Alexander Isak - International C*nt

[andycap]

1 minute ago, Crimson Cardigan said:

No matter what, we can’t sell to Liverpool now. The optics of getting relentlessly bullied by the cartel could be fucking terminal to our hopes of ever breaking it. Spurs held on until Kane went to Munich and we have to do similar even if it’s for less money.

Kane was a spurs fan though. 

[r0cafella]

2 minutes ago, madras said:

Even if they sell Nunez and Diaz and possibly Elliott ?

They are fine psr wise. Remember this window only becomes an issue for them in 3 years time. 

[Superior Acuña]

There's so many pages on this - can someone give me the consensus pls, do we think he's most likely just injured, or on the move?

[gallowghoul]

Just now, Gaztoon said:

 I have a feeling its howe that doesn't  want the wage structure  smashed.

 

I think you could well be right, but at the end of the day if the club want to compete they have to retain players like Isak with new contract. Sandro next etc. 

 

Right now (assuming Isak wants to go) Howe has two options in front of him

 

1) Sell and release circa 200m for investment in the squad

2) Hold to contract and deal with a misearable player bringing squad morale down within a squad known for it's togetherness 

 

He is picking envelope one all day 

[Crimson Cardigan]

1 minute ago, andycap said:

Kane was a spurs fan though. 

It’s a fair point but we can’t just cave in to the first realistic attempt to buy him, especially at the ludicrously low prices being quoted.

 

 

Edited July 24, 2025 by Crimson Cardigan

[Elephant]

1 minute ago, Fak said:

 

Yeah but Liverpool would have to sign both in one window for over £200m combined for that to happen. We'd have just had to have signed Ekitike for £80m there or thereabouts. 

 

I'd be amazed if Liverpool have enough PSR wiggle room to throw £140m+ on another player this window.

Probably selling Diaz and Elliott for combined £100m and then they have a chance to go for Isak. But not for Guehi, though probably Chelsea will find some reason to get him too.

 

And I don’t think rules apply to them.

[Poon Raccoon]

Just now, Superior Acuña said:

There's so many pages on this - can someone give me the consensus pls, do we think he's most likely just injured, or on the move?

I don't think he is injured.

 

He was seen training the other day.

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Just now, Superior Acuña said:

There's so many pages on this - can someone give me the consensus pls, do we think he's most likely just injured, or on the move?

The club are reporting he's injured and not travelling as such, thats the only information we have. 

[RobS]

Just now, Superior Acuña said:

There's so many pages on this - can someone give me the consensus pls, do we think he's most likely just injured, or on the move?

no one has a clue. some are saying it means hes defo off, others are more worried its a worse injury than being let on to try and avoidf price hikes in the market. Others are sat in soaking wet beds, long n short we got no idea!

[andycap]

Just now, Crimson Cardigan said:

It’s a fair point but we can’t just cave into the first realistic attempt to buy him, especially at the ludicrously low prices being quoted.

If he wants away we have no leverage to get our asking price. 

[madras]

6 minutes ago, Green2025 said:

If you see what the journalists were saying when Ekitike was unveiled last night (ability to play out wide and behind striker, Isak still an option, they're open to one or two moves still). No Jota, Diaz, Nunez, Chiesa, Elliott, Doak etc. They'll be after more. Rodrygo and Fofana heavily linked. We saw them overhaul their midfield 2 seasons ago (signing Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Endo) in one window. They might be doing the same with their attack.

 

I'd say he's on strike or pretty close to handing in a transfer request but just not done it officially to keep things amicable.

"Keep things amicable " ?

 

Do they still lose their cut of the fee (10% wasn't it ?) if they request a transfer ?

 

Amicable my fat sweaty arse !

[NEEJ]

Just now, Superior Acuña said:

There's so many pages on this - can someone give me the consensus pls, do we think he's most likely just injured, or on the move?

It's N-O, we're now in end of days mode. 

[Yorkie]

Just now, Superior Acuña said:

There's so many pages on this - can someone give me the consensus pls, do we think he's most likely just injured, or on the move?

 

The line from the club is he's injured (thigh) and that is the only news there is. The majority of the discussion is people assuming he's kicking up a stink and the implications of that. (Myself included)

[Fak]

Has Craig Hope given us his negative spin yet?

[Crimson Cardigan]

1 minute ago, andycap said:

If he wants away we have no leverage to get our asking price. 

Lots of teams sell want-away players for big money.

[Green2025]

13 minutes ago, The Butcher said:

The Liverpool link died the moment they signed Ekitike.

 

He'll stay this season.

Not according to Liverpool journalists when the club announced the signing last night. They said they're still open to Isak signing as well as seeing Ekitike being able to play in several positions.

[huss9]

If he is pushing to leave, then fuck him. Just get as much as we can asap.

[madras]

2 minutes ago, Superior Acuña said:

There's so many pages on this - can someone give me the consensus pls, do we think he's most likely just injured, or on the move?

Slight injury which hes using to send out "I want a move" vibes.

[Fak]

1 minute ago, Green2025 said:

Not according to Liverpool journalists when the club announced the signing last night. They said they're still open to Isak signing as well as seeing Ekitike being able to play in several positions.

 

Well that doesn't make me feel any better, why say that?

[andycap]

Just now, Crimson Cardigan said:

Lots of teams sell want-away players for big money.

Who? Most players sit tight like Guehi did. 

[El Prontonise]

If it's a slight thigh injury, I see no reason why he shouldn't be going on the tour tbh.

 

This is where my suspicions etc are coming from about it not being true.

 

 

Edited July 24, 2025 by El Prontonise

[Pablo123]

1 minute ago, andycap said:

I'm pissed off with him like big time like, could've waited till next season to do this. Three years left on his contract still aswell puts us in a weak position when trying to get a great price for him. 

Under no circumstance would I sell to another PL club. If, and this is all speculation BTW, I'd run his contract down and let him miss the best years of his career. I'm a stubborn cunt, and I'd cut my nose off.

 

Want to go to sleep after night shift, but can't stop reading the fucking forum!

[Infinitely Content]

Club just need to release that barnstorming green away kit today to appease the fans.

[Crimson Cardigan]

Just now, El Prontonise said:

If it's a slight thigh injury, I see no reason why he shouldn't be going on the tour tbh.

If you want a shred of optimism, long haul flights won’t do a thigh injury any good…

 

I know I know

[r0cafella]

1 minute ago, El Prontonise said:

If it's a slight thigh injury, I see no reason why he shouldn't be going on the tour tbh.

 

This is where my suspicions etc are coming from about it not being true.

 

 

 

It's not even that, it doesn't add up. He was spotted running after this so called injury. 

 

If he's injured some transparency would be helpful.