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:
Inter Milan 'still interested in Matteo Darmian'
Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian is reportedly still wanted by Inter Milan despite playing down talk of a January exit. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United 'tracking Mario Mandzukic'
Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are both reportedly interested in signing Mario Mandzukic from Juventus in January. Read more.
Izale McLeod released by Yeovil Town by mutual agreement for personal reasons
League Two side Yeovil Town confirm that striker Izale McLeod, 32, has left the club by mutual agreement for personal reasons. Read more.
Rangers terminate Joey Barton contract with immediate effect
Rangers confirm that they have terminated Joey Barton's contract with immediate effect. Read more.
Jorge Sampaoli denies Cesc Fabregas interest
Sevilla manager Jorge Sampaoli insists that he has not thought about bringing out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas to the club. Read more.
LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena plays down Wayne Rooney, Zlatan Ibrahimovic link
LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena suggests that there is no truth in reports linking the club with moves for Manchester United duo Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Read more.
Report: Everton eyeing January swoop for Manchester United's Memphis Depay
Everton are reportedly considering a January swoop for Manchester United winger Memphis Depay. Read more.
