Alan Shearer Stuns Newcastle’s fans with bizarre truth about Eddie Howe, and he was spot on following Alexander Isak’s deadline move to Liverpool

**Alan Shearer’s Stunning Verdict on Eddie Howe Proves Spot-On After Isak’s Liverpool Move**

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer left fans reeling with a bold claim about manager Eddie Howe’s handling of the Alexander Isak transfer saga, and his words have proven eerily accurate following the striker’s deadline-day move to Liverpool. Shearer, speaking on *The Rest Is Football* podcast, warned that Newcastle’s failure to secure a second replacement striker before sanctioning Isak’s £130m transfer was a risky move that could expose Howe’s squad in the 2025-26 season. Fans, initially stunned by Shearer’s blunt critique, are now nodding in agreement as the implications unfold.

Isak, Newcastle’s talismanic forward, forced his exit to Anfield after a summer of discontent, citing “broken promises” and refusing to train with Howe’s squad. Shearer, a lifelong Magpie, expressed disbelief that Newcastle let their star depart without bolstering their attack beyond the £69m signing of Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart. While the club swiftly secured Brentford’s Yoane Wissa for £55m, Shearer argued that young William Osula, who scored in a 3-2 loss to Liverpool, wasn’t ready to lead the line in the Champions League.

“Howe’s in a lose-lose situation,” Shearer had said, highlighting the pressure on the manager to maintain Newcastle’s competitive edge. Fans, who have lauded Howe for delivering the 2025 EFL Cup and a top-four finish in 2022-23, were shocked by Shearer’s warning but now see its truth. Without Isak’s 27 goals from last season, Newcastle’s attack looks thin, and Howe faces a daunting task to keep the Magpies in the Premier League’s upper echelon. Shearer’s foresight has sparked debate, with fans on X praising his candor while urging Howe to adapt quickly to avoid a season of struggle.

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