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:
Manchester United to offer new contract to Chris Smalling?
Manchester United are reportedly keen to agree terms over a new contract with defender Chris Smalling. Read more.
David Luiz waiting on Chelsea talks?
Defender David Luiz is reportedly keen to extend his stay at Chelsea, but the Blues are yet to open discussions with the Brazil international. Read more.
Leeds United keen to sign Tottenham Hotspur forward Fernando Llorente?
Leeds United are reportedly considering a January bid for Tottenham Hotspur forward Fernando Llorente, who has previously played under Marcelo Bielsa. Read more.
Arsenal 'pushing for Julian Weigl move'
Arsenal are reportedly ready to push for the signing of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Weigl in 2019. Read more.
Manchester United ready to bid for Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic?
Manchester United are reportedly ready to make an approach for Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic in one of the next two transfer windows. Read more.
Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne 'on Cardiff City radar'
Cardiff City reportedly identify out-of-favour Liverpool full-back Nathaniel Clyne as a loan target during the January transfer window. Read more.
Ousmane Dembele exit 'to cost Barcelona £131m'
Barcelona would reportedly be obliged to pay Ousmane Dembele's full £131m transfer fee to Borussia Dortmund should they sell the Liverpool and Arsenal target before 2022. Read more.
Juventus 'make contact with Barcelona target Matthijs de Ligt'
Juventus have reportedly been in regular contact with the agent of Ajax defender and reported Barcelona transfer target Matthijs de Ligt. Read more.
AC Milan 'lining up January move for Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen'
Serie A outfit AC Milan are reportedly interested in signing out-of-favour Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen during the January transfer window. Read more.
Barcelona 'would have to pay extra £89m for Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino'
Barcelona would have to pay an additional £89m on top of any agreed transfer fee for Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino due to a clause in the Philippe Coutinho deal. Read more.
Jose Mourinho 'to be handed significant January funds by Manchester United'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will reportedly be handed significant funds with which to improve his squad in January, despite the club's share price dropping. Read more.
Mazinho: 'Rafinha will seek January exit'
Brazil midfielder Rafinha will seek a move away from Barcelona at the start of 2019, according to his father Mazinho. Read more.
Arsenal 'to launch Nicolas Pepe bid'
Arsenal want to sign Lille winger Nicolas Pepe in a £27m deal at the start of 2019, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea to block Andreas Christensen exit?
Chelsea will block any attempt from central defender Andreas Christensen to leave the club in January, according to a report. Read more.
Ajax 'place Frenkie de Jong value at £75m'
Ajax reportedly place a £75m value on in-demand midfielder Frenkie de Jong amid interest from Barcelona and Manchester City. Read more.
Juan Mata delaying Manchester United contract decision?
Juan Mata is reportedly stalling on agreeing fresh terms with Manchester United as he wants to evaluate all of his options. Read more.
Manchester United 'speed up Marcus Rashford contract talks'
A report claims that Manchester United are willing to double Marcus Rashford's wages to £150,000 a week in an attempt to fend off interest from Real Madrid. Read more.
Report: Ruben Loftus-Cheek to ask for Chelsea exit in January
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is interested in a move away from Stamford Bridge in early 2019, according to a report. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot 'verbally agrees to join Barcelona'
Barcelona reportedly win the race to sign Adrien Rabiot from Paris Saint-Germain as the Frenchman has verbally agreed to join the La Liga giants. Read more.
Real Madrid face Paris Saint-Germain competition for Christian Eriksen?
A report claims that Christian Eriksen, who is into the final 18 months of his Tottenham Hotspur contract, is a target for Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.
