With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Thursday morning's headlines:
PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko could be available for around €25m (£21.6m) in January amid interest from Liverpool, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle United reportedly still hold an interest in Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, even though the winger has recently signed a new long-term contract. Read more.
The future of Harry Maguire at Manchester United will determine whether or not the Red Devils step up their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon centre-back Goncalo Inacio, according to a report. Read more.
Lionel Messi will reportedly not leave Inter Miami at the end of the MLS season despite interest in a loan deal from Barcelona and the Saudi Pro League. Read more.
Saudi Arabia are reportedly exploring the prospect of signing Lionel Messi on loan after the Argentine turned down a blockbuster deal with Al-Hilal earlier this year. Read more.
Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness reveals that his club only paid £82m to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.
Manchester City are reportedly still interested in acquiring the services of Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich, as the player enters the final 18 months of his contract. Read more.
Barcelona could move for Arsenal's Jorginho or Liverpool's Thiago next year, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid and Barcelona both want to sign RB Leipzig attacker Dani Olmo during next summer's transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United are currently in discussions with teenage forward Omari Forson over a new contract, according to a report. Read more.
Luton Town announce the signing of England international and former Tottenham Hotspur attacker Andros Townsend on a short-term contract until January. Read more.
Liverpool were in talks to sign Ousmane Dembele from Rennes in 2016 before the now-Paris Saint-Germain attacker joined Borussia Dortmund, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool and Manchester United reportedly suffer a blow in their pursuit of Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva, who would prefer a move to Real Madrid. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly identify Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo as a potential replacement for Jadon Sancho. Read more.
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire dismisses suggestions that he came close to joining West Ham United in the summer. Read more.
Real Madrid board member Jose Manuel Ortero says that the club are not planning to be active in the winter transfer market. Read more.
Real Madrid board member Jose Manuel Ortero says that Kylian Mbappe "is better suited" to the team's style of football than Erling Haaland. Read more.
Real Madrid board member Jose Manuel Otero talks-up a move to Bernabeu for Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe. Read more.
Jude Bellingham rejected the chance to join Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in favour of moving to Real Madrid, according to a member of the board of directors at Los Blancos. Read more.
Antony Martial will push for a Manchester United exit next year unless he is able to secure a regular starting role once again, according to a report. Read more.
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