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The winter recruitment period is always a period of intense rumour and potential big-money transfers. Numerous notable footballers are being connected to moves away from their present teams. Here is a look at some of the top figures who might be changing clubs this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Although the Black Stars' inability to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, which has kept the player in contention, reports suggest an important transfer is imminent. This 25-year-old has a contract featuring a substantial release clause applicable for a two-week period in early January. Latest developments indicate Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his signature. Former suitors such as Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have moved on to other options, potentially opening the door for teams like Manchester United or Liverpool to make a late bid.

Marc Guéhi

The English defender has impress for Palace this season a previous move to Liverpool falling through. As his contract set to run out in the close season, this represents the club's final chance to obtain a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of elite sides, such as Manchester City and multiple continental powerhouses like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly be interested. However, a January exit remains unlikely, especially given the manager's dependence on the defender.

B. Johnson

This Welsh winger has found first-team minutes hard to come by at Tottenham this campaign. Although being the side's leading goalscorer last season, he has begun only a handful of Premier League matches. It is understood the North London outfit would be willing to consider a transfer for the correct price, believed to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally showing an interest.

Spurs value Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

This Portuguese midfielder could be poised for a comeback to the English top flight after a spell in Saudi Arabia. Still only twenty-eight, while his contract ending in the summer, he represents a potential opportunity. Clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he is prepared to take a reduced salary for a switch to the Spanish giants.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This veteran German goalkeeper finds himself as the third option at Barça following new coach Hansi Flick. After lost his place and undergone an operation, a January exit looks highly probable. Villa were once linked as a potential destination, but that move currently seems off. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing interest in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

This prolific English centre-forward has kept finding the net frequently in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League might boost his fading hopes of being in the national squad. However, securing a deal poses major hurdles. Al-Ahli are reluctant to part with him, and his alleged enormous weekly wages make any move difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been mentioned as admirers.

Ivan Toney helped his Saudi club to a win in the Saudi Super Cup final.

C. Gallagher

This energetic midfielder attracted widespread attention in the summer but remained at Atlético. With few starts in La Liga this season, he may be eager to secure more playing time ahead of the World Cup. United have been strongly connected, and a return to Selhurst Park, a club he shone on loan, remains a option, although financial demands could be a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Although excelling and being named the best player award at the U21 Euros in the summer, this talented midfielder has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the loan move won't be made permanent. Due to specific rules about playing for two clubs in a campaign, a return to Liverpool before next season appears to be the only available solution.

Kenan Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkey forward is in excellent form for the Italian giants this season. As his current deal running down, many Premier League clubs – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are desperate to secure the youngster to a new long-term contract but face a battle to keep one of Europe's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

The much-admired Netherlands teenage midfielder has earned comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. After starring at the U19 Euros, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar first team. The 19-year-old is widely tipped to complete a big-money transfer in January. Newcastle reportedly are leading the chase, but are facing strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.