Newcastle are facing competition to sign their ideal Alexander Isak replacement, on a day that saw Liverpool beat Yokohama FM and Luis Diaz join Bayern Munich.Today’s Main LFC HeadlineIt has been quieter on the Isak to Liverpool front this week, but the Magpies are still planning for life without him.RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko is his preferred replacement, but the The Athletic‘s David Ornstein claims that he is a priority target for Man United, while the Manchester Evening News say they are “advancing” to snap up the Slovenian.Meanwhile, Newcastle have “made a formal enquiry” for Fulham‘s Rodrigo Muniz, according to the Mail, and intermediaries “have been involved in discussions” over a £40 million move.From a Liverpool perspective, Sesko joining the Magpies is the best outcome, or them signing Muniz, helping speed up the Isak process.The lure of United remains great for many players, though, even in their current state, and it wouldn’t be a shock to see Newcastle miss out on their No. 1 target.Either way, here’s hoping that Liverpool’s first formal offer for Isak is imminent!Today’s Liverpool FC News• Diaz has completed his move from Liverpool to Bayern, joining the Bundesliga champions for £65.5 million. We wish you all the best, Lucho!• MATCH REPORT: Yokohama 1-3 Liverpool: Florian Wirtz scores and Rio Ngumoha shines again.• Here are 16 photos from Liverpool’s victory in Japan, including Hugo Ekitike‘s ‘debut’, an oversized cheque and a Wataru Endo trophy lift.• Arne Slot says he is happy to have Ngumoha’s “energy” to call upon, but has stressed that he still has “learning points” in his game. It’s good to keep him grounded.Elsewhere in the football world today• Aaron Ramsdale has arrived for his medical at Newcastle, ahead of his season-long loan move from Southampton. Spending that Isak money already! (Sky Sports)• Arsenal are still said to be interested in signing Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze this summer, even though their current focus is on selling certain players (Sky Sports)• James Trafford has rejoined Man City from Burnley in a deal that could be worth £31 million, potentially making him the most expensive British goalkeeper ever.• Newly-promoted Sunderland have completed the signing of Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen on a three-year deal.