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The January transfer market is always a time of significant speculation and potential big-money deals. Several prominent stars are being connected to moves away from their present teams. Here is a look at a selection of the major names that could be on the move in January.

A. Semenyo

Despite Ghana's failure to reach the AFCON, this has left the player in contention, it appears an important transfer is imminent. 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 developments point to the Premier League champions have emerged as his services. Former interested parties such as Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to other options, leaving clubs such as Manchester United or Liverpool to make a late move.

M. Guéhi

The English centre-back has continued to excel for Crystal Palace this season a previous move to Anfield collapsing. As his contract due to expire in the summer, this represents the club's last opportunity to secure a fee for their captain. A host of top clubs, including City and several continental powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly be interested. However, a winter departure is considered difficult, especially given the coach's reliance on the player.

B. Johnson

This Wales forward has found first-team minutes limited at Spurs this campaign. Despite finishing as the side's top scorer last season, Johnson has begun only a handful of league matches. It is understood the North London club is willing to consider a sale for the right valuation, believed to be in the region of £40 million. The Cherries are currently leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an interest.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds.

R. Neves

The Portugal midfielder could be poised for a return to the Premier League following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Still just 28, while his agreement expiring in the summer, he represents a potential opportunity. Clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with the player. Additionally, there have been suggestions from Spanish media that he is prepared to take a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

This veteran German shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barça under new coach Hansi Flick. After fallen out of favour and had surgery, a winter departure seems increasingly probable. Villa were once mentioned as a possible destination, but that option now appears unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing interest in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

This proven England centre-forward has continued finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League could boost his fading hopes of being in the England squad. However, arranging a transfer poses significant hurdles. His current club do not wish to part with him, and his reported huge weekly wages make any move difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all mentioned as admirers.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as his Saudi club to victory in the domestic cup final.

C. Gallagher

This dynamic midfielder attracted considerable interest in the summer but stayed at Atlético Madrid. With limited starting appearances in Spain this term, he may be eager to secure more playing time ahead of the tournament. United have been strongly linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, a club he shone on loan, remains a option, although financial demands could prove a problem.

H. Elliott

Despite excelling and being named player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this young player has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move won't be made permanent. Because of specific rules regarding playing for two clubs in a season, a return to his parent club prior to next season appears to be the sole available outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

The exciting Turkish attacker is in fine form for the Italian giants this term. As his existing contract nearing its end, many Premier League clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the situation. The Turin club are eager to secure the 20-year-old to a lengthy agreement but face a battle to keep one of the continent's most promising young talents.

K. Smit

The highly-touted Dutch teenage midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. After impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has broken into the AZ Alkmaar first team. This 19-year-old is heavily tipped to complete a major move in January. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but are facing strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.