With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Monday morning's headlines:
Football rumours from the media: Mousa Dembele interested in China move
Mousa Dembele, Mateo Musacchio and David De Gea have all been linked with moves in Monday's papers. Read more.
Roma forward Edin Dzeko refuses to rule out future Premier League return
Roma forward Edin Dzeko suggests that he is open to a future return to the Premier League having previously represented Manchester City. Read more.
PSG keeping tabs on Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea?
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly start to monitor the future of Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, who is yet to pen a new deal at Old Trafford. Read more.
Liverpool winning race to sign Cagliari Calcio midfielder Nicolo Barella?
Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign highly-rated Calgiari Calcio midfielder Nicolo Barella. Read more.
AC Milan consider Chelsea return for Tiemoue Bakayoko?
AC Milan are reportedly considering cancelling the loan of Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko at the start of 2019. Read more.
Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku open to future Serie A switch
Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku suggests that he is open to a future transfer to a club in Serie A. Read more.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek to request Chelsea loan exit?
Midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will reportedly look to secure a loan exit from Chelsea during the January transfer window. Read more.
Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt prefers Barcelona move over Manchester City?
Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt suggests that he would prefer a transfer to Barcelona over Manchester City in the future. Read more.
Real Madrid ace Gareth Bale 'to resist Premier League offers'
Manchester United and Chelsea-linked forward Gareth Bale intends to stay at Real Madrid for at least another season, according to a report. Read more.
Galatasaray lining up double raid on Everton for strike pair?
Oumar Niasse is a rumoured January transfer target for Galatasaray, who were also recently linked with a move for fellow Everton striker Cenk Tosun. Read more.
Arsenal tracking young duo Ismaila Sarr, Kai Havertz?
A report claims that Arsenal are looking to sign Ismaila Sarr and Kai Havertz from Rennes and Bayer Leverkusen respectively. Read more.
Report: Chelsea open contract talks with N'Golo Kante
Chelsea are to offer N'Golo Kante an improved long-term deal at Stamford Bridge amid ongoing links with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, according to a report. Read more.
Report: Manchester United renew Ivan Perisic, Ante Rebic interest
Jose Mourinho is ready to renew his interest in Croatian wingers Ivan Perisic and Ante Rebic as he attempts to bring in a goalscoring wideman, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'plotting third move for Aaron Ramsey'
A report claims that Manchester United are to make a fresh approach for Aaron Ramsey, who will become a free agent when his Arsenal contract expires next summer. Read more.
Antonio Valencia 'close to leaving Manchester United on a free'
A report claims that Manchester United are stalling on offering Antonio Valencia a new one-year deal and risk losing the full-back for nothing in 2019. Read more.
Borussia Dortmund looking to sign Phil Foden from Manchester City?
Phil Foden is reportedly wanted by Borussia Dortmund, who will use the success of Jadon Sancho to tempt the Manchester City midfielder into making a switch. Read more.
