Alexander Isak left a final “thanks for the memories” in the Newcastle United whatsapp group, to be met with all “positive” messages from those who responded, Dan Burn has revealed. The England centre-half even said the controversy brought his club squad “closer” together, as he added there was no “animosity” towards the new Liverpool striker.

Isak’s Liverpool Switch Leaves Newcastle Reflecting on Lost PotentialWhen Alexander Isak finally boarded the train to Anfield there was resignation. Relief, even. Newcastle had fought to keep their

Isak refused to go on Newcastle's pre-season tour of Asia and even travelled to Spain without permission to keep himself fit at former club Real Sociedad. When the team returned to England, Isak was ordered to keep himself fit individually.