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Alan Shearer is adamant Alexander Isak will still be at Newcastle United come the new season and says he would be ‘amazed’ if he left amid interest from Chelsea and Arsenal.
Isak has quickly developed into one of Newcastle’s most important players since joining from Real Sociedad two years ago, scoring 35 goals in 67 appearances at St James’ Park.
The Sweden international particularly impressed last season despite Newcastle’s inconsistent form, bagging 21 goals in the Premier League.
Isak has attracted interest from Premier League giants Chelsea and Arsenal but Shearer would be ‘amazed and angry’ if he left this summer.
Chelsea have shown the most interest in Isak and are still considering a bid north of £100m for the 24-year-old after Nicolas Jackson’s mixed first season at the club.
But Arsenal have also been linked with the Newcastle star as they look to sign a new striker for Mikel Arteta and go one better following back-to-back second-place finishes in the Premier League.
Addressing the speculation over Isak’s future, Shearer told Betfair: ‘I’m not that worried about Alexander Isak being linked with other clubs. I don’t think he’ll leave.
‘I don’t think it can happen. Newcastle supporters would go mad if it happened. What he’s brought to Newcastle and how good a player he is, I’m not sure Chelsea could afford him either.
‘I’ve seen the reports and I don’t think there’s anything in that at all. I’d be amazed, angry and disappointed if he left Newcastle.
‘He’s been linked with a number of clubs and that shows how well he’s done. He had a really good season.
‘We know what he can do in front of goal. He’s a wonderful player. He likes Newcastle. I’d be amazed if he went anywhere.’
Isak responded to speculation he could leave Newcastle earlier this month, saying: ‘I’m enjoying myself very, very much in Newcastle.
‘I just had the best season of my career. That should not be underestimated. I love everything really about the club, the fans, the city.
‘I actually have no thoughts of a move or anything like that. I enjoy myself fantastically well and am very happy with my life.’
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