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This January transfer window is typically a time of intense rumour and potential major deals. A number of high-profile footballers find themselves connected to transfers away from their current clubs. This article explores some of the major names who might be on the move this month.

A. Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' inability to qualify for the AFCON, which has kept the forward available, reports suggest an important transfer is close. The 25-year-old possesses a contract with a sizeable release clause active for a brief window in early January. Latest developments suggest Manchester City have emerged as his services. Former interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have moved on to other targets, leaving teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to make a last-minute move.

Marc Guéhi

This England defender has impress for Palace this season a summer move to Anfield collapsing. As his deal set to run out in the summer, this represents the London club's final chance to obtain a fee for their skipper. A host of elite sides, such as City and several European giants like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to hold an interest. Yet, a winter departure is considered unlikely, particularly given the manager's dependence on the defender.

B. Johnson

The Wales forward has found first-team minutes hard to come by at Tottenham this campaign. Although being the club's leading goalscorer last season, he has started just a handful of Premier League matches. It is understood the London club would be open to a transfer for the correct price, 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 the Welsh international at approximately £40m.

Rúben Neves

The Portugal midfielder could be set for a return to the Premier League following a period in the Saudi Pro League. Now only 28, while his contract ending in the summer, he is a possible opportunity. Clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the former Wolves man. Additionally, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he would be willing to accept a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

The veteran Germany goalkeeper finds himself as third-choice at Barça following new manager Flick. After fallen out of favour and had surgery, a winter departure seems highly probable. Villa were initially linked as a potential suitor, but that move currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly expressing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

The proven England centre-forward has kept finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League could enhance his dwindling chances of being in the national squad. But, securing a transfer presents significant challenges. Al-Ahli are reluctant to part with him, and his alleged huge salary render any move complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all linked as admirers.

The striker was instrumental as Al-Ahli to victory in the domestic cup final.

C. Gallagher

This energetic midfielder drew widespread interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético Madrid. With few starting appearances in La Liga this term, he is eager to secure more minutes ahead of the tournament. United have been strongly connected, and a move back to Selhurst Park, where he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, although financial demands could be a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Although starring and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, the talented midfielder has found it tough for minutes during his loan spell at Villa. The manager has stated the loan move will not become permanent. Because of specific rules regarding representing two clubs in a campaign, a return to Liverpool prior to next summer appears to be the sole viable outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkey forward is in excellent form for Juventus this term. As his current deal running down, many English clubs – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the developments. Juventus are desperate to secure the youngster to a new long-term agreement but face a battle to keep one of the continent's most promising young talents.

K. Smit

This much-admired Dutch midfielder has earned comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. After impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has broken into the AZ Alkmaar first team. The 19-year-old is widely tipped to complete a big-money move in January. Newcastle are believed to be frontrunners, but could face stiff rivalry from Real Madrid for a signing valued at around twenty-two million pounds.