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

Liverpool have been dragged into a messy situation this summer which has left everyone re-evaluating their beliefs.

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’.

He works closely with his brother Zoran, who is licensed by FIFA, and several other partners like Sven Mislintat, through whom official communication is usually made with clubs. Gonzalo Gaitan, for example, has been dealing with most of Isak's back-and-forth.

Alexander Isak is desperate to move to Liverpool but as the transfer deadline nears, the balance of power is shifting

A LITTLE-KNOWN transfer rule allows Alexander Isak to effectively rip up his own Newcastle contract and join Liverpool for free. The Swedish striker is desperate to switch St James’ Park for