Isak left Newcastle for Liverpool, while Wissa moved from Brentford to Newcastle on the same deadline day. Both players had been pushing for a transfer, and their actions have been criticized by Owen and Sutton. In contrast, Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi saw a move to Liverpool collapse and did not join the club.

Owen took to social media to share his thoughts, stating that players who behave badly and get what they want will set a bad example for others. Sutton was even more direct, calling the actions of Isak and Wissa "despicable" and a "disgraceful way to behave". He also pointed out that Isak owes a debt of gratitude to Eddie Howe, but has instead treated him with disrespect.

However, Sutton noted that Newcastle's decision to sign Wissa, who has also behaved in a similar manner, suggests that the club is willing to overlook such behavior. The debate surrounding player behavior and contract obligations is ongoing, and it will be interesting to see how this situation plays out in the future.