Alexander Isak completed a British-record transfer to Liverpool for £125m after Liverpool also signed Florian Wirtz for £108m earlier in the window. Isak had accused Newcastle of breaking promises and trained away from the first-team amid the transfer saga. Newcastle signed Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa before the deadline, but many supporters reacted angrily to Isak's departure, chanting at him during a goalless draw with Leeds. Anthony Gordon, serving a three-match ban after a red card in a 3-2 defeat to Liverpool, praised Isak's on-field chemistry and wished him well. Isak scored 54 Premier League goals for Newcastle.
Liverpool smashed the Premier League transfer record for the second time in the same window on Monday, following up their £108m move for Florian Wirtz by splashing £125m on Isak. That deal concluded a long-running saga that saw Isak accuse Newcastle of breaking promises regarding his future and train away from Eddie Howe's first-team squad. Newcastle clinched deals for forwards Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa before the transfer deadline passed,
But Gordon, who is serving a three-match ban after being sent off in a 3-2 defeat to Liverpool, hopes Isak enjoys success on Merseyside. "Regardless of the situation and what's gone on, it's been a pleasure to play with you," Gordon wrote on his Instagram story. "One of the best chemistries I've had on the pitch and, more importantly, a great person and team-mate. I wish you nothing but the best brother."
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