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:
Report: English clubs after free agent Ashley Cole
Former Arsenal and Chelsea full-back Ashley Cole may be on his way back to English football in 2019 with a Championship club, according to a report. Read more.
Eden Hazard 'could join Manchester United, Manchester City in January'
Bookmakers' odds suggest that Eden Hazard could swap Chelsea for Manchester United or Manchester City in the January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester City, Barcelona to battle for Portuguese starlet Stephen Eustaquio?
A report claims that Portugal Under-21s international Stephen Eustaquio, who currently plays for Chaves at club level, is wanted by both Manchester City and Barcelona. Read more.
Jose Mourinho: 'David de Gea wants to stay at Manchester United'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that David de Gea "wants to stay" at Old Trafford beyond the end of next summer when his contract is due to expire. Read more.
Report: Neymar agrees £177m Paris Saint-Germain exit
Neymar verbally agrees a £177m deal to leave Paris Saint-Germain for one of Real Madrid or Barcelona next summer, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United in for Porto defender Eder Militao?
Brazil international Eder Militao is the latest central defender to be linked with a January move to Manchester United after impressing for Porto this season. Read more.
Ernesto Valverde 'wants Ousmane Dembele to stay at Barcelona'
A report claims that Ousmane Dembele holds the support of one key man at Barcelona - manager Ernesto Valverde, who remains a big fan of the French forward. Read more.
Mesut Ozil 'facing uncertain future at Arsenal'
Arsenal ace Mesut Ozil reportedly faces the prospect of being benched regularly for away matches as Unai Emery has concerns over the midfielder's contribution. Read more.
AC Milan 'eye cut-price Tiemoue Bakayoko deal'
AC Milan eye a cut-price deal for Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona 'eye Pablo Fornals swoop'
Barcelona consider a move for Villarreal midfielder Pablo Fornals, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool to sign Marco Asensio next summer?
Real Madrid attacker Marco Asensio will be Liverpool's number one transfer target next summer, according to a report. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain want to sign Fabinho on loan?
Paris Saint-Germain are keen to sign Liverpool midfielder Fabinho on loan in January, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'renew Axel Witsel interest'
Manchester United could move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel at the end of the season, according to a report. Read more.
West Ham United 'in no rush to extend Declan Rice contract'
West Ham United are reportedly willing to wait until next summer to resume contract talks with Declan Rice, despite interest from Manchester United. Read more.
Chelsea 'send scouts to watch Sandro Tonali'
Chelsea reportedly send scouts to watch Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali ahead of a possible £22m January move for the 18-year-old. Read more.
Inter Milan 'make £12m bid for Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala'
Inter Milan reportedly make a formal £12m approach for wantaway Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala. Read more.
Arsenal 'monitoring Galatasaray defender Ozan Kabak'
Arsenal and Inter Milan are reportedly ready to do battle over 18-year-old Galatasaray defender Ozan Kabak. Read more.
AC Milan 'reject chance to sign Chelsea defender Gary Cahill'
Italian giants AC Milan reportedly turn down the chance to sign out-of-favour Chelsea captain Gary Cahill during the January transfer window. Read more.
