How does it feel to be told you are no longer wanted? Upsetting, obviously, but what about confusing, irritating, heartbreaking? Did you see it coming, or did it hit you where it hurts, like a right-foot volley struck from close range? And how do you respond to it? With denial, perhaps? By pleading for another chance? By lashing out or …
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The Alexander Isak transfer saga has gone public. The Newcastle United striker, one of the world’s best at his position, moved to the north of England in 2022, and since his arrival in the Premier League, he’s scored 54 goals and helped Newcastle complete its Saudi-funded transformation from relegation threat to regular contender for the Champions League places. But Isak …
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The Alexander Isak saga took another twist on Tuesday, with the Newcastle United striker issuing an incendiary statement outlining his grievances at being denied a transfer by the club. Newcastle then responded in kind, insisting they had never promised he could leave and that they could not foresee circumstances in which he could depart this summer. So, with Newcastle determined …
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There is no sugar-coating it now. There can be no more claim or counter-claim about what Alexander Isak might be thinking and it blows apart Newcastle United’s policy of containment this summer. They have attempted to tough it out, to see through a testing transfer window with the aim of keeping their best player, tip-toeing around the fact that he …
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Newcastle United chiefs have reportedly reacted furiously to Alexander Isak’s public transfer request and will inform the Liverpool target that his behaviour has only harmed his chances of leaving the club. After weeks of uncertainty, Isak went public with his desire to leave Newcastle on Tuesday evening, accusing the Magpies of “broken promises” and insisting he cannot see a way …
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Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has said on social media that his relationship with the club “can’t continue” amid his desire to leave the side and his prolonged absence from the squad. Newcastle subsequently responded to the striker on Tuesday, saying that they were “disappointed” by Isak’s post and that they do not foresee him leaving the club. Isak was …
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Isak clearly has a lot of bridges to rebuild if he is to ever represent the club again. “You’ve got a guy who’s on £100k-a-week-plus not playing, and you’ve got the normal fan paying £60 to £70 for a ticket every week expecting him to be in the team,” Newcastle’s all-time leading scorer Alan Shearer told BBC 5 Live. “That …
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As recently as a few weeks ago, some influential figures at Manchester United still felt signing Benjamin Sesko this summer was not especially plausible. RB Leipzig’s asking price was high, potentially too high for a player with a modest scoring record in the Bundesliga. You might say the feeling was mutual. While in talks with Arsenal, some familiar with the …
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By HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER and KIERAN GILL, MAIL SPORT REPORTER and CRAIG HOPE, CHIEF FOOTBALL REPORTER Updated: 20:55, 8 August 2025 Advertisement Follow Mail Sport’s live blog of Chelsea‘s friendly against Bayer Leverkusen as the Blues continue preparations for the new season. Share or comment on this article: Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen: All the reaction as Estevao …
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Newcastle to field two different XIs in two friendliespublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 19:35 BST Newcastle 0-0 Espanyol Ciaran KellyNewcastle United reporter This has been a summer of transfer setbacks for Newcastle, but there are a couple of new signings on show tonight. Aaron Ramsdale makes his debut for the club, following his loan move from Southampton, while youngster …
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