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:
Borussia Dortmund reportedly intend on making regular visits to Scotland this season to assess the development of Celtic forward Odsonne Edouard. Read more.
Manchester United will reportedly have scouts present to watch Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali face Juventus on Tuesday night. Read more.
Arsenal managing director Vinai Venkatesham admits that the Gunners are unlikely to be active during the January transfer window. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly happy to hand a new long-term contract to defender Emerson Palmieri. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly considering moves for Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele and Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic during the January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester City are reportedly continuing to monitor the development of young Hearts defender Aaron Hickey. Read more.
Juventus are reportedly contemplating a summer move for Chelsea midfielder Willian, who has less than 12 months remaining on his contract. Read more.
Former Premier League striker Noel Whelan says that Leicester City midfielder James Maddison could become 'the new Philippe Coutinho' if he moved to Liverpool. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly begin 'preliminary talks' with midfielder Paul Pogba regarding a new contract at Old Trafford. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly lining up a long-term contract for defender Fikayo Tomori, who has been given regular first-team football under Frank Lampard. Read more.
AC Milan reportedly indicate that they are interested in signing PSV Eindhoven youngster Donyell Malen, who is also a target for Liverpool and Arsenal. Read more.
