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.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Real Madrid 'want permanent Mateo Kovacic exit'
Real Madrid are reportedly looking to offload Chelsea loanee Mateo Kovacic on a permanent basis during the January transfer window. Read more.

Chelsea 'considering Andreas Christensen, Elseid Hysaj swap'
Chelsea are reportedly considering including out-of-favour defender Andreas Christensen in any deal to bring Elseid Hysaj to the club from Napoli in January. Read more.

Arsenal 'leading race for Nicolas Pepe signing'
Arsenal are reportedly leading the race for in-demand Lille winger Nicolas Pepe, who has also been linked with the likes of Man City, Manchester United and Barcelona. Read more.

Chelsea, Arsenal 'planning January move for Real Madrid midfielder Isco'
Premier League duo Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly lining up January bids for out-of-favour Real Madrid midfielder Isco. Read more.

Fulham, Crystal Palace join race for Nantes forward Emiliano Sala?
Fulham and Crystal Palace are reportedly ready to join the race to sign in-demand Nantes forward Emiliano Sala. Read more.

Monaco to move for Watford forward Stefano Okaka?
Monaco reportedly identify Watford forward Stefano Okaka as a potential signing for the January transfer window. Read more.

Manchester City to move for Leeds United youngster Jack Clarke?
Manchester City reportedly take an interest in signing Leeds United youngster Jack Clarke. Read more.

Juventus defender Alex Sandro 'receives Premier League offer'
A team from the Premier League reportedly decides to try to tempt Juventus defender Alex Sandro into a transfer with a contract worth nearly £9m. Read more.

Liverpool join race to sign Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar?
Liverpool reportedly decide to enter the race to sign Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, who has impressed for the Ligue 1 outfit this season. Read more.

Suitors must pay 'top money' to prise away Rangers' star players, says Gerrard
Alfredo Morelos, James Tavernier and Connor Goldson have been linked with January moves away from Ibrox. Read more.

Brendan Rodgers: Celtic captain Scott Brown is still in my plans
The 33-year-old's contract is up at the end of the season. Read more.

Chesterfield happy to let players leave amid crazy form
National League side plan on making big changes. Read more.

Sarri hopes Chelsea can amend their contract policy for key players
Sarri wants Luiz and Fabregas to stay. Read more.

Kylian Mbappe wants Frenkie de Jong to join Paris Saint-Germain
Kylian Mbappe urges in-demand Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong to join him at Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Fabinho addresses Liverpool exit rumours
Brazilian midfielder Fabinho insists that he is not looking for a move away from Liverpool. Read more.

Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur keen on Orkun Kokcu?
Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur all reportedly show an interest in signing Feyenoord youngster Orkun Kokcu. Read more.

Leander Dendoncker to leave Wolverhampton Wanderers in January?
Leander Dendoncker could reportedly leave Wolverhampton Wanderers during the January transfer window after failing to make a single Premier League appearance. Read more.

Adrien Rabiot 'rejects new Paris Saint-Germain deal'
Midfielder Adrien Rabiot reportedly decides that he will not be signing a new contract at Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur show interest in RB Salzburg midfielder Hannes Wolf?
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly decide to join the race to sign Red Bull Salzburg youngster Hannes Wolf. Read more.

Cesar Azpilicueta pens new Chelsea contract
Chelsea announce that defender Cesar Azpilicueta has penned a new four-year contract at Stamford Bridge. Read more.