Ruben Amorim is said to have had Ollie Watkins as his No.1 target to cure United’s lack of goals but he appears to have been overruled. Newcastle, however, are, according to the Daily Mail, likely to move for the England striker should Isak’s wish be granted.

Liverpool have made no secret of their ambition this summer, having spent almost £300m on seven players. Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman have all joined the Reds, while a £200,000 deal is close to being agreed with Salford City for Will Wright.

EXCLUSIVE: Alexander Isak has informed the club of his intention to explore other options amid interest from Liverpool and Stuart Pearce has told ChronicleLive his thoughts on the saga