With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Tuesday morning's headlines:
Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz is reportedly at the centre of a three-way fight between Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Read more.
Manchester United and Arsenal will compete for the signature of Swedish teenager Dejan Kulusevski, according to a report. Read more.
Inter Milan and Juventus could both move for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, according to a report. Read more.
Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Haaland's father is spotted at Manchester United's training ground, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea prepare to battle Liverpool for the signature of Genk midfielder Sander Berge, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester City could attempt to sign Italian midfielder Stefano Sensi at the end of the season, according to a report. Read more.
Lionel Messi would support a Barcelona move for Dinamo Zagreb attacker Dani Olmo, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea open contract talks with Willian amid suggestions of interest from Barcelona, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United are allegedly provided with a boost in the efforts to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Read more.
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly ready to battle Manchester United in the race to sign Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic. Read more.
Barcelona reportedly send scouts to monitor the progression of Dinano Zagreb and Croatia forward Bruno Petkovic. Read more.
Manchester United are allegedly contemplating a bid for Reading forward Danny Loader during the January transfer window. Read more.
Everton are reportedly planning an approach for Sheffield United defender John Egan during one of the upcoming transfer windows. Read more.
Barcelona are reportedly keen to sign Chelsea playmaker Willian and Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz next summer. Read more.
Michy Batshuayi suggests that he has no desire to leave Chelsea, despite his lack of game time this season. Read more.
Barcelona are reportedly contemplating a bid for Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic during the January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly confident of keeping Tahith Chong at Old Trafford, despite the youngster's contract expiring at the end of the season. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly considering an offer for Wigan Athletic youngster Joe Gelhardt, who is attracting widespread interest from Premier League clubs. Read more.
Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria will not sign for Arsenal during the January transfer window, according to his agent. Read more.
Neymar reportedly intends to reject any offer of a new contract from Paris Saint-Germain in a bid to boost his chances of returning to Barcelona. Read more.
