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:
Report: Manchester United interested in signing Benfica goalkeeper Mile Svilar
Jose Mourinho is reported to have held talks with Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira over a deal to bring teenage goalkeeper Mile Svilar to Manchester United. Read more.
Demarai Gray signs new four-year deal with Leicester City
Leicester City midfielder Demarai Gray signs a new four-year deal which will keep him at the King Power Stadium until 2021. Read more.
Fernando Torres 'to leave Atletico Madrid in January'
Atletico Madrid forward Fernando Torres will seek a move away from his Spanish club in January, according to a report. Read more.
Report: Barcelona scout Timo Werner
Barcelona scouted RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner during the German club's clash with Bayern Munich last weekend, according to a report. Read more.
Christian Heidel: 'Schalke 04 have reached limit with Leon Goretzka'
Schalke 04 sporting director Christian Heidel says that the German outfit "can not do more" to keep Leon Goretzka at the club past the end of this season. Read more.
Arsenal considering move for Chelsea winger Charly Musonda?
Arsenal are reportedly contemplating a move for Chelsea winger Charly Musonda, who is said to be keen on leaving Stamford Bridge in January. Read more.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger keen to resolve Jack Wilshere future
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits that he is keen to resolve the future of Jack Wilshere - who has less than a year left on his contract - by the end of December. Read more.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho considering Andreas Pereira recall?
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly considering handing a January recall to Andreas Pereira, who is currently on loan at Valencia. Read more.
Red Star Belgrade's Richmond Boakye: 'No pressure to impress Chelsea'
Red Star Belgrade's Richmond Boakye says that he does not feel under pressure to play well against Arsenal in the Europa League, despite alleged interest from Chelsea. Read more.
Kevin De Bruyne eyes "long" Manchester City stay
Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne insists that he wants to remain at the club for "a long time". Read more.
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I don't want to renew my contract'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says that he 'does not want to renew' his contract with the club in the wake of their Champions League defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.