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:

West Ham United to make Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford loan bid?
West Ham United are reportedly lining up an ambitious loan bid to sign either Marcus Rashford or Anthony Martial on loan from Manchester United in January. Read more.

Bakary Sako in line for Wolverhampton Wanderers return?
Wolverhampton Wanderers could reportedly bring back Crystal Palace attacker Bakary Sako back to Molineux in January. Read more.

Saido Berahino 'wanted by overseas clubs'
West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino is reportedly wanted by clubs in England and abroad and could sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign side on January 1. Read more.

Romelu Lukaku 'closing in on club-record Everton contract'
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku is reportedly closing in on a new contract that would make him the highest-paid player in the club's history. Read more.

Report: Southampton open to offers for defender Jose Fonte
Portugal international defender Jose Fonte will be allowed to leave by Southampton in January if a bid in excess of £6m is received, a report claims. Read more.

Roma 'want permanent deal for Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny'
A report claims that Roma are eager to turn Wojciech Szczesny's loan stay at the Stadio Olimpico into a permanent deal, but Arsenal are reluctant to part company. Read more.

Report: Premier League trio in hunt for RB Leipzig striker
A report claims that West Ham United are one of three Premier League clubs interested in signing Davie Selke from RB Leipzig in January. Read more.

Pep Guardiola ready to discuss "exceptional" Yaya Toure's future
Pep Guardiola praises the influence of midfielder Yaya Toure since his return to the Manchester City fold, but refuses to confirm whether a new deal will be offered. Read more.

Manchester United quoted £42m for defender Victor Lindelof?
Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira is reportedly in Britain to finalise Victor Lindelof's move to Manchester United, but he is holding out for a sum of £42m. Read more.

Burnley agree deal to re-sign Joey Barton until end of season
Burnley are to sign Joey Barton on a short-term deal in January, eight months after he left the club as a free agent to join Scottish Premiership side Rangers. Read more.

Manchester United 'slash Memphis Depay asking price'
Manchester United reportedly slash their asking price for out-of-favour winger Memphis Depay as they look to offload the Everton target in January. Read more.

Arsenal 'to make £30m move for Julian Draxler'
Arsenal will reportedly table a £30m bid in an attempt to sign Julian Draxler from Wolfsburg in January. Read more.

Liverpool 'interested in signing Kasper Schmeichel'
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing £20m-rated Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel in January. Read more.

Real Madrid see FIFA-imposed transfer ban halved
Real Madrid see their FIFA-imposed transfer ban halved by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, meaning that they will be free to sign players again in summer 2017. Read more.

Chelsea keen on Fenerbahce defender Simon Kjaer?
Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Fenerbahce defender Simon Kjaer during the January transfer window. Read more.

Birmingham City complete deal for Lukas Jutkiewicz
Birmingham City announce that they have completed the permanent signing of Burnley striker Lukas Jutkiewicz. Read more.

Chelsea forward Diego Costa to receive new contract?
Chelsea will reportedly look to extend Diego Costa's contract at Stamford Bridge after the striker's excellent form in the Premier League. Read more.

Manchester United, Chelsea face off for Roma defender Antonio Rudiger?
Manchester United and Chelsea will reportedly go head to head in an attempt to sign Roma defender Antonio Rudiger during the January transfer window. Read more.

Antoine Griezmann: 'Laurent Koscielny speaks to me about Arsenal'
Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann says that international teammate Laurent Koscielny tries to tempt him into a switch to Arsenal. Read more.

Arsenal consider move for Borussia Dortmund attacker Marco Reus?
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reportedly identifies Borussia Dortmund attacker Marco Reus as a potential replacement for Alexis Sanchez. Read more.

Marouane Fellaini looking to secure Manchester United exit?
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini reportedly tells teammates that he would like to leave Old Trafford. Read more.