Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Outrageous ´ In Claiming Alexander

Newcastle have actually made themselves look "ludicrous" in declaring star striker Alexander Isak is injured, former Magpies forward Alan Shearer has actually stated, he wants to check out a move away from the club.


Newcastle released a statement 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 issue.


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


Shearer, a Betfair Ambassador, stated: "It's outrageous what Newcastle put out this early morning to state he wasn't on the trip due to the fact that of a slight thigh injury.


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


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


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"If they believed people would not translucent that ... it was frustrating. They need to have simply told the reality quickly. I understand it's a very tight spot for them, however it is what it is.


"(Magpies head coach) Eddie Howe has to utilize all his convincing powers to do what he can and attempt 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 really best offer for the football club and if somebody is prepared to pay north of ₤ 150million, and if he truly, actually wishes to go, you can't step in his way."


Newcastle have so far not talked about the reports around Isak's desire to leave.


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


Isak's 23 Premier League objectives last season made him one of the world's most popular homes, and he has been related to Liverpool in recent weeks.


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


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


The Reds have actually since signed Ekitike, understood to be for an initial ₤ 69million with a further ₤ 10m in possible add-ons.