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This winter transfer window is typically a period of significant rumour and possible major deals. Numerous high-profile footballers find themselves linked with moves away from their present clubs. We examine some of the top names that might be changing clubs in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Although Ghana's failure to reach the AFCON, which has kept the forward available, indications are a major move is close. This 25-year-old has a deal with a £65 million buy-out clause active for a short window in early January. Latest developments suggest Manchester City look to have won the race for his signature. Former suitors like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to other options, leaving teams like Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a late bid.

Marc Guéhi

This England centre-back has impress for Palace despite a summer transfer to Anfield collapsing. As his deal set to expire in the close season, this represents the London club's last chance to obtain a fee for their captain. A host of elite sides, such as Manchester City and multiple continental powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to hold an interest. Yet, a winter exit is considered unlikely, particularly given the manager's dependence on the player.

B. Johnson

This Welsh forward has found starting minutes limited at Tottenham this campaign. Despite finishing as the side's top scorer last season, Johnson has begun just a small number of league games. Reports suggest the London outfit is open to a sale for the right price, believed to be in the around forty million pounds. The Cherries appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also showing an inquiry.

Spurs value Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

This Portuguese midfielder could be poised for a return to the Premier League following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now only twenty-eight, and with his agreement ending in the summer of 2026, he represents a potential opportunity. Clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the player. Furthermore, there have been rumours from Spanish media that he is prepared to take a pay cut for a switch to the Spanish giants.

Marc-André ter Stegen

The veteran Germany goalkeeper finds himself as the third option at Barcelona following new manager Flick. Having fallen out of favour and had an operation, a January departure seems highly likely. Villa were initially linked as a possible suitor, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be showing interest in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

The prolific English centre-forward has kept finding the net regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League might boost his fading hopes of making the England World Cup. But, arranging a deal poses major hurdles. His current club are reluctant to sell him, and his alleged huge salary make any agreement complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all linked as interested parties.

Ivan Toney helped his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup final.

C. Gallagher

This dynamic midfielder drew widespread attention in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. Having few starts in La Liga this term, he is eager to secure more minutes ahead of the tournament. Manchester United have been strongly linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, a club he excelled on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, although financial demands might prove a problem.

H. Elliott

Despite starring and winning player of the tournament at the U21 Euros last summer, the talented player has struggled for game time on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not be made permanent. Due to specific rules regarding representing multiple teams in a season, a move back to his parent club prior to next summer seems to be the only viable outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkey forward has been in excellent form for Juventus this term. With his existing contract running down, many Premier League sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. Juventus are eager to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract but are in a battle to keep one of Europe's most promising prospects.

K. Smit

This highly-touted Netherlands teenage midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. After starring at the U19 Euros, Smit has broken into the AZ side. The teenager is widely tipped to complete a big-money move this month. Newcastle United are believed to be frontrunners, but are facing stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal valued at approximately twenty-two million pounds.