With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Wednesday morning's headlines:
Report: William Carvalho still keen on West Ham United switch
William Carvalho is reportedly still keen on joining West Ham United despite the war of words between the East Londoners and parent club Sporting Lisbon. Read more.
Rochdale sign former Blackburn Rovers striker Jordan Slew on free transfer
League One club Rochdale announce the free transfer signing of former Blackburn Rovers and Plymouth Argyle forward Jordan Slew until January. Read more.
No Arsenal talks with Mesut Ozil since February?
Arsenal have reportedly not held talks with contract rebel Mesut Ozil over a new deal since February. Read more.
Mauro Icardi to be offered new Inter Milan deal?
Inter Milan are reportedly hoping to tie down striker Mauro Icardi to a new deal complete with a bumper new release clause. Read more.
Gianfranco Zola: Diego Costa a "big loss" for Chelsea
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola expresses his sadness over the club's transfer dispute with Diego Costa. Read more.
Karim Benzema to have £900m release clause?
Real Madrid are reportedly planning to tie down striker Karim Benzema to a new deal with a release clause of £900m. Read more.
Barcelona 'to return for Philippe Coutinho in January'
Barcelona reportedly get ready for a new attempt to sign Liverpool attacker Philippe Coutinho in January. Read more.
Report: Leicester City to double winger Demarai Gray's wages
A report claims that Demarai Gray is to see his current £25,000 weekly wage double as Leicester City attempt to tie him down for the long term. Read more.
Paulo Dybala happy to remain at Juventus for the long term
Juventus star Paulo Dybala stresses that he will not push for a move away from the club amid rumoured interest from Barcelona, as he is "happy" in Turin. Read more.
Manchester City to sign Sporting Kansas City youngster Erik Palmer-Brown?
Manchester City reportedly reach an agreement to sign young American defender Erik Palmer-Brown from Sporting Kansas City in January. Read more.
Trabzonspor "held direct talks" with Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere
Trabzonspor president Muharrem Usta confirms that he held talks with Jack Wilshere regarding a loan move for the Arsenal midfielder. Read more.
Fulham youngster Luca de la Torre signs contract extension until 2020
Luca de la Torre signs a contract extension at Fulham, which will keep the youngster at the club until 2020. Read more.
Chelsea to agree deal to sell Diego Costa to Atletico Madrid this week?
Chelsea reportedly give in to Diego Costa's demands and could agree a deal with Atletico Madrid this week. Read more.
Real Madrid interested in Liverpool target Timo Werner?
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in Liverpool target Timo Werner, who currently plies his trade at RB Leipzig. Read more.
