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:
Barcelona president 'convinced' Lionel Messi will end career at Camp Nou
Argentina international Lionel Messi "will end his sporting career" in Barcelona, according to the club's president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Read more.
West Bromwich Albion 'to make fresh bid for Jeffrey Schlupp'
A report claims that versatile Leicester City wideman Jeffrey Schlupp is still on West Bromwich Albion's radar, despite having multiple bids rejected in the summer. Read more.
Mino Raiola refusing to rule out Gianluigi Donnarumma exit
Mino Raiola claims that 'nothing can be excluded' when it comes to speculation over young goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma's future at AC Milan. Read more.
Branislav Ivanovic eager to sign new Chelsea deal?
Chelsea full-back Branislav Ivanovic reportedly wants to extend his current terms at Stamford Bridge by a further year, despite being linked with Juventus and Barcelona. Read more.
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'wanted AC Milan move'
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic wanted to return to AC Milan in the summer, according to film directors who worked on Becoming Zlatan. Read more.
Chelsea 'facing Geoffrey Kondogbia battle'
A report claims that Chelsea will face competition from Premier League rivals if they wish to sign Inter Milan's Geoffrey Kondogbia in the January transfer window. Read more.
Report: Manchester United eye Napoli's Elseid Hysaj
A report claims that Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj is a £25m target for Manchester United ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.
Report: Manchester United want Chelsea youngster Reece James
A report claims that Manchester United want to poach 16-year-old Englishman Reece James from the Chelsea academy. Read more.
Real Madrid's Isco 'knows nothing' of contract talk
Spain midfielder Isco denies that he is currently in contract renewal talks with Real Madrid, with his existing deal expiring in just 18 months. Read more.
Report: Valencia want Thiago Motta
A report claims that Valencia want to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Thiago Motta, who is out of contract at the end of the current season. Read more.
West Ham United on-loan striker Jonathan Calleri 'on verge of early exit'
Jonathan Calleri could reportedly have his loan spell at West Ham United cancelled amid interest from Spanish clubs Malaga, Sevilla and Valencia. Read more.
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates denies interest in Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates denies reports that the club are interested in signing Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge. Read more.
Report: Tottenham Hotspur ponder January move for Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a January swoop for Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge. Read more.
Brendan Rodgers quiet on speculation linking Steven Gerrard to Celtic
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers insists that transfer dealings will remain "private" amid reports that he wants to sign Steven Gerrard. Read more.
