8 h. ago Downing tools: the Premier League’s most infamous attempted forced exits

As Alexander Isak pushes hard to leave Newcastle, here’s a reminder of those who have taken a similar path Following Alexander Isak’s decision to post an incendiary message on Instagram as part of his increasingly bitter attempt to force an exit from Newcastle, we look at how some others Premier League players have tried to inflict bitter breakups on their employers. Some were successful, some were not. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Newcastle Q&A LIVE: CRAIG HOPE answers YOUR questions on Alexander Isak's future, what his team

Welcome to Daily Mail Sport's live Newcastle Q&A, where Craig Hope will answer all of YOUR questions about Newcastle's impending plans.

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9 h. ago Alexander Isak has 'shot himself in the foot' as Alan Shearer raises Newcastle suspicions

Alan Shearer says certain conditions would need to be met for Alexander Isak to get his desired move from Newcastle to Liverpool before the end of the transfer window

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11 h. ago Why Alexander Isak may have closed his own window on dream move to Liverpool

Alexander Isak is desperate to move to Liverpool but as the transfer deadline nears, the balance of power is shifting

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11 h. ago Newcastle fans let Alexander Isak know how they feel as wantaway striker arrives for training

Alexander Isak was given a hostile reception by angry Newcastle supporters, who had waited for him outside the club's training ground, following an escalation in his transfer saga

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12 h. ago Newcastle take immediate action after Alexander Isak statement with new striker bid

Newcastle were rocked by a statement from Alexander Isak over his future on Tuesday night but have responded by making an improved bid for Brentford's Yoane Wissa

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12 h. ago Eddie Howe should ensure Newcastle 'aren't held hostage' after Alexander Isak's statement

Eddie Howe must handle a very delicate situation unravelling at Newcastle after Alexander Isak and the club exchanged furious public statements aimed at one another

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13 h. ago Alan Shearer demands sacking 'on the spot' over what he's seen in Alexander Isak drama

Alan Shearer didn't hold back when addressing Alexander Isak's bombshell comments about being let down by Newcastle, with the Magpies legend launching a foul-mouthed rant

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14 h. ago Alan Shearer says Alexander Isak statement poured ‘flames on the fire’

The wantaway striker accused Newcastle of breaking promises in a social media post.

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14 h. ago Alexander Isak to Liverpool decision as Newcastle star left in 'no man's land'

A furious Alexander Isak went public with his frustrations at Newcastle as he attempts to force through a British-record transfer to Premier League champions - but what happens next?

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15 h. ago Alexander Isak's contract clause emerges that could complicate Liverpool transfer even more

As if Alexander Isak's prospective move from Newcastle to Liverpool wasn't complicated enough already, a clause inserted in his current contract may cause further issues

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15 h. ago Alexander Isak and Newcastle approach point of no return after striker’s latest outburst

Club say they want to keep Isak but a move is now in both’s interests and Eddie Howe is best off chasing other targetsAs a general rule, it is almost always best to sleep on things before making important decisions or reacting to provocations. So why, at close to midnight on Tuesday, did Newcastle rush out a seemingly kneejerk response to Alexander Isak’s incendiary Instagram post claiming that, amid broken promises, his relationship with the club was over?In a statement reflecting an appreciably tougher tone than at any time during this summer saga, Newcastle insisted no promises had been broken and that their intention is to keep Isak. The message was that the Sweden striker’s attempt to force a move to Liverpool had failed and he would need to end his one-man strike before being welcomed back to first-team training. The only problem is that while you can lead a horse to water it sometimes really is impossible to make them drink. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Alexander Isak and Newcastle approach point of no return after striker’s outburst

Club say they want to keep Isak but a move is now in both’s interests and Eddie Howe is best off chasing other targetsAs a general rule, it is almost always best to sleep on things before making important decisions or reacting to provocations. So why, at close to midnight on Tuesday, did Newcastle rush out a seemingly kneejerk response to Alexander Isak’s incendiary Instagram post claiming that, amid broken promises, his relationship with the club was over?In a statement reflecting an appreciably tougher tone than at any time during this summer saga, Newcastle insisted no promises had been broken and that their intention is to keep Isak. The message was that the Sweden striker’s attempt to force a move to Liverpool had failed and he would need to end his one-man strike before being welcomed back to first-team training. The only problem is that while you can lead a horse to water it sometimes really is impossible to make them drink. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Hidden Alexander Isak transfer clause that could complicate Liverpool move further

Alexander Isak has broken his silence after becoming embroiled in a transfer saga involving Liverpool, with Newcastle issuing a response, though one contractual clause could further complicate things

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17 h. ago Alexander Isak could leave Newcastle for Liverpool due to 'little

Alexander Isak might be able to jump ship from Newcastle without their permission as his Liverpool transfer saga took its latest twist on Tuesday evening

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17 h. ago The Fifa rule that hands Alexander Isak transfer leverage over Newcastle

Explained: The Swedish striker is determined to leave St James’ Park and Fifa’s amendments to article 17 give him an exit route next summer that would potentially cost Newcastle millions of pounds

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19 h. ago Alexander Isak statement sees Liverpool drawing transfer line under messy Newcastle saga

Alexander Isak and Newcastle United both released their own statements on Tuesday evening, as Liverpool still hope to successfully complete the complex transfer saga of the summer

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20 h. ago Alexander Isak: How Newcastle dressing room responded to explosive statement

Alexander Isak ramped up his attempts to leave Newcastle for Liverpool with a strongly-worded statement and it appears that some of his teammates are not happy

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20 h. ago Liverpool respond to Alexander Isak's Newcastle statement with transfer 'approved'

Liverpool have been given the green light to make a British record bid for Alexander Isak after the Newcastle striker issued an explosive statement on Tuesday

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20 h. ago Newcastle hint at Alexander Isak decision in response to striker’s bombshell statement

The striker made claims over ‘broken promises’ on Tuesday night with the transfer saga turning ugly in the closing stages of the window

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