With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Wednesday morning's headlines:
West Ham United midfielder Edson Alvarez confirms that Bayern Munich were interested in his services this summer and he has refused to rule out a future move to the German giants. Read more.
Bayern Munich seemingly move ahead of Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea in the race to sign Schalke 04 teenager Assan Ouedraogo, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly abandon big-money deals for centre-backs Goncalo Inacio and Jean-Clair Todibo ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea could be required to pay between €7m (£6.1m) and €20m (£17.4m) for the services of Schalke 04 starlet Assan Ouedraogo. Read more.
Kalvin Phillips is reportedly 'very likely' to leave Manchester City in the January transfer window. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly considering a January move for Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale amid concerns over Robert Sanchez. Read more.
Chelsea may reportedly be prepared to rival Barcelona in the race to sign Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams. Read more.
Barcelona are allegedly monitoring any developments with the contractual situation of Presnel Kimpembe at Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.
Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is reportedly more likely to move abroad than to another Premier League club during the January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly join Premier League rivals Arsenal in the race for Galatasaray defender Sacha Boey. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly showing an interest in Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy, who has a £17.4m release clause in his contract. Read more.
Midfielder Jorginho says that he remains "really happy" at Arsenal despite no conversations occurring regarding a new contract. Read more.
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen is reportedly in no rush to reach a decision over his future, despite persistent links to the Premier League. Read more.
