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The winter transfer window is typically a time of feverish rumour and potential big-money deals. Several prominent footballers are being connected to transfers out of their present teams. Here is a look at a selection of the key figures who might be changing clubs this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite Ghana's failure to qualify for the AFCON, which has left the forward in contention, indications are a major transfer is close. This 25-year-old has a deal featuring a £65 million release clause applicable for a two-week period in early January. Recent reports suggest the Premier League champions have emerged as his services. Other interested parties like Tottenham and Chelsea reportedly have turned their attention to alternative targets, potentially opening the door for clubs such as Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a last-minute bid.

M. Guéhi

This English centre-back has impress for Crystal Palace despite a previous transfer to Anfield collapsing. As his contract due to expire in the close season, January is the club's last chance to secure a fee for their captain. A host of top sides, including City and multiple European giants including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly hold an interest. However, a January departure remains difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the player.

Brennan Johnson

This Wales forward has had first-team opportunities hard to come by at Spurs this campaign. Although finishing as the club's top scorer last season, Johnson has begun just a handful of Premier League games. It is understood the London club would be open to a transfer for the correct valuation, believed to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally showing an interest.

Tottenham value the Welsh international at around £40m.

Rúben Neves

The Portuguese playmaker could be poised for a return to the Premier League after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Still only 28, while his agreement ending in the summer of 2026, he represents a potential bargain. Teams such as Liverpool and Manchester United are connected to the player. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he would be prepared to take a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

The experienced German goalkeeper finds himself as the third option at Barcelona following new coach Hansi Flick. After lost his place and undergone an operation, a winter exit looks highly likely. Villa were initially linked as a potential destination, but that option currently seems unlikely. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing interest in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

The proven English striker has kept finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League could enhance his fading chances of being in the England squad. But, securing a deal presents major hurdles. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his alleged huge weekly wages make any move complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been mentioned as admirers.

The striker helped Al-Ahli to victory in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

The dynamic midfielder attracted widespread interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético Madrid. With few starts in La Liga this term, he is keen to secure more playing time ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are strongly connected, and a return to Selhurst Park, where he shone on loan, remains a option, though wage demands might be a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Despite starring and being named player of the tournament at the U21 Euros in the summer, this young midfielder has found it tough for game time during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations regarding playing for two clubs in a season, a return to Liverpool before next season seems to be the sole available solution.

K. Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkey forward has been in fine form for Juventus this season. With his current contract nearing its end, a host of Premier League clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the developments. Juventus are desperate to tie down the youngster to a new long-term contract but are in a race to keep one of Europe's most promising young talents.

Kees Smit

This much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has drawn parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following impressing at the U19 Euros, he has become a regular in the AZ side. This 19-year-old is widely tipped to make a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but could face strong competition from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.