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The January transfer window is always a period of significant speculation and potential major transfers. Several prominent players find themselves linked with transfers away from their current clubs. Here is a look at some of the major figures that are poised to be on the move this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Although Ghana's inability to reach the AFCON, this has left the player available, it appears a major transfer is close. This 25-year-old has a deal featuring a sizeable buy-out clause applicable for a brief period in early January. Recent developments point to the Premier League champions have emerged as his services. Former interested parties such as Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have moved on to alternative targets, leaving teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a late bid.

Marc Guéhi

This English centre-back has excel for Crystal Palace despite a summer move to Anfield collapsing. As his deal set to expire in the summer, January is the club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. Numerous elite clubs, including Manchester City and several European giants including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to be interested. However, a winter departure remains difficult, especially given the manager's reliance on the defender.

B. Johnson

This Welsh winger has found starting opportunities hard to come by at Tottenham this term. Although finishing as the side's leading goalscorer last season, he has started just a handful of Premier League games. Reports suggest the North London club would be open to a transfer for the correct valuation, believed to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth are currently at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally showing an inquiry.

Spurs value Brennan Johnson at around £40m.

R. Neves

This Portuguese playmaker could be set for a comeback to the Premier League following a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now only 28, while his agreement ending in the summer of 2026, he represents a possible opportunity. Clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with the player. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spain that he would be prepared to accept a pay cut for a switch to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

This veteran Germany goalkeeper is now as the third option at Barça under new coach Hansi Flick. After lost his place and undergone surgery, a winter departure looks highly probable. Villa were once linked as a possible suitor, but that move now appears unlikely. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly showing interest in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

The proven England centre-forward has continued scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League might enhance his fading hopes of making the England squad. However, arranging a deal poses major challenges. His current club are reluctant to sell him, and his alleged enormous salary render any agreement difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been linked as admirers.

Ivan Toney helped Al-Ahli to a win in the domestic cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

The energetic English midfielder attracted widespread interest in the summer but stayed at Atlético Madrid. With limited starting appearances in La Liga this term, he is keen to secure more minutes ahead of the tournament. United have been strongly connected, and a return to Selhurst Park, a club he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a option, although financial demands might be a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although excelling and being named player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, the talented player has found it tough for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has stated the loan move won't become permanent. Because of FIFA regulations regarding playing for two clubs in a season, a return to Liverpool prior to next season appears to be the only viable solution.

K. Yildiz

This exciting Turkish forward has been in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. As his current contract running down, a host of English clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the situation. The Turin club are desperate to secure the youngster to a lengthy contract but face a race to keep one of the continent's most promising young talents.

Kees Smit

The much-admired Netherlands teenage midfielder has drawn parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. After starring at the U19 Euros, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side. This teenager is heavily expected to make a major move this month. Newcastle United reportedly are leading the chase, but are facing strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing priced at around twenty-two million pounds.