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.

A little-known transfer rule could play into the hands of Alexander Isak and provide him with some much-needed leverage as he attempts to force through a move to Liverpool. The transfer saga of the summer took another bitter turn on Tuesday night,