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This winter transfer market proves to be a time of intense speculation and potential major transfers. Numerous notable footballers find themselves connected to transfers away from their current teams. This article explores a selection of the major figures who could be on the move this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Although the Black Stars' inability to qualify for the AFCON, which has kept the forward available, indications are a major move is close. This 25-year-old has a deal with a £65 million buy-out clause active for a brief period in early January. Latest reports point to Manchester City look to have won the race for his services. Other interested parties like Tottenham and Chelsea reportedly have moved on to other options, leaving teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late move.

M. Guéhi

This English centre-back has continued to impress for Palace this season a previous transfer to Liverpool falling through. With his deal set to run out in the summer, this represents the club's last opportunity to secure a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of top clubs, such as Manchester City and several continental powerhouses like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly be interested. Yet, a winter exit remains unlikely, particularly given the coach's reliance on the player.

Brennan Johnson

The Wales forward has had starting opportunities limited at Spurs this campaign. Although finishing as the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has begun just a handful of league matches. Reports suggest the North London club is open to a sale for the right valuation, believed to be in the region of £40 million. Bournemouth are currently leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also credited with an inquiry.

Tottenham rate the Welsh international at approximately £40m.

R. Neves

This Portugal playmaker might be set for a return to the Premier League after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Still just twenty-eight, and with his contract ending in the summer, he is a possible bargain. Clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool have been connected to the player. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he is prepared to accept a reduced salary for a move to the Spanish giants.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This experienced German shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barça following new manager Hansi Flick. Having lost his place and undergone surgery, a winter exit seems highly probable. Villa were once mentioned as a potential suitor, but that move currently seems off. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be showing curiosity in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

The prolific England striker has kept scoring frequently in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League might enhance his fading chances of making the national World Cup. But, arranging a deal poses major challenges. His current club do not wish to sell him, and his reported enormous weekly wages render any move complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been mentioned as interested parties.

The striker helped his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup final.

C. Gallagher

The energetic English midfielder drew considerable attention in the summer but remained at Atlético. Having limited starts in La Liga this season, he may be keen to secure more minutes ahead of the tournament. Manchester United have been strongly connected, and a return to Selhurst Park, where he excelled on loan, remains a option, although wage demands might be a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Despite excelling and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, this talented player has found it tough for minutes during his loan spell at Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations regarding playing for two clubs in a season, a move back to his parent club before next season appears to be the sole viable outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

This exciting Turkey forward has been in excellent form for Juventus this season. As his existing deal nearing its end, 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 new long-term agreement but are in a race to keep one of Europe's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

This much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. After impressing at the U19 Euros, Smit has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar side. This 19-year-old is widely expected to complete a big-money transfer in January. Newcastle are believed to be frontrunners, but are facing stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.