Newcastle Criticizes Isak's Conduct Amid Liverpool Transfer Bid

Alexander Isak, Newcastle United's star striker, has made it clear he will not play for the club again this season as he pushes for a transfer to Liverpool. Despite Liverpool's £120 million bid being rejected, Isak has refused to train with the team and moved out of his Newcastle home, leading to widespread criticism from football pundits and journalists who describe his behavior as unprofessional and 'despicable.' The club, backed by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, remains firm that he is not for sale, causing tension between Isak, the management, and the Premier League season's imminent start. Commentators like Luke Edwards and Alan Shearer have called Isak's conduct damaging to his reputation and have labeled it an example of a player trying to exert undue control over his career, with some suggesting Newcastle should stand firm and treat his refusal to play seriously. The situation has left Newcastle in a difficult position, needing to secure replacements while managing a high-profile dispute. Overall, the standoff highlights the complexities of modern football transfers and player power within elite clubs.