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:
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a January move for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, with the Gunners' director Edu holding discussions with the striker's agent. Read more.
Brentford defender Aaron Hickey is reportedly happy at the West London club amid links with Premier League heavyweight Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly plotting a move for Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry in January, with Real Madrid also said to be interested in the German winger. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to offer Eddie Nketiah as part of a swap deal to bring Brentford's Ivan Toney to the Emirates in the January transfer window. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur's Ivan Perisic is reportedly set to join Hajduk Split on a free transfer despite being sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Read more.
RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko reveals the reason behind his decision to join the Bundesliga club instead of Manchester United. Read more.
Andros Townsend reveals that his failed move to Burnley brought him to tears, with the ex-England winger searching for a new club as a free agent after leaving Everton. Read more.
La Liga chief Javier Tebas suggests that Real Madrid are well placed to afford the signing of Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe next summer. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly interested in bringing Tammy Abraham back to the club, and could use Romelu Lukaku as part of the deal. Read more.
Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot remains a target for Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal may reportedly look to secure a deal for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips if they require a replacement for Jorginho in January. Read more.
Barcelona reportedly learn how much it will cost to secure a deal for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Giovani Lo Celso in January. Read more.
