RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko would rather join Manchester United over Newcastle this summer. The battle for Sesko is set to ramp up once again with the Premier League duo battling for his signature, after Arsenal opted instead to sign Viktor Gyokeres.

Alexander Isak has told Newcastle he is open to exploring a move away from Tyneside, according to the Daily Mail. The striker has been left at home as the Magpies jet to Asia, with the club citing a thigh injury. The new report states Isak has informed the club he is keen to explore an exit this summer, with Liverpool interest refusing to go away.

Alexander Isak won’t feature in any of Newcastle United ’s three games in Asia after staying in England to recover from a thigh injury. Initial news of Isak’s omission from the travelling squad was compounded when it was revealed that he was intent on exploring his options this summer.