Newcastle s number one star demands to leave the team, and Liverpool has a £120 million offer to poach!

Newcastle United is facing a crisis that could ruin its years of hard work. The club's best and most important player, Swedish striker Alexander Isak, is currently in a state of uneasiness and has made it clear to head coach Eddie Howe to leave the club.

This news has finally turned the tension and worry that has been shrouded in St. James' Park since spring into reality.

A battle to defend "the dignity of a wealthy family"

Newcastle's position was extremely firm and tough from beginning to end: Isaac, right and wrong. From Chairman Yasir Rumayan to coach Eddie Howe, they agreed to "do their best" and reject all offers against the number one striker.

Because they knew well that it would be a devastating failure if they were forced to sell Isaac against their will this summer. Ambitious clubs will never sell their best players. Once Isaac is let go, especially to direct competitors like Liverpool, it will not only weaken yourself and strengthen your opponent, but also trigger a terrible domino effect - next year, stars like Tonali and Gordon may follow suit. Newcastle's "wealthy family plan" will become a laughing stock.

Players' "Game of Thrones"

Although the club's attitude is firm, Isaac's behavior seems to be "forcing the palace". A few days ago, he had personally told Eddie Howe what he thought. Immediately afterwards, he missed the team's pre-season tour due to a "thigh injury", a move that was widely regarded by the outside world as a means of putting pressure on the club.

In football history, when players publicly express their desire to leave, they usually end up getting what they want. This is what is called "player power".

A "sky-high" transaction that is not cost-effective

Some people may ask, why don't you follow the trend when facing Liverpool's offer of up to 120 million pounds? The reality is that the money is not as good as it seems. Since the transfer agreement with Real Sociedad that year included a huge second transfer share clause, even if Isaac was sold for £120 million, Newcastle's final profit was only about £50 million to £60 million. This little money is simply not enough to change the rules of the club's game.

What's more, Isaac's contract will expire three years before it expires, and Newcastle has the initiative.

The final problem: Leave a star who is "in Cao's camp and in Han"?

Now, the most difficult problem is in front of Eddie Howe. Is it meaningful to force a player who is dissatisfied and lacks fighting spirit? What if he refuses to train well or even compete? It is said that a good personal relationship between Howe and Isaac will be the key to solving this crisis.

The ultimate game between club ambition and player power has entered a white-hot stage. Will Newcastle hold its ground or accept failure and win as much money as possible for Isaac?