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:

Arsenal 'make Ever Banega top transfer target'
Arsenal manager Unai Emery reportedly identifies Sevilla midfielder Ever Banega as his number one transfer target and a possible replacement for Aaron Ramsey. Read more.

AC Milan 'step up interest in Aaron Ramsey'
AC Milan are reportedly ready to step up their interest in Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey after also securing chief executive Ivan Gazidis from the Gunners. Read more.

Arsenal still keen on move for Boca Juniors winger Cristian Pavon?
Arsenal are reportedly still keen on a move for £44m Boca Juniors winger Cristian Pavon and have opened talks with the Argentine club. Read more.

Manchester United 'make Neymar top target'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is desperate to bring Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar to Old Trafford, according to a report. Read more.

Ethan Ampadu signs new five-year Chelsea deal
Highly-rated youngster Ethan Ampadu signs a new five-year contract with Chelsea. Read more.