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:
Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier is reportedly seeking clarification of his position at the club, holding talks with Daniel Levy after failing to feature so far this term. Read more.
Manchester City are reportedly willing to authorise a loan move for Kalvin Phillips should his game time not increase at the Etihad between now and January. Read more.
Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing a move for Manchester United's Jadon Sancho in the January transfer window, with the attacker's future at Old Trafford in doubt. Read more.
Barcelona identify four possible midfield signings during the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Kepa Arrizabalaga calls Chelsea 'not the right project for him', with the Spain international seemingly signalling a desire to leave the club on a permanent basis. Read more.
Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann says that there were "calls and contacts" to discuss his future during the summer transfer window. Read more.
Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan suggests that he would have stayed with Manchester City if the club had started contract talks sooner. Read more.
Fenerbahce are keen to sign Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek before the Turkish transfer window closes, according to a report. Read more.
Twenty-year-old Estonian defender Maksim Paskotsi leaves Tottenham Hotspur to join Swiss side Grasshopper Zurich in a permanent deal. Read more.
Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix turned down offers from Manchester United and Liverpool to join Barcelona on loan from Atletico Madrid, according to a report. Read more.
Sergio Ramos turned down the chance to make the move to Manchester United this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde allegedly regrets his decision to stay at the Bernabeu amid summer interest from Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly open talks over a new contract for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, whose current deal runs until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months. Read more.