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:

Loic Fery: 'Abdul Majeed Waris could leave Lorient in January'
Lorient president Loic Fery admits that Abdul Majeed Waris, who was linked with the Premier League in the summer, could leave the French club next month. Read more.

Inaki Williams confirms new Athletic Bilbao deal is close
Inaki Williams reveals that he is on the verge of signing another new contract with Athletic Bilbao. Read more.

Stephen Ireland 'agrees new Stoke City deal'
Experienced midfielder Stephen Ireland agrees a new contract with Stoke City until the end of the season, according to a report. Read more.

Arsenal 'step up Alessio Da Cruz pursuit'
Arsenal reportedly step up their interest in FC Twente attacker Alessio Da Cruz, who is currently on loan at Serie B side Novara. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion, Crystal Palace 'target Karl Toko Ekambi'
West Bromwich Albion and Crystal Palace are both reportedly interested in signing Angers forward Karl Toko Ekambi. Read more.

Manchester United 'preparing £25m Ryan Sessegnon bid'
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a £25m move for Fulham teenager Ryan Sessegnon. Read more.

Agent: 'English clubs want Nicolas Gaitan'
The agent of Nicolas Gaitan says that his client will "undoubtedly leave" Atletico Madrid in January, and claims that English clubs are in the mix for his signature. Read more.

James Rodriguez: 'I want to stay at Bayern Munich'
On-loan Real Madrid attacker James Rodriguez reveals that he wants to stay at Bayern Munich "for many years". Read more.

Sergio Aguero 'unhappy at Manchester City'
Sergio Aguero's long-term future at Manchester City is in doubt with the striker 'growing disillusioned' at the Etihad Stadium, according to a report. Read more.

Javier Pastore 'tells Paris Saint-Germain teammates he is leaving'
Javier Pastore reportedly informs his Paris Saint-Germain teammates that he will leave the French club next month, with Inter Milan his expected destination. Read more.

Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback 'not on Sunderland radar'
Chris Coleman is reportedly hopeful of bringing five new players to Sunderland in January, but Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback is not among his targets. Read more.

Everton to keep James McCarthy, Sandro Ramirez?
Everton boss Sam Allardyce reportedly decides to keep both James McCarthy and Sandro Ramirez at Goodison Park for the rest of the season. Read more.

Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner: 'I have final say on January transfers'
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner says that he will have the final say on incomings and outgoings during the January transfer window. Read more.

Manchester City sign esports player Marcus Jorgensen
Manchester City announce that they have signed Marcus Jorgensen, who becomes the second esports player to join the club. Read more.

Andres Iniesta: 'Philippe Coutinho signing for Barcelona would be great'
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta says that it would be "great" if Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho signed for the Spanish club in the near future. Read more.

Alan Pardew: 'Jonny Evans could leave West Bromwich Albion'
West Bromwich Albion manager Alan Pardew admits that defender Jonny Evans could leave the club, should a sizeable offer come in for the player. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain to bid £150m for Milinkovic-Savic?
Paris Saint-Germain are allegedly preparing a £150m bid for Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, which could be enough to beat Manchester United to his signature. Read more.

Marseille keen on signing Jack Wilshere?
Marseille are reportedly the latest club interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, whose contract at the Emirates runs out in the summer. Read more.

Mathieu Debuchy 'open to leaving Arsenal'
Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy reveals that he would like to leave the club in the January transfer window and has said that he is looking for a "new challenge". Read more.

Liverpool forward Danny Ings: 'I'm in best shape of my career'
Liverpool forward Danny Ings claims that he is currently feeling in the best shape of his career after recently returning from a second serious knee injury. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion join race to sign Newcastle United's Aleksandar Mitrovic?
West Bromwich Albion reportedly join the race to sign Newcastle United forward Aleksandar Mitrovic during the January transfer window. Read more.

Sunderland set asking price for Lamine Kone?
Sunderland reportedly tell Everton and other interested parties that defender Lamine Kone will cost £10m during the January transfer window. Read more.

Everton to pay £20m for Crystal Palace defender James Tomkins?
Everton boss Sam Allardyce is reportedly keen on securing a reunion with Crystal Palace defender James Tomkins, who could cost in the region of £20m. Read more.

West Ham United to make bid for Swansea City defender Alfie Mawson?
West Ham United are reportedly keen on signing Swansea City defender Alfie Mawson during the January transfer window. Read more.

Manchester United considering move for Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic?
Manchester United reportedly identify Borussia Dortmund winger Christian Pulisic as a possible transfer target for the summer. Read more.

Liverpool to rival Borussia Dortmund for Basel defender Manuel Akanji?
Liverpool are reportedly prepared to rival Borussia Dortmund for the signing of Basel defender Manuel Akanji. Read more.

Arsenal to bid £17.7m for Barcelona winger Jose Arnaiz?
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to pay a fee of £17.7m in order to complete the signing of Barcelona winger Jose Arnaiz. Read more.

Chelsea prepared to make Thibaut Courtois world's highest-paid goalkeeper?
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to make Thibaut Courtois the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world in order to keep the Belgian stopper at Stamford Bridge. Read more.

Inter Milan keen to loan Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan?
Inter Milan are reportedly interested in securing a loan deal for Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan during the January transfer window. Read more.

Manchester City to replace Yaya Toure with Sergio Busquets?
Pep Guardiola has reportedly targeted a move for Sergio Busquets over the next two transfer windows, with Yaya Toure being told that he can leave Manchester City. Read more.