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Search Express Sport brings you all the latest updates as Manchester United and Liverpool try to sign Benjamin Sesko and Alexander Isak...

Strikers have been the order of the week, with Alexander Isak pushing to leave Newcastle for Liverpool and a bumper contract.

Isak's revelation has forced Newcastle to search for a replacement, with RB Leipzig hotshot Benjamin Sesko their current preferred option.

However, he appears to want a move to Manchester United instead, with the Red Devils knocked back in their pursuit of Ollie Watkins.

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Both Newcastle and Manchester United had ideally been searching for English top-flight experience, with Yoane Wissa, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Watkins included in their targets, but Sesko's potential is proving too hard to ignore.

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2 mins ago08:39Jack McEachen

Ruben Amorim reacts to Benjamin Sesko

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim played coy when asked about the prospect of signing Benjamin Sesko.

Amorim watched on as Rasmus Hojlund scored in the 4-1 pre-season friendly win overnight, before being quizzed about bringing in another striker.

"I am really happy with Rasmus.

Some people spoke to the media all the time… they thought they were protecting the interest of the club.”

23 mins ago08:18Jack McEachen

Newcastle angry over Alexander Isak to Liverpool

Newcastle want Liverpool to stop dragging their heels if they are to stump up the cash for Alexander Isak.

The Magpies want upwards of £120million to part ways with their talisman, who has already indicated his desire to leave.

Chronicle Live claim that Newcastle are angry at Liverpool as they drum up money to afford Isak, through the sales of Luis Diaz and potentially Darwin Nunez.

They expect Isak to return to training soon and feature in pre-season matches against Espanyol and Atletico Madrid.

26 mins ago08:15Jack McEachen

Manchester United £110m double swoop

In addition to a £70million deal for RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko, Manchester United are set to battle Newcastle again.

This time, it's for another Bundesliga star in Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade, according to The Sun.

Woltemade is valued at £40m and failed to agree a deal with Bayern Munich.

That has opened the door to Premier League interest, with Manchester United and Newcastle both considering moves.

Nick Woltemade in action for Germany Under-21s.

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