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:
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold outlines his ambitions as contract talks continue between player and club ahead of its expiry at the end of the season. Read more.
Brentford and Fulham are reportedly showing an interest in signing Newcastle United forward Callum Wilson in the January transfer window. Read more.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot reportedly gives the green light for talks to begin over a new contract for winger Luis Diaz, who has enjoyed a fabulous start to 2024-25. Read more.
Lionel Messi is reportedly heading for an emotional return to a former club when his contract with Inter Miami ends at the conclusion of the 2025 season. Read more.
Manchester City are reportedly targeting the acquisition of a holding midfielder ahead of the January transfer window following Rodri's serious knee injury. Read more.
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui comments on the reasons behind his decision to leave Bayern Munich for Old Trafford during the summer transfer window. Read more.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly interested in signing an Inter Milan player 'at any cost' during the next summer transfer window. Read more.
Liverpool are reportedly willing to reopen their pursuit of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who rejected the advances of the Reds during the summer window. Read more.
Barcelona are reportedly preparing to hand Marc Bernal a new contract at Camp Nou, dealing a major blow to Manchester United's hopes of signing the 17-year-old. Read more.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly contemplating whether to make an approach for one of the most highly-rated wingers in the Championship in January. Read more.
Real Madrid reportedly identify four defenders currently plying their trade in the Premier League as potential transfer targets, including one who represents Nottingham Forest. Read more.
Arsenal reportedly make a decision over how they would prefer to handle the future of defender Takehiro Tomiyasu. Read more.
Liverpool reportedly identify as many as three Bayer Leverkusen players who they could attempt to sign in 2025. Read more.