But what does that mean for Sunderland? Here, we take a look at the players set to be handed an automatic extension to their current deals under these new plans:
5. Chris Maguire
The King! Maguire will be sticking around until the end of the current season - but it's understood Sunderland have an option to extend his contract by a year regardless. Photo: FRANK REID 2020
6. Ethan Robson
The midfielder hasn't been handed an opportunity since returning from a loan spell at Grimsby Town, but could be set for an opportunity now his deal looks set to be automatically extended. Photo: FRANK REID
7. Josh Scowen
Scowen will see the short-term deal he penned in Janaury automatically extended until the end of the current campaign. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Luke O'Nien
Similarly to Maguire, Sunderland have an option on O'Nien's contract which would have seen his stay extended by a year regardless of these guidelines - but the FIFA recommendations add some additional clarity. Photo: FRANK REID 2019