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This winter recruitment period is always a period of intense speculation and potential big-money deals. Numerous prominent stars are being linked with transfers away from their present clubs. Here is a look at a selection of the top names who could be changing clubs this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite Ghana's failure to qualify for the AFCON, which has left the player available, it appears a significant transfer is imminent. This Bournemouth attacker has a deal with a £65 million release clause active for a short window in early January. Recent developments suggest the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his services. Former interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to other targets, potentially opening the door for teams like Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a last-minute bid.

Marc Guéhi

The England centre-back has impress for Palace despite a previous transfer to Anfield collapsing. With his deal set to expire in the close season, January is the club's final chance to secure a fee for their captain. Numerous top sides, including City and multiple continental powerhouses like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly be interested. However, a winter departure remains unlikely, particularly given the manager's dependence on the player.

B. Johnson

The Welsh winger has found first-team opportunities limited at Spurs this campaign. Although being the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has started just a small number of Premier League matches. It is understood the London club would be willing to consider a sale for the right valuation, thought to be in the around forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an inquiry.

Tottenham value the Welsh international at around forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

This Portuguese midfielder might be set for a comeback to the English top flight after a period in Saudi Arabia. Now only twenty-eight, while his agreement ending in the summer, he is a potential bargain. Clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool are connected to the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spain that he is prepared to take a pay cut for a move to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

The experienced German shot-stopper finds himself as the third option at Barça following new coach Flick. Having fallen out of favour and had surgery, a January departure looks increasingly probable. Aston Villa were once linked as a potential suitor, but that option currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly expressing interest in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

The prolific English striker has continued scoring frequently in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League could boost his dwindling chances of being in the England squad. But, securing a deal poses major hurdles. Al-Ahli are reluctant to part with him, and his reported enormous weekly wages render any agreement complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all mentioned as admirers.

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

C. Gallagher

This dynamic midfielder attracted widespread interest in the off-season but remained at Atlético. Having few starts in La Liga this season, he is eager to find more playing time ahead of the World Cup. United have been strongly linked, and a move back to Crystal Palace, a club he shone on loan, is also a possibility, though financial demands could prove a problem.

H. Elliott

Despite starring and being named player of the tournament at the U21 Euros last summer, this young midfielder has struggled for minutes on loan at Villa. The manager has stated the loan move will not be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations regarding playing for two clubs in a campaign, a move back to his parent club prior to next season seems to be the sole available outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkish attacker has been in fine form for the Italian giants this season. As his current contract nearing its end, many Premier League clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are desperate to tie down the youngster to a new long-term agreement but are in a race to retain one of Europe's most promising prospects.

Kees Smit

This much-admired Dutch midfielder has earned comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. After starring at the Under-19 European Championship, he has become a regular in the AZ side. The 19-year-old is widely tipped to make a major transfer this month. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but could face stiff competition from Real Madrid for a deal priced at around £22 million.