As we head back towards transfer season and the opening of the January window, there are discussions and decisions being made behind the scenes at every top club.
But some of the forward planning goes beyond January, too, and we have been scoping out some of the surprise deals that could cause a major stir in 2020.
Through speaking to our sources at clubs and insiders who have the lowdown on deals, it's time to look into some of the major talking points for the new year that are not yet making major headlines across the internet.