Alan Shearer Feels Newcastle 'Absurd ´ In Claiming Alexander
Newcastle have actually made themselves look "ridiculous" in declaring star striker Alexander Isak is hurt, former Magpies forward Alan Shearer has actually said, in the middle of reports he wishes to explore a move far from the club.
Newcastle released a statement on Thursday morning to state the Swede would miss the club's pre-season tour of Asia due to a small thigh problem.
Hours later, reports emerged that Isak had told club executives he wished to explore the possibility of a transfer, in the middle of reported interest from Liverpool.
Shearer, a Betfair Ambassador, stated: "It's ludicrous what Newcastle put out today to say he wasn't on the journey since of a small thigh injury.
Eddie Howe has a practically fully-fit squad to pick from, nevertheless Alexander Isak loses out with a minor thigh injury.
Lewis Hall is available following an injury lay-off and might include in South Korea.
- Newcastle United (@NUFC) July 24, 2025
"If they believed people would not see through that ... it was frustrating. They must have simply told the truth immediately. I understand it's a really difficult situation 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 occur then it is what it is.
"You need to get the extremely finest deal for the football club and if someone is prepared to of ₤ 150million, and if he really, really wishes to go, you can't step in his method."
Newcastle have up until now not discussed the reports around Isak's desire to leave.
Alexander Isak scored 23 objectives last season (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Isak's 23 Premier League goals last season made him among the world's most popular properties, and he has actually been connected with Liverpool in recent weeks.
Isak still has three years left on his agreement at Newcastle, who he joined in the summer season of 2022 from Spanish side Real Sociedad.
Liverpool were reported to be interested in signing Isak previously this month, at the same time as the two clubs remained in the hunt for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.
The Reds have given that signed Ekitike, understood to be for an initial ₤ 69million with a further ₤ 10m in prospective add-ons.