The winter transfer window does not open until January 1, but clubs across Europe are busy putting tentative plans in place.
Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured the European newspapers and websites to bring you the latest transfer gossip and news from the continent.
SPAIN
Rather than replace the 32-year-old Portuguese superstar, Real Madrid believe signing Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard would be the catalyst for getting Cristiano Ronaldo back to the peak of his powers. The former Manchester United forward has only scored twice in La Liga so far this term. (Diario Gol)
Despite only signing for Paris Saint-Germain in world-record deal this summer, Brazilian creator Neymar is a Real Madrid transfer target. But Barcelona striker Luis Suarez does not believe his former team-mate is heading to the Bernabeu. (Marca)
After their worst start to the domestic season in a decade, Real Madrid are preparing to spend big in the January transfer window in an effort to close the gap on rivals Barcelona at the top of the table. The European champions are weighing up moves for Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and Inter Milan striker - and former Barca academy standout - Mauro Icardi. (Marca)
Real Madrid are also making plans for a major summer arrival in the shape of Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez. The Manchester City transfer target is close to agreeing a move to the Bernabeu, with Madrid set to allow winger Lucas Vazquez to join Roma, making way for the Chilean. (Don Balon)
After failing to sign the Liverpool midfielder in the summer, Barcelona remain determined to land Philippe Coutinho and will press ahead with a move for the 25-year-old Brazilian in January. (Mundo Deportivo)
ITALY
Both Manchester United and Manchester City are interested in impressive Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The 22-year-old Serbian midfielder is valued at €80-100m (£70-88m) by the Biancoceleste, with Juventus also keeping tabs on the youngster. (Corriere dello Sport)
FRANCE
Former Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City midfielder Steven N'Zonzi could be heading back to the Premier League. The 28-year-old Sevilla man has flown to London for transfer talks, with Arsenal and Everton said to be prepared to trigger his £40m release clause. (RMC Sport)
The superlative form of 19-year-old midfield sensation Houssem Aouar has triggered 'concrete interest' in the Lyon youngster from Barcelona. The teenager hadn't started a Ligue 1 game before this season but he already looks at home in the French top flight, scoring one goal and registering two assists in his 11 outings. (L'Equipe)
TURKEY
Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun is a Newcastle United transfer target according to widespread reports, but the Turkish club's president has claimed the prolific 26-year-old is worth €100m (£88m). (Turkishfootball.com)