Thursday 19 October 2017 12:59, UK
The summer transfer window may have closed for clubs across Europe but they are already making moves ahead of January.
Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured media across the continent for the latest news and transfer rumours...
Inter Milan want to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal. The Chile international has been heavily linked with a return to Serie A, and Inter boss Luciano Spalletti believes the former Juventus man could be the missing piece to his puzzle. (Tuttosport)
Inter are also monitoring the progress of Manchester City youngster Brahim Diaz. The 18-year-old is highly regarded at the Etihad and is also believed to be on Real Madrid's radar. Although Diaz is tipped for a big future, there is uncertainty as to when he will break into Pep Guardiola's first-team, and Inter believe they can lure him away by offering him a more prominent role. (Tuttosport)
Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires is edging closer to joining Inter Milan in January. The Brazilian is currently at Jiangsu Suning, but with the Chinese Super League season finishing next month, the door could be open for the 30-year-old to link up with Spalletti's men. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Croatia have approached Carlo Ancelotti over managing them at next summer's World Cup. The former Chelsea and Juventus coach is currently out of work having been sacked by Bayern Munich last month. The Italian has been linked with the vacant manager's position at Leicester City, but he is not looking to make an immediate return to club football. However, while he feels it may to be too soon to take the Italy job, he has been approached by the Croatian federation with an offer to coach the country at the World Cup in a short-term arrangement. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Southampton failed in an ambitious bid for Chelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly in the summer. The 26-year-old Napoli defender had been identified by Saints as a possible replacement for Virgil van Dijk. (Calciomercato)
Juventus have joined the race to sign Barcelona and Manchester City target Julian Weigl. The Borussia Dortmund star has become one of the most sought-after young players in Europe after his impressive performances in the Bundesliga, and has been tipped for a big move either in January or next summer. (CalcioNews24)
Marouane Fellaini was surprisingly spotted at the hotel in Brussels where Paris Saint-Germain where staying on Wednesday night. The Manchester United midfielder was spotted by journalists in a large hat after the game in which PSG beat Anderlecht 4-0. However, while Fellaini's appearance sparked transfer speculation, it has been reported that he is merely staying at that hotel while he undergoes rehab for a knee ligament injury. (L'Equipe)
Aston Villa missed out on signing PSG defender Thomas Meunier when he joined the Ligue 1 side in 2016. The Championship club reportedly offered to pay the 26-year-old more money, but he opted for a move to the French capital instead. (SportFoot)
Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen were being watched by Barcelona during Tottenham's clash with Real Madrid on Tuesday. Barca's sporting director Robert Fernandez watched from the stands as the two sides played out a 1-1 draw in their Champions League group stage clash. Kane has been linked with a £150m move to the European champions in recent weeks. However, Barcelona are keen to see why Kane is attracting so much attention, while they also maintain an interest in Eriksen as a possible alternative to Philippe Coutinho. (Mundo Deportivo)
Barcelona are hoping to bolster their defence by signing Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt. The 18-year-old has been impressing for the Amsterdam club this season and has been linked with Everton and Borussia Dortmund. (Mundo Deportivo)
Arsenal and Chelsea target Rafinha does not want to leave Barcelona. The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League but his father has distanced his son from the speculation, insisting that he is happy and settled at the Nou Camp. (Marca)
Borussia Dortmund have joined the race to sign Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka. The Arsenal and Chelsea target's contract expires at the end of the season and Dortmund's representatives are keen to start talks in the coming months. (Bild)
