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This January transfer market is always a time of feverish speculation and possible big-money transfers. Numerous high-profile footballers find themselves linked with moves away from their present teams. Here is a look at a selection of the key names who might be on the move this month.

A. Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' inability to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, which has kept the forward available, indications are a significant transfer is close. The 25-year-old possesses a deal featuring a £65 million buy-out clause active for a two-week period at the start of the month. Recent developments point to the Premier League champions look to have won the race for his signature. Other interested parties like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to alternative options, potentially opening the door for clubs such as Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a late bid.

M. Guéhi

This English defender has continued to excel for Crystal Palace despite a previous transfer to Anfield falling through. With his contract due to expire in the close season, this represents the London club's last opportunity to secure a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of top sides, including City and multiple European giants including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly hold an interest. However, a January departure remains unlikely, especially given the manager's reliance on the player.

Brennan Johnson

This Welsh winger has had starting opportunities hard to come by at Tottenham this term. Despite being the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, Johnson has begun only a small number of league matches. It is understood the London outfit is willing to consider a sale for the right price, thought to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth are currently at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an interest.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

This Portuguese midfielder could be set for a return to the English top flight after a period in the Saudi Pro League. Now just twenty-eight, while his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, he represents a potential opportunity. Teams such as Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the player. Furthermore, there have been rumours from Spain that he is prepared to take a pay cut for a move to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

This veteran German shot-stopper is now as the third option at Barcelona following the manager Flick. Having lost his place and undergone an operation, a January departure looks highly probable. Villa were initially linked as a possible destination, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly showing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

The proven England striker has kept scoring frequently in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League might enhance his dwindling hopes of being in the national World Cup. However, securing a transfer presents major challenges. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his alleged huge salary make any agreement complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been mentioned as admirers.

The striker helped Al-Ahli to victory in the domestic cup final.

Conor Gallagher

This energetic English midfielder attracted widespread attention in the off-season but stayed at Atlético Madrid. Having few starting appearances in Spain this season, he is eager to secure more playing time ahead of the tournament. Manchester United have been strongly connected, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a option, although wage demands might prove a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although excelling and winning the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, this talented midfielder has struggled for game time during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations regarding representing two clubs in a campaign, a return to his parent club prior to next season appears to be the sole available solution.

K. Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkey forward is in excellent form for Juventus this season. With his existing contract running down, many English clubs – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the developments. Juventus are desperate to tie down the youngster to a new long-term agreement but face a race to retain one of Europe's most promising prospects.

K. Smit

This much-admired Netherlands teenage midfielder has drawn comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. After starring at the Under-19 European Championship, he has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar first team. The 19-year-old is heavily expected to make a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but are facing stiff competition from the Spanish champions for a signing valued at around £22 million.