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This winter transfer window is always a time of feverish speculation and potential major moves. Numerous prominent footballers are being linked with moves away from their present clubs. This article explores a selection of the key names that are poised to be changing clubs in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' inability to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the forward available, it appears a major move is imminent. This 25-year-old has a deal featuring a £65 million release clause applicable for a two-week period at the start of the month. Recent developments indicate the Premier League champions have emerged as his services. Former interested parties like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to other targets, leaving teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a last-minute bid.

M. Guéhi

The English defender has continued to impress for Palace despite a previous transfer to Anfield falling through. As his contract due to run out in the summer, this represents the club's final opportunity to secure a transfer fee for their captain. A host of elite clubs, including Manchester City and several European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. However, a January exit remains unlikely, especially given the coach's dependence on the player.

B. Johnson

The Wales winger has found first-team minutes hard to come by at Tottenham this campaign. Despite being the club's leading goalscorer last season, he has started just a small number of Premier League matches. It is understood the London outfit is open to a sale for the correct price, thought to be in the region of forty million pounds. The Cherries are currently leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally showing an interest.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

The Portugal playmaker might be poised for a return to the English top flight after a spell in Saudi Arabia. Still only 28, while his agreement expiring in the summer of 2026, he is a potential opportunity. Clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the player. Furthermore, there are rumours from Spain that he would be prepared to take a pay cut for a move to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

The veteran German goalkeeper is now as third-choice at Barcelona under the manager Flick. Having lost his place and undergone an operation, a winter departure seems highly probable. Villa were once linked as a possible suitor, but that option now appears off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be expressing interest in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

This proven England centre-forward has continued finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League could enhance his fading hopes of being in the England squad. But, securing a transfer presents significant challenges. His current club are reluctant to sell him, and his alleged enormous salary render any agreement complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been linked as interested parties.

The striker helped his Saudi club to victory in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

This energetic English midfielder attracted considerable interest in the summer but stayed at Atlético Madrid. With few starting appearances in Spain this term, he may be eager to secure more playing time ahead of the tournament. Manchester United are heavily linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, a club he shone on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, although financial demands could prove a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Despite excelling and winning player of the tournament at the U21 Euros last summer, the talented player has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the loan move will not be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations regarding playing for two clubs in a season, a move back to Liverpool before next summer seems to be the sole viable outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

The exciting Turkish forward has been in excellent form for the Italian giants this season. As his current contract running down, a host of Premier League sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. Juventus are eager to tie down the youngster to a lengthy agreement but face a battle to keep one of Europe's most promising prospects.

K. Smit

This much-admired Dutch midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has broken into the AZ first team. The 19-year-old is heavily tipped to complete a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle are believed to be frontrunners, but are facing strong competition from the Spanish champions for a signing valued at approximately £22 million.