The sculptor of a statue of Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer said he supports a move from its "peculiar location" outside the club's grounds.
The 10ft (3m) statue was installed on Barrack Road in 2016 after the club's then owner Mike Ashley reportedly refused to have it on his property.
Plans have now been submitted to move the brass figure to alongside steps at the stadium's Gallowgate end.
Artist Tom Maley said this would be "better than where it is".
The £250,000 statue was commissioned in 2006 by the club's then chairman Freddy Shepherd.