Liverpool new boy Alexander Isak has claimed that "not everyone has the whole picture" on his controversial Newcastle exit. Isak forced through a British-record transfer to Anfield on deadline day after accusing Newcastle of "broken promises" and essentially going on strike. The striker is currently on national team duty with Sweden and played his first competitive match since May against Kosovo.
Hugo Ekitike is looking forward to playing alongside new Liverpool signing Alexander Isak, as the Frenchman claimed that he is not worried about the competition. Ekitike has made a bright start to his journey at Anfield, scoring three goals in his first four appearances. Yet the English champions went ahead and completed the blockbuster signing of Isak on deadline day.
Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has admitted that leaving Alexander Isak out of Friday’s 2-2 draw against Slovenia was purely down to caution. The striker, who shattered the British transfer record with his £125 million move to Liverpool on deadline day, has barely trained and hasn’t kicked a ball in competitive action since forcing his way out of Newcastle United this summer.
Liverpool legend, Emile Heskey slammed Alexander Isak & Yoane Wissa's behaviour during the transfer window before hailing Marc Guehi as a "true professional". Sweden striker Isak finally sealed his move to Liverpool, ending a month-long standoff with Newcastle United. The forward had refused to join his Magpies teammates on their pre-season tour, effectively going on strike and publicly accusing the club of mistreatment.
Newcastle and England star Dan Burn has revealed he is relieved the circus surrounding Alexander Isak's protracted switch to Liverpool is finally over.