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:

Football rumours from the media
Mauricio Pochettino to Manchester United? Rumours swirl after Jose Mourinho's departure. Read more.

Eddie Howe: 'Callum Wilson will not join Chelsea in January'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe rules out the possibility of Callum Wilson leaving the club for Chelsea during the January transfer window. Read more.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'to be handed £50m January spending funds'
New interim Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will reportedly be handed a £50m war chest to sign new players when the transfer window reopens. Read more.

Chelsea 'keen to keep Andreas Christensen at Stamford Bridge'
A report claims that Chelsea will resist any attempts from rival clubs to sign Andreas Christensen, despite the centre-back's lack of playing time this season. Read more.

West Ham United youngster Marcus Browne wanted by five Championship clubs?
West Ham United may recall Marcus Browne from his Oxford United loan spell and send him out to a Championship club, a report claims. Read more.

Aston Villa to make fresh move for Croatian goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic?
Croatian international goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic is rumoured to have arrived in Birmingham to discuss a switch between Belgian club Gent and Aston Villa. Read more.

Newcastle United 'name price for Leeds United target Karl Darlow'
A report claims that Leeds United must pay £4m to sign Karl Darlow from Newcastle United, with the Magpies unwilling to loan out the goalkeeper. Read more.

Report: West Ham United in talks with Besiktas midfielder Gary Medel
West Ham United reportedly intend to bring versatile Besiktas midfielder Gary Medel back to the Premier League next month, five years after leaving Cardiff City. Read more.

Napoli confirm Manchester United's £95m bid for Kalidou Koulibaly
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says that it is "impossible" for Kalidou Koulibaly to join Manchester United now that Jose Mourinho has been sacked. Read more.

Barcelona 'eye Daniele Rugani move'
Barcelona consider a January approach for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, according to a report. Read more.

Monaco want Michy Batshuayi from Chelsea?
Monaco boss Thierry Henry is keen on signing Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'to move for Douglas Costa'
Manchester United will move for Juventus attacker Douglas Costa in the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.

Chelsea to launch £70m Isco bid?
Chelsea prepare to launch a £70m bid for Real Madrid attacker Isco, according to a report. Read more.