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:

Arsenal to make January swoop for West Ham United's Dimitri Payet?
Arsenal will reportedly make an approach for West Ham United star Dimitri Payet when the transfer window reopens in four weeks' time. Read more.

Arsenal beat Liverpool to signing of Welsh sensation Ethan Ampadu?
Liverpool have missed out to Arsenal on the signing of Exeter City and Wales youngster Ethan Ampadu, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Manchester United open Victor Lindelof talks
A report claims that Benfica centre-back Victor Lindelof could be on his way to Manchester United in January, as the two clubs have started an initial round of talks. Read more.

Jurgen Klopp: 'No chance of Liverpool selling Daniel Sturridge'
Jurgen Klopp insists that it "would not make sense" to sell Daniel Sturridge in January, but admits to being "concerned" by the Englishman's current injury woes. Read more.

Manchester United win race to sign Ajax youngster Millen Baars
Ajax youngster Millen Baars reveals on Instagram that he has made the decision to sign for Manchester United. Read more.

Jose Mourinho: 'Bastian Schweinsteiger could stay beyond January'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that Bastian Schweinsteiger could stay at the club beyond January. Read more.

Arsene Wenger will not search for Santi Cazorla replacement in January
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that he will not look for cover in the transfer window following Santi Cazorla's injury blow. Read more.

Aden Flint agrees new Bristol City deal
Bristol City announce that defender Aden Flint has signed a new deal keeping him at the club until 2020. Read more.

Jan Vertonghen signs new Tottenham Hotspur deal to 2019
Tottenham Hotspur announce that Jan Vertonghen has signed a new deal at the club to 2019. Read more.

Everton, West Bromwich Albion keen on Morgan Schneiderlin?
Everton and West Bromwich Albion are reportedly preparing to fight it out for Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin in the January transfer window. Read more.

Ross McCormack to leave Aston Villa in January?
Aston Villa are reportedly considering offloading Ross McCormack in January following a slow start on the goal front. Read more.

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil refuses to rule out return to Real Madrid
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil refuses to rule out returning to Real Madrid in the future. Read more.

Liverpool 'to turn down West Ham United move for Daniel Sturridge'
Liverpool will reportedly reject any offer from West Ham United for striker Daniel Sturridge in the January transfer window. Read more.

Jose Mourinho 'given green light by Manchester United to spend big in January'
Manchester United will reportedly give Jose Mourinho a significant transfer budget for the January transfer window as the Portuguese coach eyes a defender. Read more.