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.

Newcastle value their prized asset at £150m, a British transfer-record sum, but are reluctant to sell the 25-year-old.

Newcastle have turned down Liverpools opening bid for Alexander Isak; Premier League champions made informal approach for the Magpies star last month and have now seen an official offer rebuffed; Isak