The Mag
·2 September 2025
I hope Alexander Isak moves forward with a little Bruno, Joelinton, Burn and Howe in his soul

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·2 September 2025
Alexander Isak – and so the summer transfer saga ends.
A man who refused to work for his employer is rewarded and the sorry state of affairs is concluded.
There can be no doubt in the minds of any Newcastle United fan, that Alexander Isak is currently the best centre-forward in the world.
We have been there watching, we have seen him.
Fleet of foot, gliding, weaving, floating, tormenting, unerring, wonderous.
We have screamed, shouted and sung his name from the Gallowgate Corner to the back row of level 7 in the Leazes.
We have loved him, but he doesn’t care about us.
There are traits that some have, others don’t, separating men from one another.
Loyalty, compassion, desire, heart, belonging, trust and identity are things we all hold dear and respect.
Alexander Isak doesn’t appear to have these fine qualities.
Alexander Isak is not Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton de Lira, Dan Burn or Eddie Howe.
Alexander Isak has made millions in his time at Newcastle, but he is the poorer man.