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This winter transfer market proves to be a period of significant speculation and possible big-money moves. Several notable footballers find themselves linked with moves out of their current clubs. We examine a selection of the top figures that might be changing clubs in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite Ghana's inability to qualify for the AFCON, which has kept the forward in contention, it appears a major move is imminent. This 25-year-old possesses a deal with a £65 million buy-out clause active for a two-week window at the start of the month. Recent reports indicate the Premier League champions look to have won the race for his services. Other interested parties like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have moved on to alternative targets, potentially opening the door for teams like Manchester United or Liverpool to make a late move.

Marc Guéhi

This England defender has impress for Crystal Palace this season a summer move to Liverpool falling through. As his contract due to run out in the close season, January is the London club's last chance to secure a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of elite sides, including City and several European giants including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly be interested. However, a winter exit is considered difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the defender.

B. Johnson

The Wales winger has found first-team minutes limited at Spurs this term. Although finishing as the club's leading goalscorer last season, he has begun just a handful of league games. It is understood the London outfit is open to a transfer for the right valuation, believed to be in the region of £40 million. Bournemouth are currently at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an interest.

Spurs rate the Welsh international at around forty million pounds.

R. Neves

This Portugal playmaker might be poised for a comeback to the English top flight following a period in the Saudi Pro League. Still just twenty-eight, and with his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, he represents a possible bargain. Teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool have been connected to the player. Furthermore, there have been rumours from Spain that he is prepared to take a pay cut for a switch to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

This veteran Germany shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barça under the coach Hansi Flick. Having fallen out of favour and had an operation, a winter exit seems highly probable. Villa were once mentioned as a possible destination, but that option now appears unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing curiosity in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

This proven English striker has continued finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League could boost his dwindling chances of being in the England World Cup. However, securing a deal poses significant hurdles. His current club are reluctant to sell him, and his reported huge salary make any move difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been mentioned as admirers.

The striker helped Al-Ahli to a win in the domestic cup final.

Conor Gallagher

This energetic midfielder attracted widespread interest in the off-season but remained at Atlético Madrid. Having few starts in Spain this season, he may be keen to secure more minutes ahead of the tournament. United are strongly connected, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on loan, is also a possibility, though financial demands could prove a problem.

H. Elliott

Despite excelling and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, this talented player has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has stated the loan move won't become permanent. Because of specific rules about representing two clubs in a season, a move back to Liverpool prior to next season seems to be the only available solution.

Kenan Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkey attacker is in fine form for the Italian giants this term. As his current contract nearing its end, many Premier League sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are eager to secure the youngster to a lengthy contract but face a race to retain one of the continent's brightest young talents.

Kees Smit

This much-admired Dutch midfielder has earned parallels to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following starring at the Under-19 European Championship, he has become a regular in the AZ first team. This 19-year-old is widely tipped to make a major transfer this month. Newcastle are believed to be leading the chase, but are facing stiff rivalry from Real Madrid for a signing priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.