7 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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7 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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11 h. ago Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk makes Alexander Isak claim as striker calls for 'change' in fresh transfer twist

Newcastle striker has broken his silence in attempt to force Liverpool transfer

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11 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Reds receive double Isak boost after star's bombshell as replacement eyed

Alexander Isak has been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer, and the Newcastle striker has now broken his silence on the ongoing transfer saga

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12 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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20 h. ago Alexander Isak saga: Newcastle respond to wantaway striker’s social media post

Isak accused the club of breaking promises as he looks to force a move away from St James’ Park.

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23 h. ago ‘Trust is lost’: Isak accuses Newcastle of broken promises in transfer drama

‘The relationship cannot continue,’ striker saysAttending PFA awards on Tuesday ‘didn’t feel right’Alexander Isak’s standoff with Newcastle threatened to descend into outright civil war on Tuesday night as the Sweden striker accused his club of breaking promises and betraying his trust. In an incendiary Instagram message he claimed their relationship “could not continue”.Isak has been endeavouring to force a move to Liverpool all summer but, so far, at least Newcastle have proved resistant, rejecting one £110m bid as they struggle to find replacements. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Alexander Isak accuses Newcastle of ‘broken promises’ over transfer saga

The striker said a move away was ‘in the best interests of everyone’ after a loss of trust between him and the club

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23 h. ago Alexander Isak breaks silence on Newcastle transfer saga and vows he's played last game

Alexander Isak has broken his silence on his bitter Newcastle transfer saga and vowed he has already played his last game for the club claiming 'promises have been broken'

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24 h. ago Alexander Isak finally breaks silence on Liverpool transfer saga: "Promises have been broken"

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has finally given his side of the story after months of speculation linking him with British record transfer to Liverpool this summer

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1 week ago Liverpool transfer news: Alexander Isak promise issued as Arne Slot hits back

Alexander Isak remains at the heart of plenty of speculation amid links with a move to Liverpool and a final decision over his future appears to have been made with under a month remaining

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1 week ago Manchester United tipped to make move for Gianluigi Donnarumma amid £56m update

The latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip including updates on Gianluigi Donnarumma and promising youngster Ricardo Mathias

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1 week ago Enzo Maresca shares plan for promising Brazilian teenager following transfer

The teenager’s £29million move to Stamford Bridge was first agreed in May 2024 but he remained in Brazil for a year

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2 w. ago Ademola Lookman goes on strike at Atalanta over ‘broken promises’ for transfer

Club refusing to sell to Serie A rivals InterCentre-forward complains of ‘poor treatment’Ademola Lookman has gone on strike as he attempts to force through a move to Inter, but Atalanta have insisted he will not be sold to another Italian club.The Nigeria forward did not attend pre-season training for the second day in a row after handing in a transfer request last weekend, when Lookman also published a statement in which he accused Atalanta of “broken promises”. An improved Inter bid worth up to €45m (£32.1m) including add-ons was rejected last week after a €40m offer for the 27-year-old was turned down. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ademola Lookman releases furious transfer statement after 'broken promises'

Atalanta star Ademola Lookman has been the subject of two bids from Serie A rivals Inter Milan but he's yet to get his move, prompting him to submit a transfer request

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2 w. ago Man Utd chief Omar Berrada delivers promising transfer update

Manchester United have make RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko their top transfer target this summer, and chief executive Omar Berrada is hopeful of more deals

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