With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Tuesday morning's headlines:
Football rumours from the media
Mark Hughes and Arsene Wenger are the subject of speculation. Read more.
AC Milan 'lining up move for Manchester United defender Eric Bailly'
AC Milan are reportedly interested in a January move for out-of-favour Manchester United defender Eric Bailly, who has not featured in any of his side's last four games. Read more.
Manchester City 'enquire about Lille forward Nicolas Pepe'
Manchester City reportedly enquire about in-demand Lille forward Nicolas Pepe, who has also been linked with Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal. Read more.
Thorgan Hazard: 'Eden Hazard not thinking about Chelsea exit'
Eden Hazard's younger brother Thorgan Hazard insists that the winger is not thinking about leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid and believes he made the right choice by staying. Read more.
Iker Muniain 'to snub Liverpool offer and remain at Athletic Bilbao'
Athletic Bilbao forward Iker Muniain is reportedly ready to reject interest from Liverpool and Napoli in order to sign a new contract with his boyhood club. Read more.
Liverpool 'leading Barcelona in race for Adrien Rabiot'
Liverpool are reportedly leading Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign wantaway Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot on a free transfer. Read more.
Sadio Mane addresses contract situation
In-form attacker Sadio Mane insists that he is simply "focused on the games" rather than his contract situation at Liverpool. Read more.
Manchester United 'have Nathan Ake doubts'
Manchester United are reluctant to make a move for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid 'want Alfonso Pedraza'
Real Madrid identify Villarreal defender Alfonso Pedraza as a potential arrival, according to a report. Read more.
Leroy Sane rubbishes Manchester United rumours
Manchester City attacker Leroy Sane firmly denies claims that he could join Manchester United. Read more.
Antoine Griezmann open to Bundesliga move
Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann reveals that he would be open to the possibility of playing in the Bundesliga. Read more.
West Ham United 'consider Gervinho move'
West Ham United reportedly consider a January move for Parma attacker Gervinho. Read more.
Martin Montoya: 'Neymar wants Barcelona return'
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Neymar wants to return to Barcelona, claims the Brazilian's former teammate Martin Montoya. Read more.