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The January transfer window proves to be a period of feverish rumour and possible big-money moves. A number of prominent stars are being connected to transfers away from their present teams. Here is a look at some of the major names that might be on the move this month.

A. Semenyo

Despite Ghana's inability to qualify for the AFCON, this has left the player available, indications are an important move is imminent. The 25-year-old has a deal featuring a substantial buy-out clause applicable for a two-week window at the start of the month. Latest reports suggest Manchester City look to have won the race for his services. Other suitors like Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have turned their attention to alternative targets, leaving clubs such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a last-minute move.

Marc Guéhi

This English centre-back has excel for Palace despite a summer move to Liverpool collapsing. As his deal due to expire in the summer, this represents the club's final chance to obtain a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of elite clubs, including City and several continental powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly be interested. However, a winter exit is considered difficult, especially given the coach's dependence on the defender.

B. Johnson

This Welsh forward has found first-team opportunities hard to come by at Tottenham this campaign. Despite being the side's top scorer the previous campaign, Johnson has started just a handful of Premier League games. Reports suggest the London outfit would be willing to consider a sale for the right valuation, believed to be in the around forty million pounds. Bournemouth are currently leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an interest.

Tottenham rate the Welsh international at approximately £40m.

R. Neves

The Portugal midfielder might be poised for a return to the Premier League following a period in Saudi Arabia. Now just twenty-eight, while his contract expiring in the summer, he represents a potential opportunity. Teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool are connected to the player. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spanish media that he would be willing to take a pay cut for a move to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

The veteran Germany goalkeeper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona under the manager Flick. Having lost his place and undergone an operation, a winter departure looks highly probable. Villa were once linked as a possible destination, but that option currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly expressing curiosity in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

This proven English centre-forward has kept scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League could boost his fading hopes of making the England squad. But, arranging a transfer presents significant hurdles. His current club do not wish to part with him, and his reported huge salary render any move 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 dynamic midfielder attracted considerable attention in the summer but remained at Atlético. With limited starts in Spain this season, he may be eager to find more playing time ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are strongly linked, and a return to Selhurst Park, a club he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, although financial demands might prove a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Despite excelling and winning player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, the young midfielder has struggled for minutes on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations about playing for multiple teams in a season, a move back to Liverpool before next season seems to be the only available solution.

K. Yildiz

This exciting Turkey attacker has been in fine form for the Italian giants this season. As his current deal nearing its end, a host of Premier League clubs – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the developments. Juventus are eager to secure the youngster to a lengthy agreement but are in a race to keep one of the continent's most promising young talents.

K. Smit

The highly-touted Netherlands teenage midfielder has drawn parallels to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. After starring at the U19 Euros, he has broken into the AZ side. This 19-year-old is heavily tipped to complete a major transfer in January. Newcastle are believed to be frontrunners, but could face strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing valued at around twenty-two million pounds.