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 midfielder Manuel Locatelli goes on record to claim he has no regrets about turning down a move to Arsenal following Italy's Euro 2020 success. Read more.
Barcelona are reportedly set to hand teenage midfielder Marc Bernal a new, long-term contract at the club, which will tie him down until 2029. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly among a wide array of clubs who are interested in signing Hammarby winger Bazoumana Toure. Read more.
European giants including Real Madrid, Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal reportedly suffer a blow in their pursuit of Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala. Read more.
Barcelona reportedly identify a long-term replacement for first-choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, despite reaching an agreement to sign Wojciech Szczesny on a short-term contract. Read more.
Southampton and West Ham United are reportedly in the race for Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto, who will be allowed to leave the Brazilian club in January. Read more.
Liverpool are reportedly ahead of Newcastle United in the race for Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, who has informed friends of his desire for an Anfield switch. Read more.
Juventus are reportedly struggling to agree a contract extension with Dusan Vlahovic, potentially opening the door for Arsenal to sign the Serbian striker in 2025. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly monitoring the progress of Bayer Leverkusen's Francis Onyeka on the orders of head coach Enzo Maresca, who has been impressed by the 17-year-old. Read more.
Chelsea reportedly add RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface to their list of 2025 transfer targets. Read more.
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing Real Madrid starlet Rodrygo as a possible replacement for Mohamed Salah and are willing to spend close to £84m to bring him to Anfield. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to smash their transfer record to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, who is valued at €150m (£125.3m). Read more.
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