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The January transfer market is always a time of feverish speculation and possible major deals. A number of prominent players find themselves connected to moves away from their current clubs. This article explores a selection of the top names who are poised to be changing clubs in January.

A. Semenyo

Despite Ghana's inability to reach the AFCON, which has left the forward in contention, reports suggest a major move is imminent. The 25-year-old has a deal with a substantial buy-out clause applicable for a brief window at the start of the month. Latest reports indicate Manchester City look to have won the race for his services. Other suitors such as Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have moved on to alternative options, leaving clubs such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late bid.

Marc Guéhi

This English centre-back has continued to excel for Crystal Palace despite a summer transfer to Liverpool collapsing. With his contract due to expire in the summer, this represents the London club's last opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. A host of elite sides, including City and multiple European giants including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly be interested. Yet, a January exit remains difficult, especially given the manager's dependence on the defender.

B. Johnson

This Wales forward has had starting opportunities limited at Spurs this term. Although being the club's top scorer last season, Johnson has started just a handful of league games. Reports suggest the London club would be open to a sale for the correct price, believed to be in the around forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an interest.

Tottenham value Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds.

R. Neves

This Portuguese playmaker could be poised for a return to the English top flight after a spell in Saudi Arabia. Still only 28, while his contract ending in the summer, he is a potential opportunity. Clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United are connected to the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been rumours from Spain that he would be willing to accept a pay cut for a move to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

The veteran Germany goalkeeper is now as third-choice at Barcelona under the manager Hansi Flick. After lost his place and undergone an operation, a winter departure seems increasingly probable. Aston Villa were initially mentioned as a potential suitor, but that option now appears off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing interest in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

The prolific English striker has continued finding the net regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League might enhance his fading hopes of making the national squad. However, arranging a deal poses significant challenges. Al-Ahli do not wish to part with him, and his alleged enormous salary render any agreement difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been mentioned as admirers.

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

Conor Gallagher

The dynamic English midfielder drew widespread attention in the off-season but remained at Atlético. Having few starts in La Liga this term, he is keen to find more playing time ahead of the tournament. Manchester United are strongly connected, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on loan, is also a option, though wage demands could prove a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although starring and winning the best player award at the U21 Euros last summer, this young player has struggled for minutes on loan at Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations about representing multiple teams in a campaign, a move back to Liverpool prior to next summer seems to be the sole available outcome.

K. Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkey attacker is in fine form for the Italian giants this term. With his existing deal running down, a host of English clubs – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the developments. Juventus are eager to secure the 20-year-old to a lengthy agreement but are in a battle to keep one of Europe's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

This much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has earned parallels to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following impressing at the U19 Euros, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar first team. This teenager is widely expected to make a big-money transfer in January. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but could face strong competition from Real Madrid for a signing valued at approximately £22 million.