Despite having a bid accepted by Leipzig, it became clear that Sesko favoured a move to Man Utd over Newcastle and now journalist Sacha Tavolieri has revealed that the Red Devils are looking to seal the transfer in the ‘next 48 hours’.

Liverpool ’s first bid for Alexander Isak was emphatically rejected by Newcastle United last week, with their offer falling well below the Magpies’ valuation of the Swedish international. The Reds were prepared to part with £110m for Isak, but Newcastle value him at closer to £150m and would demand at the very least a British record fee.