Newcastle have aggressively pursued the Slovenian amid concerns that Alexander Isak could force through a move to Liverpool. The Magpies are also said to have reached a verbal agreement with the forward over personal terms. Both clubs have submitted bids to RB Leipzig and are awaiting the outcome.

Manchester United are said to be on the verge of signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, but it could also see the club's transfer priorities change with a number of other stars coming and going