Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Outrageous ´ In Claiming Alexander

Newcastle have made themselves look "absurd" in declaring star striker Alexander Isak is injured, former Magpies forward Alan Shearer has said, amid reports he wants to explore a move away from the club.


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


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


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


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


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


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"If they thought individuals wouldn't see through that ... it was frustrating. They ought to have simply informed the fact immediately. I understand it's a very hard situation for them, however it is what it is.


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


"You have to get the absolute 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 way."


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 objectives last season made him one of the world's hottest properties, and he has been connected with Liverpool in current weeks.


Isak still has three years left on his contract at Newcastle, who he took part the summer season of 2022 from Spanish side Real Sociedad.


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


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