The transfer window may be closed, but rumours and speculation continue to swirl as Manchester City eye possible January reinforcements.
The champions have suffered injury problems in defence during the first half of the campaign and could look to strengthen in that area as they bid to win a third straight Premier League crown and challenge for the Champions League.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Etihad.
Friday morning's headlines:
News Extra: Sterling 'in top five', United's huge Maguire fee, Moyes on Pogba
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Rio Ferdinand's high praise for Raheem Sterling, details of Harry Maguire's transfer fee and David Moyes's thoughts on Paul Pogba. Read more.
Manchester United target Milan Skriniar: 'I have no plans to leave Inter Milan'
Defender Milan Skriniar says that he has no plans to leave Inter Milan, despite alleged interest from the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City. Read more.
News Extra: Mourinho's Klopp dig, Stones admits Pep anger, Rooney's Derby regime
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Jose Mourinho's swipe at old rival Jurgen Klopp, John Stones on angering his manager and a special training regime for incoming Derby striker Wayne Rooney. Read more.
Pep Guardiola 'wanted Bernd Leno at Manchester City in 2017'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was interested in signing goalkeeper Bernd Leno, now at Arsenal, in 2017, according to sporting director Txiki Begiristain. Read more.
Ex-Spurs midfielder Jamie O'Hara: 'Harry Kane will only consider Man City move'
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie O'Hara suggests that Harry Kane may only consider leaving the North London outfit for Manchester City. Read more.
Manchester City 'step up Fabian Ruiz pursuit'
Manchester City are reportedly ready to step up their efforts to sign Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz. Read more.
