Alexander Isak and his representatives could invoke Article 17 to force a move to Liverpool next summer as a free agent, when Newcastle would be due far less than the £110m Reds bid in compensation. Isak released a statement on Tuesday confirming he has no intention of playing for Newcastle again as a result of ‘broken promises’.

Explained: The Swedish striker is determined to leave St James’ Park and Fifa’s amendments to article 17 give him an exit route next summer that would potentially cost Newcastle millions of pounds

You've probably seen coverage of the Alexander Isak transfer saga, but you are probably far less familiar with a little-known FIFA rule called Article 17. It could be the key to unlocking Isak's future.

Various reports have suggested Alexander Isak could trigger FIFA’s Article 17 clause to force a Newcastle United exit.

Alexander Isak's dream Liverpool move seems unlikely to materialize this summer, but he could manufacture an exit next year — two years earlier than his contract's expiration date

There can be no more claim or counter-claim about what Alexander Isak might be thinking and it blows apart Newcastle United’s policy of containment this summer. They have attempted to tough it out, to see through a testing transfer window with the aim of keeping their best player,