With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Wednesday morning's headlines:
Report: Barcelona outcast Thomas Vermaelen to join Inter Milan on loan
Serie A giants Inter Milan are reportedly set to win the race for Barcelona outcast Thomas Vermaelen with a January loan move. Read more.
Demarai Gray close to penning new Leicester City deal
Leicester City winger Demarai Gray announces that he is ready to sign a new contract at the King Power Stadium. Read more.
Aidan Wilson signs new Rangers contract until 2020
Defender Aidan Wilson signs new Rangers contract until 2020, just five months after penning his previous deal. Read more.
Report: Michael Carrick wants to stay at Manchester United
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick will reportedly reject advances from a trio of clubs to stay at Old Trafford for at least another year. Read more.
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure open to future Serie A switch
Yaya Toure admits that a switch to Serie A at the end of the season should not be ruled out, as he prepares to bring his Manchester City career to an end. Read more.
Marseille 'to make bid for Riyad Mahrez'
Ligue 1 side Marseille are reportedly planning to return with a new offer for Leicester City playmaker Riyad Mahrez. Read more.
Arsenal keen on Turkish attacker?
Arsenal are reportedly weighing up making a £10m bid for young Turkish attacker Yusuf Yazici in January. Read more.
Liverpool keen on Mexican teen striker?
Liverpool are linked with a move for young Mexican striker Diego Lainez. Read more.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'wants Goncalo Guedes to replace Gareth Bale'
Real Madrid frontman Cristiano Ronaldo allegedly wants to see Gareth Bale replaced by Goncalo Guedes. Read more.
Arsenal, Chelsea 'keen on ex-Liverpool keeper'
Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly monitoring former Liverpool goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi. Read more.
Manchester United to move for RB Leipzig defender?
Manchester United are reportedly planning to make a January move for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano. Read more.
Chelsea to offer Cesc Fabregas new deal to warn off Manchester United?
Chelsea are reportedly keen to offer Cesc Fabregas a new deal in order to fight off interest from Manchester United. Read more.