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: Alexis Sanchez linked with Man Utd exit
Sanchez only joined United from Arsenal in January. Read more.
Real Betis 'to make fresh bid for Oleksandr Zinchenko'
Real Betis are reportedly planning to revive their interest in Manchester City midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko once the January transfer window reopens. Read more.
Liverpool 'to trigger Kerem Demirbay release clause'
Liverpool are reportedly considering triggering the £28m release clause of Hoffenheim midfielder Kerem Demirbay, who has previously been linked with Arsenal. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City 'want Fenerbahce starlet Elif Elmas'
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City are reportedly among the teams interested in signing 19-year-old Fenerbahce midfielder Elif Elmas. Read more.
Arsenal 'lining up move for Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno'
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Liverpool full-back Alberto Moreno when his contract at Anfield expires next summer. Read more.
Galatasaray 'eye Gary Cahill deal'
Galatasaray want to sign Chelsea defender Gary Cahill in the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur 'to battle for Hector Herrera'
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will go head-to-head for the signature of Porto midfielder Hector Herrera, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea 'ready to axe Alvaro Morata'
Chelsea have lost patience with Alvaro Morata, and will now move for a new striker at the start of 2019, according to a report. Read more.
Agent: 'No early Chelsea return for AC Milan midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko'
Midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko will not leave AC Milan to return to parent club Chelsea in January, according to the Frenchman's agent. Read more.
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard 'to accept £300k per week'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard is reportedly prepared to accept a contract worth £300,000 per week in order to remain at Stamford Bridge. Read more.
Luke Shaw signs new Manchester United contract?
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw reportedly agrees to sign a new five-year contract at Old Trafford. Read more.
West Ham to make move for Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud?
West Ham United are reportedly contemplating a January offer for Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud, who has less than a year left on his contract. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur consider bid for West Bromwich Albion winger Oliver Burke?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering an offer for West Bromwich Albion winger Oliver Burke, who has struggled to make an impact at The Hawthorns. Read more.
Newcastle United target deals for Liverpool's Divock Origi, Dominic Solanke?
Newcastle United reportedly plan to target deals for Liverpool pair Divock Origi and Dominic Solanke during the January transfer window. Read more.
Barcelona to meet exit clause of Paris Saint Germain forward Neymar?
Barcelona are reportedly prepared to secure a reunion with Neymar in the summer by meeting a designated release clause for the Paris Saint-Germain forward. Read more.
