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This January transfer market is always a period of significant speculation and possible big-money deals. Several prominent stars find themselves linked with transfers out of their present teams. Here is a look at some of the key names who are poised to be changing clubs this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the AFCON, which has left the forward available, reports suggest an important transfer is imminent. This 25-year-old has a contract featuring a substantial release clause active for a short period at the start of the month. Recent reports suggest Manchester City have emerged as his signature. Former suitors like Tottenham and Chelsea reportedly have turned their attention to other options, leaving teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a late bid.

M. Guéhi

This English centre-back has continued to excel for Palace this season a previous transfer to Liverpool collapsing. With his contract due to run out in the summer, this represents the club's final opportunity to obtain a fee for their skipper. Numerous elite sides, such as City and multiple European giants including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly be interested. However, a winter exit is considered difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the player.

Brennan Johnson

The Wales forward has had starting opportunities hard to come by at Spurs this term. Despite finishing as the side's top scorer the previous campaign, he has begun just a handful of league games. Reports suggest the London club is open to a transfer for the correct price, thought to be in the around £40 million. Bournemouth are currently leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally credited with an inquiry.

Spurs rate Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

R. Neves

The Portugal midfielder could be poised for a comeback to the English top flight after a period in the Saudi Pro League. Still just 28, and with his contract ending in the summer of 2026, he is a potential opportunity. Clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United have been connected to the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spain that he is prepared to accept a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

The veteran Germany shot-stopper finds himself as the third option at Barcelona under new manager Flick. Having fallen out of favour and undergone an operation, a January departure seems increasingly probable. Aston Villa were once mentioned as a potential destination, but that option currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

The prolific England striker has kept finding the net regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League could enhance his dwindling chances of being in the England squad. However, arranging a transfer poses significant challenges. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his reported huge weekly wages make any move complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as interested parties.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as Al-Ahli to a win in the domestic cup final.

C. Gallagher

This energetic midfielder drew widespread attention in the off-season but stayed at Atlético Madrid. With few starts in La Liga this season, he may be keen to secure more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are strongly connected, and a move back to Crystal Palace, a club he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, although wage constraints could prove a problem.

H. Elliott

Although excelling and being named player of the tournament at the U21 Euros last summer, the talented midfielder has found it tough for game time during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has stated the temporary transfer will not become permanent. Because of FIFA regulations about playing for multiple teams in a season, a move back to Liverpool prior to next summer seems to be the only viable outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

The exciting Turkish attacker has been in fine form for Juventus this season. With his current contract nearing its end, many Premier League clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are eager to tie down the youngster to a new long-term contract but are in a race to retain one of the continent's most promising prospects.

K. Smit

This highly-touted Netherlands midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. After starring at the U19 Euros, he has become a regular in the AZ side. The 19-year-old is widely tipped to make a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle United reportedly are leading the chase, but could face stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at around £22 million.