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The January transfer market is typically a period of significant rumour and potential major deals. A number of notable players find themselves connected to transfers away from their present teams. Here is a look at some of the key names that are poised to be changing clubs this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Although Ghana's failure to reach the AFCON, this has kept the forward in contention, reports suggest a significant move is imminent. The 25-year-old has a contract with a sizeable release clause applicable for a two-week window in early January. Latest reports suggest the Premier League champions look to have won the race for his signature. Former suitors like Tottenham and Chelsea reportedly have moved on to alternative targets, leaving teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late bid.

Marc Guéhi

This English centre-back has excel for Crystal Palace this season a previous transfer to Anfield falling through. With his deal set to run out in the close season, this represents the club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. A host of elite clubs, such as Manchester City and several European giants like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to hold an interest. However, a winter exit remains difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the defender.

B. Johnson

This Wales forward has had first-team minutes limited at Tottenham this term. Although being the side's top scorer the previous campaign, Johnson has started only a small number of Premier League matches. Reports suggest the North London outfit would be willing to consider a transfer for the correct 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 also showing an inquiry.

Tottenham rate the Welsh international at approximately forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

This Portugal playmaker might be poised for a return to the English top flight after a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now just twenty-eight, 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. Additionally, there have been suggestions from Spain that he is prepared to accept a pay cut for a move to the Spanish giants.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This veteran Germany shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona following the manager Flick. After fallen out of favour and had an operation, a winter exit looks increasingly likely. Aston Villa were once linked as a possible destination, but that move now appears off. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly showing interest in the keeper.

I. Toney

This proven England striker has kept scoring regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League could enhance his dwindling chances of being in the England World Cup. But, arranging a deal poses significant challenges. Al-Ahli do not wish to part with him, and his alleged enormous salary render any agreement complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been mentioned as interested parties.

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

Conor Gallagher

This dynamic midfielder drew widespread interest in the off-season but remained at Atlético. With few starting appearances in Spain this term, he is eager to find more playing time ahead of the tournament. United are strongly connected, and a return to Selhurst Park, where he shone on loan, is also a option, though financial constraints could be a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Although excelling and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this talented player has struggled for game time during his loan spell at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has stated the loan move will not be made permanent. Because of specific rules regarding representing two clubs in a campaign, a move back to his parent club before next season seems to be the sole available solution.

Kenan Yildiz

This exciting Turkish attacker is in fine form for the Italian giants this term. With his existing deal running down, a host of English sides – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are desperate to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract but face a race to retain one of the continent's brightest prospects.

Kees Smit

This highly-touted Netherlands 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 side. The teenager is widely tipped to complete a major transfer in January. Newcastle are believed to be leading the chase, but are facing stiff competition from Real Madrid for a signing priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.