With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Friday morning's headlines:
Harry Redknapp: 'Birmingham City rejected £10m Che Adams bid'
Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp claims that the club turned down a £10m bid for Che Adams in the summer. Read more.
Dele Alli 'to test Daniel Levy's wage structure'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli is reportedly preparing to seek a significant increase in his wages. Read more.
Roy Hodgson to move for Jack Wilshere?
New Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is said to be preparing a January bid for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere. Read more.
Mame Biram Diouf signs new Stoke City deal
Stoke City striker Mame Biram Diouf signs a new three-year deal with the club. Read more.
Bolton Wanderers transfer embargo lifted
Bolton Wanderers confirm that its transfer ban has been lifted by the EFL. Read more.
Manchester United agree deal for Coventry City teenager Charlie McCann
Coventry City confirm that Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Sky Blues academy midfielder Charlie McCann. Read more.
Spain star Isco signs new Real Madrid contract until 2022
Real Madrid announce that Spain midfielder Isco has signed a new contract which will keep him at the Bernabeu until the summer of 2022. Read more.
Real Madrid to sign Brazilian wonderkid Rodrigo Rodrigues?
Real Madrid are reportedly set to sign 17-year-old Brazilian wonderkid Rodrigo Rodrigues on a six-year contract. Read more.
Report: Everton to bid for Celtic youngster Anthony Ralston in January
Everton are reportedly interested in signing Celtic youngster Anthony Ralston during the January transfer window. Read more.
Callum McGregor signs new four-year contract with Celtic
Celtic midfield Callum McGregor commits his future to the Scottish champions by signing a new four-year contract with the club. Read more.
Atletico Madrid chief: 'Diego Costa deal not close to completion'
Atletico Madrid will not hold any further talks with Chelsea regarding Diego Costa until January at the earliest, club president Enrique Cerezo confirms. Read more.
Real Madrid keen on Manchester City youngster Brahim Diaz?
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City starlet Brahim Diaz. Read more.
Arsene Wenger: 'Mesut Ozil contract talks have stalled'
Arsene Wenger is refusing to give up hope of keeping playmaker Mesut Ozil at Arsenal beyond the end of the season, but admits that contract talks have stalled. Read more.
Jose Mourinho ready to open Mesut Ozil contract talks?
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly ready to open contract talks with Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil, whose deal at the Emirates runs out next summer. Read more.