With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Wednesday morning's headlines:
Bayern Munich make contact with Manchester City to discuss the availability of midfielder Kalvin Phillips, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona sporting director Deco remains coy about the prospect of signing Manchester City loanee Joao Cancelo on a permanent basis next summer. Read more.
West Ham United are reportedly leading the race to sign Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire heading into the January transfer window. Read more.
Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane will reportedly make a "fundamental decision" on his future next summer amid rumours of a possible move to Liverpool. Read more.
Jamal Musiala reportedly puts contract talks with Bayern Munich on hold amid interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid. Read more.
Manchester United and RB Leipzig reportedly submitted substantial transfer bids to acquire Paris Saint-Germain attacker Xavi Simons during the recent transfer window. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Mario Lemina reportedly emerges as a January transfer target for Galatasaray. Read more.
AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw supposedly has no plans to leave the club despite reports of interest from Real Madrid and West Ham United. Read more.
Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri is reportedly on the radar of Villarreal, who are looking to sell Yeremy Pino next summer. Read more.
AC Milan are apparently interested in a loan deal for Real Madrid's Arda Guler, but the 18-year-old has no interest in leaving the Spanish giants. Read more.
Manchester United's transfer activity is reportedly unlikely to be impacted by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's proposed 25% stake in the club. Read more.
Manchester City and West Ham United are allegedly viewed as the current frontrunners to sign versatile Chelsea player Ian Maatsen. Read more.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez reportedly asks scouts to assess the development of Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham, brother of Jude Bellingham. Read more.
Thiago Silva says that he intends to remain quiet until a decision has been made about his Chelsea future. Read more.
