Alexander Isak transfer: 'Despicable' stars or 'hypocritical' clubs? in player power debate

It's been the window of the striking strikers.

Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa both refused to train this summer and both penned statements demanding moves elsewhere.

Former Blackburn and Aston Villa striker Chris Sutton called the pair's behaviour "despicable", "disgraceful" and "disrespectful".

But, in a heated debate on BBC Radio 5 Live, Joe Hart said clubs "have stomped all over players" in the past.

In the end, whatever your opinion, it worked. On deadline day Isak secured a record £125m move to Liverpool from Newcastle who also signed Wissa from Brentford for £55m.

In stark contrast, England defender Marc Guehi, who had kept training and playing for Crystal Palace, saw his dream move to Liverpool collapse having been widely praised for his professionalism.

So, is this the way football is heading? Will we have an increase in players actively trying to force a move? And is it ever defensible?

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