📰 Newcastle Re-Engages Agent in Wake of Isak Controversy
Newcastle United is reportedly back in discussions with the agent behind the club’s most recent and deeply controversial transfer saga: the departure of Alexander Isak.
The Swedish striker’s acrimonious, British-record-breaking move to Liverpool this past summer sent shockwaves through Tyneside, leaving a sour taste among fans and reportedly having a lingering impact on the dressing room morale. Isak’s agent, Vlado Lemic, came under intense scrutiny during the saga, with reports detailing the player’s attempts to force the move and accusations from his camp that the club had “broken promises.”
Lemic, an agent known to have been involved in past contentious transfers at other major European clubs, is now understood to be in renewed contact with Newcastle’s hierarchy. While the focus is currently believed to be on potential future transfers and the agent’s other clients, the dialogue itself is controversial.
Many supporters see Lemic as the orchestrator of an unsettling period that culminated in the Magpies losing their star forward due to Financial Fair Play (FFP) concerns. Engaging with the agent so soon after the messy exit suggests Newcastle is prioritizing swift market activity—and perhaps a quick sale of another key asset—over healing the wounds from this summer’s drama. The move underscores the club’s delicate financial juggling act as they navigate FFP constraints.