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:
Arsenal are reportedly targeting a move for Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz in the January transfer window, with the Brazilian currently the Gunners' priority signing. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly keen on Manchester United winger Amad Diallo, who could be available for a loan move in the upcoming January transfer window. Read more.
German champions are reportedly set to rival Arsenal for the signature of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. Read more.
Manchester United will reportedly have to operate within a tight budget during the January transfer window, as they look to bring in a striker and a defender. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly open to January offers for injury-riddled midfielder Thomas Partey, who is attracting interest from Juventus and Saudi Arabia. Read more.
Real Madrid reportedly end their interest in Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe once and for all after trying and failing to sign him for the past two years. Read more.
Real Madrid announce that Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde has signed a new long-term contract until the summer of 2029. Read more.
Andre Gomes is reportedly set to depart Everton in the new year with his contract at Goodison Park set to expire next summer. Read more.
Juventus announce that midfielder Manuel Locatelli has signed a new long-term contract at the club until the summer of 2028. Read more.
Liverpool-linked Khephren Thuram admits he was "happy" to learn of interest from a number of clubs during the summer transfer window, but he ultimately had no intention of leaving Nice. Read more.
Bayer Leverkusen managing director Simon Rolfes rules out a January exit for star attacker Florian Wirtz amid reported interest from a number of clubs including Liverpool. Read more.
Manchester United and Juventus could reportedly battle for the signature of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in securing a reunion with Sporting Lisbon winger Marcus Edwards. Read more.
