Over the course of Friday and Saturday, there were developments in Liverpool's pursuit of Isak and Newcastle's push for Sesko

Newcastle United have opened the bidding for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko but Manchester United remain in the race for the Slovenian, while Liverpool are prepared to make a second offer for Magpies forward Alexander Isak.

Sources have told ESPN that Newcastle have accelerated talks with Leipzig to sign Sesko -- who Manchester United also have in their sights. Sources would not confirm the value of the bid, but British media report said it is worth up to £69.7 million ($92.5m)