Manchester United are ready to match Newcastle's opening offer for RB Leipzig and Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko, 22. (Sky Sports Germany) Newcastle are also eyeing a move for Paris St-Germain and Portugal striker Goncalo Ramos, 24, if a deal for Sesko falls through. (Daily Mail)

Newcastle United have opened the bidding for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko but Manchester United remain in the race for the Slovenian, while Liverpool are prepared to make a second offer for Magpies forward Alexander Isak.

The Magpies reportedly want £150m for their star striker and Liverpool are unlikely to meet that demand, but they will hope to convince Newcastle to do business with Isak wanting to leave. Eddie Howe’s team drew with Tottenham in a friendly on Sunday and the manager was asked whether Isak will return to training in the coming week.