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

Saturday morning's headlines:

Valencia target loan move for Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard?
Valencia are reportedly contemplating a loan move for Real Madrid youngster Martin Odegaard next summer. Read more.

Slaven Bilic comments to lead to interest in Reece Oxford?
West Ham United may reportedly have to fend off interest in Reece Oxford after manager Slaven Bilic questioned the youngster's Golden Boy nomination. Read more.

Lee Johnson: 'We will explore options before signing a new midfielder'
Bristol City manager Lee Johnson says that the club will 'explore all options' before deciding on signing a new midfielder in January. Read more.

Mick McCarthy: 'Ipswich Town to sign teenage striker in January'
Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy confirms that the club will sign teenage striker Aaron Drinan from Irish club Waterford when the transfer window opens in January. Read more.

Mauricio Pochettino: 'Danny Rose is happy at Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino insists that Danny Rose is "happy" at the club and will not be sold in January. Read more.

Sead Kolasinac: 'Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez contracts not an issue'
Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac insists that the uncertain futures of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil do not present a problem for the team. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion want Grzegorz Krychowiak on permanent deal?
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly keen on securing the signing of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak on a permanent basis in January. Read more.

Chelsea keen to loan out Charly Musonda?
Chelsea are reportedly keen to loan out Charly Musonda during the January transfer window in order for the prospect to gain more first-team experience. Read more.

Manchester City to make £20m bid for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez?
Manchester City reportedly intend to make a bid of £20m for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez during the January transfer window. Read more.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi 'considering fresh start at Manchester City'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is reportedly contemplating the possibility of ending his time at Camp Nou in order to sign for Manchester City. Read more.

Arsenal must pay £30m to sign PSV Eindhoven midfielder Hirving Lozano?
Arsenal will reportedly have to meet the £30m release clause of Hirving Lozano if they want to sign the winger from PSV Eindhoven. Read more.

Chelsea to monitor Red Star Belgrade striker Richmond Boakye?
Chelsea are reportedly monitoring the development of Red Star Belgrade striker Richmond Boakye, who has previously been on the books of Juventus. Read more.

Newcastle United sign midfielder Mikel Merino on permanent deal
Newcastle United announce the permanent signing of Mikel Merino from Borussia Dortmund after the midfielder impressed during the early stages of his loan deal. Read more.