With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Sunday morning's headlines:
Manchester United 'launch £52.8m Nikola Milenkovic bid'
Manchester United reportedly launch a £52.8m bid for Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic. Read more.
Chelsea 'want Krzysztof Piatek in January window'
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri wants to bring Genoa's in-form centre-forward Krzysztof Piatek to Stamford Bridge in January, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'remain confident over David de Gea future'
Manchester United are reportedly still confident of convincing David de Gea to sign a new contract at Old Trafford. Read more.
Davide Zappacosta 'heading for Chelsea exit as Napoli circle'
Napoli could move for Chelsea defender Davide Zappacosta during the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea 'to make £20m move for Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali'
Brescia playmaker Sandro Tonali is a rumoured £20m target for Chelsea, who could face competition from a number of Italian clubs. Read more.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic flattered by Manchester United interest
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is flattered by talk of interest from Manchester United, but questions whether Jose Mourinho was in attendance to watch him in midweek. Read more.
Real Madrid prioritising new centre-back ahead of January window?
A report claims that Real Madrid will go all out to sign a new central defender in 2019 after failing to strengthen at the back during the summer transfer window. Read more.
Manchester City ready to strike deal for Ajax's Frenkie de Jong?
Manchester City are reportedly ready to complete a deal for Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong, and allow the player to stay at his current club until the summer. Read more.
Luka Modric "sad" at Real Madrid?
Midfielder Luka Modric is reportedly "sad" at Real Madrid having failed to secure a summer transfer to Inter Milan. Read more.
Barcelona plan new deal for Lionel Messi?
Barcelona are reportedly already planning a new contract for forward Lionel Messi, despite the Argentine still having just under three years remaining on his deal. Read more.
Eric Bailly to consider Manchester United future?
Defender Eric Bailly will reportedly consider his long-term future at Manchester United should he not earn a recall to the starting lineup. Read more.
Atletico Madrid target move for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas?
Atletico Madrid reportedly identify Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas as a potential target for the January transfer window. Read more.