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:
Report: Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund keen on Marseille left-back Christopher Rocchia
Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund are reportedly interested in signing Marseille's 19-year-old left-back Christopher Rocchia. Read more.
Joe Ledley joins Derby County on a free transfer following Crystal Palace exit
Derby County announce the signing of Joe Ledley on a short-term contract following his departure from Crystal Palace. Read more.
Wes Foderingham signs new Rangers deal
Rangers goalkeeper Wes Foderingham signs a new deal keeping him at the Scottish Premiership side until 2020. Read more.
Sebastian Prodl signs new four-year Watford deal
Watford confirm that defender Sebastian Prodl has signed a new four-year deal. Read more.
Tim Krul makes Brighton & Hove Albion switch permanent
Tim Krul's loan switch from Newcastle United to Brighton & Hove Albion becomes permanent. Read more.
Mathieu Flamini waiting for "right" club
Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini says that he is waiting for the "right opportunity" to come along before he signs with a new club. Read more.
Manchester United enter race for Alexis Sanchez?
Manchester United reportedly enter the race to sign attacker Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal. Read more.
Karim Benzema signs new Real Madrid contract
Karim Benzema signs a new deal keeping him at Real Madrid until 2021. Read more.
Diego Costa to miss World Cup?
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui warns Diego Costa that he will miss out on the World Cup if he does not resolve his club future soon. Read more.
Giovane Elber: 'Paris Saint-Germain have destroyed transfer market'
Former Bayern Munich striker Giovane Elber launches a scathing attack on Paris Saint-Germain after their transfer deals for Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Read more.
Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur 'interested in German teen'
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are said to have enquired about 17-year-old German attacker David Philipp. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur to make January bid for Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning to make a move for £17.5m-rated Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun. Read more.
Chelsea, Everton keeping tabs on Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani?
Chelsea and Everton are reportedly interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain star Edinson Cavani following his bust-up with Neymar. Read more.
Barcelona 'failed in £124m bid for Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann'
Barcelona reportedly failed to sign Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann in the summer after offering £124m. Read more.
Real Madrid willing to sell Karim Benzema to Arsenal for £44m?
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to sell Karim Benzema to Arsenal next year for £44m. Read more.
Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller 'refused to join Liverpool'
Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller reportedly refused to join Liverpool in the summer, which had a knock-on effect for Philippe Coutinho. Read more.