Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Absurd ´ In Claiming Alexander

Newcastle have made themselves look "absurd" in claiming star striker Alexander Isak is injured, previous Magpies forward Alan has said, in the middle of reports he wishes to explore a move far from the club.


Newcastle released a statement on Thursday early morning to state the Swede would miss out on the club's pre-season tour of Asia due to a small thigh issue.


Hours later on, reports emerged that Isak had actually 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 absurd what Newcastle put out today to say he wasn't on the journey due to the fact that of a slight thigh injury.


Eddie Howe has a nearly fully-fit team to pick from, however Alexander Isak loses 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 believed individuals wouldn't translucent that ... it was frustrating. They should have just informed the reality directly away. I understand it's a very tight spot for them, but it is what it is.


"(Magpies head coach) Eddie Howe has 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 occur then it is what it is.


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


Newcastle have so far 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 properties, and he has been linked with Liverpool in current weeks.


Isak still has actually 3 years left on his agreement at Newcastle, who he took part the summertime of 2022 from Spanish side Real Sociedad.


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


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