The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen.
Monday morning's headlines:
Barcelona's Lionel Messi hits out at the club's "crazy" decision to allow Luis Suarez to leave on a free for La Liga title rivals Atletico Madrid. Read more.
Juventus reportedly reject Arsenal's offer to sign Mesut Ozil for free next month, even with the Gunners paying half of the playmaker's £350k-a-week salary. Read more.
Arsenal reportedly identify Brighton & Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey as an ideal replacement for Hector Bellerin, who is being linked with a return to Barcelona. Read more.
RB Leipzig's Marcel Sabitzer is reportedly interested in a move to Tottenham Hotspur, with the North London outfit preparing a £45m bid for the 26-year-old. Read more.
Lionel Messi is not considering a January exit from Barcelona and is happy to run down the final six months of his deal, according to journalist Moises Llorens. Read more.
Independiente del Valle starlet Moises Caicedo is keen to join Manchester United and it is now up to the Red Devils to complete a deal, according to Fabrizio Romano. Read more.
Barcelona's proposed move for Lyon attacker Memphis Depay breaks down due to their need to sign another centre-back, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona are reportedly hopeful of striking a pre-contract deal for wantaway Manchester City defender Eric Garcia next month. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur right-back Serge Aurier insists that Paris Saint-Germain is the club closest to his heart and would always welcome a return to the French capital. Read more.
Luka Modric, who is being linked with a return to Tottenham Hotspur, is reportedly ready to pen a contract extension at Real Madrid until the summer of 2022. Read more.
West Bromwich Albion reportedly make an enquiry about the availability of Manchester United winger Daniel James during the January transfer window. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly add out-of-favour Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic to their list of potential replacements for the injured Raul Jimenez. Read more.
A senior group of Arsenal players are reportedly lobbying for Mesut Ozil to be brought back into the first-team set-up at the club after his performances in training. Read more.
Juventus are reportedly keen to steal a march on Real Madrid in the race for Paul Pogba by moving for the Manchester United midfielder in January. Read more.
Arsenal reportedly cool their interest in Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, having developed reservations over a player who was heavily linked with a move last summer. Read more.
Premier League champions Liverpool are reportedly among a growing list of clubs interested in poaching highly-rated 19-year-old Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt during the January transfer window. Read more.
