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The January recruitment period proves to be a time of significant rumour and potential major deals. Numerous notable stars find themselves connected to moves away from their present clubs. We examine some of the key names who could be changing clubs in January.

A. Semenyo

Although Ghana's failure to qualify for the AFCON, this has kept the forward in contention, indications are a significant transfer is close. The 25-year-old has a contract with a sizeable buy-out clause active for a brief window in early January. Recent developments indicate the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his services. Other interested parties such as Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to other options, potentially opening the door for clubs such as Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a late move.

Marc Guéhi

The England centre-back has excel for Crystal Palace this season a previous transfer to Anfield collapsing. With his deal due to run out in the summer, this represents the London club's last chance to secure a transfer fee for their captain. Numerous elite sides, such as Manchester City and multiple European giants including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly be interested. Yet, a January exit remains difficult, especially given the coach's reliance on the player.

Brennan Johnson

This Welsh winger has had first-team minutes limited at Spurs this campaign. Although being the side's top scorer last season, he has begun only a small number of Premier League matches. It is understood the London club is willing to consider a transfer 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 additionally credited with an inquiry.

Spurs rate Brennan Johnson at around £40m.

Rúben Neves

This Portugal midfielder could be poised for a return to the Premier League after a period in Saudi Arabia. Still just twenty-eight, while his contract ending in the summer of 2026, he represents a possible bargain. Clubs 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 the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

This veteran German goalkeeper finds himself as third-choice at Barça under new manager Hansi Flick. Having fallen out of favour and undergone surgery, a January exit looks highly probable. Villa were initially linked as a potential destination, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be expressing interest in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

The proven English centre-forward has continued scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League could enhance his fading hopes of making the England World Cup. However, arranging a deal presents major challenges. His current club are reluctant to sell him, and his alleged enormous weekly wages make any move difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been mentioned as admirers.

Ivan Toney helped his Saudi club to victory in the domestic cup showpiece.

C. Gallagher

This dynamic English midfielder drew considerable attention in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. With limited starts in La Liga this season, he is keen to secure more playing time ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are strongly connected, and a move back to Selhurst Park, a club he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, though financial constraints could prove a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Despite excelling and being named player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this talented midfielder has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the temporary transfer will not be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations about playing for two clubs in a season, a return to his parent club before next summer seems to be the sole available outcome.

K. Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkish attacker has been in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. As his current contract nearing its end, many English clubs – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the developments. Juventus are desperate to secure the youngster to a new long-term agreement but face a battle to retain one of the continent's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

This much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. After impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has become a regular in the AZ side. The teenager is widely expected to make a major move in January. Newcastle reportedly are leading the chase, but could face stiff competition from Real Madrid for a deal priced at around £22 million.