Alexander Isak can join Liverpool on free transfer from Newcastle due to contract rules

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Search Alexander Isak has been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer and the forward has the option to leave Newcastle on a free transfer.

Newcastle don't want to sell Alexander Isak to Liverpool (Image: Getty Images)

Alexander Isak could potentially terminate his contract with Newcastle and join Liverpool on a free transfer due to a loophole in FIFA's regulations, as per recent reports.

Liverpool has shown interest in the player for this summer's transfer window, but their £110million bid was turned down, leading to Isak going on strike over his failed move.

The striker accused Newcastle of "broken promises" regarding a transfer, but the club hit back by stating they never assured him of a sale in this transfer window.

Both teams faced off at St James' Park on Monday night, where Liverpool clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory in the final minute thanks to young talent Rio Ngumoha, while Isak remained absent from the squad.

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There is speculation about whether Isak might choose the 'nuclear option' and terminate his Newcastle contract to facilitate a free transfer to Liverpool, although FIFA rules suggest players would face harsh penalties for taking such a drastic step.

The rules stipulate that a player could face a ban from all football activities if they terminate their contract "without just cause" within a protected period of three years for players under the age of 28.

Given that Isak is 25, his protected period ended on 26 August 2025 - three years after signing for £63m on a six-year deal.

Alexander Isak is desperate to join Liverpool before the transfer window shuts (Image: Getty Images)

In theory, this means Isak could end the contract without any penalty from FIFA, as per Four Four Two.

However, the report suggests it wouldn't be straightforward for Isak to take such steps because English contract law principles would still apply.

While Isak wouldn't be compelled to play for Newcastle, a legal injunction could be secured that stops him from playing elsewhere.

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