The transfer window may be closed, but rumours and speculation continue to swirl as Manchester City eye possible January reinforcements.
The champions have suffered injury problems in defence during the first half of the campaign and could look to strengthen in that area as they bid to win a third straight Premier League crown and challenge for the Champions League.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Etihad.
Thursday morning's headlines:
Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele agent 'meets with Manchester City, Chelsea'
Ousmane Dembele's agent reportedly holds meetings with both Manchester City and Chelsea ahead of the player completing a potential summer transfer. Read more.
Manchester City 'join Lautaro Martinez race'
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez emerges as a transfer target for Manchester City, according to a report. Read more.
Pep Guardiola: No Fernandinho contract talks until end of the season
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that there will be no talks over a new contract for Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho until the end of the season. Read more.
Pep Guardiola rules out January spending for Manchester City
Guardiola acknowledges he needs to regenerate his squad, but he is not intending to do it mid-season. Read more.
Agent rules out Leicester City defender Caglar Soyuncu joining Manchester City
Leicester City defender Caglar Soyuncu's agent, Mustafa Dogru, rules out the prospect of his client joining Manchester City. Read more.
