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This January transfer market proves to be a time of feverish speculation and potential major transfers. Several high-profile players find themselves linked with transfers out of their present teams. Here is a look at a selection of the top figures who could be changing clubs in January.

A. Semenyo

Despite Ghana's inability to reach the AFCON, this has left the player in contention, reports suggest an important move is imminent. The Bournemouth attacker has a deal with a substantial release clause applicable for a two-week window at the start of the month. Recent reports point to the Premier League champions have emerged as his services. Former interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to other options, leaving clubs like Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a late move.

Marc Guéhi

The English centre-back has continued to excel for Crystal Palace this season a previous transfer to Anfield collapsing. As his contract set to expire in the summer, this represents the club's final opportunity to secure a transfer fee for their captain. A host of top sides, including City and multiple continental powerhouses including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to be interested. However, a January departure is considered difficult, especially given the manager's reliance on the player.

B. Johnson

The Wales forward has found first-team opportunities limited at Tottenham this term. Although being the side's top scorer last season, Johnson has started only a handful of league matches. It is understood the London outfit is open to a sale for the right valuation, believed to be in the region of forty million pounds. The Cherries appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also showing an interest.

Spurs value Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

This Portugal playmaker might be set for a return to the English top flight after a period in Saudi Arabia. Still only 28, while his contract ending in the summer of 2026, he is a potential opportunity. Teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool are connected to the former Wolves man. Additionally, there have been suggestions from Spain that he is willing to take a pay cut for a move to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

The veteran German goalkeeper finds himself as third-choice at Barça following the manager Flick. Having fallen out of favour and undergone an operation, a winter exit seems highly likely. Aston Villa were initially mentioned as a possible destination, but that option now appears off. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be showing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

The proven England striker has kept finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League might boost his dwindling chances of making the national World Cup. However, securing a transfer poses major challenges. Al-Ahli are reluctant to part with him, and his alleged enormous salary make any move complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all mentioned as admirers.

The striker was instrumental as his Saudi club to a win in the Saudi Super Cup final.

Conor Gallagher

This dynamic English midfielder drew considerable interest in the off-season but remained at Atlético. Having limited starts in Spain this season, he may be keen to secure more playing time ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are strongly linked, and a return to Selhurst Park, where he shone on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, though financial constraints could be a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Despite starring and winning the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, the young midfielder has struggled for game time during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has stated the temporary transfer won't be made permanent. Because of specific rules regarding representing multiple teams in a campaign, a return to Liverpool prior to next summer seems to be the sole available solution.

Kenan Yildiz

This exciting Turkish forward has been in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. With his existing contract nearing its end, a host of Premier League sides – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the situation. The Turin club are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract but face a race to keep one of the continent's brightest prospects.

K. Smit

This much-admired Dutch midfielder has earned comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. After impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, he has broken into the AZ side. This teenager is heavily tipped to make a big-money move in January. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but could face stiff competition from Real Madrid for a deal priced at around twenty-two million pounds.