'Bad look for football': Alan Shearer hits out at Alexander Isak to Liverpool transfer

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Shearer is not happy with how Isak forced a move to Liverpool

Alexander Isak is Liverpool’s new No9

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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne1 minute ago

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Alexander Isak’s move to Liverpool is a “really bad look for football”.

That is the view of Newcastle legend Alan Shearer who has hit out at the new Liverpool striker for “refusing to play” for the Magpies during the transfer saga.

Isak’s move to the Premier League champions was announced on transfer Deadline Day with Liverpool paying £125million for the Sweden international, a new British transfer record fee which could rise to £130million.

However, Isak has ultimately departed St James’ Park under a cloud.

I don't think it's ever right that a player should go on strike and refuse to play for a club whilst you're being paid and have a contract.

"I understand it from the other way around, when a club wants to get rid of you they do, but they're still paying your wages.

When you sign a contract, you're obliged to fulfil it.

"We can thank him for what he did at Newcastle, but it's been a messy situation all summer.

"I don't think it's done anyone any good.

It's been a really bad look for football and for the fans because they're the paying public, the ones that make this great game of ours.

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"It's not a good look at all when you're being paid by a club and refuse to play.

"Ultimately, he got his move to Liverpool, that's what he wanted."

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