With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Monday morning's headlines:
Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe could be offered a player-coach role at Rangers if he were to sign a permanent deal with the Scottish club, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal are set to be thwarted in their pursuit of defender Lukas Klostermann, with RB Leipzig reportedly planning to offer the right-back a new contract. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are considering a move for Galatasaray defender and former Aston Villa target Christian Luyindama, according to a report. Read more.
Everton are planning a January move for young Paris Saint-Germain defender Colin Dagba, according to a report. Read more.
Newcastle United are considering a January move for versatile Queens Park Rangers midfielder Ryan Manning, according to a report. Read more.
Jorginho's agent tells the Italian media that there is a good chance that his client could leave Chelsea and make a return to Serie A at some point. Read more.
Velez Sarsfield starlet Thiago Almada drops a major hint that he still wants to move to Manchester City, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are monitoring Napoli midfielder Elif Elmas ahead of potential offers, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United are considering a move for Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid are open to the idea of selling experienced midfielder Luka Modric, according to a report. Read more.
Unsettled defender Serge Aurier will not be allowed to leave Tottenham Hotspur at the start of 2020, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal want to sign Scunthorpe United teenager Joey Dawson, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in talks with the Gunners over a new contract at the club, according to a report. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to renew their interest in Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United are considering launching a £70m bid for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United have a verbal agreement with Mario Mandzukic that the forward will join the club in January, according to a report. Read more.
Olivier Giroud insists that he has no regrets about leaving Arsenal because moving to Chelsea resembled joining a bigger club. Read more.
Edwin van der Sar suggests that he would be open to returning to Manchester United in a director role. Read more.
Inter Milan reportedly pinpoint Ruben Neves as a potential target ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly have no intentions of changing their transfer policy when the January window opens. Read more.