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Football Weekly Alexander Isak to Liverpool? And your questions answered: Football Weekly
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Jul 29, 2025 John Brewin, a journalist and panelist on The Guardian Football Weekly, joins the discussion on the potential impact of Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool. The conversation dives into recruitment challenges at Newcastle, the excitement surrounding Jack Grealish’s possible transfer to Everton, and the dynamics of football's transfer market. They also explore the recent ruling on West Ham's Lucas Paquetta regarding spot-fixing allegations. Transformative changes in women’s football and the mixed feelings towards popular sports anthems also add a lively touch to the episode.
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Isak's Impact on Football Transfer Power
- Alexander Isak is considered the best striker currently available and would strengthen Liverpool significantly.
- His potential transfer is a huge gain for Liverpool but a big loss for Newcastle, reflecting shifting power dynamics in football transfers.
Liverpool's Strategic Spending Approach
- Liverpool replacing Luis Diaz by signing Isak represents strategic patience in transfer spending.
- They avoided excessive spending last year, showing value in selective market timing.
Newcastle's Recruitment Instability Effects
- Newcastle's unsettled recruitment and internal instability hinder transfer success.
- Absence of a stable recruitment team and key officials impacts ability to acquire targets like Isak and others.
