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Alexander Isak hasn't played for Newcastle since last season (Image: Getty)

It’s been a summer to forget on so many levels for Newcastle United.



The striker has been at the centre of a saga for the majority of the summer, with Liverpool having already seen one offer for Isak rejected by Newcastle.

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It’s likely part of the reason Newcastle have been so hellbent on signing attacking reinforcements this summer, as well as a factor in why the Premier League side haven’t sanctioned an exit for Isak.

But it hasn’t taken long for one of the players who rejected Newcastle to rub salt in their already painful wounds.

Alongside the likes of Mbeumo, Ekitike and Delap, Newcastle were chasing the signature of long-time target Joao Pedro.

That was until Chelsea got involved in the conversation, with the Blues swooping in and securing Pedro’s services.

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Joao Pedro has impressed since joining Chelsea (Image: Getty)

Just two weeks into the season and Pedro has already proven himself as an astute purchase for Chelsea, not least in their Friday night victory over West Ham.

Isak launched an assault on the club earlier this week when he released a statement accusing Newcastle of “breaking promises” regarding his future at the club.

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It didn’t go down well with fans’ favourite Alan Shearer, who told Betfair: “I mean, oh my God, what a f***ing mess his agent has made of this, honestly.

“If I was him, I’d get his agent in a room and sack him on the spot immediately, because he is meant to be giving him the advice to sign that six?year deal and there’s no get?out clause.

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