Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has given his verdict regarding the transfer saga of Sweden international of Eritrean descent Alexander Isak.
Isak has become one of the most sought-after attacker in the current transfer window, with Liverpool pushing to secure his signature.
The forward has already declared his readiness to leave the Magpies in the ingoing window, missing the club Asian training tour.
However, Newcastle’s iconic former captain Alan Shearer has taken a firm stance on Isak, urging the club to sanction a move for the forward.
“If he really doesn’t want to stay—sell him, take him out of the squad. I’m serious, if he’s made up his mind to leave, the club should get good money for him, thank him, and let him go,” Shearer stated.
Meanwhile, Isak has rejoined Newcastle United for training amid recent transfer saga.
The forward, who is on the radar of Liverpool missed his outfit preseason training tour in Asia in an attempt to force a move this summer.
While the Premier League club embarks on Asia tour, the forward was spotted training personally in Spain at former club, Real Sociedad.
Newcastle can heave a big sigh of relief with the forward returning to training as the club gear up for the new season. Meanwhile, Isak has a meeting scheduled with the club’s management to discuss his future.
Having seen their bid rejected, Liverpool has halted their pursuit of the enterprising attacker. Despite not ruling out the move entirely, the Premier League giants will be waiting for the Magpies to the initiative, having rejected their first bid.
The Reds are in no hurry to submit a fresh offer for Isak. The Premier League giants are waiting for the Magpies to secure a replacement before resuming negotiations for a potential transfer.
Newcastle have been pushing for Isak to sign a new, improved contract that would include a mandatory sale clause for next season. But Alexander himself is firmly against this idea and has staged a real boycott against the club.
Isak joined Newcastle from Real Sociedad in 2022 for €70 million and has since played 109 matches, scoring 62 goals and providing 11 assists.
