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:
Football rumours from the media
Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Danny Welbeck are the subject of transfer speculation. Read more.
West Ham United to make loan bid for Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek?
West Ham United are reportedly ready to try to secure a loan deal for Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Read more.
Crystal Palace planning offer for Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck?
Crystal Palace are reportedly planning to make an approach for Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck, who has less than a year left on his contract at the Emirates Stadium. Read more.
Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno keen on Sevilla return?
Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno is reportedly keen on securing a return to Sevilla when his contract at Anfield expires at the end of the season. Read more.
Manchester City to make move for Crystal Palace defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka?
Manchester City reportedly identify Crystal Palace defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a potential future signing. Read more.
Chelsea consider move for Bournemouth forward Callum Wilson?
Chelsea are reportedly considering a future move for Bournemouth forward Callum Wilson after the Englishman's impressive start to the season. Read more.
Wolves to join Leeds United in race for Kasimpasa forward Mbaye Diagne?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly ready to join Leeds United in the race to sign Kasimpasa forward Mbaye Diagne. Read more.
Aston Villa, Derby County show interest in Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu?
Aston Villa and Derby County reportedly identify Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu as a potential signing during the January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United, Barcelona 'in race for Benfica starlet Ronaldo Camara'
Manchester United and Barcelona are reportedly ready to battle it out for the signature of 15-year-old Benfica midfielder Ronaldo Camara. Read more.
Chelsea 'new favourites to sign Liverpool target Nabil Fekir'
Chelsea and Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in signing Lyon captain Nabil Fekir following his failed move to Liverpool this summer. Read more.
Inter Milan 'favourites to sign Manchester United forward Anthony Martial'
Inter Milan reportedly emerge as favourites to sign Manchester United attacker Anthony Martial, whose contract at Old Trafford expires at the end of this season. Read more.
Pablo Zabaleta eyes Middle East move
West Ham United defender Pablo Zabaleta reveals that he is open to moving to a club in the Middle East. Read more.
Ryan Christie 'to sign new Celtic deal'
In-form attacker Ryan Christie is on the verge of agreeing a new long-term contract with Celtic, according to his father. Read more.
Darren Fletcher: 'Manchester United worried Wayne Rooney would join Real Madrid'
Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher says that the club 'were worried' that Wayne Rooney would move to Real Madrid. Read more.