Newcastle United's move for Alexander Isak was one that took both the Premier League and the black and white fanbase by surprise. The Magpies hierarchy have spoken on record a number of times about not paying over the odds for players after the takeover made them the richest club in world football.
Eddie Howe has stressed the importance to comply with Financial Fair Play, making a repeat of Manchester City's rise to prominence almost impossible to replicate. So, when the club parted with £60million for the 6ft4 Swedish international, optimism rightly swelled on Tyneside.
It was almost the perfect start for the Swede, who could have rounded of his Newcastle debut with a brace, only for VAR to rule out a remarkable solo-run and finish at Anfield. The timing of the run, the composure and the finish gave the travelling Toon Army a first real glimpse of the 'potential' that's followed Isak throughout his career.
