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The winter transfer window proves to be a period of feverish speculation and potential big-money moves. Numerous high-profile footballers find themselves connected to transfers away from their current teams. We examine a selection of the major names who might be on the move this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite Ghana's inability to qualify for the AFCON, this has left the forward available, it appears a major transfer is close. The Bournemouth attacker possesses a deal featuring a substantial buy-out clause active for a brief window at the start of the month. Latest reports suggest Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his signature. Other suitors like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have moved on to alternative options, leaving clubs like Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a late move.

M. Guéhi

The English centre-back has excel for Crystal Palace despite a summer transfer to Liverpool collapsing. With his contract set to run out in the close season, January is the club's last chance to obtain a fee for their skipper. Numerous elite sides, including City and multiple continental powerhouses including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly hold an interest. Yet, a winter departure remains difficult, especially given the manager's reliance on the player.

Brennan Johnson

The Welsh forward has found starting opportunities hard to come by at Spurs this term. Despite being the club's leading goalscorer last season, he has started only a small number of Premier League games. It is understood the London club is willing to consider a transfer for the correct valuation, thought to be in the region of forty million pounds. The Cherries appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also credited with an interest.

Spurs rate Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

The Portuguese playmaker could be set for a return to the Premier League following a period in the Saudi Pro League. Now only 28, while his contract expiring in the summer, he is a potential bargain. Teams such as Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with the player. Additionally, there have been suggestions from Spain that he is willing to accept a reduced salary for a move to the Spanish giants.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This experienced Germany shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona under the coach Flick. Having lost his place and undergone an operation, a winter exit looks highly probable. Villa were once mentioned as a potential suitor, but that option now appears unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly showing interest in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

The proven England striker has kept scoring frequently in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League might boost his fading hopes of being in the national World Cup. However, arranging a transfer poses major hurdles. Al-Ahli are reluctant to part with him, and his reported enormous weekly wages render any move complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all linked as admirers.

The striker helped Al-Ahli to a win in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece.

C. Gallagher

This energetic midfielder attracted widespread interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético Madrid. Having limited starts in La Liga this term, he is eager to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. United are strongly linked, and a return to Selhurst Park, where he excelled on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, although wage constraints might be a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Despite starring and winning the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, this young midfielder has found it tough for game time during his loan spell at Villa. The manager has stated the temporary transfer won't be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations about representing multiple teams in a campaign, a return to Liverpool before next summer seems to be the only viable outcome.

K. Yildiz

The exciting Turkey attacker has been in excellent form for Juventus this season. As his existing contract running down, a host of Premier League clubs – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the developments. The Turin club are desperate to tie down the 20-year-old to a lengthy contract but face a battle to retain one of the continent's most promising prospects.

Kees Smit

This much-admired Netherlands teenage midfielder has drawn parallels to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. Following impressing at the U19 Euros, he has broken into the AZ first team. The teenager is widely tipped to make a major move this month. Newcastle United are believed to be leading the chase, but could face strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing priced at approximately £22 million.