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This winter transfer market is always a period of significant speculation and possible major transfers. A number of notable players are being connected to moves away from their current clubs. Here is a look at some of the key figures that could be on the move this month.

A. Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, which has kept the forward available, it appears an important transfer is close. The 25-year-old has a deal with a sizeable buy-out clause applicable for a brief window in early January. Recent reports indicate Manchester City have emerged as his services. Other suitors like Tottenham and Chelsea reportedly have moved on to other targets, leaving teams such as Manchester United or Liverpool to make a last-minute move.

Marc Guéhi

This England defender has continued to impress for Palace this season a previous transfer to Liverpool collapsing. As his deal set to run out in the close season, January is the London club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. Numerous top sides, including Manchester City and multiple continental powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly be interested. However, a January exit is considered unlikely, particularly given the coach's reliance on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

This Welsh forward has had first-team minutes hard to come by at Tottenham this campaign. Despite finishing as the club's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has begun just a handful of Premier League games. It is understood the North London outfit is open to a sale for the right valuation, believed to be in the region of £40 million. Bournemouth are currently at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally credited with an interest.

Spurs value the Welsh international at around £40m.

Rúben Neves

This Portuguese playmaker might be poised for a comeback to the Premier League after a period in Saudi Arabia. Still just twenty-eight, while his agreement ending in the summer, he is a possible opportunity. Clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the player. Furthermore, there are rumours from Spanish media that he would be willing to accept a reduced salary for a switch to the Spanish giants.

Marc-André ter Stegen

The experienced German shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barça following new manager Flick. Having lost his place and had surgery, a January departure seems highly probable. Aston Villa were initially mentioned as a potential destination, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly showing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

The prolific English striker has continued finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League might enhance his fading chances of being in the national squad. However, securing a deal poses significant hurdles. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his alleged enormous salary render any agreement complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all mentioned as admirers.

The striker was instrumental as his Saudi club to a win in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

This dynamic English midfielder drew considerable interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. Having few starting appearances in Spain this term, he is eager to find more playing time ahead of the tournament. Manchester United are strongly linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, where he shone on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, though wage constraints might be a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Despite excelling and being named player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this talented midfielder has struggled for minutes on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move won't become permanent. Because of FIFA regulations about playing for multiple teams in a season, a move back to his parent club before next summer appears to be the only viable outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

This exciting Turkish forward is in excellent form for the Italian giants this season. As his current contract running down, a host of Premier League sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the developments. The Turin club are desperate to secure the youngster to a new long-term agreement but face a battle to keep one of the continent's brightest prospects.

Kees Smit

This much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has drawn parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. After impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, he has broken into the AZ first team. The 19-year-old is heavily expected to make a major move this month. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but are facing strong rivalry from Real Madrid for a signing valued at around twenty-two million pounds.