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:
Football rumours from the media
Chelsea could be taking themselves out of the race for Aaron Ramsey. Read more.
Joe Gomez, Liverpool contract discussions 'proceeding well'
Versatile defender Joe Gomez is close to signing a new long-term deal with Liverpool, according to a report. Read more.
Raheem Sterling's new Manchester City contract 'worth £300,000 a week'
Manchester City ace Raheem Sterling will reportedly officially put pen to paper with the club in the next few days on a deal worth £300,000 a week. Read more.
Report: Premier League trio after Inter Milan forward Gabriel Barbosa
Everton are one of three Premier League sides keeping close tabs on flop Inter Milan forward Gabriel Barbosa, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool to sacrifice Xherdan Shaqiri for Iker Muniain?
A report claims that Xherdan Shaqiri could be on his way to Real Betis in January as Liverpool focus on signing Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao. Read more.
Paul Pogba: "Turin is my home"
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says that 'Turin is his home' amid suggestions that the France international could return to Juventus. Read more.
Manchester United 'could veto Jose Mourinho's January plans'
Manchester United could block Jose Mourinho's attempts to sign new players in January, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool 'not interested in Aaron Ramsey'
Liverpool have no interest in signing Arsenal's Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'want two January signings'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho wants to bring two new players to Old Trafford in January, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool 'to renew Ousmane Dembele interest'
Liverpool will move for Ousmane Dembele if it becomes clear that the Frenchman will leave Barcelona, according to a report. Read more.
Cesc Fabregas to take Chelsea pay cut?
Cesc Fabregas will have to take 'a significant pay cut' if he wishes to sign a new deal at Chelsea, according to a report. Read more.
Juventus, AC Milan to battle for Aaron Ramsey?
Juventus and AC Milan will go head-to-head for the signature of Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, according to a report. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers agree £16m fee for Rui Patricio
Wolverhampton Wanderers agree a £16m fee with Sporting Lisbon for the transfer of goalkeeper Rui Patricio, who initially joined on a free during the summer. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur 'hopeful of new Christian Eriksen contract'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly optimistic that Christian Eriksen will follow in the footsteps of Dele Alli by committing his long-term future to the club. Read more.
Arsenal 'identify three replacements for Aaron Ramsey'
Arsenal reportedly identify Nicolo Barella, Miguel Almiron and Hector Herrera as possible replacements for Aaron Ramsey, who looks certain to leave the club. Read more.
Manchester City 'eye move for Spanish starlet Pelayo Morilla'
Manchester City are reportedly keeping tabs on Sporting Gijon's 17-year-old forward Pelayo Morilla ahead of a possible January move. Read more.
Raheem Sterling 'set for new Manchester City contract'
Manchester City are reportedly confident that they will tie Raheem Sterling down to a new long-term contract despite tough negotiations with the player's agent. Read more.
