Eddie Howe has received a vote of confidence despite his Newcastle United team enduring a tough summer transfer window.

The summer has been dominated by the transfer window, and with more than two weeks to go until it closes on September 1, that's not likely to change even with the return of the action on the pitch. Newcastle remain embroiled in a messy situation over Alexander Isak's future, with the Swedish striker unavailable for Saturday's lunchtime kick-off.

Newcastle remain in the market for another striker amid Alexander Isak's situation and desire to leave the club this month. But signing an elite centre-forward is easier said than done, as Newcastle have discovered this summer. "It seems like the striker market every year gets tighter and tighter," said Howe.

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.

Liverpool will reportedly table a mega new Alexander Isak transfer bid who has been frozen out by manager Eddie Howe. After an initial offer of £110 million ($149m) was rejected earlier in the transfer window,