Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that Liverpool 's bid for Alexander Isak was rejected amid reports the club have beaten Manchester United to the signing of Benjamin Sesko.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has described the situation with Alexander Isak as “complex” and “far from ideal.” Isak has made it clear that he wants to leave Newcastle this summer and was left out of the squad for their pre-season tour to Singapore and South Korea.

Alexander Isak is Liverpool’s latest target in what has been a lucrative summer recruitment drive and Eddie Howe has spoken out on the situation after the Reds had their opening bid rejected