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This winter transfer market is always a period of significant speculation and potential big-money transfers. A number of high-profile players find themselves connected to transfers away from their current teams. This article explores some of the major names that could be on the move this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Although Ghana's inability to qualify for the AFCON, which has left the forward available, reports suggest an important transfer is imminent. The Bournemouth attacker has a deal with a £65 million release clause active for a brief period in early January. Latest reports point to the Premier League champions look to have won the race for his services. Former interested parties like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to alternative targets, leaving clubs like Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a last-minute move.

M. Guéhi

The England defender has continued to excel for Palace this season a summer move to Liverpool falling through. With his deal set to run out in the close season, January is the London club's last chance to secure a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of elite clubs, such as City and several European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly hold an interest. Yet, a January exit is considered difficult, particularly given the coach's dependence on the defender.

B. Johnson

This Welsh forward has had first-team opportunities hard to come by at Tottenham this campaign. Despite finishing as the club's leading goalscorer last season, Johnson has started just a handful of Premier League matches. It is understood the North London outfit would be open to a sale for the right price, thought to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an interest.

Spurs rate Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

R. Neves

This Portugal midfielder could be set for a comeback to the Premier League following a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now only 28, and with his contract ending in the summer, he represents a possible bargain. Clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spain that he would be prepared to accept a pay cut for a switch to the Spanish giants.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This experienced Germany shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona following new manager Hansi Flick. Having lost his place and had surgery, a winter exit seems highly probable. Aston Villa were once mentioned as a possible suitor, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing curiosity in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

This proven England centre-forward has continued finding the net frequently in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League might enhance his fading chances of being in the national squad. But, securing a deal poses significant hurdles. Al-Ahli do not wish to sell him, and his reported huge weekly wages render any agreement difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been mentioned as interested parties.

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

Conor Gallagher

The energetic midfielder attracted considerable attention in the summer but remained at Atlético Madrid. With limited starts in La Liga this season, he may be keen to secure more playing time ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are strongly linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, where he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, although wage constraints might prove a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Despite starring and winning player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this young player has found it tough for minutes on loan at Villa. The manager has stated the loan move won't be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations about representing two clubs in a campaign, a move back to Liverpool prior to next summer seems to be the sole viable solution.

Kenan Yildiz

This exciting Turkish attacker is in excellent form for Juventus this term. As his existing contract running down, many English sides – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. Juventus are desperate to secure the youngster to a lengthy agreement but are in a battle to keep one of Europe's most promising prospects.

Kees Smit

The highly-touted Dutch midfielder has drawn parallels to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. After impressing at the U19 Euros, Smit has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side. The 19-year-old is heavily tipped to complete a major move 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.