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The winter transfer market is always a period of significant rumour and possible big-money deals. Numerous prominent stars find themselves connected to transfers out of their current clubs. Here is a look at a selection of the key names who are poised to be on the move this month.

A. Semenyo

Although the Black Stars' inability to qualify for the AFCON, which has kept the forward available, reports suggest a significant move is imminent. This Bournemouth attacker possesses a deal featuring a sizeable buy-out clause active for a short period in early January. Latest developments point to the Premier League champions look to have won the race for his signature. Former interested parties such as Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have moved on to other targets, leaving clubs such as Manchester United or Liverpool to make a last-minute bid.

M. Guéhi

The England centre-back has continued to excel for Crystal Palace this season a summer move to Anfield collapsing. With his deal set to expire in the close season, January is the club's last chance to secure a transfer fee for their captain. A host of elite clubs, including Manchester City and several continental powerhouses including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to be interested. However, a January departure is considered unlikely, especially given the coach's dependence on the defender.

B. Johnson

The Welsh forward has had first-team opportunities hard to come by at Spurs this campaign. Despite being the club's leading goalscorer last season, Johnson has started just a handful of league games. It is understood the London club would be willing to consider a transfer for the correct price, believed to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth are currently leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally credited with an inquiry.

Spurs rate Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

R. Neves

The Portuguese playmaker might be poised for a comeback to the English top flight following a period in the Saudi Pro League. Still just twenty-eight, and with his agreement expiring in the summer, he represents a potential opportunity. Teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spanish media that he would be prepared to take a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

The experienced German goalkeeper is now as third-choice at Barça under the coach Flick. After lost his place and undergone an operation, a January exit seems increasingly probable. Villa were once linked as a potential destination, but that option now appears unlikely. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly showing interest in the keeper.

I. Toney

The proven English centre-forward has kept scoring regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League could enhance his fading chances of being in the national World Cup. But, securing a deal poses major hurdles. His current club do not wish to part with him, and his reported enormous weekly wages render any agreement difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as admirers.

The striker helped his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup final.

C. Gallagher

This energetic midfielder drew considerable attention in the off-season but remained at Atlético. With limited starts in Spain this season, he may be eager to secure more playing time ahead of the tournament. United are strongly connected, and a return to Crystal Palace, a club he shone on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, though financial constraints might prove a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although excelling and winning player of the tournament at the U21 Euros last summer, this talented player has found it tough for minutes during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the temporary transfer won't be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations about representing two clubs in a season, a move back to his parent club before next season seems to be the sole viable outcome.

K. Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkey attacker has been in fine form for Juventus this term. With his current deal nearing its end, a host of English clubs – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the developments. Juventus are eager to tie down the youngster to a new long-term agreement but are in a race to retain one of Europe's brightest young talents.

Kees Smit

The highly-touted Dutch midfielder has drawn parallels to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, he has broken into the AZ side. This 19-year-old is widely tipped to make a big-money transfer in January. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but could face stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing valued at around twenty-two million pounds.