Kane and Tevez lead: Ten cases of transfers in the strike, Isaac should learn from these predecessors

The strike and the competition have always been a common method for football players to promote transfers, and success or failure are all the same. Now Newcastle striker Isaac has become the center of the 2025 summer window - in order to join Liverpool, he refused to participate in the preseason tour and missed multiple games. Its public statement accused the club of breaking promises, causing the standoff to continue escalation. But he is far more than one star who has adopted such extreme measures. Let us review the famous football players who have achieved their goals through the strike.

Van Hoydunk (1998) After helping Nottingham Forest to advance to the top, the club refused to release the Dutch striker who had previously promised to allow transfers. Van Hoydunk chose to return to China to train alone. When he returned to the team, the team was deeply trapped in the relegation zone. His open break with coach Dave Bassett became a famous farce in British football.

Paul Scholes (2001)

This midfielder, known for his professional qualities, has rarely lost control: due to dissatisfaction with the abandonment of the previous Double Red Club, he refused to play in the League Cup against Arsenal. Manchester United imposed a fine on him, and Scholes later apologized as a major misjudgment of his career.

William Gala (2006)

Chelsea accused the French defender of refusing to play in the FA Cup and even threatened "if he forced himself to play, he would make an own." Although he denied threatening remarks, Galas admitted that he had decided to leave and eventually transferred to Arsenal through swap transactions.

Fober (2007)

In order to join West Ham United, the Bordeaux midfielder showed his ambitions by stopping the training. He acknowledged the extreme means but stressed that there was no choice. Ironically, his return to Bordeaux several years later and then played for him.

Mascherano (2010)

Argentine missed the league against Manchester City due to Liverpool's delay in his transfer to Barcelona. He admitted that he was forced to take extreme measures, but insisted that "this is the only way to promote the transfer."

Tevis (2011)

Refused to appear on the bench against Bayern in the Champions League, and Mancini announced the end of his Manchester City career. Tevez argued that there was a misunderstanding and was still punished for suspension of training and salary. Finally, he apologized and returned to the team to help the team win the championship.

Paye (2017)

West Ham refused the Marseille offer, the French midfielder forced him to stop training. Although coach Bilic insisted that he would not sell, the club finally compromised. Payer later admitted to deliberately creating management difficulties.

Mahrez (2018)

Leicester City refused Manchester City's bid for consecutively, the Algerian winger suddenly lost contact. He denied the quit but admitted that "it took time to think" and when Xia finally completed the transfer for £60 million.

Harry Kane (2021)

Tottenham Chairman Levi rejected his "gentleman agreement" with Manchester City, and Kane protested by postponing his return to the team. After missing two rounds of the league, he was confirmed to stay in the team and only transferred to Bayern a year later.

Matus Nunes (2023)

Wolves midfielder strikes to promote the transfer, and the club insists on price tags and does not give in. He eventually joined Manchester City, but his relationship with his old club was completely broken.