With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Thursday morning's headlines:
Liverpool expert David Lynch believes that Liverpool could still be in the market for a midfielder despite the form of players like Curtis Jones and Ryan Gravenberch. Read more.
Barcelona allegedly identify Sevilla centre-back Loic Bade as a transfer target, joining Liverpool in the race to sign the Frenchman. Read more.
Chelsea have allegedly been in touch with Getafe over a potential deal for Christantus Uche during next summer's transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly handed Bruno Fernandes a 'massive new contract' over the summer after 'panicking' that he was going to leave Old Trafford. Read more.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca admits that Josh Acheampong's contract standoff with the Blues hierarchy is "a bad situation" for all involved. Read more.
Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly contemplating whether to make an approach for an Aston Villa goalkeeper in 2025. Read more.
Manchester United are allegedly contacted by a number of Premier League clubs over the possibility of signing Antony on loan during the winter transfer window. Read more.
Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell may reportedly be provided with the opportunity to make the switch to the Bundesliga during the January transfer window. Read more.
RB Leipzig announce that Castello Lukeba, who has been linked with Real Madrid and Chelsea, has extended his contract with the club until June 2029. Read more.
Chelsea are allegedly embroiled in a contract standoff with one of their top academy players, who they wish to keep at Stamford Bridge in the long term. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly had a scout at Napoli's Serie A clash against Empoli on Sunday to watch Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Alessandro Buongiorno. Read more.