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:
Manchester United 'unwilling to sell Memphis Depay to Everton'
Manchester United are reportedly unwilling to allow Memphis Depay to join Everton. Read more.
Barcelona plotting surprise bid for Branislav Ivanovic?
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic is linked with a surprise move to Barcelona. Read more.
Fiorentina to battle West Ham United for Stevan Jovetic?
Reports suggest Fiorentina and West Ham United are vying for the signature of Stevan Jovetic. Read more.
Gladbach insist "zero chance" of Liverpool target Mahmoud Dahoud leaving
Borussia Monchengladbach sporting director Max Eberl rules out a January exit for Liverpool target Mahmoud Dahoud. Read more.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek to leave Chelsea on loan?
A report claims that Chelsea could allow Ruben Loftus-Cheek to leave Stamford Bridge on loan in the January transfer window. Read more.
Neville Southall expects Romelu Lukaku departure
Former Everton goalkeeper Neville Southall expects Romelu Lukaku to leave Goodison Park for a Premier League rival, rather than seek a move abroad. Read more.
Report: Manchester United want Serge Aurier
A report claims that Manchester United want Paris Saint-Germain's Serge Aurier to become their new first-choice right-back. Read more.
Newcastle United, Aston Villa 'join Ravel Morrison hunt'
Newcastle United and Aston Villa reportedly join Hull City in the race to sign Lazio's Ravel Morrison in the January transfer window. Read more.
Brendan Rodgers hopeful of keeping Moussa Dembele at Celtic
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers hopes that Moussa Dembele will remain with the Scottish giants beyond the end of the January transfer window. Read more.
Sean Dyche: 'Burnley door always open for Joey Barton'
Burnley boss Sean Dyche remains coy on a possible January move for Joey Barton, but insists that the door is always open for the club's former midfielder. Read more.
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Harry Kane, Hugo Lloris very happy at Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino remains confident that Harry Kane and Hugo Lloris will both sign contract extensions at White Hart Lane. Read more.
Report: Alvaro Arbeloa to leave West Ham United in January
A report claims that experienced defender Alvaro Arbeloa will leave West Ham United in January, despite only joining the English club last summer. Read more.
Jurgen Klopp "not worried" about rumours linking Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that he is "not worried" about rumours linking Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona. Read more.