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The January transfer market is always a period of significant speculation and potential major moves. A number of prominent players are being linked with transfers out of their present clubs. We examine a selection of the major names who might be changing clubs this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite Ghana's failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, which has kept the player available, it appears a significant move is imminent. The 25-year-old has a deal featuring a sizeable release clause active for a short window in early January. Recent reports point to Manchester City look to have won the race for his services. Former interested parties such as Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to alternative options, leaving clubs like Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a late move.

Marc Guéhi

This England centre-back has continued to excel for Palace this season a previous move to Liverpool collapsing. With his contract set to run out in the close season, this represents the London club's final chance to secure a transfer fee for their captain. Numerous elite sides, including Manchester City and several continental powerhouses like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to hold an interest. Yet, a winter exit remains unlikely, especially given the coach's reliance on the player.

Brennan Johnson

The Welsh winger has had first-team minutes hard to come by at Tottenham this campaign. Despite being the side's top scorer the previous campaign, he has started only a handful of Premier League games. Reports suggest the North London outfit is open to a transfer for the correct valuation, believed to be in the region of £40 million. Bournemouth are currently at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally showing an interest.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

The Portugal midfielder might be set for a comeback to the English top flight after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now just 28, and with his agreement ending in the summer, he is a possible bargain. Clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United are connected to the player. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he would be willing to take a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

The veteran German goalkeeper is now as the third option at Barça under the coach Hansi Flick. After lost his place and undergone an operation, a January departure looks highly probable. Aston Villa were once linked as a possible suitor, but that move currently seems off. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be expressing interest in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

The prolific England striker has kept scoring frequently in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League might enhance his dwindling hopes of being in the England World Cup. However, securing a transfer presents major challenges. His current club do not wish to sell him, and his alleged huge salary make any agreement difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been linked as interested parties.

Ivan Toney helped his Saudi club to victory in the Saudi Super Cup final.

C. Gallagher

This dynamic English midfielder drew considerable attention in the summer but remained at Atlético. Having limited starts in La Liga this season, he may be eager to secure more minutes ahead of the World Cup. United have been heavily linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, a club he excelled on loan, remains a option, although wage demands might be a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Despite starring and winning the best player award at the U21 Euros in the summer, this young midfielder has found it tough for game time during his loan spell at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has stated the temporary transfer will not become permanent. Due to specific rules about playing for multiple teams in a campaign, a return to Liverpool before next summer seems to be the sole available outcome.

K. Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkey attacker is in fine form for the Italian giants this season. With his existing contract running down, a host of Premier League clubs – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the situation. Juventus are eager to tie down the 20-year-old to a lengthy agreement but face a battle to keep one of Europe's most promising prospects.

Kees Smit

This highly-touted Dutch midfielder has earned comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. After starring at the Under-19 European Championship, he has broken into the AZ first team. This teenager is heavily expected to make a major move this month. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but could face stiff competition from Real Madrid for a signing priced at around twenty-two million pounds.