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The January transfer market proves to be a period of feverish rumour and potential major deals. Several notable stars find themselves linked with moves away from their present teams. Here is a look at a selection of the major figures who could be on the move this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite Ghana's inability to qualify for the AFCON, which has left the forward available, it appears a significant transfer is imminent. This Bournemouth attacker possesses a deal with a sizeable buy-out clause active for a two-week period in early January. Recent reports point to the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his services. Other suitors like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to other targets, leaving clubs such as Manchester United or Liverpool to make a late move.

M. Guéhi

This English defender has impress for Crystal Palace despite a summer move to Anfield collapsing. As his contract due to expire in the summer, January is the London club's last opportunity to obtain a fee for their captain. Numerous elite clubs, such as Manchester City and several European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. However, a winter departure is considered unlikely, particularly given the manager's reliance on the defender.

B. Johnson

The Wales winger has found starting opportunities hard to come by at Spurs this campaign. Although finishing as the side's leading goalscorer last season, he has started only a handful of Premier League games. It is understood the North London club would be willing to consider a sale for the right valuation, believed to be in the around £40 million. The Cherries are currently at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally credited with an inquiry.

Tottenham rate the Welsh international at approximately forty million pounds.

R. Neves

The Portugal playmaker might be poised for a return to the English top flight after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now just twenty-eight, while his agreement expiring in the summer, he is a potential opportunity. Clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the former Wolves man. Additionally, there are rumours from Spain that he is willing to accept a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This veteran Germany goalkeeper is now as third-choice at Barcelona following the manager Hansi Flick. Having fallen out of favour and had surgery, a winter exit seems highly likely. Villa were once linked as a possible destination, but that move now appears off. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly expressing curiosity in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

The proven England striker has continued finding the net regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League might enhance his dwindling hopes of making the national World Cup. However, arranging a transfer poses major hurdles. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his reported enormous salary render any move complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all linked as interested parties.

Ivan Toney helped Al-Ahli to victory in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

This energetic midfielder attracted considerable attention in the off-season but stayed at Atlético Madrid. Having limited starts in La Liga this term, he is keen to find more playing time ahead of the tournament. United have been strongly linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he shone on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, although wage demands might prove a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Although starring and being named player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, this talented player has found it tough for game time on loan at Villa. The manager has stated the loan move will not be made permanent. Due to specific rules regarding representing multiple teams in a season, a move back to Liverpool prior to next season seems to be the only available solution.

Kenan Yildiz

This exciting Turkey forward is in fine form for the Italian giants this term. With his current contract nearing its end, a host of Premier League clubs – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the developments. Juventus are eager to tie down the youngster to a lengthy contract but are in a race to retain one of the continent's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

The much-admired Dutch midfielder has drawn parallels to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. After starring at the U19 Euros, Smit has broken into the AZ first team. This 19-year-old is heavily expected to complete a major move in January. Newcastle United reportedly are leading the chase, but are facing strong competition from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at approximately £22 million.