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The January transfer window proves to be a time of feverish rumour and potential major moves. Numerous prominent stars find themselves linked with transfers away from their current teams. Here is a look at a selection of the top figures who are poised to be changing clubs in January.

A. Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the forward in contention, indications are a significant transfer is close. The 25-year-old has a deal featuring a £65 million release clause applicable for a two-week period at the start of the month. Latest developments indicate the Premier League champions have emerged as his services. Other suitors such as Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to alternative targets, leaving teams such as Manchester United or Liverpool to make a late bid.

M. Guéhi

This English defender has excel for Crystal Palace this season a previous transfer to Liverpool falling through. With his deal set to expire in the close season, January is the London club's final chance to obtain a fee for their skipper. Numerous elite sides, including Manchester City and several European giants like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to be interested. Yet, a January exit is considered difficult, especially given the coach's reliance on the player.

B. Johnson

The Welsh forward has had starting minutes limited at Tottenham this campaign. Although finishing as the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has started just a small number of league matches. Reports suggest the London club is willing to consider a sale for the right price, believed to be in the around forty million pounds. The Cherries are currently at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally showing an interest.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds.

R. Neves

The Portuguese playmaker could be poised for a return to the Premier League following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now just twenty-eight, while his agreement ending in the summer of 2026, he represents a potential bargain. Clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool have been connected to the player. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he is prepared to take a reduced salary for a switch to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This experienced Germany goalkeeper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona following new coach Flick. Having lost his place and had an operation, a January exit looks highly probable. Aston Villa were initially linked as a potential suitor, but that move now appears off. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be expressing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

This prolific English striker has kept finding the net regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League might boost his dwindling hopes of being in the England World Cup. However, arranging a deal presents major challenges. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his reported huge weekly wages make any move complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been mentioned as interested parties.

Ivan Toney helped his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup final.

Conor Gallagher

This energetic midfielder drew widespread interest in the summer but stayed at Atlético Madrid. With limited starting appearances in Spain this season, he is keen to find more playing time ahead of the tournament. Manchester United are strongly linked, and a return to Selhurst Park, where he excelled on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, although financial demands could be a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although excelling and being named the best player award at the U21 Euros last summer, the talented player has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations regarding representing two clubs in a campaign, a return to Liverpool prior to next season appears to be the only available outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkish attacker has been in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. As his existing deal nearing its end, a host of Premier League clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the developments. Juventus are eager to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term agreement but face a race to retain one of Europe's brightest prospects.

K. Smit

This much-admired Netherlands midfielder has drawn parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. After impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar first team. This teenager is heavily tipped to complete a big-money move in January. Newcastle United are believed to be frontrunners, but are facing stiff competition from the Spanish champions for a deal valued at around £22 million.