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This winter recruitment period is typically a period of feverish speculation and potential big-money moves. A number of high-profile stars are being connected to transfers away from their current teams. Here is a look at a selection of the key figures that are poised to be changing clubs in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite Ghana's failure to reach the AFCON, this has kept the player in contention, reports suggest a significant move is close. This Bournemouth attacker possesses a deal featuring a £65 million release clause applicable for a short period in early January. Latest reports point to the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his services. Other suitors like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to other targets, leaving teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a late move.

Marc Guéhi

This English defender has impress for Palace this season a summer move to Anfield falling through. With his deal due to expire in the summer, January is the club's last chance to obtain a fee for their skipper. A host of top sides, including City and multiple European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly hold an interest. Yet, a winter exit remains unlikely, particularly given the manager's dependence on the player.

Brennan Johnson

The Welsh forward has had first-team minutes hard to come by at Spurs this campaign. Despite being the club's leading goalscorer last season, he has started only a small number of Premier League matches. It is understood the North London outfit would be open to a transfer for the right valuation, believed to be in the region of £40 million. The Cherries appear to be at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also showing an interest.

Tottenham value Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

This Portuguese midfielder might be poised for a comeback to the Premier League following a period in the Saudi Pro League. Still just twenty-eight, while his agreement expiring in the summer, he represents a possible bargain. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the player. Additionally, there have been rumours from Spanish media that he is willing to accept a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

The experienced German shot-stopper finds himself as the third option at Barça following new coach Flick. After fallen out of favour and undergone surgery, a winter exit seems highly likely. Villa were once linked as a possible suitor, but that move now appears unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly showing interest in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

The proven England striker has kept scoring frequently in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League might boost his dwindling hopes of being in the England World Cup. However, arranging a deal presents major hurdles. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his alleged enormous salary make any agreement difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been mentioned as interested parties.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as Al-Ahli to victory in the Saudi Super Cup final.

Conor Gallagher

This dynamic midfielder drew widespread attention in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. With limited starts in La Liga this season, he is eager to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have been strongly connected, and a return to Selhurst Park, where he excelled on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, though financial constraints could be a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Despite excelling and winning the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, the talented player has struggled for game time during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has stated the loan move won't become permanent. Due to specific rules regarding representing multiple teams in a season, a move back to Liverpool before next summer appears to be the sole available outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkish attacker has been in excellent form for Juventus this season. As his current contract nearing its end, many English sides – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the situation. The Turin club are eager to secure the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract but face a race to keep one of Europe's brightest prospects.

Kees Smit

The much-admired Dutch midfielder has earned comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. After impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has become a regular in the AZ side. This teenager is heavily tipped to make a big-money move this month. Newcastle are believed to be frontrunners, but could face stiff competition from Real Madrid for a deal priced at around £22 million.