Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Ludicrous ´ In Claiming Alexander

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


Newcastle launched a statement on Thursday 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 told club executives he wished to explore the possibility of a transfer, in the middle of reported interest from Liverpool.


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


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


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


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"If they thought individuals would not see through that ... it was frustrating. They must have just informed the truth quickly. I understand it's an extremely tough scenario for them, however it is what it is.


"(Magpies head coach) Eddie Howe needs to use 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 absolute best offer for the football club and if someone is prepared to of ₤ 150million, and if he actually, actually wishes to go, you can't step in his way."


Newcastle have so far not talked about 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 among the world's most popular homes, and he has been related to Liverpool in current weeks.


Isak still has actually 3 years left on his contract at Newcastle, who he participated in 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 were in the hunt for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.


The Reds have actually given that signed Ekitike, understood to be for an initial ₤ 69million with a more ₤ 10m in possible add-ons.