Alan Shearer has told Newcastle United to refrain from selling Alexander Isak to Arsenal, amid rumors that the Gunners are interested in signing the striker this summer.
Isak has become one of the best strikers in the Premier League over the last two seasons. He scored 10 goals in 22 league games last season, and he has followed it up with an impressive 19 goals in 26 league games in this campaign.
His goalscoring form has been attractive to clubs like Arsenal, who have searched for a striker who can create goals. There have been rumors that the Gunners will make their move for him this summer, with Tottenham Hotspur also expected to enter a Premier League battle for his services.
Newcastle have made it clear that they have no intentions of selling their star striker. However, the Magpies are close to breaking profitability rules and they may be willing to let Isak go if suitors bring offers in the range of £100 million.
Alan Shearer does not want his former club to sell Isak though, as the legend said on The Rest Is Football podcast (via Metro):
“He’s very good. He’s a very, very good player. He’s a modern day forward… do you know the trend now, rather than centre-forward, he’s a forward. He’s a brilliant example of that. He’s had one or two injuries this season but whilst he’s been on the pitch he has been absolutely magnificent.”
Shearer continued:
“He’s brilliant at running in behind because he’s quick and once he’s away you’re not catching him. He’s also very clever at coming short and dragging defenders in with them, therefore leaving space in behind. He’s a very clever, intelligent player and he’s got great ability. They’re sat on a great asset and it would be absolutely bonkers if Newcastle, for whatever reason, sold him in the summer.”