Newcastle’s Saudi owners were bullied into selling Alexander Isak – they should be embarrassed

Alexander Isak has yet to play for Newcastle this season (Owen Humphreys/PA)

There is no other word for it. Newcastle United capitulated over Alexander Isak and will be feeling the ramifications for a long time to come.

It is hard to recollect a transfer that has been handled so badly. To lose your best player in the final hours of the transfer window, for less than the asking price, is a failure of leadership, planning and resolve.

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