Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Ridiculous ´ In Claiming Alexander

Newcastle have actually made themselves look "outrageous" in claiming star striker Alexander Isak is injured, former Magpies forward Alan Shearer has stated, amidst reports he wishes to check out a relocation far from the club.


Newcastle released a declaration on Thursday early morning to state the Swede would miss the club's pre-season trip of Asia due to a minor thigh problem.


Hours later, emerged that Isak had actually informed club executives he wished to check out the possibility of a transfer, amid reported interest from Liverpool.


Shearer, a Betfair Ambassador, stated: "It's ridiculous what Newcastle put out this early morning to state he wasn't on the journey since of a minor thigh injury.


Eddie Howe has a nearly fully-fit squad to select from, nevertheless Alexander Isak loses out with a minor thigh injury.


Lewis Hall is offered following an injury lay-off and could feature in South Korea.


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"If they believed individuals would not translucent that ... it was disappointing. They should have just informed the reality quickly. I understand it's an extremely challenging scenario for them, however it is what it is.


"(Magpies head coach) Eddie Howe has to use all his convincing powers to do what he can and try to make him stay at least one more year. If that can't happen then it is what it is.


"You need to get the best deal for the football club and if someone is prepared to pay north of ₤ 150million, and if he really, really wishes to go, you can't action in his way."


Newcastle have up until now not commented on the reports around Isak's desire to leave.


Alexander Isak scored 23 objectives last season (Owen Humphreys/PA)


Isak's 23 Premier League objectives last season made him one of the world's hottest residential or commercial properties, and he has actually been related to Liverpool in recent weeks.


Isak still has actually 3 years left on his agreement at Newcastle, who he participated the summertime of 2022 from Spanish side Real Sociedad.


Liverpool were reported to be thinking about signing Isak earlier this month, at the exact same time as the 2 clubs remained in the hunt for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.


The Reds have since signed Ekitike, comprehended to be for a preliminary ₤ 69million with a more ₤ 10m in possible add-ons.