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:
Manchester United again approach Barcelona to discuss teenage attacker Ansu Fati, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United could miss out on a summer deal for Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester City rival Liverpool for the signature of Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly considering a player-plus-cash bid for Sporting Lisbon starlet Joelson Fernandes, having seen their opening £29m bid rejected. Read more.
Watford attacker Ismaila Sarr says that any player "would love" to play for Liverpool amid speculation linking him with a move to Anfield. Read more.
Barcelona reportedly slap a €90m (£81.4m) price tag on Ousmane Dembele following reports that Manchester United are considering him as an alternative to Jadon Sancho. Read more.
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho insists that he is "really happy" at the club and "loves playing" alongside his current teammates amid links to Manchester United. Read more.
The Ghanaian centre-back has agreed a four-year deal at St Mary's. Read more.
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, who has been linked with Manchester United, will hold 'crunch talks' over his future later this month, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid director Jose Angel Sanchez informs the club's players that there will be no signings this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appears to have been caught on camera discussing the club's pursuit of Jadon Sancho. Read more.
Paul Pogba expects Manchester United to begin talks over a new deal once their Europa League campaign has finished, according to a report. Read more.
Leeds United reportedly remain interested in trying to secure a deal for Queens Park Rangers midfielder Eberechi Eze. Read more.
Arsenal are allegedly interested in a swap deal involving midfielder Lucas Torreira and Roma's Amadou Diawara. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly considering shelving their interest in Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish to prioritise a move for Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek. Read more.
Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes is reportedly due to make a decision on his future later this week, amid speculation regarding a move to Arsenal or Manchester United. Read more.
AC Milan reportedly open talks with Chelsea regarding midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, whom they wish to loan with the option to buy. Read more.
The 23-year-old Ivorian has made just 17 appearances for the Hoops. Read more.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Wednesday, August 12. Read more.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Arsenal on Wednesday, August 12. Read more.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Real Madrid on Wednesday, August 12. Read more.
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester United on Wednesday, August 12. Read more.
Tottenham complete a deal for Ainsley Maiitland-Niles while Sessegnon is a reported target for Newcastle. Read more.
Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge talks up the chances of David Alaba penning a new contract, handing a blow to the likes of Chelsea. Read more.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey reportedly tells Arsenal that he wants £200,000 per week in order to move to the Emirates Stadium. Read more.
Liverpool are reportedly still yet to hold contract discussions with midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who has just one year left on his deal. Read more.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester City on Wednesday, August 12. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to sell defender Emerson Palmieri for lower than their initial £25m valuation. Read more.
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho may reportedly have to hand in a transfer request to improve his chances of a switch to Manchester United. Read more.