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The January transfer window is always a period of significant speculation and possible big-money transfers. A number of high-profile stars are being linked with transfers away from their current teams. This article explores a selection of the top figures who could be changing clubs in January.

A. Semenyo

Although Ghana's inability to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, this has kept the forward in contention, it appears a major transfer is close. This Bournemouth attacker possesses a deal with a sizeable release clause active for a short period in early January. Recent reports point to Manchester City have emerged as his services. Other interested parties such as Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to alternative targets, leaving teams such as Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a late move.

Marc Guéhi

This England defender has continued to excel for Palace this season a summer move to Anfield collapsing. As his deal set to run out in the summer, January is the club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their skipper. Numerous elite sides, including City and multiple continental powerhouses like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly hold an interest. However, a winter departure remains difficult, especially given the manager's reliance on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

This Wales winger has found starting minutes limited at Spurs this term. Despite being the club's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has started just a handful of Premier League matches. It is understood the North London club is open to a sale for the correct price, thought to be in the region of £40 million. Bournemouth are currently leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an inquiry.

Tottenham rate the Welsh international at around forty million pounds.

R. Neves

This Portuguese playmaker might be set for a return to the Premier League following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Still only twenty-eight, and with his contract expiring in the summer, he represents a potential bargain. Teams such as Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with the former Wolves man. Additionally, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he would be prepared to accept a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

The experienced German shot-stopper is now as the third option at Barça under the coach Flick. After lost his place and had surgery, a winter departure seems highly probable. Villa were once mentioned as a potential destination, but that option currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly expressing interest in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

The prolific English centre-forward has kept finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League might enhance his fading chances of making the England World Cup. However, securing a deal poses significant challenges. His current club do not wish to sell him, and his alleged enormous salary make any agreement difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been mentioned as admirers.

The striker helped his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

The dynamic midfielder attracted widespread interest in the summer but stayed at Atlético Madrid. Having few starts in La Liga this term, he is keen to secure more minutes ahead of the tournament. United are strongly connected, and a return to Selhurst Park, a club he excelled on a temporary deal, remains a option, although wage demands might be a problem.

H. Elliott

Although starring and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, the young midfielder has struggled for game time on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not become permanent. Because of specific rules regarding playing for multiple teams in a campaign, a move back to Liverpool before next season appears to be the only viable outcome.

K. Yildiz

This exciting Turkish attacker is in fine form for the Italian giants this season. As his current deal nearing its end, a host of Premier League clubs – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the developments. Juventus are eager to secure the youngster to a lengthy agreement but are in a race to keep one of Europe's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

The highly-touted Dutch midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. Following impressing at the U19 Euros, he has broken into the AZ first team. The 19-year-old is widely tipped to complete a major transfer in January. Newcastle are believed to be frontrunners, but are facing stiff competition from Real Madrid for a signing priced at around twenty-two million pounds.