Viktor Gyokeres has say on 'player power' as he addresses Alexander Isak's British record transfer to Liverpool
By Rhys Jones
Updated 02/09/2025 at 20:19 GMT+1
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Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak joined Sweden's international team for their upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with Isak arriving late on Monday after securing his blockbuster move to Liverpool from Newcastle for a British record transfer fee of ÂŁ125 million. Isak's exit had similar parallels to Gyokeres' move from Sporting to Arsenal, and the latter has given his thoughts about the transfer.
'The clubs have the most power' - Gyokeres on Isak's acrimonious transfer to Liverpool
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Viktor Gyokeres gave his verdict on international team-mate Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool as they joined Sweden's preparations for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The Swedish strike pair both found big money moves this summer, with Isak forcing his way to Liverpool from Newcastle for a British record transfer fee of ÂŁ125 million.
Isak arrived late to the national team following his blockbuster move to Anfield, meeting up with his teammates on Monday but not training until Tuesday.
"I haven't spoken with him too much because he's just came," Gyokeres said about Isak's arrival. "So, yeah, I said, 'Hi' to him and congratulated him for the move and, yeah, not so much more."
Both endured contentious exits as they held out for their dream moves.
"Yeah, I said earlier about my situation. I think it can be the same that you don't really know what has been going on behind [the scenes].
"I don't really know in his case what the situation has been exactly, so it's difficult for me to speak about that."
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Isak and Gyokeres have shared the pitch for Sweden 12 times, with two appearances for the U19 side, producing 18 goals between them as they formed a formidable duo.
They last played together in Sweden's 6-0 win over Azerbaijan last November, where Gyokeres fired in four goals.
Sweden begin their World Cup qualification process when they face Slovenia on Friday before a trip to Kosovo the following Monday.
"We played a few games together and felt very good in those games," Gyokeres added.
"He scored, I scored, and we have assisted each other, so yeah, I think it's good to keep going on that path and just try to improve more with the team, and keep going in that way.''
Gyokeres drew some criticism for the way he engineered his move to Arsenal, while Newcastle supporters quickly turned on Isak and chanted vociferously about the striker during the club's 0-0 draw with Leeds.
But Gyokeres believes that it is the clubs who have the power, pointing out that if a player is not wanted by a club, they have no say in the matter.
"We all play, and I think the club has the most power. And yeah, maybe it's difficult for players to choose in a lot of cases.
"If a player isn't wanted in a club, I think it's the total opposite, you know, and he doesn't have any power. Yeah, the club can literally do whatever they want to the players.
"So yeah, it's difficult, but it's how the situation is."
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'I want to create history' - Isak on his blockbuster transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool
Video credit: SNTV
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