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.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Everton target Kevin Strootman tipped to sign new Roma deal
Everton target Kevin Strootman is reportedly in talks to sign a new contract with Roma. Read more.

Reading 'lining up bid for Brentford striker Scott Hogan'
Brentford striker Scott Hogan is linked with a move to Reading in the January transfer window. Read more.

Everton to offload Tom Cleverley in January?
Everton are reportedly willing to sell midfielder Tom Cleverley in January. Read more.

Arsenal, Chelsea 'to battle for Corentin Tolisso'
Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso, but could face competition from Italian champions Juventus. Read more.

Liverpool 'leading race for Geoffrey Kondogbia'
Liverpool reportedly lead the race to sign Inter Milan midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia in January on an initial loan deal with an option to buy for £18.5m. Read more.

Mauricio Pochettino tight-lipped over Toby Alderweireld future
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino refuses to discuss the progress of Toby Alderweireld's contract negotiations. Read more.

Arsenal 'not planning January additions'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly reluctant to spend in January despite his side being on course for a genuine title challenge. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion 'end interest in Mamadou Sakho'
West Bromwich Albion reportedly end their interest in signing outcast Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho during the January transfer window. Read more.

West Brom, Southampton, West Ham 'interested in Montpellier's Ryad Boudebouz'
Premier League clubs West Bromwich Albion, Southampton and West Ham United are reportedly in the hunt for Montpellier midfielder Ryad Boudebouz. Read more.

Alexandre Lacazette hints at Lyon departure at end of season
Alexandre Lacazette hints that he may leave Lyon next summer following interest from Arsenal and West Ham United. Read more.

Premier League giants 'in hunt for Fulham starlet Ryan Sessegnon'
Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly in the race to sign Fulham starlet Ryan Sessegnon. Read more.

Martin Odegaard 'watches Rennes ahead of loan move'
Real Madrid striker Martin Odegaard is reportedly in attendance at a Rennes game ahead of a proposed January loan switch. Read more.

Joe Hart 'to be sold for £10m'
Manchester City will reportedly allow Joe Hart to leave the club next summer for a cut-price £10m. Read more.

Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez 'want Paul Pogba's salary'
Arsenal duo Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are reportedly demanding wages worth around £290,000 a week in order to sign new deals with the club. Read more.

Report: Southampton to allow Jose Fonte exit in January
Southampton will reportedly allow Jose Fonte to leave the club in January if an offer in excess of £5m is tabled. Read more.

Roberto Firmino '£82m buyout clause not allowed to be triggered by Arsenal'
Liverpool star Roberto Firmino reportedly has a stipulation in his contract that prevents Arsenal from triggering his alleged £82m release clause. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'deny Toby Alderweireld has £25.4m buyout clause'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly deny claims that Toby Alderweireld has a £25.4m release clause in his contract. Read more.