The transfer window merry-go-round is beginning to pick up some momentum - here is the pick of the big world football stories doing the rounds.

Gonzalo Higuain signs for Juventus from Napoli - www.juventus.com

Willingness to make a Premier League winter break happen - BBC

Lyon have made a statement over reported interest in striker Alexandre Lacazette - www.olweb.fr

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has suffered an injury setback - arsenal.com