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This winter transfer market is typically a period of intense speculation and potential major deals. Several notable stars are being linked with transfers away from their present clubs. We examine some of the key figures who are poised to be on the move in January.

A. Semenyo

Although Ghana's inability to qualify for the AFCON, this has kept the player available, it appears a significant move is close. The Bournemouth attacker possesses a deal with a £65 million buy-out clause active for a brief period in early January. Recent developments indicate the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his signature. Other interested parties like Tottenham and Chelsea reportedly have moved on to alternative targets, leaving clubs like Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a late bid.

Marc Guéhi

The English defender has continued to excel for Palace this season a summer transfer to Liverpool collapsing. With his deal due to expire in the close season, this represents the London club's last chance to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. A host of top clubs, including City and several continental powerhouses like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to be interested. Yet, a January departure remains unlikely, particularly given the manager's reliance on the player.

Brennan Johnson

The Wales winger has found first-team minutes hard to come by at Spurs this term. Although finishing as the club's top scorer last season, he has begun just a handful of league games. Reports suggest the North London outfit would be open to a sale for the right price, believed to be in the around forty million pounds. The Cherries are currently at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also showing an interest.

Tottenham value the Welsh international at approximately forty million pounds.

R. Neves

The Portugal playmaker might be poised for a return to the English top flight after a spell in Saudi Arabia. Still just 28, while his contract ending in the summer, he is a potential bargain. Clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spanish media that he would be prepared to take a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

This veteran German goalkeeper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona following new coach Hansi Flick. Having fallen out of favour and undergone an operation, a winter exit seems highly likely. Aston Villa were initially mentioned as a potential suitor, but that option now appears unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly expressing interest in the keeper.

I. Toney

The prolific English centre-forward has continued finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League could boost his fading hopes of being in the England squad. However, arranging a deal presents significant hurdles. Al-Ahli do not wish to part with him, and his alleged huge weekly wages render any move difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as admirers.

The striker was instrumental as his Saudi club to a win in the Saudi Super Cup final.

C. Gallagher

This dynamic midfielder attracted widespread attention in the off-season but remained at Atlético Madrid. Having few starting appearances in La Liga this term, he is eager to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have been heavily linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, a club he excelled on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, though financial constraints could be a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Despite excelling and winning player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, the talented midfielder has struggled for minutes on loan at Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the loan move won't become permanent. Because of FIFA regulations about representing multiple teams in a season, a return to his parent club prior to next summer seems to be the sole viable outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkey forward has been in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. As his existing deal nearing its end, a host of Premier League sides – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the situation. The Turin club are eager to tie down the youngster to a new long-term agreement but are in a race to keep one of Europe's most promising prospects.

K. Smit

The much-admired Netherlands midfielder has drawn comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has broken into the AZ side. This 19-year-old is widely expected to complete a major move this month. Newcastle United reportedly are leading the chase, but could face stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.