Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Ludicrous ´ In Claiming Alexander

Newcastle have made themselves look "ridiculous" in declaring star striker Alexander Isak is injured, previous Magpies forward Alan Shearer has actually stated, in the middle of reports he wishes to explore a move far from the club.


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


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


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


Eddie Howe has a nearly fully-fit team to select from, however Alexander Isak misses out with a minor thigh injury.


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


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"If they thought people would not see through that ... it was frustrating. They should have simply informed the fact away. I understand it's a really challenging circumstance 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 best deal for the football club and if someone is prepared to pay north of ₤ 150million, and if he actually, truly wishes to go, you can't step in his way."


Newcastle have up until now not talked about 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 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 signed up with in the summertime of 2022 from Spanish side Real Sociedad.


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


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