Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that Liverpool 's bid for Alexander Isak was rejected amid reports the club have beaten Manchester United to the signing of Benjamin Sesko.

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.

Eddie Howe has said the Alexander Isak situation is "far from ideal" but still hopes to see him in a Newcastle shirt after confirming the club rejected an offer from Liverpool.