Clubs will scout aims, speaking to brokers although the move window stays closed across Europe and putting building blocks in place for prices.
And our friends at Football Whispers are here to round up all the latest news, views and gossip from Europe.
Manchester United have a verbal agreement with Mario Mandzukic to signal the striker. (Tuttosport)
Juventus and Napoli will be the clubs to demonstrate interest. Even the 19-year-old has been connected after a start to the campaign with several top European sides. (Corriere dello Sport)
Inter Milan could make a offer for Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic in January. Although United have the option to extend it for a further year, the contract of the Serbian expires next summer. (FCInterNews)
Napoli made a way on the summer, the clubs president Peter Croonen has revealed. Napoli asked for information, he explained. I believe the figures that have been said, around #18-22m, is a fair valuation. (Radio Kiss Kiss)
When his contract expires next 25, tottenham will seem to sell Christian Eriksen for # 30m rather than simply dropping the Dane for . Real Madrid are set to hold talks with all the Premier League club. (AS)
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has admitted he would like to end his career with Athletic Bilbao, the club he left to join the Blues. (AS)
Sergio Ramos would like to represent Spain at next years Olympic Games, that starts ten days following the 2020 European Union final. I respect Ramos and am delighted he wishes to be with us, Spain Under-21 Luis de la Fuente mentor said. (El Transistor)
Jose Mourinho has turned down the chance to consider at Lyon as the Portuguese trainer is holding out for a Premier League job. (RMC Sport)
Lyon have now turned their focus to Laurent Blanc and also intend to hold discussions now. (RMC Sport)
Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller had supplies from Inter Milan, AC Milan and China in the summer but chose to stay with the Bundesliga giants. However, that the Raumdeuter is currently well ready to leave the club. (Kicker)
Schalke will offer Alexander Nubel a #60,000-a-week contract – which will have a buyout clause – to attempt to convince the goalkeeper against moving to Bayern Munich next summer, when his current deal expires. (Kicker)
Fenerbahce have held discussions with Arsenal in an Effort to signal loan with Mesut Ozil in January from the Gunners. The superstar has played 142 minutes this year. (Takvim)
Dries Mertens will not be lured away from Europe by a profitable contract if he renders Napoli in the conclusion of the year:I dont find myself signing up for a club at China or Qatar. I aspire to perform for as long as you can in Europe in the highest level. (RBTF)

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