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The Alexander Isak transfer saga continues to rumble on(Image: Visionhaus, Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Alexander Isak's behaviour this summer has not just upset those associated with Newcastle United.

Here's what some former Liverpool stars have said about the Isak transfer saga...

The most recognisable member of the Liverpool media contingent believes Isak has handled his desire to leave Newcastle poorly.



There's something about it that doesn't sit right with me."

Former Liverpool and Newcastle midfielder Hamann agrees that £150m is too much money for Isak.

From Newcastle's point of view, they've got a player who's under contract, and they've got to weigh up the balance of the finances, what they could receive, maybe having an unhappy player, or maybe keeping someone against his will.”

Michael Owen insists there is nothing strange about the Isak situation(Image: Getty Images)

Instead of focusing on Isak, former Reds forward Aldridge has criticised Newcastle's approach to the matter, branding their £150m asking price "ludicrous".

Isak is a top striker, but that sort of fee for a player who clearly wants to leave and has even gone on strike to get it over the line, I find incredible.

“It's a situation that has not been handled well up at Newcastle, but even their Saudi Arabian owners must realise it might be for the best to move him on and reinvest that money.”

Andy Carroll never wanted to leave Newcastle for Liverpool(Image: AFP/Getty Images)Article continues below

Carroll moved from Newcastle to Liverpool under vastly different circumstances in 2011, having been reluctant to depart his boyhood club.

The Gateshead-born striker, 36, currently playing for Dagenham and Redbridge, has slammed Isak's actions, claiming he has burnt bridges with Magpies supporters.

He told Sky Sports: “The way he's playing his cards at the minute, the Newcastle fans are not going to back him.
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