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The January recruitment period is always a period of intense speculation and potential major transfers. Numerous high-profile players are being connected to moves out of their present clubs. This article explores some of the top figures that might be changing clubs in January.

A. Semenyo

Although the Black Stars' failure to reach the AFCON, this has left the forward in contention, it appears an important transfer is close. The Bournemouth attacker has a deal with a £65 million release clause active for a two-week period in early January. Recent developments point to 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 alternative options, leaving teams such as Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a last-minute bid.

M. Guéhi

The England centre-back has impress for Crystal Palace this season a summer move to Anfield collapsing. As his deal due to expire in the close season, January is the London club's final chance to obtain a fee for their captain. Numerous top clubs, including Manchester City and several European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to hold an interest. Yet, a winter departure is considered difficult, particularly given the manager's reliance on the defender.

B. Johnson

The Wales forward has had starting minutes limited at Spurs this campaign. Despite being the club's top scorer the previous campaign, he has started only a handful of Premier League matches. It is understood the London club is open to a transfer for the right price, believed to be in the region of £40 million. The Cherries appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an inquiry.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at approximately £40m.

Rúben Neves

This Portuguese midfielder could be set for a comeback to the English top flight following a period in the Saudi Pro League. Now only 28, and with his contract expiring in the summer, he is a possible opportunity. Clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United have been connected to the player. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he is willing to accept a reduced salary for a move to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

This experienced Germany shot-stopper is now as the third option at Barcelona following new coach Hansi Flick. After lost his place and had surgery, a winter exit seems highly probable. Aston Villa were initially linked as a potential destination, but that move currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be expressing interest in the keeper.

I. Toney

This proven England centre-forward has continued finding the net frequently in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League might boost his dwindling chances of making the England World Cup. However, securing a transfer presents significant hurdles. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his reported enormous weekly wages make any move difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been linked as admirers.

The striker was instrumental as his Saudi club to victory in the domestic cup final.

Conor Gallagher

The dynamic midfielder drew widespread interest in the summer but stayed at Atlético. Having limited starting appearances in La Liga this season, he may be eager to secure more playing time ahead of the tournament. United have been heavily linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on loan, is also a possibility, although wage demands might be a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although excelling and being named the best player award at the U21 Euros in the summer, this young midfielder has struggled for game time on loan at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has stated the loan move won't become permanent. Due to specific rules about representing multiple teams in a season, a move back to his parent club prior to next summer appears to be the only available solution.

K. Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkey attacker is in fine form for Juventus this term. As his existing deal running down, many English sides – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the developments. The Turin club are desperate to secure the youngster to a lengthy contract but are in a race to retain one of the continent's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

This much-admired Netherlands midfielder has earned parallels to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following impressing at the U19 Euros, Smit has become a regular in the AZ first team. This 19-year-old is widely expected to make a major move this month. Newcastle United are believed to be frontrunners, but could face stiff rivalry from Real Madrid for a deal priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.