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:
Football rumours from the media
Speculation mounts that Paul Pogba could be heading for the Old Trafford exit door. Read more.
Jose Mourinho 'approves new £50m deal for defender Luke Shaw'
Luke Shaw is close to putting pen to paper on a five-year deal at Manchester United worth £190,000 a week, according to a report. Read more.
Roberto Firmino 'targeted by Barcleona as Luis Suarez replacement'
A report claims that Barcelona may go after Liverpool's Roberto Firmino if they get rid of Luis Suarez, who is struggling for form. Read more.
Manchester United, Liverpool send scouts to watch Steven Bergwijn?
PSV Eindhoven winger Steven Bergwijn was watched up close by scouts from Manchester United and Liverpool earlier this month, according to a report. Read more.
Bruce Buck optimistic about keeping Eden Hazard at Chelsea
Bruce Buck insists that Chelsea have not given up on persuading Eden Hazard to stay at Stamford Bridge beyond the end of his existing contract. Read more.
Report: Diego Costa threatens to quit Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa is demanding a pay rise to bring him closer to Antoine Griezmann's salary, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid 'to offer Gareth Bale plus cash for Eden Hazard'
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a player-plus-cash deal for Eden Hazard that could see Gareth Bale end up at Stamford Bridge. Read more.
Juventus to bid £65m for Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford?
A report claims that Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is a transfer target for Juventus, who are prepared to go as high as £65m with their offer. Read more.
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Barcelona could sign new centre-back'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says that his club are open to the possibility of signing a central defender in January. Read more.
Thomas Partey 'considering Atletico Madrid exit'
Thomas Partey is open to leaving Atletico Madrid in January amid suggestions that Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal both want to sign him, according to a report. Read more.
Neymar 'still wants Barcelona return'
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Neymar is reportedly desperate to seal a return to Barcelona. Read more.
Barcelona 'eye Dejan Lovren swoop'
Barcelona reportedly eye a surprise January swoop for Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren. Read more.
Real Madrid 'step up Raheem Sterling pursuit'
Real Madrid will reportedly 'intensify' their interest in Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling. Read more.
Arsenal 'eye Ruben Loftus-Cheek deal'
Arsenal are eyeing a January deal for Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'expect Anthony Martial to sign new deal'
Manchester United are confident that Anthony Martial will sign a new long-term contract at Old Trafford, according to a report. Read more.
