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This January transfer market is typically a time of feverish rumour and possible major deals. A number of prominent stars are being connected to moves away from their current teams. Here is a look at some of the top figures that might be on the move in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' inability to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the player in contention, reports suggest a major transfer is imminent. This 25-year-old has a contract with a sizeable buy-out clause applicable for a short window in early January. Recent reports suggest Manchester City have emerged as his signature. Other suitors like Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have moved on to other targets, potentially opening the door for teams such as Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a late move.

M. Guéhi

This English centre-back has impress for Palace despite a previous move to Liverpool collapsing. As his contract set to expire in the close season, January is the London club's final chance to obtain a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of elite sides, including City and several European giants like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly be interested. Yet, a January departure remains difficult, especially given the manager's reliance on the defender.

B. Johnson

This Welsh forward has had starting opportunities hard to come by at Spurs this term. Despite finishing as the club's top scorer last season, he has begun just a handful of league matches. It is understood the London outfit is open to a sale for the right price, thought to be in the around forty million pounds. Bournemouth are currently at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also credited with an interest.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at approximately £40m.

R. Neves

This Portugal playmaker could be poised for a return to the Premier League after a period in Saudi Arabia. Now just twenty-eight, while his contract ending in the summer, he is a potential bargain. Clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the player. Additionally, there have been suggestions from Spanish media that he would be willing to accept a pay cut for a move to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This experienced German goalkeeper finds himself as the third option at Barça following the manager Flick. After lost his place and undergone surgery, a winter departure seems increasingly likely. Aston Villa were once mentioned as a possible suitor, but that option currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be expressing interest in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

The prolific England centre-forward has continued scoring regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League might enhance his fading hopes of being in the England squad. However, arranging a transfer presents significant challenges. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his reported enormous weekly wages render any move complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all mentioned as admirers.

The striker helped Al-Ahli to victory in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

The energetic English midfielder drew widespread interest in the summer but stayed at Atlético. Having few starts in Spain this season, he may be eager to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. United are strongly linked, and a return to Selhurst Park, where he shone on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, though financial constraints could prove a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Although starring and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this talented player has struggled for game time during his loan spell at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the temporary transfer will not be made permanent. Because of specific rules about representing two clubs in a season, a move back to Liverpool before next summer appears to be the only viable solution.

K. Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkish attacker is in fine form for Juventus this term. With his existing contract nearing its end, many Premier League clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the developments. The Turin club are eager to secure the 20-year-old to a lengthy agreement but are in a battle to retain one of Europe's most promising prospects.

K. Smit

The much-admired Netherlands teenage midfielder has earned comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. After starring at the Under-19 European Championship, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side. The 19-year-old is widely tipped to make a big-money transfer in January. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but could face stiff competition from Real Madrid for a signing priced at approximately £22 million.