With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Thursday morning's headlines:
Report: Arsenal frontrunners for Jakub Jankto signature
Arsenal are believed to be in pole position to sign Udinese and Czech Republic midfielder Jakub Jankto ahead of Juventus and AC Milan. Read more.
Mark Hughes: 'Xherdan Shaqiri is happy at Stoke and will not leave in January'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes claims that Xherdan Shaqiri does not want to leave the club, and January offers for the midfielder will be rejected. Read more.
West Bromwich Albion target Josef de Souza rules out leaving Fenerbahce
West Bromwich Albion target Josef de Souza rules out leaving Fenerbahce in the January transfer window. Read more.
Defender Sime Vrsaljko keen to leave Atletico Madrid?
Defender Sime Vrsaljko reportedly tells Atletico Madrid that he would like to leave the Spanish giants in order to take on a new challenge. Read more.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte quiet on plans for January transfer window
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that any plans for the January transfer window will remain "private" as he considers ways to strengthen his first-team squad. Read more.
Loic Fery: 'Laurent Koscielny to end career at Lorient'
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny is keen to end his playing career at former club Lorient, according to president Loic Fery. Read more.
Premier League quartet target move for Alessio Da Cruz?
Four clubs in the Premier League - including Arsenal - are reportedly keeping tabs on FC Twente midfielder Alessio Da Cruz. Read more.
Liverpool, Leicester City keen on West Bromwich Albion loanee Ahmed Hegazi?
Liverpool and Leicester City reportedly identify West Bromwich Albion loanee Ahmed Hegazi as a potential transfer target. Read more.
Swansea City to move for Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke?
Swansea City are reportedly considering a loan move for Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke during the January transfer window. Read more.
Chief executive Scott Duxbury: 'Watford won't sell Richarlison'
Watford chief executive Scott Duxbury says that the Hornets will not sell Richarlison during the January transfer window, despite alleged interest from Chelsea and Spurs. Read more.
Manchester City to offer new deal to Leroy Sane?
Manchester City reportedly decide to offer in-form winger Leroy Sane a new deal at the end of the season. Read more.
Real Madrid preparing January move for Chelsea defender David Luiz?
Real Madrid are reportedly ready to make an approach for out-of-favour Chelsea defender David Luiz during the January transfer window. Read more.
Report: Chelsea plotting fresh swoop for Alex Sandro
A report claims that Juventus defender Alex Sandro remains on the radar of Chelsea, who may have better luck landing one of their top targets in January. Read more.
Juventus to rival Liverpool for Gelson Martins signing?
Sporting Lisbon winger Gelson Martins is reportedly wanted by both Juventus and Liverpool, but the Italian club are the more likely to make a concrete offer in January. Read more.
Liverpool striker Divock Origi still unsure about Anfield future
Liverpool striker Divock Origi says that it is "difficult to say" where his long-term future lies, but he hopes to play regularly wherever he ends up. Read more.
Pep Guardiola urges David Silva to sign new contract
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that he 'admires' long-serving midfielder David Silva, who he hopes to see sign a contract extension. Read more.
