Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: James Milner, Rhian Brewster, Samuel Umtiti

The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Jurgen Klopp opens door for Liverpool to sign a forward in January?

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp indicates that his side could sign a new forward in January if they let Rhian Brewster leave on loan. Read more.

James Milner 'open to Leeds United return'

Liverpool midfielder James Milner says that he would be open to a move back to Leeds United when his current stint with the Reds finishes. Read more.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'pulls out of Arsenal contract talks'

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is ready to leave Arsenal after pulling out of contract talks with the club, according to a report. Read more.

Frank Lampard refusing to ditch youth policy despite transfer ban being lifted

CAS has halved Chelsea's two-window transfer ban so the Blues can look to recruit in January. Read more.

Inter Milan to ward off interest in Lautaro Martinez with new contract?

Inter Milan reportedly plan to ward off interest in striker Lautaro Martinez by giving the player a new bumper contract. Read more.

Manchester United, Arsenal told to pay £19m for Ezequiel Barco?

Manchester United and Arsenal have reportedly been told that they must shell out £19m to sign Atlanta United forward Ezequiel Barco. Read more.

Manchester United 'want Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Leandro Paredes'

Manchester United reportedly express interest in signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Leandro Paredes ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.

Samuel Umtiti 'has no intention of leaving Barcelona in January'

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti reportedly has no intention of leaving the club next year despite being frozen out under Ernesto Valverde. Read more.

Paul Pogba 'determined to leave Manchester United before Euro 2020'

Paul Pogba is reportedly determined to leave Manchester United before Euro 2020 kicks off next summer. Read more.

Five players Chelsea could sign next month after ban lifted

The Blues will be allowed to sign players in January. Read more.

Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek 'to snub Tottenham Hotspur for Real Madrid'

Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek allegedly prefers a transfer to Real Madrid over Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season. Read more.

Barcelona to offer £100m plus Griezmann, Dembele for Mbappe?

Barcelona are reportedly prepared to offer £100m plus two players to Paris Saint-Germain for Kylian Mbappe. Read more.

Chelsea to target £100m move for Jadon Sancho?

Chelsea are reportedly prepared to launch a bid for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, who is said to be valued in the region of £100m. Read more.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'open to Paul Pogba exit in January'

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is allegedly willing to part ways with midfielder Paul Pogba during the January transfer window. Read more.

St Johnstone youngster Ali McCann signs new deal to 2023

Wright hails St Johnstone youngster Ali McCann as midfielder signs new deal Read more.

Atletico Madrid considering move for Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud?

Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud reportedly emerges as a potential transfer target for Atletico Madrid ahead of the January window. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain to rival Barcelona for Reinier?

Paris Saint-Germain are allegedly prepared to rival Barcelona in the race to sign Flamengo youngster Reinier. Read more.

Frank Lampard admits January window presents "challenge" after transfer ban lifted

Chelsea's embargo was cut by the CAS from two transfer windows to the one they have already served. Read more.

Manchester United 'step up Dejan Kulusevski pursuit'

Manchester United are allegedly ready to step up their efforts to sign Atalanta BC midfielder Dejan Kulusevski, who is currently impressing at Parma. Read more.

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard handed £150m transfer budget for January?

Chelsea are reportedly prepared to hand boss Frank Lampard a transfer budget of £150m for the January window. Read more.

Chelsea transfer ban lifted in time for January window

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has halved Chelsea's two-window FIFA transfer ban. Read more.

Arsenal to rival Tottenham Hotspur for Ben Godfrey in January?

Arsenal reportedly plan to rival Tottenham Hotspur in their bid to sign Norwich City defender Ben Godfrey over the January transfer window. Read more.

Olivier Giroud unlikely to leave Chelsea in January?

Olivier Giroud is reportedly unlikely to complete a move away from Chelsea over the January transfer window amid interest from Crystal Palace. Read more.