Alexander Isak’s transfer to Liverpool delayed by Newcastle for ‘clever’ reason

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballLiverpool FCAlexander Isak became Liverpool's record signing when he joined the Reds from Newcastle United on transfer deadline dayLiverpool have been given a theory as to why Newcastle United may have "delayed" finalising a deal for Alexander Isak. Since his move to Merseyside, the striker has netted one goal, having been assigned an individual fitness programme following his departure from St James' Park.Prior to his move to Liverpool, Isak was training separately from the Newcastle first-team squad and hadn't made a single appearance during pre-season or in the Premier League this term.Consequently, the 26-year-old has been working on his fitness since joining the Reds and has started the last two top-flight matches.READ MORE: Arne Slot sent Federico Chiesa demand as 'underwhelming' Liverpool star called outREAD MORE: Jurgen Klopp to Liverpool 10 years on - defining games, best transfers and lasting legacyFormer Newcastle star Jeff Hendrick, who spent four years at Tyneside before departing in the summer of 2024, has offered a theory as to why Isak's transfer to Liverpool wasn't finalised until the very end of the transfer window."If his situation was a year earlier, I would have crossed paths with him in the bomb squad," Hendrick revealed in a chat with Boyle Sports."Unfortunately, I didn't.

Then it was more Newcastle dragging it out, waiting to line up the player they wanted."I wouldn't be surprised if there was a little bit of tactics involved: 'Let's send him to Liverpool not fit. He won't have had a proper pre-season.

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