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 join race to sign Christian Pulisic
Arsenal reportedly join the likes of Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund and United States youngster Christian Pulisic. Read more.
Report: Chelsea frontrunners to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani
Chelsea are believed to be the frontrunners to sign Edinson Cavani should the Uruguayan depart Paris Saint-Germain in January following his penalty row with Neymar. Read more.
Report: Premier League trio monitoring Aston Villa youngster Keinan Davis
Manchester United, Arsenal and Everton are monitoring young Aston Villa forward Keinan Davis, according to reports. Read more.
Jarrod Bowen pens new three-year contract at Hull City
Hull City announce that 20-year-old forward Jarrod Bowen has signed a new three-year contract at the Championship club. Read more.
Crystal Palace to sign Rickie Lambert?
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodson is considering bringing in free agent Rickie Lambert to help deal with the club's striker crisis. Read more.
Gabriel Jesus: 'No new Manchester City contract on the table'
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus denies reports that he is close to signing a new contract with the club following his impressive start to the season. Read more.
Raphael Varane signs new five-year Real Madrid deal
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane signs a new five-year contract with the club, keeping him at the Bernabeu until 2022. Read more.
Manchester United, Real Madrid to fight it out for Juventus star Paulo Dybala?
Manchester United are reportedly expected to battle it out with Real Madrid for the signature of Juventus star Paulo Dybala. Read more.
Everton open talks over new contract for Idrissa Gueye?
Everton are reportedly keen to offer Idrissa Gueye a new contract in order to fend off interest from elsewhere. Read more.
Cristiano Ronaldo stays quiet on possibility of renewing Real Madrid contract
Cristiano Ronaldo remains coy when asked about his future at Real Madrid. Read more.