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:

Steven Gerrard: 'Ovie Ejaria is slightly unsettled at Rangers'
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard suggests that there is the possibility of Ovie Ejaria returning to parent club Liverpool during January. Read more.

Samuel Saiz keen to leave Leeds United?
Leeds United midfielder Samuel Saiz is reportedly keen to leave Leeds United, with Getafe said to be considering an approach for the Spaniard. Read more.

Manchester City to move for Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell?
Manchester City are reportedly ready to launch a big-money move for Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell during the January transfer window. Read more.

PSV Eindhoven keen on reunion with Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben
PSV Eindhoven manager Mark van Bommel is keen on signing Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben, according to managing director Toon Gerbrands. Read more.

Manchester United's David de Gea to become world's highest-paid goalkeeper?
Manchester United are reportedly ready to make David de Gea the highest-paid goalkeeper in world football. Read more.

Manchester City in contact with Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz?
A report claims that Manchester City are in the running to sign £70m-rated midfielder Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen. Read more.

Maurizio Sarri 'urges Chelsea to sign Cagliari ace Nicolo Barella'
Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella emerges as a rumoured January transfer target for Chelsea, a month after being linked with a £35m switch to Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.

Report: Leeds United lead Aston Villa in race for Karl Darlow
Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow is in talks with Leeds United over a January loan switch, according to a report. Read more.

In-demand midfielder Frenkie de Jong yet to make decision on future
In-demand Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong says that he "definitely has not made a decision" on his future. Read more.

Newcastle United told to pay more than £30m for Miguel Almiron
Newcastle United are told by Atlanta United president Darren Eales that it will take a bid of more than £30m to land Paraguayan attacker Miguel Almiron. Read more.

Raul Jimenez: 'Too early for Wolverhampton Wanderers transfer'
Raul Jimenez says that it is "too early" for him to commit to a permanent move to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'to battle Everton for Andre Gomes'
Tottenham Hotspur will battle Everton for the signature of Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes, according to a report. Read more.

Emile Smith Rowe: 'I rejected Barcelona'
Arsenal teenager Emile Smith Rowe reveals that he has previously rejected interest from Barcelona. Read more.

Real Madrid 'to complete Exequiel Palacios deal after Club World Cup'
Real Madrid will reportedly finalise a deal to sign 20-year-old River Plate midfielder Exequiel Palacios after the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi. Read more.

Real Madrid 'to revive interest in Inter Milan attacker Mauro Icardi'
Real Madrid are reportedly planning to revive their interest in Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi following the Italian club's exit from the Champions League. Read more.