Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Outrageous ´ In Claiming Alexander

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


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


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


Shearer, a Betfair Ambassador, stated: "It's outrageous what Newcastle put out today to state he wasn't on the journey because of a minor thigh injury.


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


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


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"If they thought individuals would not translucent that ... it was disappointing. They should have just told the reality immediately. I comprehend it's an extremely challenging circumstance for them, however it is what it is.


"(Magpies head coach) Eddie Howe has to use all his convincing powers to do what he can and try to make him remain at least one more 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 wishes to go, you can't step in his method."


Newcastle have up until now 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 objectives last season made him one of the world's most popular homes, and he has actually been linked with Liverpool in recent weeks.


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


Liverpool were reported to be interested in signing Isak previously this month, at the exact 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 more ₤ 10m in prospective add-ons.