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This January transfer market is always a time of significant speculation and possible big-money deals. A number of notable stars find themselves linked with moves out of their present clubs. We examine a selection of the top figures who are poised to be changing clubs in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Although Ghana's inability to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, which has left the forward in contention, reports suggest an important move is close. The 25-year-old has a contract with a sizeable buy-out clause applicable for a two-week window in early January. Latest reports indicate the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his signature. Other suitors like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to alternative targets, leaving clubs like Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a last-minute bid.

M. Guéhi

This English defender has impress for Palace this season a summer move to Liverpool falling through. As his deal due to expire in the close season, this represents the club's last chance to secure a fee for their skipper. A host of elite clubs, including City and multiple continental powerhouses including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to be interested. However, a winter exit is considered difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the player.

Brennan Johnson

This Wales forward has found first-team minutes limited at Tottenham this campaign. Despite being the side's leading goalscorer last season, he has begun just a handful of league games. It is understood the London club is open to a sale for the right price, thought to be in the around forty million pounds. The Cherries are currently leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also credited with an interest.

Spurs rate the Welsh international at around £40m.

Rúben Neves

The Portuguese midfielder could be poised for a return to the Premier League following a period in Saudi Arabia. Now only twenty-eight, and with his contract ending in the summer of 2026, he is a possible opportunity. Clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the player. Furthermore, there are rumours from Spanish media that he is prepared to accept a pay cut for a move to the Spanish giants.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This experienced Germany goalkeeper is now as the third option at Barcelona under the coach Flick. After fallen out of favour and had surgery, a January exit looks highly likely. Villa were initially linked as a possible suitor, but that option now appears unlikely. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be showing interest in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

The prolific English centre-forward has kept finding the net regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League could boost his dwindling hopes of making the national World Cup. But, arranging a deal poses major challenges. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his reported huge weekly wages make any agreement complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all mentioned as interested parties.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as Al-Ahli to a win in the Saudi Super Cup final.

Conor Gallagher

The dynamic English midfielder drew widespread attention in the summer but stayed at Atlético Madrid. Having few starts in La Liga this term, he is eager to find more minutes ahead of the tournament. Manchester United are strongly linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, where he shone on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, although wage demands might be a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Although excelling and winning player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, the young player has found it tough for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has stated the temporary transfer will not become permanent. Due to specific rules about representing multiple teams in a campaign, a return to Liverpool before next summer appears to be the only viable solution.

Kenan Yildiz

The exciting Turkish attacker is in excellent form for the Italian giants this season. As his current deal running down, many English sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the developments. The Turin club are eager to secure the 20-year-old to a lengthy agreement but are in a race to retain one of Europe's brightest prospects.

Kees Smit

The highly-touted Netherlands teenage midfielder has drawn parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following impressing at the U19 Euros, Smit has become a regular in the AZ side. This teenager is widely tipped to complete a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle United are believed to be leading the chase, but are facing strong competition from Real Madrid for a signing valued at around £22 million.