Alan Shearer says Newcastle look “ridiculous” after Alexander Isak claims – Liverpool FC

Alan Shearer branded Newcastle “ridiculous” for makes an attempt to clarify Alexander Isak’s absence from their pre-season tour earlier than his exit plea emerged.

When asserting their 30-man squad for friendlies in Singapore and South Korea on Thursday morning, Newcastle claimed Isak’s omission was attributable to damage.

However hours after that official replace it was revealed that the Swedish striker had requested to not journey after informing the membership he needs to depart this summer season.

Liverpool are actually reported to be getting ready a proper method after making it clear earlier this month that they’re keen to interrupt the British switch file to signal Isak.

Whereas Newcastle‘s stance stays that Isak didn’t journey attributable to damage, Shearer was left baffled on the thought “folks wouldn’t see by that.”

“It’s ridiculous what Newcastle put out to say he wasn’t on the journey due to a slight thigh damage,” the previous Newcastle participant and supervisor mentioned per BBC Sport.

“In the event that they thought folks wouldn’t see by that…it was disappointing.

“They need to have simply advised the reality immediately. I perceive it’s a really tough scenario for them, however it’s what it’s.”

It comes throughout a irritating switch window for Newcastle who, regardless of qualifying for the Champions League, have solely managed to signal winger Anthony Elanga to date and been unsuccessful of their pursuit of different key targets.

A type of was Hugo Ekitike, who as a substitute joined Liverpool, whereas main goalkeeper goal James Trafford is now closing in on a transfer to Man Metropolis as a substitute.

Isak’s departure would solely worsen the scenario, and although Shearer remains to be hopeful his fellow centre-forward could be satisfied to remain, he spoke with a resignation.

“Eddie Howe has to make use of all his persuasive powers to do what he can and attempt to make him keep no less than yet another 12 months,” he continued.

“If that may’t occur then it’s what it’s.

“It’s a must to get the easiest deal for the soccer membership and if somebody is ready to pay north of £150 million, and if he actually, actually desires to go, you may’t step in his manner.”

Whereas Liverpool are nonetheless able to signing Isak whereas remaining compliant with the Premier League‘s revenue and sustainability guidelines, any transfer may very well be funded by upcoming gross sales.

Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz might go away for Al-Hilal and Bayern Munich for a mixed £125 million, whereas the likes of Federico Chiesa, Harvey Elliott, Ben Doak and Tyler Morton must also transfer on.