With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Friday morning's headlines:
Juventus forward Paulo Dybala hoped that either Barcelona or Real Madrid would have attempted to sign him during the summer, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante will be a target for Real Madrid in next summer's transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Bruno Fernandes still plans on leaving Sporting Lisbon in the near future despite recently signing a new deal, according to a report. Read more.
The 31-year-old Brazil forward's Blues contract expires in the summer. Read more.
Fiorentina attacker Federico Chiesa emerges as a transfer target for Liverpool, according to a report. Read more.
Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev expects Real Madrid to secure a deal for Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe. Read more.
Real Madrid attacker James Rodriguez is a January target for Arsenal, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester City are interested in a deal for Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali, according to a report. Read more.
Samuel Umtiti suggests that he will look to leave Barcelona unless his position in the squad changes. Read more.
Jadon Sancho was left out of Borussia Dortmund's starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Barcelona after turning up late for a team meeting, according to a report. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain want to bring Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone and Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann to the club, according to a report. Read more.
Borussia Dortmund are ready to sell in-demand attacker Jadon Sancho during the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Rennes reportedly inform Barcelona and Manchester United that it will cost £51m to sign midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly shelve plans to sign a new full-back during the January transfer window. Read more.
Federico Valverde allegedly agrees a new contract with Real Madrid after impressing for Los Blancos in recent weeks. Read more.
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a fresh proposal for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.
Leeds United are reportedly contemplating potential replacements for Eddie Nketiah as they fear that Arsenal will recall the youngster in January. Read more.
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho allegedly favours a transfer to either Real Madrid or Barcelona over Manchester United. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly increasingly confident that Toby Alderweireld will pen a new contract. Read more.
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz is allegedly excited about the possibility of signing for Manchester United. Read more.