Newcastle urged to hold firm on $200M Alexander Isak demand as Liverpool keeps circling

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Unless they offer him that type of money, don't let him go.

"I think someone has to make a stand.

You can't just put down tools and think that you that's going to be enough to get away.



It wasn't too long ago that he signed a new contract.

"I'm always someone who wants to forgive and forget and move on, because he's a good player, and I genuinely think Alex is a good lad, but he's being badly advised at the moment.

"I don't agree with the burning of the shirt.

I don't think that's right.

With Isak's situation still up in the air as Liverpool come to town, it's set to be a massive week on Tyneside.

But the club should embrace the "in Eddie we trust" mindset, Barton insists.

"After squeaking into the Champions League and winning a first trophy in 70 years in domestic football, Eddie has done a great job," he said.

"We still haven't got a sporting director at the moment but to bring the players we've brought in has given everyone a real lift

"But at the end of the day, we've strengthened our squad, we're in the Champions League and are probably in a better position than we were last time we were there.

"I'm a big fan of Eddie