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:
Anthony Martial 'postpones Manchester United contract talks'
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial reportedly decides to bring a halt to contract negotiations due to uncertainty over the future of manager Jose Mourinho. Read more.
David Beckham 'targets Cristiano Ronaldo for Inter Miami'
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly David Beckham's top transfer target for his new MLS side in Miami. Read more.
Liverpool 'make Adrien Rabiot contact'
Liverpool make contact with the mother and agent of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to a report. Read more.
Paul Pogba addresses Barcelona rumours
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba refuses to rule out a move to Barcelona at the end of the season. Read more.
Chelsea, Manchester City 'in battle for 16-year-old George Bello'
Chelsea and Manchester City will go head to head for the signature of Atlanta United's 16-year-old defender George Bello, according to a report. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur 'join Frenkie de Jong race'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly join the race for Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who has been strongly linked with Barcelona. Read more.
Eric Bailly 'to seek Jose Mourinho talks'
Manchester United centre-back Eric Bailly wants talks with head coach Jose Mourinho over his future at the club, according to a report. Read more.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic heading to Egypt?
Zlatan Ibrahimovic could leave Los Angeles Galaxy after just one season to join Egyptian club Pyramids FC, according to a report. Read more.
Marcos Alonso: 'Eden Hazard very happy at Chelsea'
Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso insists that Eden Hazard is "very happy" at Stamford Bridge amid reports of summer interest from Real Madrid. Read more.
Sergio Busquets 'to sign new Barcelona deal'
Sergio Busquets will sign a new and improved contract at Barcelona before the end of the month, according to a report. Read more.
Marcelo: 'I will retire at Real Madrid'
Marcelo claims that he will be at Real Madrid "until the end" amid suggestions that the Brazilian defender wants to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus. Read more.
