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This winter transfer market is always a time of feverish rumour and potential major deals. Several prominent players are being connected to moves out of their present teams. Here is a look at a selection of the key figures who might be on the move in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' inability to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the player available, indications are an important transfer is close. The 25-year-old possesses a contract with a sizeable buy-out clause active for a brief period in early January. Latest developments indicate the Premier League champions have emerged as his signature. Former interested parties such as Tottenham and Chelsea reportedly have turned their attention to other options, leaving clubs like Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a last-minute bid.

Marc Guéhi

This English defender has impress for Palace despite a summer transfer to Anfield collapsing. As his deal due to run out in the summer, January is the London club's final opportunity to obtain a fee for their skipper. Numerous top clubs, including Manchester City and multiple European giants including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly hold an interest. However, a winter departure is considered difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

The Wales winger has found first-team minutes hard to come by at Tottenham this term. Despite finishing as the club's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has begun only a handful of league games. It is understood the London outfit would be willing to consider a transfer for the right 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 credited with an interest.

Tottenham value Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

R. Neves

The Portugal midfielder could be set for a return to the English top flight after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Still just twenty-eight, while his agreement expiring in the summer, he is a potential bargain. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with the player. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he would be prepared to accept a pay cut for a move to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This experienced German goalkeeper finds himself as third-choice at Barça following new manager Hansi Flick. After fallen out of favour and had surgery, a winter exit seems highly likely. Villa were once linked as a potential suitor, but that option now appears unlikely. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly showing interest in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

The prolific English centre-forward has continued scoring regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League might boost his fading hopes of making the national World Cup. However, securing a transfer presents major challenges. Al-Ahli do not wish to part with him, and his alleged enormous weekly wages make any agreement difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as admirers.

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

Conor Gallagher

This dynamic English midfielder drew widespread interest in the summer but remained at Atlético Madrid. Having limited starts in Spain this season, he is keen to secure more playing time ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have been heavily connected, and a return to Selhurst Park, a club he excelled on loan, remains a option, although financial demands could prove a problem.

H. Elliott

Although excelling and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this talented midfielder has found it tough for minutes on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move won't become permanent. Because of specific rules about representing two clubs in a campaign, a return to his parent club prior to next season appears to be the only viable solution.

Kenan Yildiz

This exciting Turkish forward is in excellent form for Juventus this term. As his current deal running down, a host of Premier League clubs – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the developments. The Turin club are desperate to tie down the youngster to a new long-term agreement but face a race to retain one of the continent's most promising young talents.

K. Smit

The highly-touted Netherlands midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. After impressing at the U19 Euros, Smit has become a regular in the AZ side. The teenager is heavily expected to complete a major transfer this month. Newcastle United are believed to be frontrunners, but could face stiff competition from Real Madrid for a signing priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.