Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Ridiculous ´ In Claiming Alexander
Newcastle have actually made themselves look "outrageous" in declaring star striker Alexander Isak is injured, previous Magpies forward Alan Shearer has said, in the middle of reports he wants to check out a move far from the club.
Newcastle launched a statement on Thursday early morning to state the Swede would miss the club's pre-season tour of Asia due to a small thigh issue.
Hours later on, reports emerged that Isak had told club executives he wanted to explore the possibility of a transfer, amid reported interest from Liverpool.
Shearer, a Betfair Ambassador, said: "It's ridiculous what Newcastle put out this morning to state he wasn't on the journey because of a minor thigh injury.
Eddie Howe has a practically fully-fit squad to pick from, nevertheless Alexander Isak misses out with a minor thigh injury.
Lewis Hall is readily available following an injury lay-off and might include in South Korea.
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"If they thought people wouldn't see through that ... it was disappointing. They must have just informed the truth quickly. I understand it's a really 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 stay at least another year. If that can't occur then it is what it is.
"You need to get the extremely finest deal for the and if someone is prepared to pay north of ₤ 150million, and if he truly, truly wishes to go, you can't step 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 residential or commercial properties, and he has been related to Liverpool in current weeks.
Isak still has 3 years left on his agreement at Newcastle, who he signed up with in the summer 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 were in the hunt for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.
The Reds have considering that signed Ekitike, comprehended to be for a preliminary ₤ 69million with an additional ₤ 10m in possible add-ons.