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A leading TNT Sports pundit has sympathised with Newcastle United, labelling Alexander Isak's behaviour this summer as 'poor'.

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Former Rangers striker Ally Mc Coist says Newcastle forward Isak is 'acting poorly' during this summer's long-running transfer saga. Isak is hopeful of leaving St. James' Park this summer with Liverpool already having seen a £110 million offer rejected by Newcastle. The Swedish international recently expressed to the Magpies' hierarchy that his wish is to explore a move elsewhere, effectively calling time on his own Newcastle career. Isak, 25, played a central role for the north-east club last season as Newcastle ended their 70-year domestic trophy drought with victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final. The striker, regarded by many as one of the best in the world, finished the campaign on 27 goals across all competitions but did not travel on pre-season tour with the rest of Eddie Howe's first-team squad. ? Ally Mc Coist tells @Four Four Two his favourite guitar solo of all-time! #Community Shield pic. twitter. com/cy POx Y2npy August 10, 2025 Isak was conspicuous by his absence from the Magpies' Far East tour of Singapore and South Korea, but did appear at former club Real Sociedad's Zubieta training base where he underwent rehab on a 'minor thigh injury'. "I think he's acting poorly, " ex-Rangers man Mc Coist told Four Four Two at last Sunday's FA Community Shield Final between Liverpool and Crystal Palace. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. "Not all players, but some players and people forget you sign a contract, you're clearly happy with that contract, right? You can't sign a contract with the intention of doing well, throwing the toys out the pram and wanting to move. "If you sign a contract, I firmly believe the first thing you do is, 'Well, I'm here for three years. I'm here for four years. I'm going to honour that contract' - you sign it, because you're happy with it. "I think it's been poor - you can't behave like that I don't think, " Mc Coist added. Liverpool have recently sold Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez, which could facilitate the club lodging an improved offer for Isak with Newcastle, who are holding out for a British transfer record fee. There are three weeks until the summer transfer window closes, during which time further talks and negotiations are expected to take place between Isak and Newcastle's club officials, as well as potentially the two Premier League sides. The Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women’s FA Cup. All these competitions in one place, not normal! Get it all on TNT Sports and Discovery+ Joe joined Four Four Two as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

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