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The winter transfer market is typically a time of feverish rumour and potential big-money deals. A number of high-profile footballers find themselves linked with transfers away from their current clubs. This article explores a selection of the major names that might be on the move this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Although Ghana's failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the forward available, reports suggest a significant move is imminent. This Bournemouth attacker possesses a deal featuring a sizeable buy-out clause active for a brief period at the start of the month. Latest reports point to Manchester City have emerged as his services. Former interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have moved on to alternative options, leaving clubs such as Manchester United or Liverpool to make a last-minute move.

Marc Guéhi

The England defender has continued to excel for Palace this season a previous move to Liverpool falling through. With his deal due to run out in the summer, January is the club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. A host of top clubs, including City and multiple continental powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly be interested. Yet, a January exit is considered difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the player.

B. Johnson

This Welsh winger has had starting opportunities limited at Tottenham this term. Despite being the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has begun just a small number of Premier League games. It is understood the North London outfit is open to a sale for the correct valuation, thought to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an inquiry.

Spurs value the Welsh international at around forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

The Portugal playmaker might be set for a return to the English top flight after a period in the Saudi Pro League. Still only 28, and with his agreement ending in the summer, he is a potential bargain. Clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United have been connected to the player. Additionally, there are suggestions from Spain that he would be willing to accept a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

The veteran German shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona following new coach Flick. Having lost his place and undergone surgery, a winter departure seems increasingly likely. Villa were once linked as a possible destination, but that move now appears unlikely. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly showing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

The proven England striker has continued scoring frequently in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League could enhance his fading chances of making the England World Cup. However, arranging a transfer poses major challenges. Al-Ahli do not wish to sell him, and his reported huge weekly wages make any move complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all mentioned as admirers.

The striker was instrumental as Al-Ahli to victory in the Saudi Super Cup final.

Conor Gallagher

The energetic English midfielder attracted considerable interest in the off-season but remained at Atlético Madrid. Having few starts in La Liga this term, he may be eager to find more minutes ahead of the tournament. Manchester United have been strongly linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, a club he shone on a temporary deal, remains a option, although financial demands could be a problem.

H. Elliott

Despite excelling and winning player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, the talented player has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the temporary transfer won't be made permanent. Due to specific rules about representing two clubs in a season, a move back to Liverpool prior to next summer seems to be the sole available solution.

K. Yildiz

This exciting Turkey attacker has been in fine form for the Italian giants this term. As his existing deal running down, many English clubs – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the situation. Juventus are eager to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term agreement but are in a race to retain one of Europe's most promising prospects.

K. Smit

This much-admired Dutch midfielder has drawn comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. Following starring at the Under-19 European Championship, he has broken into the AZ side. This 19-year-old is heavily expected to make a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle United reportedly are leading the chase, but are facing stiff rivalry from Real Madrid for a signing valued at around twenty-two million pounds.