Norwich City defender Craig Fleming has extended his contract at Carrow Road until 2007.

Norwich manager Nigel Worthington told his club’s official website: “I am delighted that Craig has been offered a two-year extension by the Club and has chosen to sign it. It is well merited after so much good work for Norwich City over the years. As a Manager it is very pleasing to have such a good pro on board for another two years.”

Fleming added: “I am obviously delighted to be signing a contract that will take me into my tenth season at Carrow Road. My family loves the area and are very happy to stay. Hopefuly we can all look forward to another two years of Premier League football.”

Liverpool defender Stephane Henchoz has revealed that he is considering his future at Anfield following his lack of first-team football.

Henchoz told his club’s official website: “There is another two months before Christmas but if I don’t play in that time I need to seek another option. My contract runs out next June so in January I would probably join another club on a free transfer.

“The next two months will be crucial. Players can get injured or lose their form and who knows I might win my place back in the team.

“You are always disappointed when you are not playing. When you are a footballer you want to start every game. But you have to respect the manager’s decision and make sure you give everything in training.”

Queen’s Park Rangers manager Ian Holloway has said that he doubts he’ll be able to loan in Bolton Wanderers veteran Les Ferdinand.

Holloway told the Sun newspaper: “I imagine the answer will be ‘no’.

“But if you don’t aim for the stars you’ll never get there.”

Newcastle United manager Graeme Souness has said that he is confident that he could persuade veteran striker Alan Shearer out of retiring at the end of the season.

Souness told the Sun newspaper: “If Alan’s scoring goals, enjoying his football, and the team’s playing well, I’d be confident of persuading him to stay.

“In my opinion he’s the best centre-forward in English football and the best I’ve worked with.

“I don’t want to contemplate replacing him as it’s a daunting task.”