Alan Shearer - If Isak Wants Out, Sell Him and Start Again

Shearer: Liverpool’s Interest in Isak Signals It’s Time to Let Go.

Alan Shearer Says Newcastle Must Move On if Isak Eyes Exit

Newcastle United may be on the verge of a pivotal transition, and one of their most iconic voices, Alan Shearer, has made it clear where he stands. Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, the ex-England striker weighed in candidly on the swirling uncertainty surrounding Alexander Isak’s future at St James’ Park.

With Liverpool reportedly preparing a second bid for the Swedish forward, Newcastle’s Premier League all-time top scorer believes it’s time for the club to accept reality and prepare for life without their talismanic No. 14.

“It’s not about being angry,” Shearer said, when asked how he felt about the saga. “Do I like it? Do I understand it? Probably two different things. But I know how football works.”

Isak, who’s been sidelined from pre-season with a thigh issue, raised eyebrows last week after opting to train at his former club Real Sociedad rather than staying with the Magpies.

Alan Shearer - If Isak Wants Out, Sell Him and Start Again

His return to Newcastle’s training base has sparked expectations of crunch talks with Eddie Howe, though Shearer seems convinced the writing is already on the wall.

“Obviously Liverpool have been into him or his agent,” he remarked. “I thought it might have happened next year, not now. But if the manager can’t turn him around and he’s already made his mind up, then fine. You take the big money, shake hands, and move on.”

The Magpies, who qualified for the Champions League again last season, are now staring down a tough summer. Linked with targets like Liam Delap, Bryan Mbeumo, Hugo Ekitike, and James Trafford, Newcastle have so far come up empty as they watched each option join rival clubs or remain out of reach.

Shearer didn’t sugarcoat his thoughts on Newcastle United’s activity in the market.

“It’s been a disastrous window up to now,” he admitted. “This Isak situation is a distraction, and with nothing concrete coming in, the club needs to find clarity, fast.”

Alexander Isak is Newcastle Utd's second-highest goalscorer in Premier League History with 54 Goals in 86 appearances, averaging 0.63 goals per match.

The former England striker’s remarks are a reminder of the brutal, often unforgiving business side of football.

Though Isak dazzled in black and white, with pace, composure, and finishing that thrilled the Gallowgate End, loyalty is rarely guaranteed in the game. And Shearer, more than most, knows when it’s time to stop looking back.

“If he doesn’t want to be here,” he said, “then fine. Get what you can, say thanks for the memories, and off you go.”