That's how long it has been since Liverpool's £110m bid for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak was rejected. Since then, there have been no further offers. But it hasn't stopped the future of the 25-year-old Sweden striker being the biggest talking point of the summer window.

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

Alexander Isak, Newcastle’s Standoff and Liverpool’s InterestNewcastle United’s summer has been overshadowed by Alexander Isak’s determination to leave. Despite assurances earlier in the year