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.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Report: Everton midfielder Liam Walsh on Bristol City radar
Everton midfielder Liam Walsh is believed to be in discussions to secure a move to Championship side Bristol City. Read more.

Fabinho planning to leave Monaco at end of season
Monaco midfielder Fabinho admits that he is planning to leave the Ligue 1 side at the end of the season. Read more.

Angel Gomes signs first professional contract with Manchester United
Manchester United announce that 17-year-old academy midfielder Angel Gomes has signed his first professional contract with the club. Read more.

Andres Iniesta urges Barcelona to sign Philippe Coutinho
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta believes that signing Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool would be an "important reinforcement" for his side. Read more.

Report: Liverpool eye £22m move for defender Sime Vrsaljko
Liverpool are reportedly the latest side to show an interest in Atletico Madrid defender Sime Vrsaljko, who is said to be valued at around £22m. Read more.

Cristiano Ronaldo 'prepared to force summer Real Madrid exit'
Cristiano Ronaldo remains upset about the lack of support given to him during his tax scandal case and is reportedly closer than ever to leaving Real Madrid. Read more.

Willian has no plans to quit Stamford Bridge in January
Chelsea forward Willian declares himself "happy" at Stamford Bridge, despite starting less than half of his side's Premier League games this term. Read more.

Report: Three-team battle for Cardiff City full-back Declan John
Rangers face competition from a couple of Championship clubs for the permanent capture of Cardiff City defender Declan John, according to a report. Read more.

Celtic striker Moussa Dembele open to Premier League switch
Celtic striker Moussa Dembele admits that his plan of remaining in Glasgow "can change", amid rumoured interest from a number of Premier League clubs. Read more.

Alan Pardew confirms interest in Liverpool striker Danny Ings
Danny Ings appears to be a January transfer target for West Bromwich Albion after boss Alan Pardew confirmed his interest in the Liverpool striker. Read more.

Juventus defender Alex Sandro prefers move to Chelsea?
Juventus defender Alex Sandro would reportedly prefer a move to Chelsea rather than a January switch to Manchester United. Read more.

West Ham United willing to sell Reece Oxford to Borussia Monchengladbach?
West Ham United are reportedly willing to sell Reece Oxford to Borussia Monchengladbach during the January transfer window. Read more.

Porto consider move for Manchester City defender Danilo?
Porto are reportedly keen on trying to secure a loan deal for former defender Danilo, who is currently at Manchester City. Read more.

Sporting Lisbon keen for return of Leicester City striker Islam Slimani?
Sporting Lisbon are reportedly keen on handing Islam Slimani a return to Portugal, with the striker struggling for game time at Leicester City. Read more.

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil wants quick Barcelona decision?
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil reportedly wants Barcelona to make a decision over whether to make an approach for his signature within the next two weeks. Read more.

David Sullivan: 'West Ham United could sign three new players in January'
West Ham United co-chairman David Sullivan says that David Moyes will bring in at least "two or three" new players during the January transfer window. Read more.

Gabriel Jesus close to penning new Manchester City deal?
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus is reportedly close to penning a new contract at the Etihad Stadium. Read more.

Chelsea fail with approach for Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey?
Chelsea reportedly fail with an offer for Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey, who has previously been linked with Manchester United. Read more.

Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City will try to sign defender'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola suggests that he will try to sign a new defender during the January transfer window. Read more.

West Ham boss David Moyes: 'I would consider move for Arsenal's Jack Wilshere'
West Ham United manager David Moyes admits that he would consider a move for Jack Wilshere should the Arsenal midfielder become available in January. Read more.

Chelsea enter race for AS Monaco winger Thomas Lemar?
Chelsea are reportedly considering an offer for AS Monaco winger Thomas Lemar - an alleged target for Arsenal and Liverpool - during the January transfer window. Read more.