Toon mates understood wantaway Isak's side

PALS Burni show of support for Isak

- BY JEREMY CROSS

DAN BURN insists Alexander Isak phad the blessing of his teammates to quit Newcastle for Liverpool.

The Swedish striker sparked a summer of turmoil at St James’ Park as he tried to push through his British-record £130million move.

His antics left Toon fans seething but defender Burn revealed the players had no problem with him wanting to leave.

The England international said: “Alex is my mate at the end of the day, so it was a tough situation.

“But I'm glad we're getting a good return on a player we've had and he's getting the move he wanted.