Isak’s Transfer Tactics Stir Debate
According to the reports, Alexander Isak has gone to the extreme in an attempt to push a move out of Newcastle United on to Liverpool and the sources suggest that his actions have amounted to the nuclear option.
The Mirror reports that Swedish striker has told Newcastle, through his agent, that he does not want to play in the club anymore. Liverpool are also in the market trying to identify a new high-level striker and Isak, 25, is supposedly one of the primary targets of the club.
Nonetheless, the means of his withdrawal has been widely criticized.
“I don’t like it at all,” said one pundit. “Going on strike — it’s a bad look.”
Other people emphasize professionalism of transfers. At this point, Isak has not commented anything, but the demands to speak about the situation increase.
Key Takeaways
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Alexander Isak wants to leave Newcastle and join Liverpool and is refusing to play.
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Newcastle will only sell Isak if they find a new striker and get a good offer.
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Jack Grealish might move to Everton to restart his career.
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Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma has discipline problems and may lose his spot.
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PSG want to buy Son Heung-min from Tottenham, but Tottenham probably won’t sell.
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The transfer window closes soon, and many deals are still undecided.
Behind Isak’s Frustration
Isak has three years left on his Newcastle contract which leaves the club in a good bargaining situation. However, it looks like he refused to play, and this shows his extreme dissatisfaction.
There are a number of theories that have come up. The first one is that Isak perceives it as an opportunity to join a Liverpool football club that is a contender in the Champions League competition at the height of his playing career. An additional one alludes to insider betrayals.
“If there have been broken promises, what has compelled him to feel this strongly?” asked a former player.
The stalemate reflects similar moments in the past such as Luis Suarez who initiated a bid to exactly do it in 2013 (which backfired too) to shift away out of Liverpool FC. Suarez remained and gave a spectacular season.
The next step made by Isak, especially in case of his speaking up, may radically change the aspect of transfer.
Newcastle Unlikely to Sell Without a Replacement
Newcastle United has been given a hard stand. The only way they will be willing to sell Isak is when two conditions are accommodated:
Newcastle’s Conditions for Selling Isak
| Condition | Status |
|---|---|
| Replacement striker signed | Not yet completed |
| Suitable offer received from Liverpool | Still pending |
The magpie is already on the move as it has already signed Malick Thiaw, a midfielder, from AC Milan and has reached an agreement with Aston Villa to transfer Jacob Ramsey. Nonetheless, they still are skeptical to undermine their attacking line without the direct replacement.
Liverpool Eyeing Marc Guéhi in Bargain Move
Even as Liverpool keep an eye on the Isak opening, they are also actively working towards beefing up the defence. Discussions are advanced with Crystal Palace over the availability of centre-back Marc Guehi who might cost them far cheaper than the previous amount Newcastle placed on the player (50-60m).
GuEhi is now 25 and as an established member of the England squad, is thought to be at his best.
“For Liverpool, it’s an absolute steal,” said one analyst. “He would make their backline even more solid.”
A partnership between Guehi and the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konat may propel Liverpool to sporting one of the strongest defensive units in the premier league.
This situation, however, puts Crystal Palace in a challenging situation. The end of the contract of Guhei is another summer, which weakens their negotiating position. In the meantime, the fate of other important figureheads is awash with uncertainty, and most notably the Eberechi Eze.
Eze Courted by Arsenal and Tottenham
Both Arsenal and Tottenham are keeping tabs on Eberechi Eze, as the midfielder of Palace becomes of serious interest. Other than showing their admiration to both clubs, none has so far presented a formal bid.
Comparing Arsenal and Tottenham for Eze
| Club | Playing Time | Trophy Potential | Squad Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham | Higher | Medium | Fewer role conflicts |
| Arsenal | Competitive | High | Ødegaard role overlap |
Arsenal have followed Eze for sometime but are hampered by financial regulations and other priorities. Tottenham however seem to have an easy road to go about it- but they have to hurry before Arsenal get back to the conference table.
Jack Grealish Nearing Everton Move
One of the more surprising twists of recent days in the wider transfer window is that Jack Grealish is supposedly on the brink of signing with Everton. The once 29-year-old 100m-signing to Manchester City has not been able to get his game up with Pep Guardiola.
Reports are that David Moyes regards Grealish as one of his creative pillars in his new Everton outfit.
“He’s a splash of colour in the game,” said a commentator. “It’s about time he got back at it.”
Grealish can also play like a classic left winger or No.10 where he has been more successful in the past. A change of scene to Merseyside could be a very fresh start to his career.
Discipline Woes Continue for Bissouma
Young midfielder Yves Bissouma of Tottenham got himself red-carded in a pre-season friendly game with Paris Saint-Germain which is once again coming as a cause of concern in terms of discipline.
Although there was no competitive weight attached to the match, manager Ange Postecoglou is said to have warned sternly.
Bissouma began last season well as a starter but his consistency was anti-climax. His bouts of field lapses have angered the fans as well as the employees.
“He’s got everything,” noted a pundit. “But his decision-making keeps him from being elite.”
Rodrigo Bentancur might take back his position in the midfield in case he does not work to improve.
PSG Target Son Heung-min in £80 Million Bid
According to the reports Paris Saint-Germain are also picking out an act of £80 million to buy Tottenham skipper Son Heung-min. The French giants are re-emerging into the life without Kylian Mbapp who departed to Spain and view Son as a flexible proven attacker.
Nevertheless, the cost is very hefty, as he approaches 33 years of age.
Although Son is a top football player, Tottenham are likely to reject the bid because he has an enormous commercial worth, especially in Asia.
A transfer will be unlikely unless Son press big so that the move happens.
Transfer Window: What to Watch With Three Weeks Left
There are a few big deals which are still on the line with less than three weeks remaining before the end of the summer transfer window.
Key Transfer Questions
- Will Alexander Isak sign with Liverpool or will he stay with Newcastle?
- Will Liverpool be able to get a defender, Marc Guehi?
- Who will Eberechi Eze choose Arsenal or Tottenham?
- Will Jack Grealish redeem his career at Everton?
- Will Yves Bissouma temper his discipline problems?
- Could the topic of PSG and Son Heung-min move be more than a rumour?
- There is high drama to come in the last part of the window. Clubs are out of time, and chances.
