Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Ridiculous ´ In Claiming Alexander

Newcastle have actually made themselves look "ludicrous" in declaring star striker Alexander Isak is hurt, former Magpies forward Alan Shearer has actually stated, in the middle of reports he wishes to check out a relocation far from the club.


Newcastle launched a declaration on Thursday morning to say the Swede would miss the club's pre-season trip of Asia due to a minor thigh issue.


Hours later on, reports emerged that Isak had actually told club executives he wanted to explore the possibility of a transfer, in the middle of reported interest from Liverpool.


Shearer, a Betfair Ambassador, said: "It's absurd what Newcastle put out today to say he wasn't on the journey since of a minor thigh injury.


Eddie Howe has an almost fully-fit squad to select from, however Alexander Isak misses out on out with a small thigh injury.


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


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"If they thought people would not translucent that ... it was disappointing. They must have just informed the truth quickly. I understand it's an extremely tight spot for them, however it is what it is.


"(Magpies head coach) Eddie Howe needs to use all his persuasive powers to do what he can and try to make him remain at least another year. If that can't take place then it is what it is.


"You have to get the best offer for the football club and if someone is prepared to pay north of ₤ 150million, and if he actually, truly wants 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 goals last season made him among the world's most popular properties, and he has actually been connected with Liverpool in current weeks.


Isak still has actually three years left on his agreement at Newcastle, who he signed up with in the summertime of 2022 from Spanish side Real Sociedad.


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


The Reds have considering that signed Ekitike, comprehended to be for a preliminary ₤ 69million with an additional ₤ 10m in prospective add-ons.