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The January transfer window is always a time of feverish rumour and potential major deals. A number of prominent stars find themselves linked with transfers out of their current clubs. Here is a look at a selection of the top figures that are poised to be changing clubs this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Although Ghana's inability to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the player in contention, it appears an important transfer is imminent. This 25-year-old has a deal featuring a substantial buy-out clause active for a brief period at the start of the month. Recent developments indicate the Premier League champions have emerged as his signature. Former suitors like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have moved on to alternative options, potentially opening the door for teams such as Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a last-minute bid.

M. Guéhi

This England defender has continued to excel for Crystal Palace despite a summer transfer to Anfield collapsing. As his deal due to expire in the summer, January is the club's last chance to secure a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of top sides, including Manchester City and several European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to hold an interest. However, a winter exit is considered unlikely, particularly given the manager's reliance on the player.

Brennan Johnson

The Wales winger has had starting minutes limited at Spurs this term. Despite finishing as the club's top scorer last season, Johnson has begun only a handful of Premier League matches. It is understood the North London club is open to a transfer for the right price, thought to be in the around £40 million. The Cherries appear to be leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally showing an interest.

Tottenham value Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

R. Neves

This Portugal midfielder might be set for a return to the Premier League following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Still just twenty-eight, while his agreement ending in the summer, he represents a potential opportunity. Teams like Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with the player. Furthermore, there are rumours from Spanish media that he would be willing to accept a pay cut for a switch to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

This veteran Germany goalkeeper is now as the third option at Barcelona following the manager Flick. After fallen out of favour and had an operation, a winter exit seems increasingly probable. Villa were once mentioned as a possible suitor, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing curiosity in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

The proven England striker has kept scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League could enhance his fading chances of being in the national squad. But, securing a transfer poses significant hurdles. Al-Ahli are reluctant to part with him, and his alleged huge salary render any agreement complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been linked as interested parties.

Ivan Toney helped Al-Ahli to a win in the Saudi Super Cup final.

C. Gallagher

This dynamic midfielder drew widespread attention in the summer 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 heavily linked, and a return to Selhurst Park, where he excelled on loan, remains a possibility, though financial constraints could be a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Despite starring and winning the best player award at the U21 Euros in the summer, the talented midfielder has struggled for game time during his loan spell at Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move won't be made permanent. Because of specific rules regarding representing multiple teams in a season, a move back to Liverpool before next summer seems to be the only viable outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkey forward has been in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. As his current contract running down, a host of English clubs – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the developments. Juventus are eager to tie down the 20-year-old to a lengthy agreement but face a race to keep one of the continent's brightest prospects.

Kees Smit

This much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has drawn comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following impressing at the U19 Euros, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar first team. The teenager is widely expected to complete a major move in January. Newcastle are believed to be leading the chase, but could face stiff competition from Real Madrid for a signing valued at around twenty-two million pounds.