Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Absurd ´ In Claiming Alexander

Newcastle have actually made themselves look "outrageous" in declaring star striker Alexander Isak is hurt, former Magpies forward Alan Shearer has actually stated, amidst reports he desires to explore a move far from the club.


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


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


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


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


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


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"If they thought people would not see through that ... it was disappointing. They should have just told the reality immediately. I comprehend it's a really difficult scenario for them, however it is what it is.


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


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


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


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


Isak's 23 Premier League goals last season made him among the world's hottest properties, and he has actually been related to Liverpool in recent weeks.


Isak still has 3 years left on his contract at Newcastle, who he participated the summer 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 two clubs remained in the hunt for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.


The Reds have actually given that signed Ekitike, understood to be for a preliminary ₤ 69million with a more ₤ 10m in prospective add-ons.