‘A mess’ - Alan Shearer rips into Newcastle United as Alexander Isak saga unfolds

Alan Shearer has labelled Newcastle United’s transfer window as “disastrous” after failing to land several big targets.

In a passionate overview of the club’s summer, the Toon icon also gave his verdict on the Alexander Isak saga. The Swede has become persona non grata at St James’ Park after exiling himself from the pre-season tour.

Isak jetted to Spain with a personal medical team to undergo training at former club Real Sociedad. This news came just days after the 25-year-old informed Newcastle that he wants to leave this summer.

Liverpool have seen an opening offer - viewed as derisory by Newcastle sources - rejected. The Magpies have maintained a robust £150million asking price and are also working on a potential successor.

Alan Shearer on Alexander Isak

Speaking about Isak, Shearer admitted he “understands” the striker’s stance - but insisted Newcastle should sell if he does not want to be there. He told The Rest Is Football podcast: “No, I’m not angry at all towards him. I understand how football works and I know what happens in and around the game.

“I probably understand his mentality. Do I like it? Do I understand it? Probably two different things. But I know what football is about and I know how it works and, obviously, Liverpool have been on to him or his agent.

“I just thought it might have happened next year and if it really is impossible for Eddie to turn him around and he says no, and it sounds like that is the case, I want him to be out now. You get your big money for him, whoever’s prepared to pay that, and you get other people in. Hopefully, beforehand, and then you move on.

“As I said, no individual is bigger than any football club, and if he doesn’t want to be there, fine. Get what you can, get him out and say ‘Thanks very much for the memories, off you go’.”

‘A disastrous window’ - Alan Shearer

Shearer also slammed a dismal window that has resulted in Anthony Elanga being the only arrival. That is despite Eddie Howe calling for swift action after the final game of the campaign.

"Up to now, it’s been a disastrous window for Newcastle,” Shearer added. “It was meant to be the time we kicked on with heavy investment and hopefully go to another level. It’s been anything but that, to be honest.

"They’ve missed out on several first-choice targets, so up to now it’s been really poor. Their transfer window has been a mess."

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