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The January transfer window is typically a period of intense speculation and potential major moves. Numerous notable footballers are being linked with transfers away from their present clubs. Here is a look at a selection of the major names who are poised to be changing clubs this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite Ghana's failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, which has kept the forward available, reports suggest an important transfer is imminent. The Bournemouth attacker has a contract with a substantial release clause active for a two-week window at the start of the month. Recent reports point to Manchester City have emerged as his services. Other interested parties such as Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have moved on to alternative targets, potentially opening the door for teams like Manchester United or Liverpool to make a late bid.

Marc Guéhi

This English defender has impress for Crystal Palace this season a previous move to Liverpool collapsing. As his contract due to run out in the summer, January is the club's final chance to secure a fee for their skipper. A host of top clubs, including Manchester City and multiple European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to hold an interest. However, a January exit is considered unlikely, particularly given the manager's reliance on the player.

Brennan Johnson

The Wales forward has found starting opportunities hard to come by at Spurs this campaign. Despite being the side's top scorer the previous campaign, Johnson has started only a handful of Premier League games. It is understood the North London club is willing to consider a transfer for the right price, thought to be in the around £40 million. The Cherries are currently at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also showing an interest.

Spurs rate Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

This Portugal playmaker could be set for a return to the Premier League following a period in Saudi Arabia. Still just twenty-eight, and with his agreement ending in the summer, he is a potential opportunity. Clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United are connected to the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he would be willing to accept a reduced salary for a switch to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

The experienced Germany shot-stopper is now as the third option at Barça following new coach Flick. Having fallen out of favour and had surgery, a winter departure seems increasingly likely. Villa were initially linked as a possible suitor, but that option now appears off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing interest in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

This prolific English centre-forward has continued finding the net frequently in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League might enhance his dwindling hopes of making the England World Cup. But, arranging a transfer poses major hurdles. His current club do not wish to part with him, and his reported enormous salary make any agreement complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been mentioned as interested parties.

Ivan Toney helped Al-Ahli to victory in the domestic cup final.

Conor Gallagher

This energetic midfielder attracted considerable interest in the summer but stayed at Atlético. With limited starting appearances in La Liga this term, he may be keen to secure more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are heavily linked, and a return to Selhurst Park, a club he excelled on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, although financial demands might be a problem.

H. Elliott

Although starring and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this talented midfielder has struggled for game time on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the temporary transfer will not be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations regarding playing for multiple teams in a campaign, a move back to his parent club prior to next summer seems to be the sole viable solution.

K. Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkish forward is in fine form for Juventus this term. As his current deal nearing its end, a host of Premier League sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the situation. The Turin club are eager to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract but are in a battle to retain one of Europe's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

The much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has earned parallels to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. Following starring at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side. The teenager is heavily tipped to make a major transfer in January. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but could face stiff competition from the Spanish champions for a signing priced at around £22 million.