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:
Graham Potter reportedly turns downs the opportunity to return to management with Scottish giants Rangers amid uncertainty over the future of Michael Beale. Read more.
Juventus could reportedly reignite their interest in Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey amid uncertainty over the future of Paul Pogba. Read more.
Liverpool are reportedly determined to retain the services of midfielder Thiago Alcantara, who is attracting interest from Trabzonspor. Read more.
Barcelona contact the agent of Nico Williams to officially register their interest in signing the Athletic Bilbao attacker, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester City confirm that defender Kyle Walker has extended his contract with the club until the summer of 2026. Read more.
West Ham United were "very close" to signing Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire over the summer, according to Hammers assistant manager Kevin Nolan. Read more.
Chelsea officials are allegedly increasingly open to accepting any realistic offers for defender Reece James. Read more.
Argentine left-back Valentin Barco reportedly reaches an agreement in principle to join Manchester City from Boca Juniors. Read more.
Manchester United football director John Murtough and CEO Richard Arnold are allegedly attempting to de-escalate the situation between Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly identify Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as a potential January signing while Antony and Jadon Sancho remain out of the first-team picture. Read more.
Jonjo Shelvey is reportedly close to joining Turkish side Caykur Rizespor on a season-long-loan deal, after falling out of favour at Nottingham Forest. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly decide on an asking price for winger Jadon Sancho, who has fallen out of favour with head coach Erik ten Hag. Read more.
Arsenal reportedly face the prospect of fierce competition in their efforts to sign Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande. Read more.
