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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand remains baffled as to why numerous players have turned their backs on Newcastle during this transfer window.

The current market has proved an endless source of frustration for Magpies boss Eddie Howe.

Beyond the ongoing saga surrounding Alexander Isak's desire to move to Liverpool, countless potential signings have snubbed the Tyneside club in favor of alternative destinations.

Stars including Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and, most crushingly, Benjamin Sesko have all declined switches to St.

James' Park.

Ferdinand represents another prominent voice who cannot comprehend why numerous footballers have dismissed the club.

Appearing on his programme, 'Rio Ferdinand Presents,' when questioned about why players continue rejecting Newcastle, the former England captain replied: "I don't know.

If you said to some players, 'You are going to walk out at St.

Despite countless knockbacks, Newcastle has succeeded in landing Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest.

Howe was also able to bring in new center-back Malick Thiaw, who arrived from AC Milan.

And Jacob Ramsey has now also made the switch from Aston Villa.

Newcastle is also reportedly pursuing Brentford striker Yoane Wissa with vigour, but it's difficult to overlook the continuing drama surrounding superstar Isak.

The Swedish forward was conspicuously missing from the goalless encounter against Villa, forcing Howe to deploy Anthony Gordon as a makeshift center-forward, with Harvey Barnes and Elanga providing width.

It appears improbable that Isak will pull on the Newcastle shirt again following his declaration that he refuses to represent the club.
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