Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Outrageous ´ In Claiming Alexander

Newcastle have made themselves look "ludicrous" in claiming star striker Alexander Isak is injured, former Alan Shearer has actually stated, amid reports he desires to check out a move far from the club.


Newcastle launched a declaration on Thursday early morning to say the Swede would miss out on the club's pre-season tour of Asia due to a small thigh problem.


Hours later, reports emerged that Isak had told club executives he wanted to explore the possibility of a transfer, in the middle of reported interest from Liverpool.


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


Eddie Howe has a nearly fully-fit squad to pick from, nevertheless Alexander Isak misses out on 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 believed people wouldn't translucent that ... it was disappointing. They should have just informed the fact quickly. I understand it's a really 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 try to make him remain at least another year. If that can't happen then it is what it is.


"You need to get the extremely best offer for the football club and if someone is prepared to pay north of ₤ 150million, and if he really, really wants to go, you can't step in his method."


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 one of the world's hottest residential or commercial properties, and he has been related to Liverpool in recent weeks.


Isak still has three years left on his agreement at Newcastle, who he participated the summer season 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 because signed Ekitike, comprehended to be for an initial ₤ 69million with a more ₤ 10m in possible add-ons.