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We’re halfway through the festive fixture schedule, albeit amid a raft of postponements throughout the Premier League.

So then, attention will soon turn to the January transfer window as clubs around the continent look to plug whatever gaps to have emerged over the first-half of the campaign.

In England, West Ham and Newcastle United look set to be busy and Pep Guardiola has even suggested Manchester City could buy a striker amid Ferran Torres’ seemingly imminent move to Xavi Hernandez’s Barcelona rebuild.

The Spanish giants themselves could well make another move next month in an attempt to build for the future under their new manager with Manchester United’s Edinson Cavani often linked with a transfer.

Elsewhere in La Liga, meanwhile, fresh reports from Marca suggest Real Madrid simply aren’t interested in a move for Paul Pogba, despite his contract only having a few months to go.

Follow all the news, rumours and gossip below!

Latest transfer news and rumours

• Real Madrid not interested in Paul Pogba

• Roma boss Mourinho eyes Arsenal swoop

• Ferran Torres in Barcelona for medical

• John Terry set for Chelsea return

• Man United consider Emi Martinez

• Man City ready to go all out for Erling Haaland

Wolfsburg chase US hotshot

22:27 , Marc Mayo

Ricardo Pepi has become a star of MLS after breaking out with FC Dallas and is attracting big interest from across Europe.

It is the Bundesliga tipped highest to sign the striker, who has interested Wolves and Real Madrid, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Wolfsburg are now said to lead the race with talks ‘advanced’ over a deal.

Man Utd prospect signs on

21:55 , Marc Mayo

Ahead of the transfer market opening, Manchester United have tied down prospect Ethan Ennis to his first pro deal.

The former Liverpool youngster announced the agreement via his Instagram.

21:24 , Marc Mayo

Mikel Arteta has opened up on Arsenal’s transfer plans for January.

“It would be useful to change something, even if it is never easy,” he told reporters.

“We are working towards this, to understand what our needs are, and to find the right solutions.”

Man City prepared to go all out for Haaland

20:37 , Jonathan Gorrie

Spanish outlet Sport suggest Man City are ready to go ‘all out’ for Erling Haaland next summer.

A scary thought for the rest of football, indeed.

Man United consider Emi Martinez

20:03 , Jonathan Gorrie

The Daily Star claim Aston Villa ‘keeper Emi Martinez, who has gone from strength to strength since leaving Arsenal, is a potential target for Man United as they consider life beyond David De Gea.

Everton chase Coutinho

20:01 , Jonathan Gorrie

Yesterday, it was Arsenal. Today, it’s Everton.

Sport claim Rafa Benitez is eager to bring Philippe Coutinho to Goodison Park, although his wages are said to be a problem.

John Terry set for Chelsea return

19:40 , Jonathan Gorrie

Chelsea icon John Terry is understood to be closing in on a return to Stamford Bridge, half a decade after leaving for Aston Villa.

Having left the Midlands giants a number of months ago, he’s reportedly ready to take up a coaching role with Chelsea’s academy.

Ferran Torres in Barcelona

19:35 , Jonathan Gorrie

Romano also reveals that Ferran Torres has arrived in Barcelona for his medical ahead of an official announcement in regards to his transfer to Barcelona.

The deal is said to be done.

Roma chase Arsenal star Maitland-Niles

19:31 , Jonathan Gorrie

According to Fabrizio Romano, Jose Mourinho is keen on luring Ainsley Maitland-Niles to Roma this January.

Having tried and failed to sign Granit Xhaka in the summer just gone, Mourinho now wants the versatile midfielder.

Real Madrid lose Pogba interest

19:29 , Jonathan Gorrie

According to Marca, Real Madrid aren’t keen on Paul Pogba.

While the Frenchman is likely to be in demand given his contractual status, those in the Spanish capital aren’t keen.