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:
Jared Bird pens Barnsley contract extension until 2020
Championship outfit Barnsley confirm that 20-year-old midfielder Jared Bird has signed a contract extension at Oakwell until 2020. Read more.
Report: Ben Godfrey on West Bromwich Albion, Crystal Palace and Swansea City radar
Norwich City midfielder and Shrewsbury Town loanee Ben Godfrey is believed to be on the radar of Premier League trio West Bromwich Albion, Crystal Palace and Swansea City. Read more.
Steve Morison triggers Millwall contract extension to 2019
Steve Morison extends his Millwall contract until 2019 after triggering an appearance-based 12-month extension clause. Read more.
Davide Calabria extends AC Milan contract to 2022
Italian giants AC Milan confirm that 21-year-old full-back Davide Calabria has extended his contract at San Siro until June 2022. Read more.
Young Everton trio sign new contracts at Goodison Park
Dominic Calvert-Lewin agrees a new contract at Everton until June 2023, while two other youngsters also commit their long-term future to the club. Read more.
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere: 'No progress on contract talks'
Jack Wilshere reveals that he has yet to begin talks on a new contract with Arsenal, despite being free to speak to foreign clubs from the start of next month. Read more.
Rafael Benitez: 'I need to know how much I can spend in January'
Rafael Benitez is still unsure whether he will be given money to bring in new players during the January transfer window, as takeover talks continue behind the scenes. Read more.
Southampton lead race for Eibar midfielder Dani Garcia?
Southampton are reportedly in contention to sign Eibar midfielder Dani Garcia during the January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United to make offer for Inter Milan midfielder Joao Mario?
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reportedly starts to take an interest in signing Inter Milan midfielder Joao Mario during the January transfer window. Read more.
Nuno Espirito Santo: 'Wolverhampton Wanderers will only sign quality players.'
Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Nuno Espirito Santo says that the Championship leaders will only sign established players during the January transfer window. Read more.
Bournemouth value Benik Afobe at £15m?
Bournemouth reportedly put a price-tag of £15 on Benik Afobe, who is allegedly attracting attention from clubs ahead of the January window. Read more.
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane will not request striker signing
Zinedine Zidane says that he is "happy" with the performance levels of each of his Real Madrid players, as he leaps to the defence of misfiring striker Karim Benzema. Read more.
Manchester City 'make Virgil van Dijk top transfer target'
Liverpool face competition from Manchester City for the January signing of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, according to a report. Read more.
Report: Rafael Benitez given £30m transfer kitty for January window
A report claims that Amanda Staveley's PCP Capital Partners company will back Rafael Benitez with £30m in January, ahead of completing a takeover of Newcastle United. Read more.
Daniel Sturridge to make shock Chelsea return?
Chelsea are linked with a shock return for Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge in January. Read more.
Michy Batshuayi to be used in Chelsea deal for Thomas Lemar?
Chelsea are reportedly considering offering Michy Batshuayi as a makeweight in a deal for Monaco's Thomas Lemar. Read more.
Cristiano Ronaldo situation affecting David de Gea Real Madrid move?
Cristiano Ronaldo's uncertain future at Real Madrid is reportedly scuppering the side's potential move for Manchester United keeper David de Gea. Read more.
