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:
Former Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing joins Blackpool
League One side Blackpool sign former Liverpool and Bolton Wanderers midfielder Jay Spearing on a deal until the end of the season. Read more.
Arsenal, Atletico Madrid want Trabzonspor prospect Abdulkadir Omur?
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid are allegedly interested in signing Trabzonspor prospect Abdulkadir Omur. Read more.
Crystal Palace, Fulham chase Sittingbourne defender Lex Allan?
Crystal Palace and Fulham reportedly start to show an interest in Sittingbourne defender Lex Allan. Read more.
Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar open to Stamford Bridge return
Shanghai SIPG midfielder Oscar says that he intends to leave the Chinese Super League within the next three years, with a Premier League return the most likely option. Read more.
Alphonse Areola hits out at "totally unfounded" transfer rumours
France international goalkeeper Alphonse Areola rejects "unfounded" claims that he has turned down the offer of a new deal at Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.
Marseille agree fee with Aston Villa for Jordan Amavi?
A report claims that Jordan Amavi is free to leave Aston Villa for Marseille permanently next year for a sum of less than £9m. Read more.
Report: Daley Blind keen on January move to Fenerbahce
Manchester United's Daley Blind is reportedly wanted by a number of foreign clubs ahead of the January transfer window, with Fenerbahce said to be his preferred option. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea 'to push ahead with Ross Barkley bids'
A report claims that Everton ace Ross Barkley remains a January target for Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, who will go head-to-head when the transfer window reopens. Read more.
Michy Batshuayi: 'Eden Hazard advised me to stay at Chelsea'
Striker Michy Batshuayi reveals that teammate Eden Hazard advised him to remain at Chelsea during the summer. Read more.
Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur to wait on Geoffrey Kondogbia?
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly hold an interest in signing Valencia loanee Geoffrey Kondogbia at the end of the season. Read more.
Manchester City to beat Manchester United in race for Jack Harrison?
Manchester City will reportedly edge out Manchester United in the race to sign New York City FC midfielder Jack Harrison. Read more.
Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen quiet on Everton reports
Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen remains silent on reports that Everton were interested in signing him during the summer transfer window. Read more.
Marouane Fellaini close to penning new Manchester United deal?
Manchester United are reportedly close to announcing that midfielder Marouane Fellaini has penned a new long-term contract at Old Trafford. Read more.
Inter Milan enter race to sign Arsenal winger Theo Walcott?
Inter Milan are reportedly ready to enter the race to sign Arsenal winger Theo Walcott, who could be allowed to leave the Emirates Stadium in January. Read more.
Harry Kane refuses to rule out future move away from Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane refuses to rule out a future move away from the North London outfit. Read more.
