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This winter transfer window is typically a time of significant speculation and potential major moves. A number of prominent footballers find themselves linked with transfers out of their present clubs. Here is a look at some of the top figures who might be changing clubs in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Although the Black Stars' inability to reach the AFCON, this has kept the forward available, indications are a significant move is imminent. This Bournemouth attacker possesses a deal with a substantial buy-out clause active for a short period at the start of the month. Latest developments indicate Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his signature. Other suitors like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have moved on to alternative targets, leaving teams such as Manchester United or Liverpool to make a last-minute move.

M. Guéhi

This English centre-back has continued to impress for Palace despite a summer move to Anfield collapsing. With his deal due to run out in the summer, this represents the club's last chance to secure a transfer fee for their skipper. Numerous elite sides, including Manchester City and multiple European giants including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly hold an interest. Yet, a winter departure remains unlikely, especially given the manager's reliance on the player.

Brennan Johnson

The Wales forward has had first-team minutes limited at Tottenham this campaign. Despite finishing as the club's top scorer the previous campaign, he has begun only a small number of Premier League matches. Reports suggest the London club is willing to consider a sale for the correct price, believed to be in the around forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also showing an inquiry.

Tottenham rate the Welsh international at around forty million pounds.

R. Neves

This Portuguese playmaker could be poised for a comeback to the Premier League following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Still just 28, and with his agreement expiring in the summer, he represents a possible bargain. Clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool are connected to the player. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he is prepared to take a pay cut for a move to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This experienced German shot-stopper is now as the third option at Barça under new coach Hansi Flick. Having lost his place and undergone surgery, a January departure seems increasingly likely. Aston Villa were once mentioned as a possible suitor, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly expressing interest in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

This prolific English striker has continued finding the net regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League might boost his fading chances of being in the national World Cup. But, arranging a deal poses major challenges. His current club do not wish to part with him, and his reported enormous weekly wages make any move complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been linked as admirers.

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

Conor Gallagher

This energetic midfielder attracted considerable attention in the off-season but remained at Atlético. With few starts in La Liga this term, he may be keen to secure more minutes ahead of the tournament. Manchester United have been heavily connected, and a move back to Crystal Palace, a club he excelled on loan, is also a option, although wage demands could be a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Although starring and winning the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, the talented midfielder has struggled for game time during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has stated the loan move won't be made permanent. Due to specific rules about representing two clubs in a season, a return to his parent club before next season seems to be the only available solution.

K. Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkish forward is in fine form for Juventus this term. As his current contract running down, a host of English sides – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the developments. The Turin club are desperate to tie down the youngster to a new long-term contract but are in a race to keep one of the continent's brightest young talents.

Kees Smit

This much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has drawn parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following impressing at the U19 Euros, he has become a regular in the AZ side. The teenager is widely expected to complete a big-money move this month. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but could face strong competition from Real Madrid for a deal valued at approximately twenty-two million pounds.