It is not known what the Slovenian's camp have communicated to Man United, who are also in the race to sign the 22-year-old, and sources have stressed that all outcomes are still possible.

Manchester United’s battle with Newcastle United for the signature of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko took a huge twist this evening according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.A tale of two

The Magpies have made two signings so far, with Anthony Elanga and Aaron Ramsdale joining Eddie Howe's squad, but we could be in for a dramatic end to the trading period. Alexander Isak has told United he wants to leave, although a bid from Liverpool was swiftly rejected.