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This January transfer window is typically a time of feverish speculation and potential major moves. Several notable footballers are being connected to moves out of their present teams. This article explores a selection of the top figures that might be changing clubs in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Although the Black Stars' inability to qualify for the AFCON, which has kept the forward in contention, reports suggest a significant transfer is imminent. The 25-year-old has a deal with a £65 million buy-out clause active for a two-week period at the start of the month. Latest reports indicate the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his signature. Former suitors such as Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have moved on to alternative options, leaving teams like Manchester United or Liverpool to make a last-minute bid.

Marc Guéhi

This English defender has impress for Palace this season a previous move to Liverpool collapsing. With his deal set to expire in the close season, this represents the London club's last opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of top sides, such as City and multiple European giants including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. Yet, a January departure is considered unlikely, especially given the coach's dependence on the player.

B. Johnson

The Welsh forward has found starting minutes limited at Spurs this campaign. Although being the club's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, Johnson has begun only a handful of Premier League matches. It is understood the North London outfit would be willing to consider a transfer for the correct price, believed to be in the around £40 million. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also credited with an interest.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

R. Neves

The Portugal midfielder might be poised for a comeback to the Premier League following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Still just twenty-eight, while his agreement expiring in the summer, he is a potential opportunity. Teams such as Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spanish media that he is willing to take a pay cut for a switch to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

The experienced Germany shot-stopper is now as the third option at Barça under new manager Flick. After fallen out of favour and had an operation, a winter departure seems increasingly probable. Villa were initially mentioned as a possible suitor, but that option currently seems unlikely. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be expressing interest in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

The prolific England striker has kept finding the net regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League could enhance his dwindling chances of making the England World Cup. But, securing a transfer presents major challenges. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his reported enormous salary render any move complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all linked as admirers.

Ivan Toney helped Al-Ahli to a win in the Saudi Super Cup final.

C. Gallagher

The dynamic English midfielder attracted considerable interest in the off-season but remained at Atlético. With few starts in Spain this term, he is keen to secure more playing time ahead of the World Cup. United have been strongly linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, where he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, though wage constraints could be a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Despite excelling and winning player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, the talented midfielder has struggled for game time on loan at Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move won't become permanent. Due to FIFA regulations regarding representing two clubs in a season, a return to Liverpool prior to next season seems to be the only available outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkey attacker is in fine form for Juventus this season. With his existing deal nearing its end, a host of Premier League sides – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the situation. The Turin club are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a new long-term agreement but face a race to retain one of the continent's most promising prospects.

K. Smit

This highly-touted Dutch teenage midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. After starring at the Under-19 European Championship, he has become a regular in the AZ first team. This teenager is widely expected to complete a major transfer in January. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but could face stiff rivalry from Real Madrid for a signing valued at approximately twenty-two million pounds.