Ahead of the weekend’s matches, the big news is that a Leeds United star could be set to reject the chance to join Manchester United, who are keen to make a £60 million swoop, and that could open the door for a move to Liverpool.
Meanwhile, a Barcelona attacker is the latest global superstar to be linked with a move to Newcastle United while the Spanish side are eyeing a double swoop for a Manchester United duo.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche has dismissed rumours that a summer signing could be making a loan switch back to the Championship in January and Brighton have snapped up a young prospect from administration hit Derby County.
Also in the second tier, a former Newcastle United striker could be set for a sensational switch to Italian giants Juventus.
Ever since Aston Villa appointed Steven Gerrard as their new manager there have been rumours that he will return to former club Rangers in January for a transfer raid and another former Liverpool player is the latest name being linked.
Speaking of Merseyside favourites, a former Everton player is still going strong at 41 and has reignited his career… in the tenth tier of French football!
1. Barcelona eyeing January move for Lingard
Barcelona have added Manchester United pair Edinson Cavani and Jesse Lingard to their 10-man wishlist ahead of the January transfer window (The Sun) Photo: Naomi Baker
2. Hibbert back in the game with French side
Five years after leaving Everton, Tony Hibbert has joined ES Louzy in 10th tier of French football (The Mail) Photo: Alex Livesey
3. Arsenal NOT open to offers for Pepe
Mikel Areta has emphatically denied Arsenal are willing to listen to offers for their record signing Nicolas Pepe in January (Metro) Photo: Julian Finney
4. Brighton snap up Derby County prospect
Derby County youngster Kain Ryan, 16, has signed a long-term contract with the Brighton, according to his representatives (Derby Telegraph) Photo: Alex Morton
5. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Aleksandar Mitrovic of Fulham acknowledges the fans following the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Barnsley at Craven Cottage on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Getty Images)
Aleksandar Mitrovic, who has played in the Premier League with Newcastle United and Fulham, has been lined up for a dream move to Juventus after an impressive start to the Championship season with the Cottagers (The Sun) Photo: Jacques Feeney
6. Roberts will not leave Burnley on loan in Janaury
Sean Dyche says there is no chance of Burnley allowing Connor Roberts to leave on loan in the January transfer window after rumours linked him with a move back to Swansea City (Lancashire Live) Photo: George Wood