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.
Friday morning's headlines:
Fernandinho contract extension already been signed?
A report claims that Fernandinho has already signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester City, which the Citizens have the option to add a further 12 months to. Read more.
Chris Hughton prepared to break Brighton & Hove Albion's transfer record
Chris Hughton acknowledges that Brighton & Hove Albion will have to spend big if they are to bring in the striking target they are after during the winter window. Read more.
Diego Simeone happy with "committed" Antoine Griezmann
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says that Antoine Griezmann's commitment cannot be questioned and claims the French striker's "best is yet to come". Read more.
Marco Silva unwilling to comment on Islam Slimani reports
Marco Silva remains tight-lipped on speculation linking Watford with a move for Islam Slimani, whose Leicester City career looks to be coming to an end. Read more.
Exeter City still awaiting Ethan Ampadu payment from Chelsea
A tribunal date to determine the compensation fee Chelsea must give to Exeter City for Ethan Ampadu has yet to have been set, Grecians chairman Julian Tagg reveals. Read more.
Roy Hodgson cannot guarantee Wilfried Zaha stay
Roy Hodgson admits that it is impossible to guarantee star man Wilfried Zaha will still be a Crystal Palace player at the end of the January transfer window. Read more.
West Bromwich Albion head coach Alan Pardew: 'No bids made for Jonny Evans'
West Bromwich Albion head coach Alan Pardew says that the club have received no bids for defender Jonny Evans. Read more.
Sime Vrsaljko to remain at Atletico Madrid
Defender Sime Vrsaljko will remain at Atletico Madrid for the remainder of the season, despite alleged interest from Liverpool. Read more.
Roy Hodgson: 'Crystal Palace are interested in Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun'
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson acknowledges that the Premier League outfit hold an interest in signing Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun. Read more.
Spurs head coach Mauricio Pochettino open to transfer business in January
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino suggests that he is considering signing new players during the January transfer window. Read more.
Valencia agree fee to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Goncalo Guedes?
Valencia reportedly agree to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Goncalo Guedes for a fee in the region of £31m. Read more.
Newcastle United favourites to sign Leicester City striker Islam Slimani?
Newcastle United seemingly emerge as the favourites to sign Leicester City forward Islam Slimani during the January transfer window. Read more.
Bologna striker Simone Verdi unlikely to join West Ham United?
Bolognia sporting director Riccardo Bigon insists that striker Simone Verdi - an alleged target for West Ham United - will not be leaving in January. Read more.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Not all transfer talk is true'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte insists that not all the rumours regarding his potential dealings in January are true. Read more.
Manchester City keeper Claudio Bravo willing to remain patient
Manchester City back-up keeper Claudio Bravo says that 'there are more important things to life than football' as he responds to speculation over his future. Read more.
Manchester City 'prepared to wait for Alexis Sanchez'
A report claims that Manchester City have prioritised bringing in a centre-back in the January window, as they hold off making an approach for Alexis Sanchez. Read more.
West Bromwich Albion line up Ben Gibson as Jonny Evans replacement?
West Bromwich Albion will turn to Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson if in-demand defender Jonny Evans leaves next month, according to a report. Read more.
AC Milan: 'No truth to Leonardo Bonucci exit rumours'
AC Milan state that rumours of Leonardo Bonucci potentially leaving the club next month are wide of the mark. Read more.
Arsenal, Manchester City 'keeping tabs on Burnley's James Tarkowski'
Manchester City and Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Burnley defender James Tarkowski. Read more.
Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez's agent holds talks with Paris Saint-Germain?
The agent of Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez reportedly opens talks with Paris Saint-Germain regarding a potential transfer. Read more.
Newcastle United 'still interested in signing Chelsea's Kenedy on loan'
Newcastle United to reportedly resurrect a loan swoop for Chelsea youngster Kenedy for the second half of the season. Read more.
Arsene Wenger suggests Arsenal will not be spending big in January
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reveals that he is "90%" sure that the squad will stay the same during the January transfer window. Read more.
Liverpool 'join race to sign Dani Ceballos'
Liverpool reportedly join the race to sign out-of-favour Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos in January, just six months after he moved to Los Blancos. Read more.
Arsenal 'ready £35m Daniele Rugani bid'
Arsenal reportedly identify Juventus defender Daniele Rugani as one of their top transfer targets during the January window. Read more.
Fenerbahce 'lining up Daley Blind January swoop'
Fenerbahce reportedly join the likes of Barcelona and Inter Milan in the race to sign out-of-favour Manchester United defender Daley Blind. Read more.
Manchester City 'to make Alexis Sanchez highest-paid Premier League player ever'
Manchester City are reportedly ready to offer Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez a £400,000-a-week deal, making him the Premier League's highest-paid player ever. Read more.
