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This January transfer window is typically a period of significant speculation and potential big-money moves. Numerous high-profile stars are being connected to transfers out of their present teams. Here is a look at a selection of the top figures who might be changing clubs this month.

A. Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' inability to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, this has kept the player available, reports suggest a significant move is close. The Bournemouth attacker possesses a contract featuring a substantial buy-out clause active for a brief period at the start of the month. Recent developments suggest Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his services. Other suitors like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to alternative targets, potentially opening the door for teams like Manchester United or Liverpool to make a last-minute move.

Marc Guéhi

This England centre-back has excel for Crystal Palace despite a previous transfer to Anfield collapsing. With his deal due to expire in the close season, this represents the London club's last chance to secure a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of elite sides, including Manchester City and several continental powerhouses like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. Yet, a winter exit is considered difficult, especially given the manager's dependence on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

The Welsh forward has had first-team minutes hard to come by at Tottenham this campaign. Although being the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, Johnson has begun just a small number of league games. It is understood the London outfit would be open to a transfer for the right price, thought to be in the region of £40 million. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an interest.

Spurs value the Welsh international at approximately forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

The Portugal midfielder could be set for a comeback to the English top flight after a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now just twenty-eight, while his contract ending in the summer of 2026, he is a potential opportunity. Clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool have been connected to the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spanish media that he is prepared to take a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

The veteran Germany shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barça under new manager Flick. After fallen out of favour and had an operation, a winter exit seems highly probable. Aston Villa were initially linked as a potential destination, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly expressing curiosity in the keeper.

I. Toney

The proven English centre-forward has continued finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League could boost his fading hopes of making the national squad. However, securing a transfer presents significant challenges. Al-Ahli do not wish to part with him, and his alleged huge weekly wages make any agreement complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as admirers.

The striker helped Al-Ahli to a win in the domestic cup showpiece.

C. Gallagher

The dynamic English midfielder attracted widespread interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. With few starts in Spain this term, he may be keen to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are strongly linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, a club he excelled on loan, is also a option, though financial demands might be a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Despite excelling and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, the young midfielder has struggled for minutes on loan at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has stated the temporary transfer won't become permanent. Due to FIFA regulations about representing multiple teams in a campaign, a return to Liverpool before next season seems to be the only available outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkish attacker is in fine form for Juventus this season. As his current contract nearing its end, a host of English sides – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the developments. The Turin club are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract but are in a race to keep one of the continent's most promising prospects.

Kees Smit

The much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has drawn comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. After starring at the Under-19 European Championship, he has broken into the AZ first team. The 19-year-old is heavily expected to complete a major transfer this month. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but are facing strong rivalry from Real Madrid for a signing valued at approximately twenty-two million pounds.