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:
Leicester City reportedly open talks with Jonny Evans over a new contract at the King Power Stadium, with both parties keen to sort out fresh terms soon. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly ready to reignite their interest in Aston Villa's Jack Grealish if Paul Pogba leaves over the summer. Read more.
Arsenal reportedly begin talks with the agent of RB Salzburg's Dominik Szoboszlai over a potential switch to the Emirates Stadium in 2021. Read more.
Arsenal are one of many European clubs monitoring the situation of 20-year-old Sao Paulo forward Brenner, according to a report. Read more.
Former France defender Bixente Lizarazu urges Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann to seek an exit from Camp Nou if he wants to save his career. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain's sporting director Leonardo leaves the door open for Ronaldo to join the French champions, claiming that PSG could strike a sensational deal. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain are in talks with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar over contract renewals, sporting director Leonardo confirms. Read more.
Bayern Munich defender David Alaba is allegedly open to a transfer to the Premier League, a development which is said to have alerted Manchester City and Liverpool. Read more.
Real Madrid may reportedly allow Tottenham Hotspur to sign forward Gareth Bale for £13.4m next summer. Read more.
