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
More managerial rumours make the papers on Wednesday. Read more.
Manchester City hold interest in Genoa striker Krzysztof Piatek?
Manchester City are reportedly monitoring the development of Genoa striker Krzysztof Piatek ahead of a potential move for the Poland international. Read more.
Manchester United considering move for Barcelona defender Jordi Alba?
Manchester United are reportedly considering an approach for Barcelona defender Jordi Alba, who has less than two years left on his contract at Camp Nou. Read more.
Everton forward Cenk Tosun to return to Besiktas?
Everton and Besiktas reportedly discuss the possibility of Cenk Tosun returning to the Turkish giants in January. Read more.
Aston Villa consider loan move for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi?
Aston Villa are reportedly considering whether to make a loan bid for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi in January. Read more.
Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina keen for permanent Napoli move?
Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina - currently on loan at Napoli - reportedly wants to complete a permanent switch to the Serie A club. Read more.
Barcelona to move for Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno?
Barcelona are reportedly considering whether to launch an approach for Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno during the January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton 'keeping tabs on Josh Maja'
Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton are reportedly tracking the progress of 19-year-old Sunderland striker Josh Maja. Read more.
Jose Mourinho 'wants Milan Skriniar, Alessio Romagnoli'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reportedly asks the club to sign Milan Skriniar from Inter Milan and Alessio Romagnoli from AC Milan in January. Read more.
Inter Milan 'make Vincent Kompany number one transfer target'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany reportedly emerges as a top transfer target for Inter Milan as he approaches the end of his contract at the Etihad Stadium. Read more.
Nathan Ake emerges as Manchester United target?
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reportedly identifies Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake as a possible transfer target as he looks to strengthen his backline. Read more.
Dani Carvajal: 'I want Premier League move'
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal reveals that he wants to play in the Premier League before hanging up his boots. Read more.
