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This January recruitment period is always a time of significant speculation and potential major deals. Several notable players find themselves linked with transfers out of their present clubs. We examine a selection of the major names who are poised to be changing clubs this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Although Ghana's inability to reach the AFCON, which has left the forward in contention, it appears a major move is close. This Bournemouth attacker possesses a contract featuring a £65 million release clause active for a two-week window in early January. Latest developments point to the Premier League champions look to have won the race for his signature. Other interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have turned their attention to other targets, leaving teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late bid.

Marc Guéhi

This England defender has excel for Crystal Palace despite a previous transfer to Liverpool collapsing. With his deal set to run out in the close season, this represents the London club's final chance to obtain a transfer fee for their skipper. Numerous elite sides, such as City and multiple continental powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly hold an interest. However, a January exit is considered difficult, particularly given the coach's reliance on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

This Wales forward has had first-team opportunities hard to come by at Tottenham this campaign. Although finishing as the club's top scorer the previous campaign, Johnson has started just a small number of league games. Reports suggest the North London outfit is willing to consider a transfer for the right valuation, thought to be in the around forty million pounds. The Cherries appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also showing an inquiry.

Spurs rate the Welsh international at around £40m.

Rúben Neves

The Portugal playmaker might be set for a comeback to the Premier League after a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now only twenty-eight, while his contract expiring in the summer, he is a potential bargain. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the player. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spain that he would be prepared to accept a pay cut for a move to the Spanish giants.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This experienced Germany goalkeeper is now as third-choice at Barcelona following new coach Flick. After lost his place and had surgery, a winter exit looks highly likely. Aston Villa were once mentioned as a possible suitor, but that move now appears unlikely. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly expressing interest in the keeper.

I. Toney

The proven England centre-forward has kept finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League might enhance his fading hopes of being in the England World Cup. But, arranging a deal presents major challenges. His current club do not wish to sell him, and his alleged enormous salary make any move complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all linked as interested parties.

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

C. Gallagher

This dynamic midfielder attracted considerable interest in the summer but remained at Atlético Madrid. With limited starting appearances in Spain this season, he may be keen to secure more minutes ahead of the World Cup. United are heavily linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, a club he shone on a temporary deal, remains a option, though wage demands might prove a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although starring and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, the young player has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the temporary transfer will not become permanent. Because of specific rules about playing for multiple teams in a campaign, a move back to his parent club before next season seems to be the sole viable solution.

Kenan Yildiz

The exciting Turkish forward is in excellent form for Juventus this season. With his existing deal running down, a host of English clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the developments. Juventus are eager to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term agreement but face a race to keep one of the continent's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

This highly-touted Dutch midfielder has drawn parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. After starring at the U19 Euros, Smit has broken into the AZ first team. This teenager is heavily tipped to make a big-money move in January. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but could face stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal valued at around twenty-two million pounds.