Liverpool’s dream signing this summer is Isak, and after Sesko snubbed Newcastle, Howe doesn’t have a replacement for the Swede. So, the Magpies could now block Isak’s exit route, which would leave Arne Slot’s side without their top target in this window.

The Red Devils’ last reported offer is the same total package as Newcastle’s accepted bid—€85 million (£74 million, $98.3 million)—but is made up of an opening €75 million (£65.3 million, $86.8 million), with a remaining €10 million (£8.7 million, $11.6 million) in add-ons.