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This January recruitment period is always a period of significant speculation and possible major transfers. Several prominent players find themselves linked with moves out of their present clubs. We examine a selection of the major names who might be changing clubs this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Although Ghana's inability to qualify for the AFCON, this has kept the forward in contention, indications are a major move is imminent. This Bournemouth attacker possesses a deal featuring a substantial release clause active for a brief period in early January. Recent reports indicate Manchester City have emerged as his services. Other suitors such as Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have turned their attention to other options, leaving clubs such as Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a late move.

M. Guéhi

This England defender has impress for Palace this season a summer move to Anfield collapsing. As his contract set to run out in the close season, January is the club's last opportunity to obtain a fee for their captain. A host of elite clubs, such as City and multiple continental powerhouses like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly hold an interest. However, a January exit remains difficult, particularly given the manager's reliance on the player.

Brennan Johnson

The Wales forward has found starting minutes limited at Spurs this term. Despite finishing as the side's top scorer last season, Johnson has begun only a handful of Premier League games. Reports suggest the London outfit would be willing to consider a sale for the correct price, believed to be in the region of forty million pounds. The Cherries are currently at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an interest.

Spurs rate Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds.

R. Neves

The Portuguese playmaker might be set for a return to the Premier League following a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now just twenty-eight, and with his agreement expiring in the summer, he represents a potential bargain. Teams such as Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there are rumours from Spanish media that he is prepared to take a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

The experienced Germany goalkeeper is now as the third option at Barça following the manager Hansi Flick. After fallen out of favour and undergone an operation, a winter exit seems highly likely. Villa were initially linked as a potential suitor, but that option now appears unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly expressing interest in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

The proven English striker has continued finding the net frequently in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League might enhance his dwindling hopes of making the England squad. However, arranging a transfer poses significant hurdles. Al-Ahli do not wish to part with him, and his reported enormous weekly wages render any agreement complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all mentioned as admirers.

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

C. Gallagher

The energetic English midfielder drew considerable attention in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. With few starts in Spain this season, he is eager to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are heavily linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, where he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, though financial constraints might be a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although excelling and winning the best player award at the U21 Euros last summer, this young player has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed 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 season appears to be the sole available outcome.

K. Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkey attacker is in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. With his existing deal running down, a host of English clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. Juventus are desperate to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract but face a battle to retain one of the continent's most promising young talents.

Kees Smit

The much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has drawn parallels to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. After starring at the U19 Euros, Smit has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar side. The teenager is widely expected to make a big-money transfer in January. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but could face strong competition from Real Madrid for a deal priced at approximately £22 million.