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Alan Shearer has defended his stance on Alexander Isak and Trent Alexander-Arnold(Image: youtube.com/@therestisfootball)

Alan Shearer has hit back at claims he harbours a different stance on Alexander Isak's desire to leave Newcastle than he did on Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure from Liverpool.

He was also left out of the club's opening day Premier League fixture against Aston Villa.

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Shearer has made his feelings on the Isak situation well known, with both Isak and the club releasing bombshell statements on the matter this week.



The Newcastle legend has been an ardent critic of Isak and his agent's conduct surrounding the saga, but took a slightly softer view of Alexander-Arnold's exit from Anfield.

Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Shearer fielded a question from a listener who asked him: "Why has Alan's stance on Isak transfer saga different from when Trent Alexander-Arnold decided to leave Liverpool to join Real Madrid (Especially since he isn't a Geordie, Newcastle will get in excess of £100m for him)?"

Shearer hit back, addressing how Alexander-Arnold never downed tools for his club.

Come on."

Speaking to Betfair recently, Shearer claimed Isak may have to leave Newcastle with the situation becoming untenable.

"But when I looked at some of the comments on Tuesday when the news broke, I know it’s his club but he’s been brilliant for Liverpool, played a huge part in everything they’ve done in the last few years and he’s won every single trophy with them.

“He should be given a great send-off from the Liverpool fans if it happens.

Trent is leaving a huge powerhouse of a football club and joining another one in Real Madrid."

Previously, Shearer's comments on Isak did slightly echo his stance on Alexander-Arnold, but again, he neglected to call for the type of send-off he insisted that Liverpool fans should reserve for Alexander-Arnold.

Back in July, he told Betfair: "You have to get the very best deal for the football club and if someone is prepared to pay north of £150m, and if he [Isak] really, really wants to go, you can't step in his way.

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"Isak has been brilliant for Newcastle, helped us achieve our dream of winning a trophy and if there's no way whatsoever that he can be persuaded to stay at Newcastle, then they have to get the best deal possible and if someone's prepared to pay what they want, you have to say thank you and build for the future.
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