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:
Manchester City are reportedly preparing a fresh move for Barcelona's Lionel Messi when the transfer window re-opens in January. Read more.
Liverpool-linked defender Malick Thiaw admits he is flattered by links to the Premier League champions but insists he made the right decision staying at Schalke. Read more.
Dominik Szoboszlai's agent confirms that he is set to leave RB Salzburg, but the attacker must move to a club which can guarantee him regular first-team action. Read more.
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is reportedly open to a move away from Anfield as he approaches the final few months of his contract. Read more.
The agent of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho admits that the Italian is open to a reunion with Maurizio Sarri depending on where his next job in management is. Read more.
Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font reiterates the importance of keeping Lionel Messi at Camp Nou, with the talismanic forward now in the final year of his deal. Read more.
West Ham United have reportedly been given the opportunity to sign Real Madrid forward Mariano Diaz on loan in January. Read more.
Leicester City are reportedly ready to join the race to sign Sporting Lisbon defender Nuno Mendes during the January transfer window. Read more.
Arsenal may reportedly be given the option of swapping Granit Xhaka with Inter Milan playmaker Christian Eriksen. Read more.
West Ham United and Fulham are reportedly contemplating a January approach for Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner. Read more.
President Javier Tebas insists that La Liga will be able to cope without the presence of Lionel Messi should the forward leave Barcelona in 2021. Read more.
Barcelona offered £98.5m plus three players in a bid to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar in 2019, according to former director Javier Bordas. Read more.
Manchester United will reportedly prioritise making a number of player sales during the January transfer window. Read more.
Defender Samuel Umtiti is reportedly among a quartet of players whom Barcelona will look to sell during the January transfer window. Read more.
Agent Daniel Campos suggests that Miguel Almiron may consider an exit from Newcastle United during 2021. Read more.
Liverpool reportedly offer a new contract, with a pay rise, to midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who has been linked with a move away from Anfield. Read more.
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is eager to leave on loan in order to nail down a starting spot for England, according to a report. Read more.
A report claims that Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid, but they have prioritised contract talks with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. Read more.
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho reportedly remains a target for Manchester United, despite their failure to sign him in the summer. Read more.
Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum is reportedly now wanted by Inter Milan, as well as long-term admirers Barcelona, as the January transfer window approaches. Read more.
A report claims that Manchester United and Arsenal may engage in negotiations with Barcelona over French forward Ousmane Dembele. Read more.
