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.

Sunday morning's headlines:

Antonio Conte: 'Virgil van Dijk is a really good player'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte describes Virgil van Dijk as a "really good player" amid speculation that his side are interested in a January move for the Southampton man. Read more.

Mauricio Pellegrino: 'I cannot control Virgil van Dijk future'
Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino refuses to rule out the possibility of Virgil van Dijk leaving the club in January after omitting him from his starting lineup. Read more.

Arsene Wenger "confident" of new Mesut Ozil contract
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that he is "confident" Mesut Ozil will stay at the club, despite his current deal expiring at the end of the season. Read more.

Rafael Benitez: "We need something in January"
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez says that the January transfer window will be key to the club's survival after they slump to another defeat in the Premier League. Read more.

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp rules out January arrival of RB Leipzig star Naby Keita
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that Naby Keita will not move to Anfield from RB Leipzig earlier than planned. Read more.

Premier League trio show interest in Leicester City forward Islam Slimani?
Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion and Watford all reportedly show an interest in signing Leicester City forward Islam Slimani. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion fail in bid for Sporting Lisbon's Rodrigo Battaglia?
West Bromwich Albion reportedly fail with a bid to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Rodrigo Battaglia. Read more.

Neymar's father 'dines with Real Madrid president'
The father of Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar reportedly has dinner with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to discuss a potential transfer. Read more.

Arsenal braced for eight summer exits?
Arsenal are reportedly bracing themselves for the possibility of eight first-team players leaving the club in the summer. Read more.

Liverpool lead race to sign West Ham United youngster Domingos Quina?
Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign West Ham United youngster Domingos Quina, who could be sold by the East London outfit. Read more.

Manchester United 'prepare £27m offer' for Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic?
Manchester United are reportedly preparing to make an offer in the region of £27m for Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic. Read more.

Marco Asensio looking to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United?
Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio reportedly indicates that he is keen to secure a move to Manchester United. Read more.

Leicester City boss Claude Puel: 'Islam Slimani exit is a possibility'
Leicester City boss Claude Puel suggests that it is difficult to give Islam Slimani enough first-team action at the King Power Stadium. Read more.

Aston Villa, Brighton keen to loan Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic?
Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa reportedly take an interest in securing a loan deal for Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic in January. Read more.

Crystal Palace target January move for AS Monaco striker Guido Carrillo?
Crystal Palace are reportedly planning to make an approach for AS Monaco striker Guido Carrillo during the January transfer window. Read more.

Michy Batshuayi keen to leave Chelsea in January?
Forward Michy Batshuayi is reportedly keen to secure a loan move away from Chelsea in January in order to boost his hopes of playing for Belgium at the World Cup. Read more.

Cardiff City, Sheffield Wednesday keen on Wolves midfielder Ben Marshall?
Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday reportedly start to show an interest in out-of-favour Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Ben Marshall. Read more.