With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Wednesday morning's headlines:
Giorgio Chiellini 'on verge of new Juventus deal following Chelsea interest'
Giorgio Chiellini is reportedly nears a new contract with Juventus after rebuffing interest from Chelsea. Read more.
Birmingham City linked with Crystal Palace midfielder Jonny Williams
Birmingham City reportedly ponder a bid for Crystal Palace midfielder Jonny Williams. Read more.
Premier League clubs 'still monitoring Bologna's Godfred Donsah'
Mystery Premier League clubs are reportedly monitoring Bologna youngster Godfred Donsah. Read more.
Arsenal target Kepa Arrizabalaga 'nears new Athletic Bilbao deal'
Arsenal and Real Madrid target Kepa Arrizabalaga is reportedly on the verge of extending his stay at Athletic Bilbao. Read more.
Barcelona pull out of race to sign Manchester United target Leon Goretzka
Manchester United are handed a boost in their pursuit of Schalke 04 playmaker Leon Goretzka as Barcelona pull out of the race to sign the Germany international. Read more.
Arsenal 'ready to cash in on Mesut Ozil'
Arsenal are reportedly considering selling Mesut Ozil during the January transfer window rather than losing him on a free next summer. Read more.
Virgil van Dijk hints at January move to Liverpool
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk suggests that he is still hopeful of joining Liverpool in January despite seeing his proposed summer move to Anfield break down. Read more.
Manchester United, Chelsea 'keeping tabs on Middlesbrough defender Dael Fry'
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on Middlesbrough youngster Dael Fry. Read more.
Arsenal to consider Alexis Sanchez, Julian Draxler swap deal with PSG?
Arsenal are reportedly willing to consider a January swap deal with Paris Saint-Germain involving Alexis Sanchez and Julian Draxler. Read more.
Manchester United to move for Arsenal star Mesut Ozil?
Manchester United are reportedly keen to sign Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil when his contract expires at the end of the season. Read more.
