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This winter transfer window proves to be a time of feverish speculation and potential major transfers. Several notable stars find themselves connected to transfers away from their present clubs. Here is a look at a selection of the top names who could be changing clubs in January.

A. Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the AFCON, which has kept the player available, indications are an important transfer is close. This Bournemouth attacker has a contract featuring a £65 million buy-out clause applicable for a brief window in early January. Recent developments suggest Manchester City have emerged as his services. Former suitors such as Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have moved on to alternative targets, potentially opening the door for teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to make a last-minute move.

M. Guéhi

The English centre-back has excel for Palace this season a previous move to Liverpool falling through. With his contract due to run out in the summer, January is the London club's last opportunity to secure a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of elite sides, such as City and several European giants including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to be interested. However, a January departure remains difficult, especially given the manager's reliance on the defender.

B. Johnson

This Wales forward has found starting minutes hard to come by at Spurs this campaign. Despite finishing as the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has started just a small number of Premier League games. Reports suggest the London club would be willing to consider a sale for the right valuation, thought to be in the region of £40 million. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally showing an interest.

Spurs value Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

The Portugal playmaker could be poised for a return to the Premier League after a spell in Saudi Arabia. Still just 28, while his agreement expiring in the summer of 2026, he is a possible opportunity. Teams such as Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spain that he would be willing to accept a reduced salary for a switch to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

The veteran German goalkeeper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona following the manager Hansi Flick. Having fallen out of favour and undergone an operation, a January departure seems highly probable. Villa were once mentioned as a possible destination, but that move now appears off. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be showing curiosity in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

This prolific England striker has continued scoring regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League might enhance his fading hopes of being in the national World Cup. But, securing a deal presents major hurdles. Al-Ahli do not wish to part with him, and his alleged enormous salary render any move difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all mentioned as interested parties.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as his Saudi club to a win in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece.

C. Gallagher

The dynamic midfielder drew widespread attention in the off-season but remained at Atlético. With few starts in Spain this season, he is eager to secure more playing time ahead of the tournament. Manchester United are heavily linked, and a move back to Crystal Palace, where he shone on a temporary deal, remains a option, though financial demands could be a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Although starring and being named player of the tournament at the U21 Euros in the summer, the young player has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not be made permanent. Because of specific rules regarding playing for multiple teams in a campaign, a move back to Liverpool before next summer appears to be the only available solution.

Kenan Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkey attacker is in fine form for the Italian giants this season. With his existing deal nearing its end, a host of English sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the developments. Juventus are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a lengthy agreement but face a battle to keep one of Europe's most promising prospects.

K. Smit

The much-admired Dutch 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 side. This teenager is widely tipped to complete a big-money transfer in January. Newcastle are believed to be leading the chase, but are facing strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal valued at around £22 million.