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.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Alan Smith: 'Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be used as bargaining chip'
Former Arsenal forward Alan Smith says that Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho could use Henrikh Mkhitaryan as "a bargaining chip" next month. Read more.

Manchester United 'consider David Luiz swoop'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho could move for Chelsea centre-back David Luiz during the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.

Zinedine Zidane hails "great player" Mohamed Salah
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane brands Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah "a great player" amid reports of interest from the Spanish giants. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'eye £53m Federico Chiesa'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly join Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus in the race to sign £53m-rated Fiorentina attacker Federico Chiesa. Read more.

Alan Pardew: 'Ahmed Hegazi deal close'
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Pardew says that the Baggies are working on a permanent deal for on-loan centre-back Ahmed Hegazi. Read more.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho: 'I will consider January signings'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reveals that he will consider signing new players during the January transfer window. Read more.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte quiet on plans for Charly Musonda
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte hints that no decision has been made on whether Charly Musonda will go out on loan in the January window. Read more.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Michy Batshuayi remains in my plans'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte insists that striker Michy Batshuayi remains in his plans, despite reports linking the player with AS Monaco. Read more.

Diego Maradona 'told Real Madrid to sign Kylian Mbappe'
Diego Maradona says that Real Madrid passed up the chance to sign Kylian Mbappe during the summer because of Cristiano Ronaldo. Read more.

Andres Iniesta comments on Neymar, Real Madrid rumours
Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta says that he would be 'annoyed' if former teammate Neymar ended up at Real Madrid in the future. Read more.

Real Madrid 'agree Rafa Mir deal'
Valencia youngster Rafa Mir will join Real Madrid in the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.

Jose Mourinho refuses to discuss Antoine Griezmann
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho refuses to comment on suggestions that Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann could be available next month. Read more.

Report: Valencia want Theo Walcott
Valencia consider a January swoop for Arsenal attacker Theo Walcott, who is struggling for first-team action this season, according to a report. Read more.

Juventus, Manchester United 'in Fabinho battle'
Juventus and Manchester United will battle for the signature of AS Monaco's Fabinho at the end of the 2017-18 campaign, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'make Willian enquiry'
Manchester United reportedly approach Chelsea over a move for Brazilian attacker Willian. Read more.

Swansea City to end loan of Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches in January?
Swansea City and Bayern Munich are reportedly in talks over ending the loan deal involving midfielder Renato Sanches in January. Read more.

Leicester City, Juventus keen on Czech Republic defender Pavel Kaderabek?
Leicester City are reportedly ready to rival Juventus for the signing of Hoffenheim defender Pavel Kaderabek. Read more.

Aston Villa consider move for Burnley forward Nahki Wells?
Aston Villa are reportedly considering a January move for out-of-favour Burnley striker Nahki Wells. Read more.

Everton boss Sam Allardyce: 'There have been no offers for Ross Barkley'
Everton boss Sam Allardyce insists that the club have not received any offers for midfielder Ross Barkley, whose contract expires in the summer. Read more.

Fenerbahce keen to loan Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic?
Fenerbahce are reportedly keen on securing a loan deal for Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic during the January transfer window. Read more.

Barcelona consider move for Manchester United defender Daley Blind?
Barcelona are reportedly considering a move for Manchester United defender Daley Blind, whose contract is currently due to expire next summer. Read more.

Diego Simeone: 'Antoine Griezmann will eventually leave Atletico Madrid'
Manager Diego Simeone says that he expects forward Antoine Griezmann to leave Atletico Madrid at some stage of his career. Read more.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: 'Manchester United haven't approached Mesut Ozil'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that Manchester United have not made an approach for midfielder Mesut Ozil. Read more.

Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal's Jack Wilshere must prove fitness before talks'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger suggests that he is monitoring the fitness of Jack Wilshere ahead of opening contract talks with the midfielder. Read more.