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The winter transfer window is always a time of intense rumour and potential major transfers. A number of high-profile stars find themselves connected to moves away from their present teams. We examine a selection of the key figures that are poised to be on the move in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the AFCON, this has left the forward in contention, indications are an important transfer is imminent. This 25-year-old has a deal with a substantial buy-out clause applicable for a brief period at the start of the month. Recent reports indicate the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his services. Other interested parties such as Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to alternative options, potentially opening the door for teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late move.

Marc Guéhi

The English defender has impress for Palace this season a previous move to Anfield collapsing. With his deal due to expire in the close season, this represents the London club's last opportunity to secure a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of elite clubs, such as Manchester City and several European giants including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to be interested. Yet, a winter departure is considered difficult, especially given the coach's reliance on the player.

B. Johnson

The Wales forward has found first-team minutes hard to come by at Tottenham this term. Although finishing as the club's top scorer last season, Johnson has started only a handful of league games. It is understood the London outfit would be open to a sale for the right valuation, believed to be in the around forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally credited with an interest.

Spurs rate the Welsh international at around £40m.

Rúben Neves

The Portuguese midfielder could be poised for a return to the Premier League following a period in Saudi Arabia. Still only 28, and with his contract ending in the summer, he is a possible opportunity. Clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United have been connected to the former Wolves man. Additionally, there are suggestions from Spain that he would be prepared to accept a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

This experienced Germany shot-stopper is now as third-choice at Barcelona under the coach Flick. After lost his place and undergone an operation, a winter departure looks increasingly probable. Villa were initially linked as a potential destination, but that option now appears off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly showing interest in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

This prolific English centre-forward has continued scoring frequently in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League might boost his fading chances of making the England World Cup. However, securing a transfer presents major challenges. His current club are reluctant to sell him, and his reported enormous weekly wages make any move complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as admirers.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as his Saudi club to victory in the domestic cup final.

Conor Gallagher

This energetic midfielder drew widespread interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético Madrid. Having limited starting appearances in Spain this season, he is eager to find more playing time ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have been strongly linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, although financial constraints might be a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Although starring and winning the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, the talented midfielder has found it tough for minutes on loan at Villa. The manager has stated the temporary transfer won't be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations regarding representing two clubs in a campaign, a move back to Liverpool before next season appears to be the sole viable solution.

K. Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkey forward is in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. As his existing contract running down, many English clubs – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the developments. The Turin club are eager to secure the youngster to a lengthy contract but are in a race to retain one of the continent's brightest young talents.

Kees Smit

The highly-touted Dutch midfielder has drawn comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, he has broken into the AZ first team. This teenager is heavily tipped to complete a major transfer this month. Newcastle are believed to be frontrunners, but are facing strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.