change in transfer fortunes before the tension starts to rise up

Ekitike, a player with a significantly inferior goal record to Isak. However, Liverpool swooped, wrapped a deal up and are now assessing whether it is possible to take Isak too.

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Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Matheus Cunha all represent other top attacking talent who were admired by Newcastle before settling for one of their Premier League rivals.

Attention now turns to Benjamin Sesko and Yoane Wissa. Get both through the door in the coming month and you suspect many inside St James' Park will have little issue waving goodbye to Isak.