Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe refused to talk about Benjamin Sesko directly, but didn't rule out interest in the RB Leipzig forward after Liverpool made an opening bid for Alexander Isak.

The Magpies are desperate to keep Isak but have been looking at other strikers in the market.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has spoken about Liverpool's bid for Alexander Isak.

"We are looking at the best players we can get," Howe said.

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In addition to being asked about Sesko, Howe also offered confirmation that Liverpool had made a bid for Isak

My wish is that we see him in a Newcastle shirt again."

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