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:
Report: Bristol City interested in Motherwell youngster Adam Livingstone
Championship side Bristol City are believed to be one of three English teams interested in Motherwell youngster Adam Livingstone. Read more.
Report: Juan Mata turns down prospective Chinese Super League move
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is reported to have rejected a prospective big-money move to the Chinese Super League at the end of the season. Read more.
Marseille keeping tabs on Arsenal striker Lucas Perez?
Marseille are reportedly keeping track of Arsenal striker Lucas Perez during the Spaniard's loan spell at Deportivo La Coruna. Read more.
Calum Chambers pens two-year contract extension at Arsenal
Calum Chambers signs a new two-year contract extension at Arsenal until 2021. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur's Danny Rose 'would turn down Chelsea for Manchester United'
Tottenham Hotspur left-back Danny Rose is reportedly keen to join Manchester United in what could be a £45m deal. Read more.
Negotiations between Mesut Ozil, Arsenal over new deal "going well"
Mesut Ozil's talks with Arsenal regarding a new contract are "going well", according to the player's agent Dr Erkut Sogut. Read more.
Barcelona: 'We are ready to buy Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho in January'
Barcelona chief executive Oscar Grau confirms that the club are "ready" to move for Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho in January. Read more.
Leicester City reignite interest in signing Andros Townsend?
Leicester City reportedly reignite their interest in signing Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend. Read more.
David Silva 'on verge of signing new Manchester City deal'
A report claims that Manchester City playmaker David Silva is to put pen to paper on a one-year contract extension at the club, keeping him in place until 2020. Read more.
Report: Monaco midfielder Fabinho on Manchester City radar
Versatile Monaco midfielder Fabinho, a former target for Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, is now reportedly wanted by rivals Manchester City. Read more.
Arsenal given boost in Mesut Ozil contract stalemate?
A report claims that Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil may put pen to paper on a new deal in North London as no other sides are willing to match his wage demands. Read more.
Newcastle United 'to go for permanent Danny Ings deal if Liverpool reject loan'
Newcastle United are reportedly open to signing Liverpool striker Danny Ings on a permanent deal in January. Read more.
Jack Wilshere 'considering January departure from Arsenal'
Jack Wilshere is reportedly considering leaving Arsenal in January in order to improve his chances of claiming a spot in England's World Cup squad. Read more.
Real Madrid to offer Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Luka Modric for Harry Kane?
Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to offer Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Luka Modric in a deal for Tottenham Hotspur hitman Harry Kane. Read more.
Liverpool agree to sell Philippe Coutinho in January?
Liverpool reportedly agree to sell Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona in January if a 'reasonable' offer is made. Read more.