The ‘battle’ for Benjamin Sesko has been ‘won’ according to reports in Slovenia as the striker makes a U-turn amid interest from Newcastle and Manchester United. It’s been quite the week for the Magpies, who have been braced for a significant push from Liverpool to sign Alexander Isak as they struggle to source a new striker of their own.

Two Premier League teams have made their final proposals for Benjamin Sesko, with both clubs awaiting a decision from the RB Leipzig striker.

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.

Liverpool will not lodge a second bid for Alexander Isak after their initial offer of £120million was rejected by Newcastle. The Premier League champions were keen on landing the Swedish centre-forward despite splashing £69m on Hugo Ekitike, whom they beat Newcastle to the signing of last month.

In this week's Blood Red column, Theo Squires weighs up the Alexander Isak transfer saga and why it might not be over yet despite Liverpool's current intention not to bid again