The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen.

Monday morning's headlines:

Report: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to replace Antoine Griezmann at Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone reportedly wants to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should Antoine Griezmann leave the La Liga club. Read more.

Report: Manchester United name £5m asking price for Sam Johnstone
Manchester United reportedly name a £5m price tag for goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, who is currently impressing on loan at Aston Villa. Read more.

Report: Olivier Giroud agent in key Arsenal talks over client future
Olivier Giroud's agent is due in London for crunch talks this week over the Arsenal striker's future, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Crystal Palace keeping tabs on Tomas Holy and Mohammed Elyounoussi
Crystal Palace are reportedly monitoring Gillingham goalkeeper Tomas Holy and Basel forward Mohammed Elyounoussi with a view to recruiting the duo in January. Read more.

Manchester City consider move for Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar?
Manchester City reportedly become the latest club to show an interest in signing Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar. Read more.

West Ham United consider move for Hibernian midfielder John McGinn?
West Ham United boss David Moyes is reportedly considering a move for Hibernian midfielder John McGinn during the January transfer window. Read more.

Louis van Gaal: 'Manchester United's Daley Blind should join Barcelona'
Former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says that Daley Blind would be "better off" joining Barcelona than remaining at Old Trafford. Read more.

West Ham United fail with offer for Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter?
West Ham United reportedly have an offer of £8m for midfielder Harry Arter rejected by Bournemouth. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur planning Luke Shaw, Ross Barkley offers?
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly intending to make bids for Manchester United's Luke Shaw and Everton's Ross Barkley in January. Read more.

Arsenal lead race to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey?
Arsenal reportedly move ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey. Read more.

Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino quiet on Virgil van Dijk future
Southampton head coach Mauricio Pellegrino remains quiet on the future of Virgil van Dijk, despite the defender failing to feature against Huddersfield Town. Read more.

Manchester City consider move for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred?
Manchester City are reportedly interested in adding Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred to their squad in the summer. Read more.