The summer transfer window of 2025 is already halfway through. Due to clubs demanding transfer fees that exceed player valuations, many transfers have led to disputes between players and clubs. Players are eager for championship honors and a larger stage to prove themselves, insisting on leaving, while clubs aim to maximize their profits. Both sides are not wrong, but conflicts will always exist, ultimately leading to players striking and forcing transfers.
This situation has also affected the Swedish duo this summer. The gentleman's agreement between the recent two-season top scorer in the Primeira Liga, Yorke, and Sporting Lisbon did not work out. However, the player is determined to join Arsenal, foregoing commissions and striking to smoothly transition to the Gunners. Another Swedish striker, Isak, last season's Premier League runner-up, is also resolute in leaving Newcastle to pursue more championship honors, leading to his own training strike.
According to the latest news from the English media outlet Daily Mail, Isak trained at his former club Real Sociedad's training ground last week without notifying Newcastle. Isak claimed he was injured, but examinations revealed he was not injured, marking the official start of his dispute with Newcastle.
Liverpool's initial bid of £110 million for Isak has already been rejected by Newcastle. Liverpool quickly submitted a second offer. Currently, Isak's market value is €120 million, which is very close to Liverpool's initial bid amount, but Newcastle clearly demands a higher transfer fee. With Newcastle facing Champions League obligations this season, they are actively seeking a replacement for Isak, which is Leipzig's striker Sesko, but they face competition from Manchester United. The transfer fee for Sesko will certainly exceed €70 million.
With the Swedish duo striking, Yorke has successfully joined Arsenal. Now, we await to see if Isak can join Liverpool smoothly. Besides the Swedish duo, Lookman is also set to strike to leave Atalanta for Inter Milan. Currently, the players' strikes are closely related to the greed of selling clubs and the low offers from buying clubs compared to player valuations. There is no right or wrong, only the maximization of interests.