Newcastle struggles in EPL despite Isak transfer to Liverpool
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:57 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Newcastle United is currently enduring a disappointing campaign in the Premier League, ranked 12th in the table. The recent sale of striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool has highlighted ongoing issues at the club. Head coach Eddie Howe indicated that losing Isak marked a significant change for the team's dynamics. The club's current executive structure, which includes chief executive David Hopkinson and sporting director Ross Wilson, was put in place after previous operational challenges. Despite Isak's departure, Howe noted that the team still possesses successful players. Other clubs have managed swift recoveries after losing key players, raising questions about Newcastle's future direction.
- •Newcastle is 12th in the Premier League standings.
- •Alexander Isak was sold to Liverpool on deadline day.
- •Head coach Eddie Howe acknowledged Isak's importance to the team.
- •Newcastle has restructured its executive team for better management.
- •Other clubs have quickly adapted after losing key players.
- 6:57 AMYahoo Sports — Isak saga not main reason for Newcastle's poor campaign
"Newcastle certainly did not want to lose Alexander Isak. After operating without an executive structure a year ago, Newcastle now have a chief executive, David Hopkinson, and a sporting director, Ross Wilson, in place. The absence of the latter position, in particular, was felt when it came to handling the Isak situation and dealing with agents.
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