Keegan and Shearer 'cannot work together at Newcastle'

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Shearer has let Toon officials know he is keen on the post despite the fact owner Mike Ashley is worried about his lack of experience and wants a wise head installed alongside him.

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Read my message: But Alan Shearer wants to manage Newcastle on his own terms

And Keegan has also made contact through third parties to say he would be up for an emotional return to the club which he built into title contenders.

However, the Daily Mirror reports that friends of both Toon legends claim they would not be willing to team up. That would leave the way clear for Mark Hughes to quit Blackburn and take over.

"Alan won't be a No.2 to anyone and he is not keen on even being with Kevin Keegan just to get in the door," said a friend of both men.

"KK is also interested in being number one with his own backroom staff, people like Terry McDermott, and he would not be too happy about having Shearer with him."

Newcastle say they have drawn up a 'formal list' and a senior source added: "The process is very much on-going. They are meeting people on a shortlist and only after meeting all of them will they be in a position to appoint."