Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Ridiculous ´ In Claiming Alexander

Newcastle have actually made themselves look "outrageous" in declaring star striker Alexander Isak is injured, former Magpies forward Alan Shearer has actually said, in the middle of he wishes to explore a relocation far from the club.


Newcastle launched a declaration on Thursday morning to say 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 desired to explore the possibility of a transfer, amid reported interest from Liverpool.


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


Eddie Howe has a nearly fully-fit squad to pick from, however Alexander Isak misses out on 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 people wouldn't see through that ... it was frustrating. They need to have just told the fact directly away. I comprehend it's a really tight spot for them, but it is what it is.


"(Magpies head coach) Eddie Howe needs to utilize all his convincing powers to do what he can and attempt to make him stay at least one more year. If that can't take place then it is what it is.


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


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 properties, and he has actually been linked with Liverpool in recent weeks.


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


Liverpool were reported to be thinking about signing Isak previously 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, comprehended to be for an initial ₤ 69million with a more ₤ 10m in possible add-ons.