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.

Manchester United and Newcastle are set to go head-to-head on a number of deals in the closing weeks of the transfer market, with the Premier League giants becoming familiar foes before the season even begins.