Alan Shearer's response to Alexander Isak's £150m question says a lot with Arsenal linked
Newcastle should reject any offer from Arsenal for in-form striker Alexander Isak, even if the figure rises to £150m.
This is what the legend of the Magpies looks like Alan Shearer who scored 206 goals in 405 games during his time at St James' Park.
The Gunners have long been linked with a move for the Swedish hitman but are yet to make any formal approach.
Isaac He has quickly become a thorn in Arsenal's side after scoring the winning goal in the teams' league meeting in November.
And if that match wasn't enough to persuade Arsenal's decision-makers, then his most recent audition on Tuesday night might have done the trick.
The 25-year-old scored his 15th goal of the season and provided an assist in the second half as Newcastle cruised to victory. crucial 2-0 victory at the Emirates in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
Shearer knows how important Isak's presence is in Eddie Howe's side, with only those affected by injuries. Callum Wilson available to offer a comparable option.
When asked if he would sell Isak if the north London club made an offer. Huge £150m bidShearer gave an emphatic response.
“No, that's the answer,” Shearer told The Rest is Football.
“Who are they going to look for to come to Newcastle and do a similar job?
“We know that the center forward is the most important position. “It is one of the reasons why they are in fifth place and in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup.”
Shearer was then asked if it would be better for Newcastle to take the money and reinvest it in the team.
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“You could go out and spend £50-60m on another striker, but who? That? Where?” Shearer added.
“They're really hard to find, so when you have a really good one, why would you want to let it go at any price?
“If they have to sell for PSR (profit and sustainability rules) reasons, there would be other players I would sell before selling Isak for £150m.”
The Swede has scored in each of his last eight games, making him arguably the most in-form striker in the Premier League.
His goal at the Emirates was his 50th in a Newcastle shirt since his £63m arrival from Real Sociedad in August 2022.
Talking about Isak's performance against ArsenalNewcastle manager Howe said: “He played very well in the first half, he looked very good physically, his pace and his movements were giving them (Arsenal) a problem. He seemed free and I was delighted with his performance, he scored his goal very well.
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“But then we knew in the second half that we needed to control it, it's so important that we can't lose it or risk losing it.”
