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:
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi reportedly makes a decision over whether to sign a new contract, offering a hint to his potential involvement at the 2026 World Cup. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on Atalanta BC striker Mateo Retegui, with claims the club sent to scouts to watch the player in the Champions League this week. Read more.
Brentford reportedly send scouts to 'observe' a Serie A midfielder as they weigh up whether to make a move in the January transfer window. Read more.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa are reportedly among the clubs keeping tabs on young Lyon winger Malick Fofana, ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United must reportedly fend off the threat of Manchester City to land Sporting Lisbon and Denmark midfielder Morten Hjulmand in 2025. Read more.
Real Madrid reportedly send a scout to watch Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumi score in their Champions League defeat to Lille on Wednesday evening. Read more.
Liverpool are reportedly showing an interest in signing a Barcelona midfielder in next summer's transfer window as Arne Slot looks to strengthen his engine room. Read more.
Arsenal reportedly suffer a major blow in their bid to sign Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres, who 'has his heart set' on a move to Manchester United. Read more.
Arsenal reportedly step up their interest in a £54m-rated midfielder who is also wanted by Premier League rivals Manchester City and Liverpool. Read more.
Chelsea forward Deivid Washington reportedly has two different countries on his radar ahead of a likely loan exit from Stamford Bridge in January. Read more.
Manchester United youngster Harry Amass could reportedly leave Old Trafford on loan during the January transfer window. Read more.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca insists that Manchester United-linked Christopher Nkunku will not leave Stamford Bridge in January. Read more.
