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Alexander Isak Sends Exit Message to Newcastle United After Completing Liverpool Transfer - Liverpool Echo
Alexander Isak forced a transfer through a strike, leading to a British record £130 million move to Liverpool; Newcastle secured replacements including Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade.
- Alexander Isak completed his British record transfer from Newcastle United to Liverpool late on Monday night, signing a six-year contract and taking the No.9 shirt.
- Isak forced his move after going on strike during the summer amid tense negotiations, with Liverpool increasing their initial £110m bid to a successful £125m offer as Newcastle eased demands.
- The striker ended a turbulent three-year stint on Tyneside, marked by a bitter fallout, a ‘rat’ banner at St James' Park, and a farewell message expressing gratitude to teammates, staff, the city, and supporters.
- Newcastle immediately pursued reinforcements by signing Nick Woltemade for just under £70m and reopening talks for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa in a £55m deal, though concerns remain over replacing Isak’s goal output.
- Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer expressed surprise that Isak was allowed to leave without another proven forward arriving, emphasizing the risk and that Woltemade is not yet ready to lead the team’s attack.
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Viktor Gyokeres sends message to angry Newcastle fans over Alexander Isak move
Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres have both completed big-money transfer moves this summer (Picture: Getty) Viktor Gyokeres has defended Alexander Isak over the striker’s controversial move from Newcastle to Liverpool, insisting clubs ultimately ‘have the most power’ during transfer negotiations. Isak’s future remained the subject of intense rumour and speculation ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline, with the forward informing Newcastle of his …
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