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This winter transfer market is always a time of significant speculation and possible big-money transfers. Several prominent players find themselves linked with moves out of their current clubs. This article explores a selection of the major names who are poised to be on the move in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Although the Black Stars' inability to qualify for the AFCON, this has left the player available, indications are an important move is close. This Bournemouth attacker possesses a deal featuring a substantial buy-out clause active for a short window at the start of the month. Recent reports indicate the Premier League champions have emerged as his signature. Former interested parties like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have moved on to other options, leaving clubs such as Manchester United or Liverpool to make a last-minute bid.

Marc Guéhi

The English defender has continued to excel for Palace this season a previous transfer to Anfield collapsing. With his deal set to expire in the close season, this represents the London club's last chance to secure a fee for their skipper. A host of top clubs, such as City and several European giants including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to hold an interest. However, a winter departure is considered difficult, particularly given the manager's reliance on the defender.

B. Johnson

This Wales forward has found first-team minutes limited at Spurs this term. Although finishing as the club's leading goalscorer last season, Johnson has started only a handful of Premier League matches. It is understood the London club is willing to consider a sale for the right price, thought to be in the region of £40 million. The Cherries appear to be leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally credited with an interest.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

The Portuguese playmaker might be poised for a comeback to the English top flight after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Still only 28, and with his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, he represents a potential opportunity. Clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the player. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he is willing to take a pay cut for a move to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

This experienced Germany goalkeeper is now as third-choice at Barcelona under the manager Hansi Flick. After lost his place and undergone an operation, a January exit seems highly likely. Aston Villa were initially mentioned as a possible destination, but that option currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

This prolific England striker has continued scoring regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League could enhance his fading chances of making the national squad. However, arranging a deal poses major hurdles. His current club are reluctant to sell him, and his alleged huge weekly wages render any agreement difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been linked as admirers.

The striker was instrumental as Al-Ahli to a win in the domestic cup showpiece.

C. Gallagher

The dynamic midfielder drew considerable interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético Madrid. With limited starts in Spain this term, he is keen to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are strongly linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, a club he shone on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, though wage constraints could prove a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Despite excelling and being named player of the tournament at the U21 Euros last summer, this young player has struggled for game time during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has stated the temporary transfer will not be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations about representing two clubs in a campaign, a move back to his parent club before next season seems to be the only available outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkish forward is in excellent form for Juventus this season. As his current deal running down, a host of English sides – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the developments. The Turin club are desperate to secure the youngster to a new long-term agreement but are in a race to retain one of Europe's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

This highly-touted Dutch midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has become a regular in the AZ first team. The teenager is heavily tipped to complete a major transfer in January. Newcastle are believed to be frontrunners, but are facing stiff competition from the Spanish champions for a signing priced at approximately £22 million.