With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Ben Gibson signs new Middlesbrough contract until 2022
Middlesbrough confirm that highly rated defender Ben Gibson has signed a new five-year deal at the Riverside Stadium. Read more.

Leeds United defender Pontus Jansson signs new five-year contract
Leeds United defender Pontus Jansson signs a new five-year contract at Elland Road. Read more.

Ben Woodburn signs new long-term contract at Liverpool
Ben Woodburn puts pen to paper on a new long-term contract at Liverpool. Read more.

Brighton & Hove Albion tracking Torino's Afriyie Acquah?
Brighton & Hove Albion are rumoured to be tracking Torino midfielder Afriyie Acquah ahead of a potential move for the player in the January transfer window. Read more.

Chelsea to offer Atletico Madrid £71m for Saul Niguez?
Chelsea are believed to be lining up a club-record £71m bid for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez. Read more.

Kevin Gameiro: 'I will fight for Atletico Madrid place'
Atletico Madrid forward Kevin Gameiro insists that he will fight for his place in the squad after being linked with a move away from the club in January. Read more.

Andres Iniesta, Ivan Rakitic oppose Philippe Coutinho Barcelona move?
Barcelona midfielders Andres Iniesta and Ivan Rakitic reportedly oppose any potential move for Philippe Coutinho to the Spanish giants. Read more.

Report: Ajax duo on Tottenham Hotspur radar
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur are closely monitoring Justin Kluivert and Donny van de Beek, as they weigh up another approach for an Ajax player. Read more.