Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Outrageous ´ In Claiming Alexander

Newcastle have made themselves look "absurd" in declaring star striker Alexander Isak is hurt, previous Magpies forward Alan Shearer has stated, in the middle of reports he wishes to explore a relocation far from the club.


Newcastle launched a declaration on Thursday morning to state the Swede would miss out on the club's pre-season tour of Asia due to a minor thigh issue.


Hours later, reports emerged that Isak had actually told club executives he wished to check out 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 state he wasn't on the trip due to the fact that of a small thigh injury.


Eddie Howe has an almost fully-fit team to pick from, nevertheless Alexander Isak misses out with a small 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 would not see through that ... it was . They must have simply told the reality immediately. I comprehend it's an extremely tight spot for them, but 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 stay at least another year. If that can't occur then it is what it is.


"You have to get the really finest offer for the football club and if someone is prepared to pay north of ₤ 150million, and if he truly, actually 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 goals 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 in the summer of 2022 from Spanish side Real Sociedad.


Liverpool were reported to be interested in signing Isak previously this month, at the very same time as the two clubs were 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 further ₤ 10m in prospective add-ons.