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:
Liverpool are reportedly preparing to hijack Manchester United's pursuit of Everton and England defender Jarrad Branthwaite. Read more.
Arsenal and Real Madrid are reportedly stepping up their interest in one of South American football's top prospects. Read more.
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag is described as "idiotic" for some of the signings that he has made at Old Trafford. Read more.
Liverpool allegedly turn down the opportunity to make an approach for a player who could have being deemed as the ideal replacement for Joel Matip. Read more.
Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly attracting interest from Serie A giants Juventus ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.
Barcelona reportedly move one step closer to finalising the signing of goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny on a free transfer. Read more.
