Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Absurd ´ 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 wants to check out a move far from the club.


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


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


Shearer, a Betfair Ambassador, said: "It's ludicrous what Newcastle put out today to state he wasn't on the trip due to the fact that of a minor thigh injury.


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


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


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"If they thought would not see through that ... it was frustrating. They should have simply informed the reality immediately. I understand it's a really tough situation for them, but it is what it is.


"(Magpies head coach) Eddie Howe needs to use all his convincing powers to do what he can and attempt to make him stay at least another year. If that can't happen 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 really, truly wants to go, you can't step in his method."


Newcastle have so far not discussed 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 most popular residential or commercial properties, and he has been connected with Liverpool in current weeks.


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


Liverpool were reported to be interested in 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 given that signed Ekitike, understood to be for a preliminary ₤ 69million with a further ₤ 10m in potential add-ons.