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The January transfer market proves to be a period of significant speculation and potential big-money transfers. Several high-profile footballers find themselves connected to moves away from their current teams. We examine a selection of the top figures who might be changing clubs this month.

A. Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' failure to reach the AFCON, which has left the forward in contention, reports suggest an important move is close. This Bournemouth attacker has a contract featuring a substantial buy-out clause applicable for a two-week period in early January. Latest developments suggest Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his services. Other suitors like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to alternative targets, leaving clubs such as Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a late move.

M. Guéhi

The English defender has continued to excel for Crystal Palace despite a summer move to Liverpool falling through. With his contract due to run out in the summer, this represents the club's last opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of elite clubs, including City and multiple continental powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. Yet, a winter departure is considered difficult, particularly given the coach's dependence on the defender.

B. Johnson

The Welsh forward has found starting opportunities hard to come by at Spurs this term. Although being the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has begun just a small number of Premier League games. It is understood the London outfit would be open to a transfer for the correct valuation, believed to be in the region of forty million pounds. The Cherries appear to be at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally showing an inquiry.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds.

R. Neves

The Portuguese midfielder might be set for a return to the English top flight following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now just 28, and with his agreement expiring in the summer, he represents a potential bargain. Teams such as Liverpool and Manchester United have been connected to the former Wolves man. Additionally, there are rumours from Spanish media that he would be prepared to accept a reduced salary for a switch to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

This experienced German goalkeeper finds himself as the third option at Barcelona following new coach Flick. Having fallen out of favour and had an operation, a winter exit looks increasingly probable. Aston Villa were initially mentioned as a possible suitor, but that option currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be expressing curiosity in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

This proven England centre-forward has kept scoring frequently in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League might boost his fading hopes of making the national squad. However, arranging a deal presents significant hurdles. His current club do not wish to part with him, and his alleged enormous weekly wages render any move complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as interested parties.

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

Conor Gallagher

The energetic midfielder attracted considerable interest in the summer but remained at Atlético Madrid. With few starting appearances in La Liga this term, he may be keen to find more minutes ahead of the tournament. Manchester United are strongly linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, a club he shone on loan, remains a possibility, though wage demands could prove a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Although starring and winning player of the tournament at the U21 Euros in the summer, this young midfielder has found it tough for minutes on loan at Villa. The manager has confirmed the temporary transfer won't be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations regarding playing for multiple teams in a season, a move back to Liverpool before next summer appears to be the only viable outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

The exciting Turkey forward is in excellent form for Juventus this term. With his existing contract running down, many Premier League sides – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are desperate to tie down the 20-year-old to a lengthy contract but are in a race to retain one of Europe's brightest young talents.

Kees Smit

The highly-touted Dutch midfielder has earned comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. After impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, he has become a regular in the AZ first team. The teenager is widely tipped to make a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle United are believed to be leading the chase, but could face strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing valued at approximately twenty-two million pounds.