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The January transfer market is typically a time of feverish rumour and potential major deals. Numerous prominent stars find themselves linked with transfers out of their current clubs. We examine a selection of the key figures that might be changing clubs in January.

A. Semenyo

Although Ghana's inability to qualify for the AFCON, this has kept the forward in contention, it appears an important move is imminent. This 25-year-old has a deal with a £65 million buy-out clause applicable for a two-week window in early January. Recent developments suggest Manchester City have emerged as his services. Other interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have turned their attention to other options, potentially opening the door for clubs like Manchester United or Liverpool to make a last-minute move.

Marc Guéhi

The England defender has impress for Palace this season a previous transfer to Liverpool collapsing. As his deal set to run out in the close season, January is the London club's last opportunity to secure a fee for their skipper. A host of elite sides, including Manchester City and multiple European giants like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly be interested. Yet, a winter departure is considered difficult, especially given the manager's reliance on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

This Welsh forward has had first-team minutes hard to come by at Spurs this campaign. Despite being the side's leading goalscorer last season, he has started just a small number of Premier League matches. It is understood the North London club would be open to a transfer for the correct price, believed to be in the around £40 million. The Cherries are currently at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also credited with an interest.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

This Portuguese midfielder might be set for a comeback to the English top flight after a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now just twenty-eight, and with his agreement expiring in the summer, he is a possible bargain. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with the former Wolves man. Additionally, there have been rumours from Spain that he is prepared to take a pay cut for a move to the Spanish giants.

Marc-André ter Stegen

The experienced Germany goalkeeper is now as the third option at Barça under the coach Flick. After fallen out of favour and undergone an operation, a winter departure looks increasingly probable. Villa were initially mentioned as a possible destination, but that option currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing interest in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

This proven England centre-forward has continued scoring frequently in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League might enhance his dwindling hopes of being in the England squad. However, securing a transfer presents significant hurdles. His current club do not wish to sell him, and his reported enormous weekly wages make any move difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been mentioned as interested parties.

The striker helped Al-Ahli to victory in the Saudi Super Cup final.

Conor Gallagher

The dynamic English midfielder drew considerable interest in the off-season but remained at Atlético. With few starting appearances in Spain this term, he is eager to find more playing time ahead of the tournament. Manchester United have been heavily linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, where he excelled on loan, is also a possibility, although wage constraints might prove a problem.

H. Elliott

Despite excelling and winning player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, the young midfielder has found it tough for game time during his loan spell at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has stated the loan move won't become permanent. Due to FIFA regulations about playing for two clubs in a campaign, a move back to his parent club before next summer appears to be the sole available solution.

K. Yildiz

This exciting Turkey attacker is in excellent form for the Italian giants this season. As his current deal running down, many English clubs – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. Juventus are desperate to tie down the youngster to a lengthy agreement but are in a battle to retain one of Europe's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

This much-admired Dutch midfielder has drawn parallels to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. After impressing at the U19 Euros, he has become a regular in the AZ first team. This teenager is widely tipped to make a major transfer in January. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but are facing stiff competition from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at around £22 million.