With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Thursday morning's headlines:
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is reportedly keen to bring Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala to the Etihad Stadium. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly considering a shock return for David De Gea, with Andre Onana set to represent Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations. Read more.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are keen on teenage forward Eli Junior Kroupi amid his impressive form for Lorient, according to a report. Read more.
Union Berlin and Sevilla are reportedly in the race to sign Burnley's Arijanet Muric, with the Kosovan struggling for game time since the £19m arrival of James Trafford. Read more.
Manchester United could move for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders during next summer's transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Jadon Sancho's career at Manchester United is reportedly "90% over", with the attacker set to leave the Red Devils in January. Read more.
Sunderland are reportedly keen on tying down attacker Jack Clarke at the club with a fresh contract, amid interest from Burnley and other Premier League clubs. Read more.
Barcelona reportedly hold an interest in signing left-sided Villarreal player Alfonso Pedraza during the summer transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay reportedly remains on the radar of Newcastle United as they consider how to replace Sandro Tonali. Read more.
Bayern Munich attacker Jamal Musiala is reportedly prepared to give consideration to a transfer to either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the future. Read more.
Aston Villa reportedly learn what it will take to secure a deal for Real Madrid playmaker Brahim Diaz during one of the upcoming transfer windows. Read more.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur monitor Nico Williams's contract situation at Athletic Bilbao, according to a report. Read more.
Brahim Diaz could attempt to leave Real Madrid due to his struggles for opportunities since returning to the club, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United are open to allowing forward Jadon Sancho to leave Old Trafford on a long-term loan deal in January, according to a report. Read more.
