With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Thursday morning's headlines:
Liverpool defender Joel Matip hints that he would like to sign a new contract and finish his career at Anfield. Read more.
Manchester United staff reportedly express concerns over the increasing influence of Erik ten Hag's agent Kees Vos in the club's transfer dealings. Read more.
Liverpool view Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo as the ideal replacement for Mohamed Salah, according to a report. Read more.
Xavi Simons reportedly turned down the chance to move to Manchester United during the summer transfer window in favour of returning to Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.
Former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says that the signing of Harry Maguire at the beginning of his permanent reign was one of his best additions at Manchester United. Read more.
Belgian side Union SG are reportedly making an effort to sign former Chelsea and Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard on a free transfer. Read more.
Manchester City are reportedly on the verge of signing England Under-17 international Divine Mukasa, who could be formally announced as a new Citizens player within the next 48 hours. Read more.
Real Madrid allegedly failed with a formal bid for Harry Kane this summer before the then-Tottenham Hotspur forward departed for Bayern Munich. Read more.
Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale reportedly has no interest in leaving Arsenal, despite facing increased competition for the number one position. Read more.
Barcelona are allegedly keen to sign Royal Antwerp midfielder Arthur Vermeeren, who has also been linked with Manchester United. Read more.
Barcelona reach an agreement with Spanish defender Alejandro Balde over a new contract until June 2028. Read more.
Aston Villa are reportedly attempting to extend the contract of defender Ezri Konsa as soon as possible. Read more.
Manchester United will make another attempt to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong next year, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, who continues to be linked with Liverpool, refuses to rule out a move away from Bernabeu in the future. Read more.
Manchester United had a £50m offer for Brighton & Hove Albion forward Evan Ferguson turned down over the summer, according to a report. Read more.
Harry Kane was open to joining Manchester United on a free transfer in 2024 before moving to Bayern Munich, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool announce that teenage winger Ben Doak has penned a new long-term contract with the Reds. Read more.