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’.

Liverpool's attempt to sign Alexander Isak isn't the first time they've faced push-back in the hunt for a Newcastle player, and history may repeat itself this summer