India, Aug. 20 -- The summer transfer window thrives on spectacle-record bids, deadline-day scrambles, and the inevitable leaks that keep fans hooked. But sometimes, even the most talked-about deals stall midway, leaving players suspended in uncertainty. This year, three names stand out in particular: Alexander Isak, Yoane Wissa and Jadon Sancho. Each finds himself at a crossroads-too valuable to be easily let go, yet too unsettled to simply carry on. Their situations are different in detail, but they echo a familiar story of broken trust, delayed replacements and valuations that refuse to align.

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