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Alan Shearer says Kylian Mbappe should try his luck in England and quips Newcastle would be perfect destination

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has quipped that the Magpies are the only team for Paris St-Germain star Kylian Mbappe.

The World Cup winner has been linked with Liverpool while Toon fans on social media have fantasised about his arrival on Tyneside in recent months.

But in an interview with Canal+, Shearer feels that Mbappe would flourish in the Premier League, the all-time top scorer said: “I would very much like Kylian Mbappe to come.

"With his skill, the confidence he has in someone so young, and all the goals he scores, that would be a big plus for the Premier League."

Shearer was then asked if he'd like to see him in a black and white shirt, he joked: "I only see one club for him, it's Newcastle of course."

Shearer was also asked who the best French player to star in England was, he added: "Now, telling you who was the best French striker of all time is very difficult not to say Thierry Henry.

"He scored incredible goals, seemingly without any effort.

"When I played against him, it was a match in a match. I didn't want him to score and he didn't want me to score. I didn't want his team to win, but I respected him very much.

"In addition, he has the title of top scorer more than me.

"So huge respect for him. He was a fantastic footballer."

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