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Transfer deadline day biggest moves: Liverpool land Alexander Isak but Marc Guehi deal falls through
The summer transfer window is officially closed in most European leagues and things were definitely exciting. Liverpool have finally agreed terms with Newcastle for the transfer of Alexander Isak, though the fate of a Marc Guehi move remains in limbo.
Isak is arguably the best striker in the world, and speaking on The Athletic FC Podcast, Louis Saha has made a very exciting claim about the striker. According to Saha, Isak is similar to Thierry Henry in that he can create his own chances, while, according to the pundit, Isak is already better than Henry in one key area.
Having signed superstar striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle on deadline day in a blockbuster £125M transfer deal, plenty of Liverpool fans were disappointed to see the player immediately fly off to join the Swedish national team for two weeks and a pair of World Cup qualifiers.
Alexander Isak’s Agent Sends Brutal Dig at Newcastle United after £125m Liverpool Move | OneFootball
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in what is being described as the biggest deal in British football history. The £125 million transfer, completed on deadline day, marks a significant shift in the Premier League landscape.
Isak had refused to train for Newcastle in a bid to force a move to Liverpoo l, which was finally agreed on deadline day. Liverpool announced his £125m signing late on Monday night, with Newcastle issuing a cold 37-word statement confirming his departure.
Viktor Gyökeres has pushed back on the idea of "player power" after high-profile moves for himself and international teammate Alexander Isak during the transfer window.
There hasn’t been a great deal of sympathy for Alexander Isak recently, but one person who can understand is Troy Deeney. The saga of the summer transfer window was finally settled on