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
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Fulham, Watford 'to battle for Mateo Musacchio'
Fulham and Watford are reportedly both lining up January moves for AC Milan defender Mateo Musacchio. Read more.
Everton 'eye shock move for free agent Samir Nasri'
Everton reportedly line up a surprise move for free agent Samir Nasri, who will be eligible to return from an 18-months drugs ban next month. Read more.
Manchester United 'considering Zlatan Ibrahimovic return'
Manchester United are reportedly considering the possibility of bringing former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic back to the club on loan in January. Read more.
Barcelona address Ivan Rakitic rumours
Barcelona sporting director Pep Segura denies that the Spanish champions were prepared to sell Ivan Rakitic during the summer. Read more.
Eden Hazard addresses Real Madrid rumours
Eden Hazard rules out departing Chelsea in January, but concedes that he will have to leave England to be considered the best player in the world. Read more.
Real Madrid chiefs 'losing patience with Gareth Bale'
The Real Madrid hierarchy are reportedly losing patience with Gareth Bale following the winger's decision to link up with Wales despite recent injury problems. Read more.
Bayern Munich 'join Manchester United, Arsenal in race to sign Nicolas Pepe'
German champions Bayern Munich reportedly plan to step up their pursuit of Lille attacker Nicolas Pepe, who has also been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal. Read more.
Toby Alderweireld "not thinking" about new Tottenham Hotspur deal
Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld casts doubt over his future at the club by insisting that he is "not thinking" about signing a new contract. Read more.
Arsenal 'want Hector Herrera as Aaron Ramsey replacement'
Arsenal reportedly identify Porto captain Hector Herrera as a possible replacement for contract rebel Aaron Ramsey. Read more.
Sam Allardyce: 'Ruben Loftus-Cheek must leave Chelsea'
Former England boss Sam Allardyce urges Ruben Loftus-Cheek to leave Chelsea in the January transfer window. Read more.
Real Madrid 'want to re-sign Mario Hermoso'
Real Madrid want to re-sign central defender Mario Hermoso from Espanyol, according to a report. Read more.
Galatasaray 'eye Divock Origi loan swoop'
Galatasaray will make a loan move for Liverpool striker Divock Origi at the start of 2019, according to a report. Read more.
Juventus 'join Aaron Ramsey race'
Italian champions Juventus are reportedly in the hunt for Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey. Read more.
