Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Ridiculous ´ In Claiming Alexander

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


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


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


Shearer, a Ambassador, said: "It's ridiculous what Newcastle put out this morning to say he wasn't on the trip due to the fact that of a minor thigh injury.


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


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


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"If they thought people wouldn't translucent that ... it was disappointing. They need to have simply told the truth quickly. I understand it's an extremely tight spot for them, however it is what it is.


"(Magpies head coach) Eddie Howe needs to use all his persuasive powers to do what he can and try to make him stay at least one more year. If that can't take place then it is what it is.


"You need to get the absolute best deal for the football club and if somebody is prepared to pay north of ₤ 150million, and if he really, truly desires 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 objectives last season made him one of the world's most popular residential or commercial properties, and he has actually been related to Liverpool in recent weeks.


Isak still has three years left on his agreement at Newcastle, who he signed up with in the summer of 2022 from Spanish side Real Sociedad.


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


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