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.

Tuesday morning's headlines:

Ruben Loftus-Cheek admits "tough time" at Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek admits that he has found it "tough" to come to terms with being a bit-part player at the club this season. Read more.

Manchester City youngster Brahim Diaz 'agrees Real Madrid deal'
Manchester City youngster Brahim Diaz reportedly agrees to join Real Madrid on a £60,000-per-week contract when his current deal expires next summer. Read more.

Liverpool, Arsenal target Piotr Zielinski keen to sign new Napoli deal?
Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski is reportedly keen to sign a new contract with the Serie A giants rather than entertain a switch to the Premier League. Read more.

James Rodriguez: 'I want to stay at Bayern Munich'
James Rodriguez says that he would like to remain at Bayern Munich when his loan spell from Real Madrid ends in the summer. Read more.

Rangers hold interest in Everton midfielder Kieran Dowell?
Rangers are reportedly interested in securing a loan deal for Everton midfielder Kieran Dowell during the January transfer window. Read more.

Crystal Palace, West Ham United in battle to sign Bradley Dack?
Crystal Palace and Wets Ham United will go head-to-head for the signing of Blackburn Rovers midfielder Bradley Dack, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester City starlet Brahim Diaz 'trapped between manager, agent'
Brahim Diaz, out of contract with Manchester City next summer, will reportedly be touted to clubs by Pep Guardiola's brother Pere in the New Year. Read more.

Javier Hernandez 'seeking immediate exit from West Ham United'
Javier Hernandez reportedly wants out of West Ham United at the earliest possible opportunity after being restricted to just three league starts this season. Read more.

Chelsea 'make official offer for Borussia Dortmund winger Christian Pulisic'
A report claims that Chelsea have made an official offer to sign Christian Pulisic, who is valued at £70m by Borussia Dortmund. Read more.

Report: Cesar Azpilicueta agrees new Chelsea deal
A report claims that Cesar Azpilicueta has signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal with Chelsea ahead of his 30th birthday. Read more.

Aston Villa to keep hold of Tammy Abraham?
Aston Villa are confident of keeping on-loan Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham at the club for the remainder of the season, according to a report. Read more.