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The Independent
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- The Independent
Alan Shearer slams Alexander Isak agent as striker's statement pours ‘flames on the fire'
Former Newcastle captain Alan Shearer believes wantaway striker Alexander Isak has poured 'flames on the fire' of his stand-off with the Magpies by accusing the club of breaking promises, and said his comments 'don't benefit anyone'. Isak has been trying to force a move out of Newcastle all summer but was frustrated earlier this month when the club rejected an offer from Liverpool, reportedly worth £110million plus add-ons. Having sat out their pre-season tour of Asia and trained alone since, missing Saturday's goalless draw at Aston Villa in Newcastle's Premier League opener, Isak escalated the situation further on Tuesday night with a post on Instagram in which he said 'the relationship can't continue'. Speaking to Betfair, Shearer said the situation is now an 'absolute mess' as he pointed the finger at Isak's agent Vlado Lemic. 'If I was him, I'd get his agent in a room and sack him on the spot immediately, because he is meant to be giving him the advice to sign that six-year deal and there's no get out clause,' Shearer said. 'I mean, it's ridiculous. And to take anyone's word in football… it's nonsensical to say that someone said, 'Oh, I'll be able to get out at the end of the season'. Really? I mean, come on… 'I've always said there are two sides to every story, but my feelings are exactly the same: he's gone about it in the wrong way… 'I just think even releasing this statement last night has thrown flames onto the fire, which he didn't need to do. 'I get that we needed to hear his side of the story and we've heard that now, and I'm not saying I don't believe him or I don't believe Newcastle, I'm just saying it's very, very messy for him and for the football club. It doesn't benefit anyone.' In his statement, posted on Instagram on Tuesday evening, Isak had said: 'The reality is that promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time. To act now as if these issues are only emerging is misleading. 'When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can't continue.' Newcastle responded by denying that Isak had been granted any assurances over a potential move. 'We are clear in response that Alex remains under contract and that no commitment has ever been made by a club official that Alex can leave Newcastle United this summer,' a club statement said. This is the latest episode in what has already been the primary saga of this transfer window. Liverpool had a bid rejected at the start of August but have retained an interest in a player who scored 27 goals in 42 games for Newcastle last season despite signing Hugo Ekitike – a forward who was also targeted by Newcastle. Newcastle are said to value Isak at £150million, and would only consider a sale if they have signed a replacement. As well as missing out on Ekitike, Newcastle were frustrated in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko who chose to join Manchester United. Isak has three years remaining on his contract at St James' Park.
The Sun
3 minutes ago
- The Sun
Premier League TV fixtures announced for October with Man Utd and Chelsea's games vs champions Liverpool moved
MAN UTD and Chelsea have both seen games against Premier League champions Liverpool rescheduled for broadcast A number of matches in October have been rescheduled to allow for live broadcast. 1 The Blues were set to host Liverpool at 3pm on Saturday October 4th, but the game has been pushed back to a 5.30pm kick off to avoid the blackout. Elsewhere, the Red Devils' trip to Anfield has been moved by one day from Saturday October 18th to 4.30pm on Sunday to accommodate its Sky Sports broadcast. Man Utd's fixture against Brighton the following Saturday has also been pushed back to 5.30pm and will be shown live on Sky Sports. The club's uncharacteristic absence from European competition will soften some of the sting that an ill-timed rescheduling could bring. Liverpool's match away to Brentford that same Saturday has been brought forward to 12.30pm. That fixture, however, may still be shifted to a late kick off should the Reds play away in the Champions League on the preceding Wednesday.
BBC News
3 minutes ago
- BBC News
'Total pride' as Gillingham's unbeaten start continues
Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth reacted with "total pride" to his side's League Two win over Armani Little penalties, a debut goal from Lenni Cirino and a late strike from Marcus Wyllie secured a 4-1 victory over the Spireites on Gills are undefeated in the league after four games this season and Ainsworth said the club were taking "baby steps" towards where he wants to get them."[I'm feeling] Total, total pride. A real enjoyment of what I'm seeing, how I'm seeing this team develop," he told BBC Radio Kent."It was a really nice performance against a really strong Chesterfield side who are going to be there or thereabouts at the end of the season, no shadow of a doubt."They're a quality side so that makes it an even better win." Left-back Cirino joined Gills on a short-term contract in July having come through the Blackburn Rovers 22-year-old never made an appaearance for Rovers in an injury-hit early part of his career."Some magical moments tonight. Lenni Cirino has suffered with injuries at Blackburn, he's probably been held on for for too long at Blackburn, he should have played 50 first-team games by now but he hasn't and that's his debut," Ainsworth said."What a way to cap your debut. There's still some learning for him and believe me I'll be going through that with him, because there's some stuff in there he needs to learn, but what a moment for him to go through like that."He's not known for his strength but he's holding off two defenders, slams it in the goal."And Marcus Wyllie. I've believed in that boy, he gives me everything. And that's all I need, so the goal's an extra."Gillingham next face Crewe Alexandra at Priestfield on Saturday.
