During the match that day, Shearer said: “I also understand that every story has two aspects. I’ve never heard anything from him or his side. It’s all leaks and reports. There’s still a chance, but if he says ‘I’m sorry’, he can integrate into the team.
“If he wants to do that, I don’t know. That’s not the case. But if it’s past the transfer deadline and it’s still stuck and it’s closed and no one’s shaking, he’s still in Newcastle.
Magpies have yet to secure new strikers after missing forwarding for players like Liam Dellup, Brian Mbemo and, more recently, Benjamin Sesco, who chose to join Manchester United. Anthony Gordon, who left Aston Villa at the Premier League Curtain Razor in a 0-0 stalemate on Saturday, was used as a centre forward in between the Harvey Burns and summer acquisition Anthony Elanga.
Callum Wilson also sets out as a free agent, so Howe’s choices are limited, and Will Osula represents another option. The club is pursuing Brentford striker Yoan Wissa, while Paris Saint-Germain forward Goncaro Ramos has also emerged as a potential transfer target.
It is understood that if Newcastle allows Isaac to leave, they would like to sign an alternative first. They may not have time to do so, as a report from journalist Sacha Tavolieri suggests that if the Merseysiders are not agreed to a deal by next week, they will move to an alternative target for Magpies.
Hau recently said he might try to talk to Isaac again, but confessed that it is unclear whether he could convince the Swedes to reconsider his stance. Even if he does so, Shearer believes that Isaac can prove challenging to regain his favor with his supporters and his teammates.
Geordie Legend added: “Alex isn’t going the right way at all. You need to feel sorry for the players and managers. Today’s players are squeezing their guts for the football club.
“But they’re not going to play, no matter where he’s, looking at other players and despite having a three-year contract of over £100,000 a week, fans are paying train tickets to earn £60 or £70 for tickets, £30 gas, or train tickets.
“You can imagine the anger they feel like someone is taking freedom by saying, ‘I refuse to play.’ If you have a three-year contract, you cannot do that. ”
