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.

Friday morning's headlines:

Jack Wilshere confident of new Arsenal contract
Jack Wilshere is confident of landing a new Arsenal deal in the near future following his impressive performance in Thursday's Premier League win at Crystal Palace. Read more.

Report: Southampton planning Ryan Sessegnon move
Fulham left-back Ryan Sessegnon is believed to be a transfer target for Southampton, who are hoping to reinforce their defence following Virgil van Dijk's exit. Read more.

Report: Southampton want Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge on loan
Southampton are reportedly mulling over a loan move for Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge until the end of the season. Read more.

Niall McGinn rejoins Aberdeen after stint in South Korea
Aberdeen reveal that Niall McGinn will rejoin the club on a three-and-a-half-year contract after a stint at South Korean side Gwangju. Read more.

Report: West Ham United to recall Reece Oxford in January
West Ham United reportedly decide to recall Reece Oxford from his loan at Borussia Monchengladbach amid interest from fellow Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. Read more.

Report: West Ham United eager to sign Andre Schurrle on loan
West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Borussia Dortmund and Germany winger Andre Schurrle on loan. Read more.

Report: Arsenal attacker Theo Walcott on Southampton radar
Arsenal and England attacker Theo Walcott is believed to be a transfer target for former club Southampton. Read more.

Arsenal to make offer for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema?
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to offer £35.5m for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema during the January transfer window. Read more.

Stoke City join race for Liverpool forward Danny Ings?
Stoke City reportedly join the race to sign Liverpool forward Danny Ings, who is said to be attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs. Read more.

Birmingham City keen on Nigerian international Shehu Abdullahi?
Birmingham City are reportedly interested in signing Nigerian international Shehu Abdullahi, who currently represents Anorthosis Famagusta. Read more.

Inter Milan close to loan deal for Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu?
Serie A giants Inter Milan are reportedly closing in on a loan deal for Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu. Read more.

Arsenal to revive interest in Leicester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez?
Arsenal are reportedly ready to reignite their interest in Leicester City playmaker Riyad Mahrez during the January transfer window. Read more.

Norwich City interested in Lyon attacker Aldo Kalulu?
Norwich City are reportedly interested in signing Lyon attacker Aldo Kalulu, who is currently on loan at Sochaux. Read more.

Watford to offer new contract to midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure?
Watford are reportedly prepared to make Abdoulaye Doucoure their joint-highest earner in order to keep the midfielder at Vicarage Road. Read more.

Besiktas consider move for Cardiff City midfielder Aron Gunnarsson?
Besiktas are reportedly considering a move for Cardiff City midfielder Aron Gunnarsson , who has spent the last six-and-a-half years with the Bluebirds. Read more.

Queens Park Rangers announce Steven Caulker exit
Queens Park Rangers announce that defender Steven Caulker has left Loftus Road by mutual consent. Read more.

West Ham United defender Reece Oxford to join RB Leipzig in January?
RB Leipzig are reportedly closing in on the permanent signing of West Ham United defender Reece Oxford, who is currently on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach. Read more.

Premier League: Transfer ins and outs - January 2018
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Premier League with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide. Read more.

Championship: Transfer ins and outs - January 2018
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Championship with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion 'lining up Danny Ings swoop'
West Bromwich Albion reportedly make Liverpool striker Danny Ings one of their main transfer targets during the January window. Read more.

Barcelona 'reignite Angel Di Maria interest'
Barcelona are reportedly ready to reignite their interest in Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Angel Di Maria during the January transfer window. Read more.

Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal 'want David Neres'
Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are all reportedly interested in signing 20-year-old Ajax forward David Neres next summer. Read more.

David Moyes planning busy January for West Ham United
West Ham United manager David Moyes reveals that he is hoping to bring in midfield reinforcements during the January transfer window. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur interested in Villarreal striker?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a bid for Villarreal striker Cedric Bakambu. Read more.

Real Madrid to bid for Ryan Sessegnon?
Real Madrid reportedly prepare a bid to sign Fulham hotshot Ryan Sessegnon. Read more.

Manchester City 'have five-man defensive shortlist'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly identifies five defensive players for the club to target in the January transfer window. Read more.

United rejected with '£70m plus Henrikh Mkhitaryan' deal
Juventus reportedly turn down an offer of £70m plus Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Manchester United for Paulo Dybala. Read more.

Cardiff City make move for Cameron Jerome?
Cardiff City are reportedly planning a bid to bring Norwich City striker Cameron Jerome back to Wales. Read more.

Anthony Ralston signs new Celtic deal
Celtic confirm that young right-back Anthony Ralston has signed a new four-and-a-half year deal with the club. Read more.

Thibaut Courtois turns down Chelsea for Real Madrid?
Thibaut Courtois reportedly turns down a new deal with Chelsea and "offers himself" to Real Madrid instead. Read more.

Barcelona 'arrange Philippe Coutinho meeting'
Barcelona reportedly arrange a meeting with Liverpool on January 3 to discuss the transfer of Philippe Coutinho. Read more.

Manchester United 'withdraw interest' in Antoine Griezmann
Manchester United reportedly pull out of the race for Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann, paving the way for the striker to move to Barcelona instead. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'to break wage structure for Harry Kane'
Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly "smash through their wage ceiling" in order to keep hold of record-breaking striker Harry Kane. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers 'make proposal' for Joao Carvalho
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly make a move for young Benfica midfielder Joao Carvalho. Read more.

Cenk Tosun completes Everton medical?
Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun reportedly undergoes a medical at Everton as a £25m deal is agreed to bring him to Goodison Park. Read more.