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This winter transfer window is typically a time of feverish rumour and potential major moves. A number of notable players are being connected to moves away from their current teams. This article explores some of the top names that are poised to be changing clubs this month.

A. Semenyo

Despite Ghana's failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the player available, it appears a significant transfer is close. The 25-year-old possesses a contract with a substantial release clause applicable for a two-week period at the start of the month. Recent developments indicate Manchester City have emerged as his services. Former interested parties like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have moved on to other targets, leaving clubs such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late move.

Marc Guéhi

The England defender has impress for Crystal Palace despite a previous transfer to Liverpool falling through. As his contract set to run out in the close season, this represents the club's final opportunity to obtain a fee for their captain. A host of elite sides, such as Manchester City and multiple continental powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly hold an interest. However, a winter exit is considered difficult, especially given the manager's reliance on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

This Wales winger has had starting minutes hard to come by at Tottenham this term. Despite finishing as the side's top scorer last season, he has begun just a small number of league matches. It is understood the North London outfit is open to a sale for the right valuation, believed to be in the around £40 million. The Cherries are currently at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally showing an inquiry.

Spurs value Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds.

R. Neves

This Portugal playmaker could be set for a return to the Premier League after a period in Saudi Arabia. Now only twenty-eight, and with his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, he is a potential opportunity. Clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the player. Additionally, there are suggestions from Spain that he would be willing to accept a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

This experienced German goalkeeper is now as third-choice at Barcelona under the manager Flick. Having fallen out of favour and had surgery, a January exit looks highly probable. Villa were once linked as a potential destination, but that move now appears unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing interest in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

The proven English centre-forward has continued finding the net regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League might enhance his fading chances of being in the national squad. But, arranging a transfer presents significant challenges. Al-Ahli are reluctant to part with him, and his reported huge salary make any agreement difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all mentioned as admirers.

The striker helped Al-Ahli to a win in the domestic cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

The dynamic English midfielder attracted considerable attention in the summer but stayed at Atlético. With few starting appearances in La Liga this season, he may be eager to find more playing time ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have been heavily linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, a club he shone on loan, is also a option, though financial demands could prove a problem.

H. Elliott

Although starring and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this young midfielder has struggled for game time on loan at Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not become permanent. Because of FIFA regulations about playing for two clubs in a campaign, a return to his parent club prior to next season appears to be the only viable solution.

Kenan Yildiz

This exciting Turkish attacker is in fine form for the Italian giants this term. As his existing deal running down, a host of English clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the developments. Juventus are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a new long-term agreement but are in a race to retain one of the continent's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

This much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has drawn parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. After impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, he has become a regular in the AZ first team. The 19-year-old is widely tipped to make a major move in January. Newcastle United reportedly are leading the chase, but could face stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.