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Eddie Howe Reveals Moment Alexander Isak Relationship Changed Before £125m Liverpool Transfer - Liverpool Echo
Eddie Howe said Alexander Isak's strike to force a £125 million transfer to Liverpool altered their strong rapport and complicated communication.
- Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe revealed his relationship with striker Alexander Isak changed after Isak went on strike to force a transfer in 2025.
- Isak's strike occurred amid Newcastle accepting a £125 million offer on deadline day, leading to his move to Liverpool after the Swedish forward refused to play.
- Howe described the strike as a turning point that made communication difficult and said replacing Isak like-for-like was impossible due to his unique qualities.
- Howe praised new signings Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa, who joined for £69 million combined, but noted injuries and absences including Wissa’s knee injury and Jacob Ramsey’s ankle injury.
- Despite a tough summer, Howe expressed optimism, called for patience with new players, and said only time will judge the transfer window's overall success.
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