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This January recruitment period is typically a time of significant speculation and possible major transfers. A number of notable stars find themselves linked with transfers away from their present clubs. This article explores a selection of the key names who could be on the move this month.

A. Semenyo

Although the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the AFCON, which has left the player in contention, it appears an important move is close. The 25-year-old possesses a deal featuring a £65 million buy-out clause active for a short period at the start of the month. Recent developments suggest Manchester City have emerged as his signature. Other interested parties like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to alternative options, leaving clubs such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late move.

M. Guéhi

The England defender has continued to excel for Palace despite a previous transfer to Liverpool falling through. As his contract set to expire in the summer, January is the club's last opportunity to secure a fee for their skipper. Numerous top sides, including City and several European giants including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly hold an interest. Yet, a winter exit is considered difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the player.

Brennan Johnson

The Welsh winger has found starting minutes limited at Tottenham this campaign. Despite finishing as the club's leading goalscorer last season, he has started only a small number of league matches. It is understood the North London club is open to a transfer for the right valuation, thought to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally credited with an interest.

Spurs value Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

The Portuguese playmaker might be poised for a return to the English top flight after a spell in Saudi Arabia. Still only 28, and with his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, 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 would be willing to take a pay cut for a move to the Spanish giants.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This experienced German shot-stopper is now as the third option at Barça under the manager Flick. Having lost his place and had surgery, a winter exit seems highly probable. Aston Villa were initially mentioned as a potential destination, but that option now appears off. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly showing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

The proven England striker has continued finding the net frequently in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League could boost his fading hopes of making the national World Cup. However, securing a transfer poses significant hurdles. Al-Ahli do not wish to sell him, and his reported enormous weekly wages render any agreement complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all linked as interested parties.

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

C. Gallagher

This dynamic English midfielder attracted widespread attention in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. With few starts in Spain this term, he is eager to find more playing time ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have been strongly linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, where he shone on loan, remains a possibility, though wage constraints could prove a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although starring and winning player of the tournament at the U21 Euros last summer, the talented midfielder has struggled for game time on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the temporary transfer won't become permanent. Due to FIFA regulations about representing multiple teams in a season, a move back to Liverpool prior to next summer seems to be the sole viable solution.

K. Yildiz

This exciting Turkey forward has been in fine form for the Italian giants this term. As his current contract running down, a host of English clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. Juventus are desperate to tie down the 20-year-old to a lengthy agreement but are in a race to keep one of the continent's most promising prospects.

Kees Smit

This highly-touted Dutch midfielder has earned comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following impressing at the U19 Euros, he has become a regular in the AZ first team. The 19-year-old is heavily expected to make a big-money transfer in January. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but are facing strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at around £22 million.