Newcastle must stand firm and rebuff Liverpool’s effort to sign Alexander Isak for the good of the Premier League.
We’ve already lived through the dull years when Manchester City steamrolled their way to title after title, barely breaking a sweat. Nobody could lay a glove on them.
It was predictable. It was boring. And it drained the drama out of a league that built its reputation on being the most competitive in the world.
Liverpool will do the same if they finally land a world-class No.9. We want a competitive league and Isak moving to Anfield would make them untouchable.
Plus, Newcastle have hinted at bringing back 4-4-2. Somebody is finally bringing sexy football back.
Noises coming out of St. James’ Park suggest they want to play Isak and with another striker – potentially Hugo Ekitike – if they can land the Frankfurt forward.
Selling Isak would be waving the white flag. The Toon must resist – and keep the Premier League alive.
Morgan left out
WHAT more could Jac Morgan have done to force his way into Andy Farrell’s 23-man squad?
Nobody is ever going to agree with every decision the Lions head coach makes, but the Wales skipper is in the form of his life and has been one of the standout performers of the tour so far.
McIlroy new trim
RORY McIlroy will be hoping his barber isn’t the only person making a buzz this week.
The Northern Irishman tried to get rid of his grey hairs with an extremely short trim.
But the silver lining is that it might grow on him if he lifts the Claret Jug.