The transfer window may not open again until January 1 2018 but that hasn’t put an end to plenty of speculation throughout Europe.

Here, we take a look at three big stories dominating the headlines on Friday.

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MAROUANE FELLAINI 

Paris Saint-Germain are plotting a surprise move for Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, according to Le 10 Sport.

The big Belgian will enter the final six months of his United deal in January and Unai Emery is said to be in the market for a back up to aging midfielder Thiago Motta.

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There’s talk of a four-year deal being offered to Fellaini next summer but it’s an odd move for PSG considering he’d be 34 by the completion of such a contract.

There is an extension on the table at Old Trafford but for the same terms as his current deal and Fellaini is said to be unhappy with his fringe status so could well be leaving the club next summer, whether that be PSG or elsewhere.

MESUT OZIL

Barcelona are weighing up a move for Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil, reports Sport.

The Catalan giants were said to be very interested in securing a deal in January but there is now concerns over his busy lifestyle and how that could effect his impact on the pitch.

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As is well documented, Ozil’s current contract is up next summer and as a result he’s been perpetually linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium ever since the summer.

Barca need an injection of creativity from their midfield and Ozil certainly provides that. Whether their concerns about his private life are legitimate or not, there will be stiff competition for his signature so the Spanish club won’t be alone in possibly making a move in January.

Ozil will be available on free next summer

GIOVANNI VAN BRONCKHORST

Arsene Wenger has apparently picked Giovanni van Bronckhorst as his eventual successor at Arsenal, reports the Daily Star.

Wenger’s contract is up in 2019 and he has reportedly stated the Feyenoord boss will be the right man for the job should he decide to make an exit in two years time.

 

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Van Bronckhorst is a former Arsenal player and after a successful playing career has transitioned nicely into management with the Eredivisie club.

He has taken on Wenger’s attacking philosophy since assuming the managerial reins in 2015 and it’s led to trophy triumphs with the KNVB Cup and league title all in the cabinet. It’s a surprising rumour in terms of timing but perhaps not a surprising choice should Wenger call it quits in 2019.

Feyenoord’s Dutch head coach Giovanni Van Bronckhorst