🔗 Share this article Concerning Guéhi to Kenan Yildiz – Which Players Might Be on the Move during the January Transfer Window? This winter recruitment period proves to be a time of feverish speculation and possible major moves. A number of prominent stars are being linked with transfers away from their current teams. This article explores some of the key names who might be changing clubs this month. A. Semenyo Despite Ghana's failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, which has left the forward in contention, it appears a significant move is imminent. The 25-year-old possesses a contract with a sizeable release clause active for a short window in early January. Recent reports suggest the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his signature. Other interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to alternative targets, leaving teams such as Manchester United or Liverpool to make a late move. M. Guéhi The England centre-back has excel for Crystal Palace this season a summer move to Liverpool falling through. As his deal due to expire in the close season, this represents the club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their skipper. Numerous top sides, such as City and multiple European giants like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to be interested. However, a January departure is considered difficult, particularly given the coach's reliance on the defender. Brennan Johnson The Welsh forward has found starting opportunities hard to come by at Tottenham this campaign. Despite being the club's leading goalscorer last season, Johnson has started only a small number of league matches. Reports suggest the North London club would be willing to consider a transfer for the right price, thought to be in the around forty million pounds. The Cherries appear to be at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally showing an interest. Tottenham value the Welsh international at approximately £40m. R. Neves The Portugal playmaker could be set for a return to the Premier League following a period in Saudi Arabia. Now just twenty-eight, and with his contract expiring in the summer, he represents a potential bargain. Teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spain that he would be prepared to take a reduced salary for a move to the Spanish giants. Marc-André ter Stegen This veteran Germany goalkeeper is now as the third option at Barça under the manager Flick. Having fallen out of favour and undergone surgery, a winter departure looks increasingly probable. Aston Villa were initially mentioned as a possible suitor, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly showing curiosity in the keeper. Ivan Toney This proven English centre-forward has kept scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League might enhance his dwindling chances of being in the national squad. However, securing a transfer poses significant challenges. Al-Ahli do not wish to part with him, and his reported huge salary make any agreement complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been linked as admirers. The striker was instrumental as his Saudi club to victory in the domestic cup showpiece. C. Gallagher This energetic English midfielder drew considerable interest in the off-season but remained at Atlético. With limited starting appearances in Spain this season, he may be keen to find more playing time ahead of the tournament. Manchester United are heavily linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, where he shone on a temporary deal, remains a option, though financial demands could be a problem. Harvey Elliott Although excelling and winning the best player award at the U21 Euros last summer, the talented player has struggled for minutes on loan at Villa. The manager has confirmed the temporary transfer will not become permanent. Due to specific rules about representing two clubs in a campaign, a return to Liverpool before next season seems to be the sole available solution. K. Yildiz The exciting Turkish attacker is in excellent form for the Italian giants this season. As his existing contract running down, many Premier League sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the developments. The Turin club are eager to secure the youngster to a new long-term agreement but face a race to retain one of Europe's brightest young talents. K. Smit This much-admired Netherlands teenage midfielder has earned parallels to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. After starring at the U19 Euros, Smit has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar first team. The teenager is widely tipped to complete a big-money move in January. Newcastle are believed to be leading the chase, but could face strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal valued at approximately £22 million.