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This January transfer window is always a period of significant rumour and potential big-money transfers. Several high-profile footballers find themselves connected to moves out of their present clubs. We examine a selection of the major names who could be on the move in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Although the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the AFCON, which has kept the player available, indications are an important transfer is close. This 25-year-old has a contract featuring a substantial buy-out clause applicable for a brief window in early January. Latest developments indicate the Premier League champions have emerged as his signature. Former suitors like Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have turned their attention to other targets, leaving clubs like Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late bid.

Marc Guéhi

This England defender has impress for Palace this season a summer transfer to Anfield collapsing. With his deal due to run out in the summer, this represents the club's final opportunity to secure a transfer fee for their captain. Numerous top sides, such as City and several European giants including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly be interested. However, a January departure remains unlikely, especially given the manager's reliance on the player.

B. Johnson

This Welsh winger has found first-team minutes limited at Tottenham this campaign. Although being the club's leading goalscorer last season, he has begun only a small number of league matches. Reports suggest the North London outfit would be open to a sale for the right price, thought to be in the around forty million pounds. The Cherries are currently leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also showing an inquiry.

Tottenham value Brennan Johnson at around £40m.

R. Neves

This Portuguese playmaker could be poised for a comeback to the English top flight after a period in Saudi Arabia. Now just twenty-eight, while his contract ending in the summer, he represents a possible bargain. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United have been connected to the player. Additionally, there have been suggestions from Spanish media that he is prepared to take a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

This experienced German goalkeeper is now as the third option at Barcelona under new coach Flick. After lost his place and undergone an operation, a January departure looks increasingly likely. Aston Villa were once mentioned as a potential suitor, but that option currently seems unlikely. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be expressing interest in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

This prolific England centre-forward has kept scoring frequently in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League might boost his fading chances of making the England squad. But, securing a deal poses major challenges. His current club are reluctant to sell him, and his alleged enormous salary render any move difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been linked as admirers.

The striker was instrumental as his Saudi club to a win in the Saudi Super Cup final.

Conor Gallagher

This energetic English midfielder drew widespread interest in the summer but stayed at Atlético Madrid. With few starting appearances in La Liga this term, he is eager to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. United are strongly linked, and a move back to Crystal Palace, a club he excelled on loan, is also a option, though wage constraints could be a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Despite excelling and winning player of the tournament at the U21 Euros in the summer, the young player has found it tough for game time on loan at Villa. Unai Emery has stated the loan move won't be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations about playing for multiple teams in a campaign, a return to his parent club before next summer seems to be the only viable solution.

Kenan Yildiz

The exciting Turkish forward is in fine form for Juventus this season. With his existing contract nearing its end, a host of Premier League clubs – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the developments. The Turin club are eager to secure the 20-year-old to a lengthy agreement but are in a battle to keep one of the continent's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

This much-admired Netherlands teenage midfielder has drawn parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. After starring at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has become a regular in the AZ side. The 19-year-old is widely expected to complete a major transfer in January. Newcastle United reportedly are leading the chase, but could face strong competition from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at around £22 million.