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The January transfer market is typically a time of significant rumour and potential major deals. Numerous notable footballers are being linked with moves out of their current teams. This article explores a selection of the major names who are poised to be on the move in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite Ghana's inability to reach the AFCON, which has left the forward available, reports suggest a significant move is imminent. The 25-year-old has a contract featuring a £65 million release clause applicable for a short window at the start of the month. Latest developments suggest the Premier League champions have emerged as his signature. Other suitors such as Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have moved on to other targets, leaving teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a last-minute bid.

M. Guéhi

This England centre-back has continued to excel for Crystal Palace this season a previous transfer to Anfield collapsing. As his deal due to expire in the summer, January is the London club's last opportunity to obtain a fee for their skipper. Numerous top sides, including Manchester City and multiple continental powerhouses including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly be interested. Yet, a winter departure remains unlikely, especially given the coach's reliance on the defender.

B. Johnson

The Welsh winger has had first-team minutes hard to come by at Spurs this term. Although finishing as the side's top scorer last season, Johnson has started just a small number of Premier League matches. Reports suggest the North London outfit would be open to a transfer for the right price, thought to be in the around £40 million. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also showing an interest.

Tottenham value Brennan Johnson at around £40m.

Rúben Neves

The Portugal playmaker might be poised for a return to the Premier League following a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now only 28, and with his agreement expiring in the summer of 2026, he represents a possible opportunity. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with the player. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spanish media that he is willing to accept a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

The experienced German goalkeeper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona following the manager Hansi Flick. Having lost his place and had surgery, a winter departure seems highly likely. Aston Villa were once linked as a potential destination, but that option now appears unlikely. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly showing interest in the keeper.

I. Toney

This proven English centre-forward has continued scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League could enhance his fading hopes of being in the national World Cup. But, securing a transfer poses significant challenges. Al-Ahli are reluctant to part with him, and his reported enormous weekly wages render any move complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all mentioned as admirers.

The striker was instrumental as his Saudi club to victory in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

This energetic English midfielder drew widespread attention in the off-season but remained at Atlético. Having few starts in Spain this term, he may be eager to find more minutes ahead of the tournament. United are heavily linked, and a move back to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, although financial demands might prove a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Although excelling and winning the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, the talented player has struggled for game time on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the temporary transfer won't become permanent. Because of FIFA regulations about representing multiple teams in a season, a move back to his parent club prior to next season seems to be the sole viable outcome.

K. Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkey attacker is in fine form for Juventus this term. With his existing deal running down, a host of Premier League sides – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the developments. Juventus are eager to tie down the youngster to a lengthy agreement but face a race to retain one of Europe's most promising prospects.

K. Smit

The much-admired Dutch midfielder has drawn parallels to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following starring at the U19 Euros, Smit has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar side. This 19-year-old is heavily tipped to make a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle are believed to be frontrunners, but are facing stiff competition from Real Madrid for a signing valued at approximately £22 million.