With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Monday morning's headlines:
Chelsea 'in pole position for Leon Bailey'
Chelsea emerge as the favourites to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacker Leon Bailey, according to a report. Read more.
Willian: 'I never wanted Chelsea exit'
Chelsea forward Willian insists that he never wanted to leave Stamford Bridge during the summer. Read more.
Nacho: 'Saul Niguez is a great player'
Real Madrid defender Nacho hints that he wants his side to move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez. Read more.
Manchester United ace Paul Pogba: "There will always be rumours"
Barcelona-linked midfielder Paul Pogba insists that "there will always be rumours", amid fresh reports that he held talks with the Spanish champions. Read more.
Juventus 'to kill off Chelsea's pursuit of Daniele Rugani'
Chelsea's hopes of landing Daniele Rugani from Juventus are reportedly fading, as talks are ongoing between the player and his current club over a lucrative new contract. Read more.
Jose Mourinho wants Paulo Dybala in exchange for Paul Pogba?
A report claims that the only hope Juventus have of re-signing Paul Pogba from Manchester United is to offer Paulo Dybala in exchange. Read more.
Manchester City 'told £68m for Julian Weigl'
Manchester City are told that they will have to pay £68m for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Weigl during the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'to be frustrated in Ruben Neves pursuit'
Wolverhampton Wanderers will refuse to sell key midfielder Ruben Neves to Manchester United in January, according to a report. Read more.
Harry Maguire signs new five-year Leicester City deal
Leicester City announce that central defender Harry Maguire has put pen to paper on a new five-year contract. Read more.
Luke Shaw 'in no rush to sign Manchester United contract'
Luke Shaw will reportedly wait until later in the season before deciding whether to take up Manchester United's offer of a new contract. Read more.
