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The January transfer window proves to be a period of significant rumour and potential major transfers. Several prominent players are being connected to moves out of their current clubs. This article explores a selection of the major names who are poised to be on the move in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Although the Black Stars' inability to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the forward available, indications are a significant transfer is imminent. The Bournemouth attacker has a contract featuring a sizeable release clause applicable for a brief window in early January. Recent developments suggest Manchester City have emerged as his signature. Other suitors such as Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to other targets, leaving clubs like Liverpool or Manchester United to make a last-minute move.

M. Guéhi

The English defender has impress for Crystal Palace despite a previous move to Anfield collapsing. As his deal due to expire in the summer, this represents the club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. Numerous top clubs, such as Manchester City and multiple European giants including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly hold an interest. However, a January departure is considered unlikely, particularly given the manager's reliance on the defender.

B. Johnson

The Welsh winger has had starting minutes hard to come by at Tottenham this term. Despite finishing as the side's leading goalscorer last season, Johnson has started just a handful of Premier League games. Reports suggest the London outfit would be open to a transfer for the right price, believed to be in the around forty million pounds. The Cherries appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally credited with an interest.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at approximately £40m.

Rúben Neves

The Portuguese playmaker might be poised for a return to the Premier League after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Still just twenty-eight, while his agreement ending in the summer of 2026, he is a potential bargain. Clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United are connected to the player. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spanish media that he would be willing to accept a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This veteran German shot-stopper is now as third-choice at Barça under the coach Hansi Flick. After fallen out of favour and undergone surgery, a January exit seems increasingly likely. Aston Villa were once mentioned as a potential suitor, but that move currently seems off. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly showing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

This proven English centre-forward has continued scoring regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League might boost his fading hopes of making the England World Cup. However, securing a transfer presents significant challenges. Al-Ahli are reluctant to part with him, and his reported enormous weekly wages render any move difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been linked as admirers.

The striker was instrumental as his Saudi club to victory in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

The dynamic midfielder drew considerable interest in the summer but remained at Atlético. With few starting appearances in Spain this term, he may be eager to secure more minutes ahead of the tournament. United are heavily connected, and a return to Selhurst Park, a club he excelled on loan, is also a possibility, although wage demands might prove a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although excelling and being named player of the tournament at the U21 Euros last summer, this talented player has found it tough for minutes during his loan spell at Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not become permanent. Because of FIFA regulations regarding representing two clubs in a campaign, a return to his parent club before next summer seems to be the only available solution.

K. Yildiz

This exciting Turkey forward is in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. With his current deal nearing its end, a host of English sides – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the developments. The Turin club are eager to tie down the 20-year-old to a lengthy agreement but face a race to retain one of Europe's most promising young talents.

K. Smit

The highly-touted Dutch midfielder has earned comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following impressing at the U19 Euros, he has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar first team. The 19-year-old is heavily tipped to make a big-money move this month. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but are facing stiff competition from the Spanish champions for a deal valued at around £22 million.