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.

Friday morning's headlines:

Football rumours from the media
Manchester City look set to face a battle for in-favour Frenkie de Jong. Read more.

Valencia want to send flop striker Michy Batshuayi back to Chelsea?
Michy Batshuayi is to return to Chelsea early from his Valencia loan after netting just three times in 20 appearances, according to a report. Read more.

Roma to launch £25m January bid for Patrick van Aanholt?
Roma are reportedly looking to bring in Patrick van Aanholt next month and are willing to pay Crystal Palace £25m for the left-back. Read more.

Andrew Robertson 'not on verge of new Liverpool deal'
A report claims that, contrary to previous speculation, Andrew Robertson is not close to agreeing fresh terms with Liverpool. Read more.

Santos confirm Andreas Pereira interest
Santos president Jose Carlos Peres reveals that his club want to sign Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira. Read more.

Manchester City 'will not move for Isco'
Manchester City will not pursue a deal for Real Madrid attacker Isco, according to a report. Read more.

Arsenal 'open to Mesut Ozil offers'
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to listen to offers for Mesut Ozil when the January transfer window opens for business. Read more.

Barcelona to loan Jeison Murillo from Valencia?
Barcelona reportedly agree a deal with Valencia to loan defender Jeison Murillo during the January transfer window. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain consider move for Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina?
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly considering a big-money offer for Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina in January. Read more.

Agent of Mats Hummels talks to Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea?
The agent of Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels reportedly holds discussions with Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea regarding a future move to London. Read more.

Inter Milan 'remain interested in Mesut Ozil'
Inter Milan reportedly hold an interest in signing Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil, who is currently out of favour at the Emirates Stadium. Read more.

Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward 'blocked Jerome Boateng signing'
Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward reportedly blocked the signing of Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng during the summer. Read more.

Liverpool 'delay decision on Dominic Solanke future'
Jurgen Klopp will reportedly delay making a decision on outcast striker Dominic Solanke's Liverpool future until next month. Read more.

Pep Guardiola sees Houssem Aouar as Fernandinho successor?
Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar is wanted by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as a replacement for Fernandinho, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Arsenal eyeing Polish keeper as Bernd Leno understudy
A report claims that young goalkeeper Radoslaw Majecki is on Arsenal's transfer radar, just a month after breaking into Legia Warsaw's first team. Read more.