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:
Lille turned down chance to sign Vincent Janssen
Lille owner Gerard Lopez reveals that manager Marcelo Bielsa turned down the chance to sign Vincent Janssen from Tottenham Hotspur due to doubts over his technique. Read more.
Diego Costa talks with Fenerbahce break down
Fenerbahce manager Aykut Kocaman reveals that his side were "very close" to signing Chelsea's Diego Costa on loan, but that the move has since broken down. Read more.
Inter Milan insert 'anti-Manchester United clause' in new Ivan Perisic contract?
Inter Milan will reportedly insert a clause in a new contract offer for Ivan Perisic which would safeguard them against another approach from Manchester United. Read more.
Manchester United 'keeping tabs on Thomas Muller'
Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Thomas Muller's situation at Bayern Munich with a view to a possible move for the Germany international. Read more.
EFL reject Ollie McBurnie's Barnsley move
The EFL reject Swansea City striker Ollie McBurnie's loan switch to Championship side Barnsley. Read more.
Chelsea 'move Diego Costa's car to youth area'
Chelsea reportedly move striker Diego Costa's car from the first-team car park to one used by the youth squad. Read more.
Che Adams signs new Birmingham City deal
Birmingham City striker Che Adams signs a new five-year deal with the club. Read more.
EFL reject Maikel Kieftenbeld transfer
The EFL confirms that it has refused to accept the transfer of Maikel Kieftenbeld from Birmingham City to Derby County. Read more.
Jack Wilshere in line for Trabzonspor move?
Turkish minnows Trabzonspor are reportedly lining up a season-long loan move for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere. Read more.
Charlie Daniels signs new Bournemouth deal
Bournemouth announce that they handed a new three-year contract to defender Charlie Daniels. Read more.
Ashley Young keen to remain at Manchester United?
Ashley Young is reportedly keen to remain at Manchester United past the end of his current contract, which expires next summer. Read more.
Chelsea to loan Diego Costa to Fenerbahce?
Chelsea will reportedly allow forward Diego Costa to move to Fenerbahce on loan before the end of the Turkish transfer window. Read more.
Emails prove West Ham United offer for Sporting Lisbon's William Carvalho?
West Ham United reportedly possess emails which prove that they made at least one offer for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho. Read more.
Everton take interest in Porto defender Ivan Marcano?
Everton reportedly take an interest in signing Porto defender Ivan Marcano, who has less than a year remaining on his contract with the Portuguese giants. Read more.
Liverpool to hand new deal to Ben Woodburn?
Liverpool will reportedly move to hand a new contract to midfielder Ben Woodburn after his heroics for Wales in their recent World Cup qualifying fixtures. Read more.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hints at Thomas Lemar, Alexis Sanchez regret
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger acknowledges that there is some "regret" over the transfer situations involving Alexis Sanchez and AS Monaco's Thomas Lemar. Read more.
