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The January transfer window proves to be a period of feverish speculation and potential major moves. Numerous high-profile stars find themselves linked with moves out of their current clubs. Here is a look at a selection of the major names who are poised to be changing clubs this month.

A. Semenyo

Although Ghana's inability to reach the AFCON, this has left the player available, indications are a significant move is imminent. This 25-year-old has a deal featuring a sizeable buy-out clause applicable for a short window at the start of the month. Recent reports suggest the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his signature. Former interested parties such as Tottenham and Chelsea reportedly have turned their attention to alternative targets, potentially opening the door for teams like Manchester United or Liverpool to make a late bid.

M. Guéhi

The England centre-back has continued to impress for Palace this season a previous transfer to Anfield falling through. With his contract set to expire in the summer, January is the London club's last chance to secure a fee for their skipper. Numerous top clubs, including Manchester City and several European giants including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly hold an interest. However, a winter exit is considered difficult, particularly given the coach's reliance on the defender.

B. Johnson

The Welsh forward has had starting minutes hard to come by at Spurs this campaign. Although being the club's leading goalscorer last season, Johnson has started just a small number of Premier League matches. It is understood the London club is open to a transfer for the right valuation, thought to be in the around forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also credited with an interest.

Spurs rate the Welsh international at around £40m.

Rúben Neves

This Portuguese midfielder might be set for a return to the English top flight after a period in Saudi Arabia. Still only twenty-eight, while his agreement expiring in the summer, he is a potential bargain. Teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool have been connected to the former Wolves man. Additionally, there have been suggestions from Spanish media that he would be prepared to accept a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

The experienced Germany goalkeeper finds himself as the third option at Barcelona following the manager Flick. Having fallen out of favour and undergone surgery, a winter exit seems highly probable. Villa were initially linked as a possible suitor, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly showing interest in the keeper.

I. Toney

This proven England striker has continued finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League could enhance his fading hopes of making the England squad. But, securing a transfer poses major hurdles. His current club do not wish to part with him, and his alleged huge salary make any agreement complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all mentioned as interested parties.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as his Saudi club to a win in the Saudi Super Cup final.

Conor Gallagher

The energetic English midfielder attracted widespread attention in the off-season but remained at Atlético Madrid. Having few starts in La Liga this term, he may be keen to secure more playing time ahead of the tournament. Manchester United are strongly connected, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he shone on loan, is also a possibility, though financial demands might prove a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Although starring and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this young player has found it tough for game time on loan at Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the loan move won't become permanent. Due to specific rules regarding playing for two clubs in a campaign, a move back to his parent club before next summer seems to be the only viable outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

This exciting Turkey forward is in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. With his current contract running down, a host of Premier League clubs – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the developments. Juventus are eager to secure the youngster to a lengthy agreement but face a race to retain one of the continent's most promising prospects.

Kees Smit

The much-admired Dutch midfielder has earned comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, he has become a regular in the AZ first team. The 19-year-old is widely expected to complete a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but are facing strong competition from Real Madrid for a signing valued at around twenty-two million pounds.