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This winter transfer window is typically a time of feverish speculation and potential major deals. Several notable players find themselves connected to transfers out of their current clubs. We examine a selection of the major figures that are poised to be changing clubs this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Although Ghana's failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, which has left the forward available, indications are a major transfer is imminent. This Bournemouth attacker possesses a deal with a sizeable buy-out clause applicable for a short window at the start of the month. Latest developments suggest the Premier League champions have emerged as his services. Former interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have moved on to other options, leaving clubs like Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a late move.

M. Guéhi

The England centre-back has continued to impress for Crystal Palace despite a summer move to Anfield collapsing. With his contract due to expire in the summer, January is the London club's final opportunity to obtain a fee for their skipper. Numerous top sides, such as Manchester City and multiple European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to hold an interest. Yet, a January exit remains difficult, particularly given the coach's dependence on the player.

B. Johnson

The Welsh forward has had starting minutes hard to come by at Tottenham this term. Although finishing as the club's leading goalscorer last season, Johnson has begun only a handful of Premier League games. It is understood the North London club is open to a sale for the right price, thought to be in the around £40 million. The Cherries are currently leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an inquiry.

Tottenham value the Welsh international at approximately forty million pounds.

R. Neves

The Portuguese playmaker could be poised for a return to the English top flight following a period in the Saudi Pro League. Now only twenty-eight, and with his agreement expiring in the summer, he represents a possible bargain. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the player. Additionally, there have been suggestions from Spanish media that he would be prepared to accept a pay cut for a move to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This experienced German shot-stopper is now as third-choice at Barcelona under the coach Flick. Having fallen out of favour and had surgery, a January departure seems increasingly likely. Aston Villa were once mentioned as a potential destination, but that option currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly showing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

The prolific English centre-forward has kept scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League might boost his fading hopes of making the England World Cup. However, securing a transfer presents major challenges. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his reported huge salary render any move complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been mentioned as admirers.

The striker helped his Saudi club to victory in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece.

C. Gallagher

The dynamic midfielder attracted widespread interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. With limited starts in Spain this season, he may be keen to find more playing time ahead of the World Cup. United are strongly connected, and a move back to Selhurst Park, where he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, although financial demands could be a problem.

H. Elliott

Despite starring and winning player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, the young player has struggled for minutes on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move won't be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations about representing two clubs in a season, a return to his parent club prior to next summer seems to be the only available solution.

K. Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkey attacker has been in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. As his existing contract running down, a host of English sides – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the developments. Juventus are desperate to secure the youngster to a new long-term agreement but face a race to keep one of the continent's brightest young talents.

Kees Smit

The highly-touted Netherlands 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 complete a big-money move in January. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but could face stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing priced at approximately £22 million.