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The January transfer window proves to be a time of feverish rumour and potential major moves. Numerous prominent players are being connected to transfers away from their present teams. Here is a look at a selection of the key figures that could be changing clubs in January.

A. Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' inability to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, this has kept the forward available, indications are an important transfer is imminent. The Bournemouth attacker possesses a deal featuring a £65 million buy-out clause active for a brief period at the start of the month. Recent developments point to the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his signature. Former interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham 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 bid.

M. Guéhi

This England defender has excel for Palace despite a previous transfer to Liverpool falling through. With his contract due to run out in the close season, January is the London club's final chance to obtain a fee for their captain. Numerous top clubs, such as City and several continental powerhouses including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly hold an interest. However, a winter exit remains difficult, particularly given the manager's reliance on the player.

Brennan Johnson

This Wales winger has found first-team opportunities hard to come by at Tottenham this campaign. Despite finishing as the club's top scorer last season, he has started just a small number of Premier League matches. Reports suggest the London club would be willing to consider a sale for the right valuation, believed to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also showing an interest.

Spurs rate the Welsh international at around forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

This Portuguese playmaker could be set for a return to the English top flight following a spell in Saudi Arabia. Still only 28, and with his contract ending in the summer, he represents a potential bargain. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United have been connected to the player. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spain that he would be willing to accept a pay cut for a move to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

This experienced German shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barça under new manager Hansi Flick. Having fallen out of favour and undergone an operation, a January exit looks highly likely. Villa were initially mentioned as a potential destination, but that option currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be expressing interest in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

This proven England centre-forward has continued finding the net frequently in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League might boost his fading hopes of making the national squad. However, arranging a deal presents significant challenges. His current club are reluctant to sell him, and his alleged huge weekly wages make any agreement difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all linked as admirers.

The striker helped his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup final.

Conor Gallagher

This dynamic English midfielder attracted considerable attention in the summer but stayed at Atlético. Having limited starts in Spain this term, he is eager to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. United are strongly linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, a club he shone on loan, remains a option, although financial constraints could be a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Despite excelling and winning player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this talented midfielder has found it tough for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has stated the loan move will not become permanent. Due to specific rules about representing multiple teams in a campaign, a return to his parent club prior to next season appears to be the sole viable outcome.

K. Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkey attacker has been in excellent form for Juventus this season. As his existing contract running down, 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 agreement but face a race to keep one of the continent's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

This much-admired Netherlands midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. Following impressing at the U19 Euros, Smit has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side. This teenager is heavily tipped to complete a big-money move this month. Newcastle are believed to be frontrunners, but are facing strong rivalry from Real Madrid for a deal valued at around £22 million.