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This January transfer market is always a time of significant speculation and potential major moves. Numerous prominent players are being linked with moves away from their present teams. We examine some of the major names who are poised to be on the move this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Although Ghana's inability to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, which has left the forward in contention, indications are a major transfer is close. This 25-year-old has a contract featuring a £65 million release clause active for a brief window at the start of the month. Recent developments indicate Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his services. Other interested parties such as Tottenham and Chelsea reportedly have moved on to other targets, potentially opening the door for clubs like Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a last-minute move.

Marc Guéhi

This English defender has impress for Palace this season a previous move to Liverpool falling through. As his contract set to expire in the close season, this represents the London club's last opportunity to obtain a fee for their captain. Numerous top sides, including City and several continental powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to hold an interest. However, a winter exit is considered difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the player.

Brennan Johnson

The Wales forward has found starting minutes limited at Tottenham this campaign. Despite being the club's top scorer last season, Johnson has begun only a small number of league matches. Reports suggest the North London outfit would be open to a transfer for the correct price, believed to be in the region of £40 million. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also showing an interest.

Spurs value the Welsh international at approximately £40m.

R. Neves

The Portuguese playmaker might be poised for a return to the Premier League following a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now just 28, while his contract ending in the summer, he is a possible bargain. Clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the player. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spain that he is prepared to accept a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

The experienced Germany shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona following the manager Hansi Flick. Having lost his place and had surgery, a January departure seems increasingly probable. Villa were initially linked as a potential suitor, but that move currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be expressing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

The proven English striker has kept scoring frequently in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League might enhance his fading chances of being in the national World Cup. However, arranging a deal poses significant challenges. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his alleged enormous weekly wages make any move difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all mentioned as interested parties.

Ivan Toney helped Al-Ahli to a win in the domestic cup final.

C. Gallagher

The dynamic midfielder drew widespread interest in the off-season but remained at Atlético Madrid. With few starts in La Liga this season, he is eager to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. United are heavily connected, and a move back to Selhurst Park, a club he shone on loan, is also a possibility, although financial demands might be a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although starring and winning player of the tournament at the U21 Euros in the summer, the young player has struggled for game time during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move won't become permanent. Due to FIFA regulations about playing for multiple teams in a campaign, a move back to Liverpool before next season seems to be the only viable solution.

K. Yildiz

This exciting Turkish forward is in excellent form for Juventus this season. With his current deal running down, many Premier League clubs – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the situation. Juventus are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a new long-term agreement but are in a battle to retain one of Europe's most promising prospects.

K. Smit

This much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has earned comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following impressing at the U19 Euros, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar first team. The teenager is heavily expected to complete a major transfer this month. Newcastle United are believed to be frontrunners, but could face strong competition from Real Madrid for a signing priced at around £22 million.