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This winter transfer window is always a time of intense rumour and potential major transfers. A number of prominent stars find themselves linked with transfers out of their current clubs. This article explores some of the major figures that might be on the move in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite Ghana's failure to reach the AFCON, which has left the player available, it appears an important transfer is close. The 25-year-old possesses a deal featuring a sizeable release clause applicable for a two-week period in early January. Recent reports indicate Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his services. Other interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have moved on to alternative targets, leaving clubs like Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late bid.

Marc Guéhi

This England defender has excel for Palace despite a summer move to Liverpool falling through. As his contract set to run out in the summer, January is the club's last opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of elite sides, such as Manchester City and multiple continental powerhouses like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to be interested. However, a January exit remains difficult, especially given the coach's reliance on the defender.

B. Johnson

The Wales forward has had starting opportunities limited at Spurs this campaign. Despite being the club's leading goalscorer last season, he has started only a handful of league games. It is understood the London club would be open to a sale for the correct price, believed to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally credited with an inquiry.

Spurs rate the Welsh international at around £40m.

R. Neves

This Portugal playmaker might be set for a comeback to the Premier League after a period in Saudi Arabia. Still just twenty-eight, and with his agreement expiring in the summer of 2026, he represents a potential bargain. Teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool are connected to the player. Additionally, there are rumours from Spanish media that he would be prepared to take a pay cut for a move to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

The experienced Germany goalkeeper finds himself as third-choice at Barça under the manager Hansi Flick. After lost his place and undergone an operation, a winter departure looks highly probable. Villa were once linked as a possible destination, but that move currently seems off. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly expressing interest in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

The prolific England striker has continued finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League might boost his fading hopes of making the England World Cup. However, securing a transfer poses significant hurdles. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his reported enormous weekly wages make any agreement complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been linked as interested parties.

The striker was instrumental as Al-Ahli to a win in the domestic cup final.

Conor Gallagher

The dynamic English midfielder attracted widespread interest in the summer but stayed at Atlético Madrid. Having few starting appearances in Spain this term, he may be keen to secure more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are strongly linked, and a move back to Crystal Palace, a club he shone on loan, is also a possibility, though wage demands could prove a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Although starring and winning the best player award at the U21 Euros in the summer, the talented midfielder has struggled for minutes on loan at Villa. Unai Emery has stated the temporary transfer will not become permanent. Because of specific rules about playing for two clubs in a season, a return to Liverpool prior to next summer appears to be the sole viable solution.

Kenan Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkish forward is in fine form for the Italian giants this term. As his existing deal nearing its end, a host of English sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. Juventus are eager to secure the youngster to a new long-term contract but are in a battle to retain one of Europe's brightest prospects.

K. Smit

The highly-touted Dutch midfielder has drawn parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has become a regular in the AZ first team. This 19-year-old is widely expected to make a major move in January. Newcastle United are believed to be leading the chase, but are facing strong competition from the Spanish champions for a signing priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.