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The January transfer window is typically a time of feverish rumour and potential major moves. Several notable stars find themselves linked with moves away from their current teams. Here is a look at a selection of the major figures that are poised to be changing clubs this month.

A. Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' inability to qualify for the AFCON, this has left the forward in contention, it appears a major transfer is imminent. The Bournemouth attacker possesses a contract featuring a £65 million buy-out clause applicable for a short window at the start of the month. Recent reports suggest the Premier League champions have emerged as his signature. Former suitors like Tottenham and Chelsea reportedly have turned their attention to other targets, leaving teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a late move.

M. Guéhi

The England defender has impress for Palace despite a previous move to Anfield collapsing. With his contract due to expire in the close season, this represents the club's final opportunity to obtain a fee for their captain. Numerous top sides, including Manchester City and several European giants including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. Yet, a winter exit is considered difficult, especially given the manager's dependence on the player.

B. Johnson

This Welsh winger has found starting minutes hard to come by at Tottenham this campaign. Although finishing as the club's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has started only a small number of Premier League games. Reports suggest the London outfit would be open to a transfer for the right valuation, believed to be in the region of £40 million. Bournemouth are currently at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an inquiry.

Tottenham value the Welsh international at approximately £40m.

Rúben Neves

This Portugal playmaker could be poised for a comeback to the Premier League after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now just 28, and with his contract ending in the summer, he is a potential opportunity. Teams like Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there are rumours from Spanish media that he would be prepared to accept a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

This veteran German shot-stopper is now as the third option at Barcelona following the coach Flick. Having fallen out of favour and undergone surgery, a January departure seems highly probable. Aston Villa were once linked as a potential suitor, but that option now appears unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be expressing interest in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

This prolific English striker has continued scoring regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League might enhance his dwindling hopes of making the national World Cup. However, arranging a deal poses major hurdles. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his alleged enormous salary render any move difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been mentioned as admirers.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as Al-Ahli to a win in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

This energetic English midfielder drew considerable interest in the off-season but remained at Atlético Madrid. Having few starting appearances in Spain this season, he is keen to find more minutes ahead of the tournament. Manchester United have been strongly linked, and a return to Selhurst Park, where he excelled on loan, remains a possibility, though wage demands might be a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although starring and winning the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, the talented midfielder has struggled for game time during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the loan move won't become permanent. Due to specific rules about representing two clubs in a campaign, a move back to his parent club prior to next season seems to be the only available solution.

K. Yildiz

This exciting Turkish attacker is in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. With his existing contract running down, many English sides – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the developments. Juventus are eager to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term agreement but face a race to keep one of the continent's most promising young talents.

Kees Smit

This much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has drawn parallels to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. After impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has broken into the AZ side. The teenager is widely tipped to make a major transfer this month. Newcastle reportedly are leading the chase, but could face stiff competition from Real Madrid for a signing priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.