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The winter transfer window proves to be a time of significant rumour and potential major transfers. Several notable stars are being connected to moves away from their current teams. Here is a look at some of the major names that are poised to be on the move in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Although the Black Stars' failure to reach the AFCON, this has left the player in contention, indications are an important move is close. The 25-year-old has a deal with a £65 million buy-out clause active for a brief period at the start of the month. Latest developments indicate the Premier League champions have emerged as his services. Other interested parties such as Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have turned their attention to other options, leaving clubs such as Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a last-minute bid.

M. Guéhi

This English defender has impress for Crystal Palace this season a summer transfer to Anfield collapsing. As his contract due to run out in the summer, this represents the London club's final chance to secure a transfer fee for their captain. Numerous elite sides, including City and several continental powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. However, a January departure remains difficult, particularly given the manager's reliance on the player.

Brennan Johnson

The Wales winger has found first-team minutes limited at Spurs this campaign. Although finishing as the club's top scorer last season, he has started just a handful of league matches. It is understood the North London outfit is open to a transfer for the right price, believed to be in the region of £40 million. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also credited with an interest.

Tottenham value the Welsh international at around forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

This Portugal midfielder could be poised for a comeback to the English top flight after a period in Saudi Arabia. Still only 28, and with his contract expiring in the summer, he is a possible opportunity. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there are rumours from Spain that he would be willing to take a pay cut for a switch to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

This experienced German goalkeeper finds himself as the third option at Barcelona under the coach Flick. After lost his place and undergone surgery, a January departure looks highly likely. Aston Villa were once mentioned as a possible suitor, but that move now appears unlikely. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be expressing interest in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

This proven England centre-forward has continued finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League could boost his fading hopes of being in the England World Cup. But, securing a deal presents significant challenges. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his reported enormous salary render any move difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all mentioned as interested parties.

The striker helped his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup final.

Conor Gallagher

This energetic English midfielder drew widespread interest in the summer but remained at Atlético Madrid. Having few starts in Spain this season, he may be keen to secure more minutes ahead of the tournament. Manchester United are strongly connected, and a move back to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, though wage constraints might prove a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Although excelling and being named player of the tournament at the U21 Euros in the summer, the talented midfielder has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has stated the loan move won't become permanent. Due to FIFA regulations regarding representing two clubs in a campaign, a move back to his parent club prior to next season appears to be the only available outcome.

K. Yildiz

The exciting Turkey attacker has been in fine form for the Italian giants this season. With his existing contract nearing its end, many Premier League clubs – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a lengthy contract but face a battle to keep one of the continent's most promising prospects.

Kees Smit

The highly-touted Dutch teenage midfielder has drawn parallels to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. Following starring at the U19 Euros, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side. The 19-year-old is heavily expected to complete a major move this month. Newcastle United are believed to be frontrunners, but are facing strong rivalry from Real Madrid for a deal valued at approximately twenty-two million pounds.