With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Wednesday morning's headlines:
Football rumours from the media
Raheem Sterling and David de Gea lead the transfer speculation on Wednesday. Read more.
Report: Brazilian midfielder Malcom seeking Barcelona exit
A report claims that Inter Milan have been offered the chance to sign Malcom from Barcelona, just three months after the Brazilian made the switch to Camp Nou. Read more.
Newcastle United 'given boost in Garry Rodrigues pursuit'
Newcastle United are boosted in their pursuit of Garry Rodrigues as Galatasaray are willing to cash in on the attacker, according to a report. Read more.
Report: Everton in hunt for Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey will reportedly be offered wages of £150,000 a week, on top of a £15m signing-on fee, to join Everton next summer. Read more.
Celtic 'address Daniel Arzani loan return rumours'
Manchester City's Daniel Arzani will reportedly stay on loan at Celtic until at least the end of the season, despite failing to make their squad since joining on loan. Read more.
Arsenal enter race to sign Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella?
A report claims that Arsenal are in the running to sign Cagliari midfielder Nicola Barella, who has also attracted interest from the likes of Liverpool and Juventus. Read more.
Harry Kane coy on Real Madrid reports
Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane refuses to be drawn on suggestions that he could move to Real Madrid. Read more.
Fabio Capello: 'Real Madrid must sign Mauro Icardi'
Former Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello urges the Spanish giants to move for Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi. Read more.
Barcelona 'consider Branislav Ivanovic move'
Barcelona reportedly consider a January move for Zenit St Petersburg defender Branislav Ivanovic. Read more.
Jose Mourinho urges Manchester United to keep Ander Herrera, Juan Mata
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho wants his club to negotiate new deals with Spanish duo Ander Herrera and Juan Mata, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester City 'have Jadon Sancho buy-back clause'
Manchester City have first refusal on England international Jadon Sancho, who left the Etihad Stadium for Borussia Dortmund in 2017, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea 'have first refusal on Nathan Ake'
Chelsea reportedly have first refusal on Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake, who has been linked with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.
Barcelona 'want Toby Alderweireld deal'
Barcelona want to sign Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Toby Alderweireld, according to a report. Read more.
