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This January recruitment period proves to be a period of feverish speculation and potential big-money deals. Numerous notable footballers are being linked with moves away from their present clubs. Here is a look at a selection of the major names who are poised to be changing clubs this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Although the Black Stars' failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, which has left the player available, reports suggest an important transfer is imminent. This 25-year-old possesses a contract with a £65 million buy-out clause active for a short period at the start of the month. Latest developments indicate Manchester City have emerged as his services. Former interested parties such as Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have moved on to other options, potentially opening the door for teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late bid.

Marc Guéhi

This English defender has continued to impress for Crystal Palace this season a summer transfer to Liverpool collapsing. With his deal set to run out in the close season, January is the London club's last opportunity to secure a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of top sides, including City and several continental powerhouses like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. Yet, a January departure remains unlikely, especially given the manager's reliance on the player.

B. Johnson

This Welsh forward has had first-team minutes hard to come by at Spurs this term. Although finishing as the club's leading goalscorer last season, he has started only a small number of Premier League matches. Reports suggest the London outfit would be open to a transfer for the right valuation, thought to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth are currently leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally credited with an interest.

Spurs value the Welsh international at around forty million pounds.

R. Neves

The Portugal midfielder could be set for a return to the English top flight after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Still just 28, while his contract ending in the summer, he represents a potential bargain. Teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the former Wolves man. Additionally, there have been rumours from Spain that he would be prepared to take a pay cut for a move to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This veteran German goalkeeper finds himself as the third option at Barcelona following the coach Flick. Having lost his place and undergone an operation, a January exit looks increasingly probable. Aston Villa were once mentioned as a possible destination, but that move currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly expressing interest in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

This proven English striker has kept finding the net frequently in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League might enhance his fading chances of being in the England squad. But, securing a transfer presents significant hurdles. His current club do not wish to part with him, and his alleged huge weekly wages make any move complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as interested parties.

The striker was instrumental as his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup showpiece.

C. Gallagher

This energetic English midfielder drew widespread attention in the summer but remained at Atlético Madrid. Having few starts in La Liga this term, he is keen to secure more minutes ahead of the tournament. Manchester United are heavily connected, and a move back to Crystal Palace, where he shone on loan, remains a possibility, though financial constraints could prove a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although starring and being named player of the tournament at the U21 Euros in the summer, this talented player has found it tough for game time during his loan spell at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has stated the loan move won't become permanent. Due to FIFA regulations regarding representing two clubs in a season, a move back to Liverpool before next summer appears to be the sole available solution.

Kenan Yildiz

This exciting Turkey attacker is in fine form for the Italian giants this season. As his current deal nearing its end, many English clubs – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the situation. The Turin club are eager to tie down the 20-year-old to a lengthy contract but are in a battle to retain one of Europe's most promising young talents.

K. Smit

The highly-touted Netherlands teenage midfielder has earned comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side. This 19-year-old is heavily tipped to complete a big-money transfer in January. Newcastle are believed to be frontrunners, but could face strong competition from the Spanish champions for a signing valued at approximately twenty-two million pounds.