Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Ludicrous ´ In Claiming Alexander

Newcastle have actually made themselves look "ridiculous" in claiming star striker Alexander Isak is injured, former Magpies forward Alan Shearer has stated, amidst reports he wishes to explore a move away from the club.


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


Hours later, reports emerged that Isak had actually informed club executives he wished to explore the possibility of a transfer, amid reported interest from Liverpool.


Shearer, a Betfair Ambassador, said: "It's absurd what Newcastle put out this early morning to state he wasn't on the journey since of a minor thigh injury.


Eddie Howe has a practically fully-fit squad to pick from, nevertheless Alexander Isak loses out with a small thigh injury.


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


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"If they believed individuals wouldn't translucent that ... it was disappointing. They ought to have simply told the immediately. I understand it's a really challenging circumstance 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 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 best offer for the football club and if somebody is prepared to pay north of ₤ 150million, and if he actually, actually wishes to go, you can't step in his method."


Newcastle have so far not commented on 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 hottest homes, and he has actually been related to Liverpool in current weeks.


Isak still has 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 earlier this month, at the same time as the two clubs remained in the hunt for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.


The Reds have since signed Ekitike, comprehended to be for a preliminary ₤ 69million with a more ₤ 10m in possible add-ons.