Amanda Staveley declares 'love' for Alexander Isak as ex-Newcastle owner reacts to Liverpool move

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Former Newcastle co-owner, Amanda Staveley, has insisted that she loves Alexander Isak and has backed the striker to do "really well" at Liverpool after completing his summer transfer. But equally so, it's great to see the forwards doing so well and Newcastle performing really well." When Staveley assumed her role, she and fellow Newcastle executives sanctioned the record signing of Isak from Real Sociedad.

It's thought that Newcastle was attempting to re-sign Isak on better terms and extend his deal further, but the player then requested to join Liverpool following heavy interest from the club. Isak eventually got his wish, as Newcastle accepted a Premier League record bid of $176 million on transfer deadline day.

Isak forced his way to Liverpool after refusing to play for Newcastle (Image: Getty Images) Isak did his best to force the move by training in isolation and even stating that he would never play for Newcastle again. Plans to partner Isak and Ekitike shifted, and Newcastle ultimately signed Brentford striker Yoane Wissa for $75 million to play alongside Woltemade.