After Euro 96, Manchester United again sought to sign Shearer from Blackburn Rovers, and entered the battle for his signature. Shearer stated he came close to signing for the club after extended talks with United manager Alex Ferguson. However it was speculated in the media that the Blackburn Rovers owner Jack Walker had made it clear that it was one price for Manchester United and another for everyone else.On 30 July 1996, however, a world transfer record-breaking £15 million bid from his hometown club and league runners-up Newcastle United managed by Shearer's hero Kevin Keegan instead prompted Shearer's return to Newcastle.
Shearer made his league debut on 17 August 1996, and maintained his form during the rest of the season, finishing as Premier League top-scorer for the third consecutive season with 25 goals in 31 games, despite a groin injury forcing him to miss seven matches. However, the league title still eluded the club, who finished second in the league for a consecutive year, with Keegan walking out mid-way through the season.
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