Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Outrageous ´ In Claiming Alexander

Newcastle have actually made themselves look "outrageous" in claiming star striker Alexander Isak is hurt, former Magpies forward Alan Shearer has actually stated, in the middle of reports he wants to explore a relocation away from the club.


Newcastle launched a declaration on Thursday early 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 on, reports emerged that Isak had told club executives he wished to explore the of a transfer, in the middle of reported interest from Liverpool.


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


Eddie Howe has an almost fully-fit team to choose from, nevertheless 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 believed people would not see through that ... it was frustrating. They ought to have simply told the reality quickly. I understand it's an extremely tight spot for them, however it is what it is.


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


"You have to get the absolute best offer for the football club and if somebody is prepared to pay north of ₤ 150million, and if he truly, really desires to go, you can't step in his way."


Newcastle have so far not commented on 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 among the world's most popular homes, and he has been related to Liverpool in current weeks.


Isak still has actually 3 years left on his contract at Newcastle, who he took part the summer 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 2 clubs were in the hunt for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.


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