Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Absurd ´ 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 check out a move away from the club.


Newcastle released a statement on Thursday 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 informed club executives he desired to explore the possibility of a transfer, amidst reported interest from Liverpool.


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


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


Lewis Hall is offered following an injury lay-off and might feature in South Korea.


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"If they believed individuals would not translucent that ... it was disappointing. They must have simply told the truth straight away. I comprehend it's a very hard situation for them, however it is what it is.


"(Magpies head coach) Eddie Howe has to use all his persuasive 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 offer for the football club and if somebody is prepared to of ₤ 150million, and if he really, really wishes to go, you can't step in his method."


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


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


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


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