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The January transfer window is always a period of significant rumour and potential major moves. Numerous notable footballers find themselves connected to transfers out of their present clubs. This article explores some of the top names who could be changing clubs this month.

A. Semenyo

Despite Ghana's inability to qualify for the AFCON, this has kept the forward in contention, reports suggest an important transfer is imminent. The Bournemouth attacker has a deal with a sizeable release clause applicable for a two-week period in early January. Recent reports suggest the Premier League champions have emerged as his services. Other suitors such as Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have turned their attention to other targets, potentially opening the door for clubs like Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late move.

Marc Guéhi

The English centre-back has continued to impress for Palace this season a previous transfer to Liverpool collapsing. As his contract due to run out in the close season, January is the London club's last opportunity to secure a transfer fee for their captain. A host of top sides, such as Manchester City and multiple continental powerhouses including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to hold an interest. However, a winter departure is considered unlikely, particularly given the manager's reliance on the player.

B. Johnson

This Welsh forward has found first-team opportunities hard to come by at Spurs this campaign. Although finishing as the side's top scorer last season, Johnson has begun only a handful of league matches. Reports suggest the North London outfit would be open to a sale for the right valuation, thought to be in the around forty million pounds. The Cherries are currently leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally showing an interest.

Tottenham value Brennan Johnson at approximately £40m.

R. Neves

This Portuguese playmaker might be set for a return to the Premier League following a spell in Saudi Arabia. Still only 28, and with his agreement expiring in the summer, he represents a potential bargain. Teams like Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the player. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spain that he is prepared to take a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This experienced German goalkeeper finds himself as third-choice at Barça under the coach Flick. After lost his place and had an operation, a winter departure looks highly probable. Aston Villa were once mentioned as a potential destination, but that move currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be expressing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

This prolific England centre-forward has kept finding the net regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League might enhance his fading hopes of making the national World Cup. But, arranging a transfer poses major challenges. Al-Ahli do not wish to sell him, and his alleged enormous weekly wages make any move difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all linked as admirers.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as Al-Ahli to victory in the domestic cup final.

Conor Gallagher

This energetic midfielder attracted widespread attention in the off-season but remained at Atlético. With limited starts in La Liga this season, he is keen to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have been heavily connected, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on loan, remains a possibility, although financial demands could prove a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although excelling and being named player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this talented midfielder has found it tough for game time during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has stated the loan move will not be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations about representing multiple teams in a campaign, a return to his parent club prior to next season appears to be the sole available solution.

K. Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkish attacker is in fine form for the Italian giants this season. With his current contract nearing its end, many English sides – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the situation. Juventus are eager to tie down the youngster to a lengthy agreement but face a battle to keep one of Europe's brightest prospects.

Kees Smit

This highly-touted Netherlands midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following starring at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar first team. This teenager is widely tipped to complete a major move in January. Newcastle are believed to be leading the chase, but are facing stiff competition from Real Madrid for a signing valued at approximately twenty-two million pounds.