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The January transfer window is typically a time of intense rumour and possible major transfers. Numerous high-profile stars find themselves linked with moves away from their present teams. We examine a selection of the top figures that could be on the move this month.

A. Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' failure to reach the AFCON, this has kept the forward available, reports suggest a significant move is close. The Bournemouth attacker possesses a contract featuring a sizeable release clause applicable for a short window in early January. Latest developments point to the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his services. Other suitors like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to other targets, leaving teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late move.

M. Guéhi

This England defender has impress for Palace despite a previous move to Anfield falling through. With his contract set to run out in the close season, January is the club's last opportunity to secure a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of elite clubs, such as Manchester City and multiple continental powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly hold an interest. Yet, a winter exit remains unlikely, especially given the manager's dependence on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

This Welsh winger has found first-team opportunities limited at Spurs this campaign. Although finishing as the club's leading goalscorer last season, Johnson has begun only a handful of league games. Reports suggest the North London outfit is open to a sale for the correct valuation, thought to be in the around forty million pounds. The Cherries appear to be at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also showing an interest.

Spurs rate Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds.

R. Neves

The Portugal playmaker might be poised for a comeback to the Premier League following a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now only twenty-eight, and with his agreement ending in the summer, he is a potential bargain. Teams such as Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the former Wolves man. Additionally, there have been suggestions from Spain that he would be willing to accept a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

The experienced German goalkeeper is now as third-choice at Barça under new coach Flick. After lost his place and had an operation, a January exit seems highly probable. Aston Villa were once mentioned as a possible destination, but that move currently seems off. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be expressing interest in the keeper.

I. Toney

The prolific England striker has kept finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League might enhance his fading hopes of being in the national squad. However, arranging a deal poses significant challenges. His current club are reluctant to sell him, and his alleged huge salary render any agreement difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been linked as interested parties.

Ivan Toney helped Al-Ahli to victory in the domestic cup final.

C. Gallagher

The energetic English midfielder drew widespread attention in the summer but remained at Atlético Madrid. Having few starting appearances in La Liga this season, he is keen to secure more minutes ahead of the World Cup. United have been strongly linked, and a move back to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, though wage constraints might prove a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Despite excelling and winning player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, the talented midfielder has found it tough for minutes during his loan spell at Villa. The manager has stated the loan move will not be made permanent. Due to specific rules about representing two clubs in a season, a move back to Liverpool prior to next season appears to be the sole viable outcome.

K. Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkish forward is in fine form for Juventus this term. As his existing contract running down, many Premier League sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the situation. Juventus are desperate to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term agreement but are in a battle to retain one of Europe's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

This highly-touted Dutch midfielder has drawn parallels to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. After starring at the U19 Euros, Smit has broken into the AZ Alkmaar first team. The 19-year-old is widely expected to complete a big-money transfer in January. Newcastle United are believed to be frontrunners, but are facing stiff competition from the Spanish champions for a deal valued at around twenty-two million pounds.