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’.

Alan Shearer believes Alexander Isak has poured "flames on the fire" of his stand-off with the club by accusing them of breaking promises.

Alexander Isak has released a statement claiming that "promises have been broken" by Newcastle, and that there is no way back for him into the Magpies' first-team squad

This is due to the Lassana Diarra ruling and the temporary amendments to Article 17 of FIFA's Regulations on the Transfer and Status of Players. According to ESPN, this would allow Isak to transfer in a way more akin to an ordinary employee, without ...