Regarding Guéhi to Kenan Yildiz – Which Players Are Set to Be on the Move in the January Transfer Window?

The winter transfer market proves to be a period of feverish rumour and possible big-money moves. A number of prominent players are being linked with moves away from their current clubs. This article explores a selection of the major names who are poised to be on the move this month.

A. Semenyo

Despite Ghana's inability to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, which has kept the player available, it appears a major transfer is imminent. This Bournemouth attacker has a deal featuring a sizeable buy-out clause active for a two-week window at the start of the month. Recent reports point to Manchester City have emerged as his signature. Other suitors such as Tottenham and Chelsea reportedly have moved on to other options, leaving clubs such as Manchester United or Liverpool to make a late bid.

Marc Guéhi

This English centre-back has excel for Crystal Palace despite a previous transfer to Anfield collapsing. With his deal due to expire in the summer, January is the London club's last opportunity to obtain a fee for their skipper. A host of elite clubs, such as Manchester City and multiple continental powerhouses like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to hold an interest. Yet, a winter exit remains difficult, particularly given the coach's dependence on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

This Welsh winger has had starting minutes hard to come by at Spurs this term. Although finishing as the side's leading goalscorer last season, Johnson has started just a small number of league matches. Reports suggest the North London outfit would be open to a transfer for the right price, thought 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 also showing an inquiry.

Spurs value the Welsh international at around £40m.

R. Neves

The Portuguese midfielder might be set for a comeback to the Premier League after a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now just twenty-eight, while his agreement expiring in the summer of 2026, he represents a possible opportunity. Clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool are connected to the player. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he is willing to take a pay cut for a move to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

This veteran Germany goalkeeper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona under the coach Flick. Having lost his place and had surgery, a winter departure looks highly likely. Aston Villa were initially mentioned as a potential destination, but that option currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly expressing curiosity in the keeper.

I. Toney

The prolific England striker has kept finding the net frequently in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League could enhance his fading chances of being in the national squad. However, arranging a transfer presents major hurdles. His current club are reluctant to sell him, and his alleged enormous salary make any move difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been linked as admirers.

The striker was instrumental as his Saudi club to victory in the Saudi Super Cup final.

Conor Gallagher

The energetic midfielder drew considerable attention in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. With few starting appearances in Spain this season, he is keen to find more playing time ahead of the World Cup. United have been heavily linked, and a move back to Crystal Palace, where he shone on loan, is also a option, although wage constraints could be a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Although excelling and being named player of the tournament at the U21 Euros last summer, the talented player has found it tough for game time during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has stated the temporary transfer will not become permanent. Due to specific rules about playing for multiple teams in a season, a move back to Liverpool before next summer seems to be the only viable outcome.

K. Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkey forward is in fine form for the Italian giants this season. As his current deal nearing its end, many Premier League clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the developments. Juventus are eager to tie down the youngster to a new long-term contract but face a battle to keep one of the continent's most promising prospects.

K. Smit

The highly-touted Dutch midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has broken into the AZ side. This teenager is widely tipped to make a big-money move in January. Newcastle United are believed to be frontrunners, but could face stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing valued at around twenty-two million pounds.