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The winter transfer market is typically a period of significant speculation and possible big-money moves. Numerous high-profile footballers find themselves connected to transfers away from their current clubs. Here is a look at some of the major names who are poised to be changing clubs in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the AFCON, this has kept the player available, indications are an important move is close. This 25-year-old possesses a deal with a substantial release clause applicable for a brief period at the start of the month. Recent developments suggest Manchester City have emerged as his signature. Other interested parties such as Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have moved on to other options, potentially opening the door for teams such as Manchester United or Liverpool to make a last-minute move.

Marc Guéhi

This English centre-back has excel for Crystal Palace despite a summer transfer to Anfield collapsing. As his deal set to run out in the summer, January is the London club's final chance to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. A host of elite clubs, such as Manchester City and multiple European giants including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to hold an interest. However, a January exit is considered unlikely, especially given the coach's reliance on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

The Welsh winger has found starting minutes limited at Spurs this campaign. Although finishing as the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has begun just a handful of league matches. Reports suggest the North London outfit would be open to a transfer for the correct valuation, believed to be in the region of forty million pounds. The Cherries appear to be at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also credited with an interest.

Tottenham rate the Welsh international at around forty million pounds.

R. Neves

This Portuguese midfielder could be poised for a return to the English top flight following a period in the Saudi Pro League. Still only twenty-eight, and with his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, he is a possible bargain. Clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool have been connected to the former Wolves man. Additionally, there have been suggestions from Spain that he would be prepared to take a reduced salary for a switch to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

The experienced German shot-stopper is now as the third option at Barcelona under the manager Flick. Having lost his place and had surgery, a January exit looks highly likely. Aston Villa were once linked as a possible destination, but that option now appears off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly showing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

This proven English striker has kept finding the net regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League might enhance his dwindling hopes of being in the England World Cup. However, securing a deal poses major hurdles. Al-Ahli do not wish to sell him, and his alleged enormous weekly wages render any agreement complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been linked as admirers.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as Al-Ahli to a win in the domestic cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

This dynamic midfielder drew widespread interest in the off-season but remained at Atlético Madrid. With few starts in La Liga this term, he is keen to secure more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are heavily connected, and a move back to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, although financial demands might be a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Despite starring and being named the best player award at the U21 Euros last summer, this young midfielder has found it tough for game time during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the loan move will not be made permanent. Because of specific rules regarding playing for two clubs in a season, a move back to his parent club prior to next season seems to be the sole available solution.

K. Yildiz

The exciting Turkish forward has been in fine form for the Italian giants this term. As his current deal running down, a host of Premier League clubs – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the developments. The Turin club are eager to secure the youngster to a lengthy contract but face a race to retain one of the continent's most promising prospects.

K. Smit

The highly-touted Netherlands teenage midfielder has earned comparisons 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 Alkmaar first team. The teenager is widely tipped to complete a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle reportedly are leading the chase, but are facing strong competition from Real Madrid for a deal priced at around twenty-two million pounds.