Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has received a surprise approach from Manchester United, according to reports. Liverpool have seen their £110 million bid for the 25-year-old rejected by Newcastle this week.

Newcastle United has officially turned down a formal offer from Liverpool for their centre-forward Alexander Isak, according to the reports from The Athletic.

Having watched Andy Carroll sold to Liverpool in 2011 after a window of 'not for sale' messages from United chiefs, it feels like were are on the brink of enduring that horrible sinking feeling again. This story would be much bigger than Carroll's exit and that's saying something.