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This January transfer market is always a time of significant speculation and possible big-money transfers. Several notable players find themselves linked with transfers away from their current teams. We examine a selection of the top names who are poised to be on the move in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Although Ghana's failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, this has kept the player available, reports suggest an important transfer is imminent. This 25-year-old has a deal with a substantial buy-out clause applicable for a brief window at the start of the month. Latest developments indicate the Premier League champions have emerged as his signature. Other suitors such as Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to alternative targets, leaving teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to make a last-minute move.

M. Guéhi

This English centre-back has impress for Crystal Palace despite a summer move to Anfield collapsing. With his contract due to run out in the close season, January is the club's final chance to secure a transfer fee for their captain. A host of top clubs, including Manchester City and several continental powerhouses like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to be interested. However, a January exit remains unlikely, particularly given the manager's reliance on the player.

B. Johnson

This Wales winger has found starting minutes hard to come by at Spurs this term. Despite finishing as the club's top scorer last season, Johnson has begun just a handful of Premier League matches. It is understood the North London outfit would be willing to consider a transfer for the correct valuation, thought to be in the around £40 million. The Cherries are currently at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also credited with an interest.

Spurs rate Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

The Portugal midfielder could be set for a return to the Premier League following a period in the Saudi Pro League. Now only twenty-eight, and with his agreement ending in the summer, he is a possible bargain. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the former Wolves man. Additionally, there are rumours from Spain that he would be willing to accept a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This experienced German shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona following the manager Hansi Flick. Having fallen out of favour and had an operation, a winter exit looks highly probable. Aston Villa were initially mentioned as a possible destination, but that move now appears unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be expressing interest in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

This proven English centre-forward has continued finding the net frequently in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League could boost his dwindling hopes of being in the England squad. However, arranging a transfer poses major hurdles. His current club are reluctant to sell him, and his reported huge weekly wages make any agreement difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been linked as interested parties.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

This dynamic midfielder attracted widespread interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. With limited starting appearances in Spain this season, he may be eager to secure more minutes ahead of the World Cup. United are heavily linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he shone on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, although financial demands could be a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Although starring and winning player of the tournament at the U21 Euros in the summer, this young player has struggled for game time on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has stated the loan move won't be made permanent. Due to specific rules regarding representing two clubs in a season, a move back to Liverpool prior to next summer appears to be the sole available outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

This exciting Turkey forward has been in excellent form for the Italian giants this season. With his existing contract running down, a host of English clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the situation. The Turin club are eager to tie down the youngster to a lengthy agreement but face a race to retain one of Europe's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

This much-admired Netherlands teenage midfielder has drawn comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. After starring at the U19 Euros, Smit has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar first team. This 19-year-old is heavily tipped to make a major transfer this month. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but are facing strong competition from the Spanish champions for a deal valued at around twenty-two million pounds.