Alan Shearer caught off guard by Alexander Isak transfer as Newcastle demand made clear

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Alan Shearer is surprised that Newcastle are letting Alexander Isak go without another striker secured(Image: YouTube/The Rest Is Football)

Alexander Isak's departure from Newcastle United to Liverpool is now on the horizon - and Alan Shearer thinks the Magpies should have already signed another striker.

The summer transfer window has been dominated by the saga of Isak's impending exit, with the Swedish forward now seemingly set to make a deadline day move to the Reds in a deal worth £125million.

The focus now shifts to securing replacements, with one already in the bag - Nick Woltemade, who joined Newcastle from Stuttgart last week for £65m.



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The German netted 17 times in all competitions last year and was named Player of the Tournament at the under-21 European Championships.

However, with Isak's departure imminent, more attacking prowess is required, and Newcastle legend Shearer will be baffled as to why another goal scorer hasn't been signed before finalising Isak's deal.

In a conversation with Gary Lineker on The Rest Is Football podcast, Shearer was quizzed about the likelihood of Isak's departure.

The England icon confessed he'd be quite taken aback if Isak were to leave without another striker being brought in.

"Newcastle haven't got one of the players that they want in," began Shearer, speaking before details of Isak's impending move surfaced late on Sunday.

"I'd be surprised if Newcastle let him go without getting another forward in."

Isak's Liverpool medical is booked(Image: PA)

However, it appears that the 25-year-old's medical is scheduled and a six-year deal with Liverpool is nearly finalised.

Despite finding the back of the net in the club's 3-2 loss to Liverpool last week, Shearer doesn't believe he's ready to be the main striker.

"He is not ready to lead the line for Newcastle," Shearer continued.