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The January transfer market is always a time of significant speculation and potential big-money transfers. A number of prominent players are being connected to moves out of their present teams. This article explores some of the top names that might be changing clubs in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite Ghana's failure to reach the AFCON, this has left the player in contention, reports suggest a significant transfer is imminent. The 25-year-old possesses a deal featuring a substantial buy-out clause applicable for a short window in early January. Latest developments suggest Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his signature. Other suitors such as Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to other options, leaving teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a last-minute move.

M. Guéhi

The English defender has impress for Palace despite a previous move to Anfield falling through. With his deal set to run out in the summer, January is the London club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their skipper. Numerous elite sides, such as Manchester City and several European giants like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to hold an interest. However, a January departure remains difficult, particularly given the coach's reliance on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

This Wales forward has found starting minutes hard to come by at Tottenham this term. Although finishing as the side's top scorer the previous campaign, he has started just a handful of Premier League matches. It is understood the London club is open to a sale for the right valuation, thought to be in the region of £40 million. The Cherries appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also showing an interest.

Tottenham value the Welsh international at around £40m.

Rúben Neves

The Portuguese midfielder could be set for a return to the Premier League after a period in Saudi Arabia. Still just 28, and with his agreement ending in the summer, he is a potential opportunity. Teams such as Liverpool and Manchester United have been connected to the player. Furthermore, there are rumours from Spain that he would be willing to accept a reduced salary for a move to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

The veteran German shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona following the manager Flick. After fallen out of favour and undergone an operation, a winter exit looks increasingly probable. Aston Villa were initially linked as a potential destination, but that move now appears off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing curiosity in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

The proven English centre-forward has kept finding the net frequently in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League could boost his fading hopes of being in the England World Cup. However, arranging a deal poses major challenges. His current club do not wish to sell him, and his reported huge weekly wages make any move difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been linked as admirers.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as Al-Ahli to a win in the domestic cup showpiece.

C. Gallagher

This dynamic midfielder drew considerable attention in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. With few starting appearances in La Liga this term, he is keen to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have been heavily connected, and a return to Selhurst Park, where he shone on loan, is also a option, although financial constraints might be a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Despite excelling and winning player of the tournament at the U21 Euros last summer, the young midfielder has found it tough for game time on loan at Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the loan move won't be made permanent. Because of specific rules regarding playing for multiple teams in a campaign, a return to his parent club prior to next summer seems to be the sole available outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

This exciting Turkey forward has been in excellent form for Juventus this term. As his current deal running down, many English sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the situation. Juventus are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a lengthy contract but are in a battle to retain one of the continent's most promising young talents.

Kees Smit

The highly-touted Dutch teenage midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. After impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, he has become a regular in the AZ first team. This 19-year-old is widely expected to make a big-money transfer in January. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but could face stiff competition from the Spanish champions for a signing valued at around twenty-two million pounds.