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The January transfer market is always a period of intense rumour and possible major moves. Several notable stars find themselves connected to transfers out of their present clubs. Here is a look at some of the major names that are poised to be on the move this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' inability to reach the AFCON, this has left the player available, it appears a significant transfer is close. The Bournemouth attacker possesses a deal with a sizeable buy-out clause active for a two-week window at the start of the month. Recent developments indicate the Premier League champions have emerged as his services. Former suitors like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have moved on to alternative options, leaving clubs like Manchester United or Liverpool to make a last-minute bid.

Marc Guéhi

This English centre-back has impress for Palace despite a summer move to Anfield collapsing. With his contract due to run out in the summer, this represents the club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. Numerous elite clubs, such as City and multiple European giants like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to be interested. However, a January exit is considered difficult, especially given the manager's dependence on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

The Welsh forward has found first-team opportunities limited at Tottenham this campaign. Despite being the club's leading goalscorer last season, Johnson has started just a handful of league games. Reports suggest the London club is willing to consider a transfer for the right valuation, thought to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally showing an inquiry.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

The Portuguese midfielder might be set for a return to the Premier League after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now just 28, while his contract ending in the summer of 2026, he represents a possible opportunity. Clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United have been connected to the player. Furthermore, there have been rumours from Spain that he would be willing to take a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

This experienced Germany goalkeeper finds himself as the third option at Barça following the manager Flick. After lost his place and had surgery, a winter departure seems increasingly probable. Aston Villa were once linked as a potential destination, but that move now appears unlikely. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly expressing curiosity in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

This prolific English striker has kept finding the net regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League could enhance his fading hopes of making the national squad. But, securing a deal presents significant hurdles. His current club do not wish to sell him, and his alleged enormous weekly wages make any agreement complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as interested parties.

The striker was instrumental as his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup showpiece.

C. Gallagher

This energetic English midfielder attracted widespread interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético Madrid. With limited starting appearances in La Liga this season, he may be keen to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. United are heavily linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on loan, is also a option, though wage demands might be a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Although starring and being named the best player award at the U21 Euros last summer, this talented midfielder has found it tough for minutes on loan at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the loan move won't be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations about representing two clubs in a season, a move back to Liverpool prior to next season seems to be the sole available outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkey attacker is in excellent form for the Italian giants this season. With his existing deal nearing its end, many Premier League sides – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the situation. Juventus are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract but face a battle to retain one of Europe's most promising young talents.

Kees Smit

This highly-touted Netherlands teenage midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. After impressing at the U19 Euros, Smit has broken into the AZ Alkmaar first team. This 19-year-old is widely expected to make a major move this month. Newcastle reportedly are leading the chase, but could face strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing priced at around £22 million.