Transfer news LIVE: Rooney announced as Birmingham boss, Sancho latest

England's top-flight spent a record £2.36billion on new players in the summer but the search for new players is already underway.

The winter window doesn't open officially until January 1 but the top clubs are already planning their next moves in order to get a head start.

Follow our live blog below for all the latest news from the Premier League…

19 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham

Stoke snap up free transfer

Stoke City have strengthened their squad outside of the transfer window with the arrival of Ciaran Clark on a free.

The former Newcastle United and Aston Villa defender was released by the Magpies this summer after spending last year on loan at Sheffield United.

The 34-year-old made over 200 Premier League appearances and has been capped 36 times by the Republic of Ireland.

Clark joins former teammates Enda Stevens, Dwight Gayle, Daniel Johnson and Mark Travers at the bet365 Stadium.

And he can't wait to get going.

Speaking to the club's website, Clark said: "I've missed the feeling of being in the dressing room and preparing week-to-week for Saturdays.

"I worked hard throughout pre-season and have kept myself in good shape since, so I am keen to get out there with the lads over the next couple of weeks, as the feeling of those sessions is something you can't replicate alone.

"With the quality of players we have, if we find some consistency, I believe we can go on and have a good season."

43 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham

Jorginho linked with shock transfer

Arsenal ace Jorginho is wanted by Barcelona, according to reports from ESPN.

They claim the LaLiga giants are keen on recruiting the Italian international this January

The 31-year-old switched from Chelsea to north London earlier this year to help the Gunners win the title.

It didn't work out that way, but he did turn in some top displays for Mikel Arteta's men.

However, the arrival of Declan Rice has seen Jorginho's game time come down.

He's started just one Premier League match this season and was at fault for Tottenham's second equaliser during the north London derby, so a move away might be just what Jorginho needs.

Today, 11:11By Jack Cunningham

Rooney announced!

Birmingham City have confirmed that Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is the club's new first-team manager.

The former England international starts with immediate effect and has signed a three-and-a-half year deal after the Championship side parted ways with John Eustace and Rooney left DC United.

Rooney will be supported by his former England international teammate Ashley Cole, the current England Under-21s assistant coach, John O'Shea, the assistant coach of the Republic of Ireland men's national team and Carl Robinson and Pete Shuttleworth, who both assisted Rooney at DC United. Shuttleworth was also part of his coaching team at Derby County.

Ashley Cole and John O'Shea will retain their coaching roles with their respective national sides.

This is Rooney's first job in England since leaving Derby County in June 2022, and he can't wait to get started.

He said: "I am absolutely delighted to be joining Birmingham City Football Club at such an exciting time.

"It is very clear that they have a plan and are committed to realising their ambition for the club. We are fully aligned on what is expected.

"I have been building my managerial career, putting myself in challenging environments, to get me ready for this opportunity.

"It's a project that gives me a sense of purpose and I can't wait to get started."

Today, 11:03By Jack Cunningham

Unrest at Manchester United

talkSPORT's Alan Brazil claims that Manchester United's players are unconvinced by Erik ten Hag.

It's been a poor start to the season for the Red Devils in both the Premier League and Champions League, while Jadon Sancho has been exiled from the squad after a public falling out with the Dutchman.

And Brazil claims all is not well at Old Trafford.

Speaking on talkSPORT about what he had heard from an unnamed Man United star, he said: "The players are not having the manager. They're not having him at all.

"By all accounts, they are disgusted by the way he treated [Cristiano] Ronaldo - and they say Sancho is a great guy who works his socks off."

Man United stars 'disgusted' by Ten Hag's treatment of Ronaldo and Sancho, claims Brazil

Today, 10:43By Jack Cunningham

Hello, and welcome to talkSPORT's live transfer blog

The January transfer window might still be nearly three months away, but that doesn't mean all 20 Premier League clubs aren't already planning.

The summer saw over £2billion spent across the top-flight.

But you can expect that number to grow in January as managers up and down the country seek reinforcements to help them achieve their goals.