'I did what Alexander Isak did to get Man Utd transfer - I don't understand the uproar'

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Dwight Yorke has defended Alexander Isak following his move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

Dwight Yorke has spoken out in defence of Alexander Isak, stressing that the striker has not done anything new or underhand in wanting to pursue a blockbuster transfer to Liverpool by citing his own experience in pushing for a move to Manchester United.

Isak, 25, made it clear that he wished to pursue a move to the Premier League champions, only for Newcastle to dig their heels in over their star striker.

So I don't understand how all these ex-players are saying all this and that.”

Isak's desire to move on from St James' Park despite the club winning the Carabao Cup last season and qualifying for the Champions League drew the ire of many fans.

But Yorke argues that Liverpool are a bigger club and that by moving to Anfield, he now stands a much better chance of landing the game's most lucrative prizes.

Isak eventually got his way after a stand-off with Newcastle(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

“These guys [criticising] probably haven't been in those circumstances,” Yorke added.

So you want to go and play for Liverpool, and no disrespect, Newcastle, Liverpool is a bigger club, and that's what players want.

That conversation wouldn't take place.

“But a bigger club, and that's what big clubs do, they go after players who are going to make their team better.

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