The Dutch international moved to St James' Park from Ajax at the beginning of July.
Shearer and Sheringham
Alan Pardew: "I think he is a terrific player.
"I have been lucky enough in my career to manage some great players and I think he could be one of the best.
"I worked with Teddy Sheringham and he reminds me a lot of Teddy in the way he conducts the game, the way he conducts himself, and that will be shown on a matchday."