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This January transfer market is always a period of intense rumour and potential big-money transfers. A number of notable stars are being linked with transfers out of their current teams. Here is a look at some of the major figures who could be on the move this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' failure to reach the AFCON, which has kept the forward available, reports suggest a major move is imminent. This 25-year-old possesses a contract featuring a substantial release clause active for a brief period in early January. Recent developments point to Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his signature. Former suitors like Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have turned their attention to other targets, leaving teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a last-minute move.

Marc Guéhi

The England defender has impress for Crystal Palace despite a previous move to Anfield collapsing. As his deal set to run out in the close season, January is the club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. Numerous elite sides, including Manchester City and several continental powerhouses including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to hold an interest. Yet, a January departure is considered unlikely, especially given the coach's reliance on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

This Welsh winger has had starting minutes hard to come by at Tottenham this term. Despite being the club's top scorer last season, Johnson has started just a small number of league matches. Reports suggest the London club would be willing to consider a transfer for the right price, thought to be in the around forty million pounds. The Cherries appear to be at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also showing an interest.

Spurs value the Welsh international at around forty million pounds.

R. Neves

This Portuguese playmaker might be set for a comeback to the Premier League following a period in the Saudi Pro League. Now only 28, while his agreement ending in the summer of 2026, he is a possible opportunity. Teams like Manchester United and Liverpool are connected to the player. Additionally, there are suggestions from Spain that he is prepared to accept a pay cut for a move to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

This experienced German goalkeeper finds himself as the third option at Barça under the manager Hansi Flick. After lost his place and had surgery, a winter departure looks increasingly probable. Aston Villa were initially linked as a potential destination, but that option currently seems off. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be expressing curiosity in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

The prolific English striker has continued finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League could boost his dwindling chances of being in the national World Cup. But, securing a deal presents major hurdles. His current club do not wish to part with him, and his alleged enormous weekly wages make any move complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been mentioned as admirers.

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

C. Gallagher

The energetic English midfielder attracted widespread interest in the off-season but remained at Atlético. With few starting appearances in La Liga this season, he may be eager to secure more playing time ahead of the tournament. United have been strongly linked, and a return to Selhurst Park, a club he excelled on loan, remains a possibility, although wage demands could be a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although excelling and winning player of the tournament at the U21 Euros last summer, this talented midfielder has found it tough for game time during his loan spell at Villa. The manager has confirmed the temporary transfer won't be made permanent. Due to specific rules regarding representing multiple teams in a campaign, a return to his parent club prior to next summer appears to be the sole available solution.

K. Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkey forward is in excellent form for the Italian giants this season. As his current deal nearing its end, many English clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are desperate to secure the youngster to a lengthy contract but face a race to retain one of Europe's brightest prospects.

Kees Smit

The much-admired Netherlands teenage midfielder has earned parallels to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. After starring at the U19 Euros, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side. The 19-year-old is heavily expected to make a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but could face stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal valued at around twenty-two million pounds.