With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Friday morning's headlines:
Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke reveals that he tried to bring Jurgen Klopp back from Liverpool in 2018. Read more.
Gareth Bale plays down suggestions that he has been left angry by Zinedine Zidane's selection policy at Real Madrid this season. Read more.
Juventus and Napoli are reportedly keeping a close eye on Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Braut Haaland ahead of the summer transfer window. Read more.
Dimitar Berbatov encourages Manchester United to prioritise signing Mario Mandzukic and Gareth Bale in the next transfer window. Read more.
Inter Milan are reportedly in pole position to complete the signing of Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic in January. Read more.
Real Madrid are reportedly ready to prioritise an approach for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho during the summer transfer window. Read more.
Defender Kalidou Koulibaly says that his only focus is on 'winning' with Napoli, rather than looking for a transfer to another top European club. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in re-signing Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric in one of the upcoming transfer windows. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly contemplating whether to launch a double bid for Leicester City duo Ben Chilwell and James Maddison. Read more.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that he would not consider selling Phil Foden for £450m, despite the youngster getting few opportunities this season. Read more.
Juventus head coach Maurizio Sarri is allegedly keen to secure a reunion with Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri during the January transfer window. Read more.
Mesut Ozil allegedly fears that he has played his last game for Arsenal after falling out of favour under Unai Emery. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly ready to follow up their interest in Ruben Dias with an official bid for the Benfica defender next year. Read more.
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in holding discussions with Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen in January. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain may reportedly allow each of Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva to leave Parc des Princes on a free transfer next summer. Read more.
Real Madrid are reportedly contemplating an approach for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, who they see as an alternative to Manchester United's Paul Pogba. Read more.
