑time goal‑scoring record, said he would welcome a move for Erling Haaland out of the English top flight if the Norwegian’s tally threatens to eclipse his own 260 goals. Haaland has already scored 120 Premier League goals in just over four seasons, and if he remains with Manchester City and the club stays in the Premier League, the record could be broken. Shearer acknowledged that even if Haaland does not surpass him, another player will eventually do so, citing Harry Kane’s 213 goals before his 2023 switch to Bayern Munich. “I’m sure it will be broken one day, but I’ll enjoy it while it lasts,” he told *Football Interview*, adding that a transfer to a club like Real Madrid would “keep it alright.”
The interview, conducted by Kelly Somers, also explored Shearer’s deep ties to Newcastle and his brief flirtation with management. The 56‑year‑old recalled leaving home at 15 to play for Southampton, a decision he now sees as one of the best moves of his life. He described the emotional moment of leaving his parents at Newcastle Central Station, and how his return to the north‑east in 1992 under Sir Kenny Dalglish at Blackburn and later in 1996 to his boyhood club cemented his status as a Newcastle legend. With 206 goals in 405 appearances for the Magpies, Shearer still visits St James’ Park as a fan, often disguising himself with a cap and a brief stop at a local pub before walking up the hill to the Gallowgate End.
Shearer’s post‑playing career has been dominated by punditry. He is a regular on *Match of the Day*, co‑commentates England internationals, and appears alongside Gary Lineker and Micah Richards on the *Rest Is Football* podcast. His brief stint as interim Newcastle manager in 2009, covering the final eight games of a relegation‑plagued season, ended in disappointment and never led to a permanent role. He later considered a managerial position at Cardiff, but the opportunity fell through, prompting him to return to media work and travel between Newcastle and Salford for his *Match of the Day* duties.
Shearer’s comments also touched on the physical demands of his current schedule. He described the long days spent travelling and the need to remain sharp for live broadcasts, noting that watching football all day can make him drowsy at the 10:30‑am slot. Despite the rigours, he remains a respected voice in the sport, closely monitoring the goal‑scoring race that once defined his own career.
Looking ahead, Shearer remains optimistic about his legacy and the future of the Premier League’s scoring records. While he hopes Haaland might move abroad, he accepts that the record will eventually be broken and will enjoy the final chapters of his own record‑holding era.