Even after a hectic summer, Leeds United look set to be at the centre of the madness once again, with the rumour mill very much in full swing already.
As always, we’ve gathered up all the latest news and rumours from around the web – scroll and click through to check out the most recent updates from across the Premier League.
. Man City back in for Messi
Manchester City are preparing to reignite their interest in Lionel Messi this January. With Barcelona facing mounting debts, a bid of around £50 million could be enough to secure the Argentine superstar. (The Sun) Photo by Sebastian Castaneda-Pool/Getty Images Photo: Pool
. Leicester keen on Mendes
Leicester City are set to battle it out with Manchester United and Arsenal for Sporting Lisbon full-back Nuno Mendes. The 18-year-old is already a first-team regular in Portugal. (Daily Mail) Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images Photo: Carlos Rodrigues
. London duo interested in Wagner
West Ham and Fulham are both eyeing up a £3.5 million move for Philadelphia Union left-back Kai Wagner. The German has been a standout performer in the MLS so far this season. (Daily Mail) Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images Photo: Sam Greenwood
1. Leicester keen on Mendes
Leicester City are set to battle it out with Manchester United and Arsenal for Sporting Lisbon full-back Nuno Mendes. The 18-year-old is already a first-team regular in Portugal. (Daily Mail) Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images Photo: Carlos Rodrigues
2. London duo interested in Wagner
West Ham and Fulham are both eyeing up a £3.5 million move for Philadelphia Union left-back Kai Wagner. The German has been a standout performer in the MLS so far this season. (Daily Mail) Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images Photo: Sam Greenwood
3. Ayari delighted to have signed for Blades
Teenage Sheffield United starlet Hassan Ayari has claimed that it is a "dream come true" to have signed for the club. The 17-year-old recently linked up with the Blades' U18 setup and has already trained with the first team. (Tunisie-Foot) Photo by Rui Vieira - Pool/Getty Images Photo: Pool
4. Van Hecke revels in professional dream
Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke has admitted that he didn't think he would make it as a professional footballer as recently as two years ago. The 20-year-old is currently out on loan at SC Heerenveen after completing a summer move to the south coast, but has revealed that he almost gave up on his dreams of playing at the highest level. (Omroep Zeelend) Photo by Tom Bode / ANP / AFP Photo: TOM BODE
5. Indalecio vows to take Newcastle chance
Florent Indalecio has vowed to take his chance at Newcastle United after being offered a contract off the back of a trial over the summer. The player is a childhood friend of Allan Saint-Maximin, and had previously been playing in the fourth tier of Australian football while also working in construction. (Foot Mercato) Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster
6. Leeds in Braithwaite hunt
Leeds United are one of three Premier League options available to Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite in January. West Brom and West Ham are also said to be keen on the Danish international. (Sport) Photo by Daniel Leal Olivas - Pool/Getty Images Photo: Pool