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The January recruitment period is always a period of feverish speculation and possible major moves. Several prominent stars are being connected to transfers away from their current teams. This article explores some of the major names that are poised to be changing clubs this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Although Ghana's inability to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, which has kept the forward in contention, it appears a major transfer is close. This 25-year-old has a deal featuring a £65 million buy-out clause active for a two-week window at the start of the month. Latest reports point to the Premier League champions have emerged as his signature. Former interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have moved on to other options, potentially opening the door for teams like Manchester United or Liverpool to make a late bid.

Marc Guéhi

This English defender has impress for Palace this season a previous move to Anfield falling through. With his deal due to expire in the summer, January is the London club's last opportunity to secure a fee for their captain. A host of top sides, such as City and multiple continental powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. Yet, a winter departure remains difficult, especially given the coach's dependence on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

The Wales forward has found starting opportunities limited at Tottenham this campaign. Despite finishing as the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, Johnson has begun only a small number of Premier League games. Reports suggest the North London outfit is willing to consider a sale for the right price, believed to be in the around forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also showing an interest.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

This Portuguese midfielder could be poised for a return to the Premier League after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now only twenty-eight, and with his agreement expiring in the summer, he is a potential opportunity. Teams like Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the player. Furthermore, there have been rumours from Spain that he would be willing to take a reduced salary for a move to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

The veteran Germany goalkeeper is now as the third option at Barça under new manager Flick. Having fallen out of favour and had an operation, a January departure looks highly probable. Villa were initially linked as a possible destination, but that option currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing interest in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

The prolific English striker has kept scoring regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League might boost his dwindling hopes of being in the England World Cup. However, securing a transfer presents significant hurdles. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his alleged enormous salary render any move difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all mentioned as admirers.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as his Saudi club to a win in the Saudi Super Cup final.

Conor Gallagher

The dynamic midfielder drew considerable interest in the summer but remained at Atlético Madrid. Having few starting appearances in Spain this season, he may be eager to secure more playing time ahead of the tournament. United are strongly connected, and a move back to Selhurst Park, where he shone on loan, remains a possibility, though financial demands could prove a problem.

H. Elliott

Although excelling and being named the best player award at the U21 Euros last summer, the talented midfielder has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has stated the loan move won't be made permanent. Due to specific rules about playing for multiple teams in a campaign, a return to his parent club prior to next summer seems to be the only available solution.

Kenan Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkish attacker has been in excellent form for Juventus this term. With his current contract running down, a host of Premier League clubs – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. Juventus are eager to secure the youngster to a lengthy agreement but face a battle to retain one of Europe's brightest prospects.

K. Smit

The highly-touted Dutch midfielder has drawn parallels to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. After starring at the Under-19 European Championship, he has broken into the AZ first team. This teenager is widely expected to complete a major transfer this month. Newcastle United are believed to be leading the chase, but are facing stiff competition from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.