With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Friday morning's headlines:
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho 'to offer Marouane Fellaini new deal'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is said to be keen to open contract talks with Marouane Fellaini. Read more.
Rafinha: 'I rejected Bayern Munich exit'
Bayern Munich full-back Rafinha reveals that he turned down moves to England and Spain during the summer transfer window. Read more.
Atletico Madrid reach Diego Costa agreement with Chelsea
Chelsea reach an agreement with Atletico Madrid for the sale of Spain international Diego Costa, subject to personal terms and a medical. Read more.
Athletic Bilbao confident of keeping Kepa Arrizabalaga
Athletic Bilbao manager Jose Angel Ziganda is confident that 22-year-old goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will sign a new contract at San Mames. Read more.
Jeremy Mathieu: 'Neymar left Barcelona because of Lionel Messi'
Former Barcelona defender Jeremy Mathieu says that Neymar 'felt overshadowed by Lionel Messi' at Camp Nou. Read more.
Manchester City, Arsenal 'eye Fulham teenager'
Manchester City and Arsenal will go head-to-head for the signature of Fulham teenager Matt O'Riley, according to a report. Read more.
Diego Costa to undergo Atletico Madrid medical today?
Diego Costa will reportedly undergo a medical with Atletico Madrid this afternoon as his Chelsea exit draws nearer. Read more.
Brice Dja Djedje: 'Watford treat me like a dog'
Watford defender Brice Dja Djedje hits out at the club, accusing them of treating him "like a dog". Read more.
Edinson Cavani offered to Real Madrid?
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly offer striker Edinson Cavani to Real Madrid following the Uruguayan's dispute with new signing Neymar. Read more.
Burnley sign Anders Lindegaard
Burnley sign goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard on a deal running until the end of the season. Read more.
Manchester United 'keen on Brazilian attacker'
The agent of Santos attacker Lucas Lima claims that Manchester United are interested in signing the player on a free in January. Read more.