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.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Real Madrid to offer two players for Chelsea winger Eden Hazard?
Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to offer two players to Chelsea in an attempt to secure a deal for Eden Hazard. Read more.

Agent: 'Premier League club keen on Villarreal youngster Samu Chukwueze'
A club from the Premier League is showing "a lot of interest" in Villarreal youngster Samu Chukwueze, according to the player's agent. Read more.

Arsenal closer to deal for Real Valladolid defender Fernando Calero?
Real Valladolid defender Fernando Calero reveals that he is currently spending time in London at a time when reports have linked the player with a move to Arsenal. Read more.

Marcos Llorente: 'I'm not leaving Real Madrid'
In-demand midfielder Marcos Llorente says that he has "no intention of leaving" Real Madrid at the start of 2019. Read more.

Wilfried Zaha 'offered £44m China move'
Chinese Super League outfit Dalian Yifang offer a contract of £44m over four years to Crystal Palace attacker Wilfried Zaha, according to a report. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'eye £15m Max Aarons deal'
Tottenham Hotspur consider a £15m swoop for Norwich City teenager Max Aarons, according to a report. Read more.

Arsenal 'eye £18m Ever Banega deal'
Arsenal boss Unai Emery wants to sign Sevilla midfielder Ever Banega in the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.

Liverpool 'want January Thorgan Hazard deal'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants to sign Borussia Monchengladbach attacker Thorgan Hazard in January, according to a report. Read more.

Matteo Darmian 'to leave Manchester United in January'
Matteo Darmian will leave Manchester United in the January transfer window to return to Italy, according to a report. Read more.