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This January transfer market proves to be a time of feverish speculation and possible major deals. Numerous prominent footballers are being linked with moves out of their present clubs. We examine a selection of the top names who might be on the move in January.

A. Semenyo

Despite Ghana's inability to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, this has kept the player available, indications are a major move is close. The 25-year-old has a deal featuring a sizeable buy-out clause applicable for a brief period at the start of the month. Latest reports indicate Manchester City have emerged as his signature. Other interested parties like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to other options, leaving teams like Manchester United or Liverpool to make a last-minute move.

M. Guéhi

The England centre-back has continued to impress for Crystal Palace despite a summer transfer to Liverpool falling through. As his deal set to run out in the summer, January is the club's last chance to obtain a fee for their skipper. Numerous elite clubs, including City and several European giants like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly hold an interest. However, a January departure remains difficult, especially given the manager's dependence on the player.

Brennan Johnson

This Welsh winger has had starting opportunities hard to come by at Spurs this term. Although being the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, Johnson has started only a small number of league games. It is understood the London outfit would be open to a sale for the right price, believed to be in the around £40 million. The Cherries are currently at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally showing an interest.

Spurs rate Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

The Portugal playmaker could be poised for a comeback to the Premier League following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Still only twenty-eight, and with his agreement ending in the summer, he is a possible bargain. Clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there are rumours from Spain that he is willing to take a pay cut for a switch to the Spanish giants.

Marc-André ter Stegen

The experienced Germany shot-stopper is now as the third option at Barcelona under new coach Hansi Flick. After lost his place and undergone an operation, a winter departure looks highly probable. Villa were initially mentioned as a possible destination, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing curiosity in the keeper.

I. Toney

The prolific English striker has continued finding the net frequently in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League could enhance his fading hopes of being in the England World Cup. But, arranging a deal poses significant challenges. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his reported enormous weekly wages render any move complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been mentioned as interested parties.

The striker helped his Saudi club to victory in the domestic cup showpiece.

C. Gallagher

This energetic English midfielder drew considerable attention in the summer but stayed at Atlético Madrid. Having limited starting appearances in La Liga this season, he may be eager to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have been heavily linked, and a return to Selhurst Park, where he shone on loan, remains a option, though wage demands might be a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Despite excelling and being named player of the tournament at the U21 Euros in the summer, the talented midfielder has found it tough for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has stated the loan move won't become permanent. Because of specific rules regarding representing two clubs in a campaign, a return to his parent club before next season seems to be the only available outcome.

K. Yildiz

The exciting Turkey forward is in fine form for the Italian giants this season. With his existing contract nearing its end, many Premier League clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the developments. The Turin club are eager to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term agreement but are in a race to retain one of Europe's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

This highly-touted Dutch teenage midfielder has earned comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following starring at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side. The 19-year-old is heavily expected to make a big-money move this month. Newcastle are believed to be leading the chase, but could face strong rivalry from Real Madrid for a signing priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.