From Guéhi and Yildiz – Which Players Could Be Transferring during the winter Transfer Window?

This January transfer market proves to be a time of intense rumour and possible big-money transfers. Numerous prominent stars find themselves linked with moves away from their current teams. We examine a selection of the key figures who could be on the move in January.

A. Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, this has kept the player in contention, reports suggest a major transfer is imminent. The Bournemouth attacker possesses a contract featuring a sizeable buy-out clause active for a brief period in early January. Latest developments suggest the Premier League champions look to have won the race for his services. Former interested parties such as Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to alternative targets, leaving teams like Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a last-minute move.

M. Guéhi

The England defender has impress for Palace this season a summer transfer to Anfield falling through. With his contract set to run out in the summer, January is the club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of top clubs, such as Manchester City and multiple European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. Yet, a January exit remains difficult, especially given the coach's reliance on the player.

Brennan Johnson

This Wales forward has had starting opportunities hard to come by at Tottenham this term. Although being the side's top scorer the previous campaign, he has started only a handful of Premier League games. It is understood the North London club is open to a sale for the right price, believed to be in the around £40 million. The Cherries appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally showing an interest.

Tottenham value the Welsh international at approximately forty million pounds.

R. Neves

This Portuguese playmaker could be poised for a return to the English top flight following a spell in Saudi Arabia. Still just twenty-eight, and with his agreement expiring in the summer of 2026, he is a possible opportunity. Teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the player. Furthermore, there have been rumours from Spanish media that he is prepared to take a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

The veteran Germany goalkeeper finds himself as the third option at Barça under the manager Hansi Flick. After lost his place and undergone surgery, a winter departure looks increasingly probable. Villa were once mentioned as a possible destination, but that move now appears off. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing interest in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

This prolific England centre-forward has kept scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League could enhance his dwindling chances of making the national squad. But, arranging a transfer presents significant hurdles. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his reported enormous weekly wages make any move difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all mentioned as admirers.

Ivan Toney helped Al-Ahli to a win in the Saudi Super Cup final.

Conor Gallagher

The energetic English midfielder drew widespread interest in the summer but stayed at Atlético Madrid. Having few starts in La Liga this season, he is keen to find more minutes ahead of the tournament. Manchester United have been strongly linked, and a move back to Crystal Palace, a club he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, though financial demands could prove a problem.

H. Elliott

Although starring and winning player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this young midfielder has struggled for game time during his loan spell at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the loan move will not become permanent. Because of FIFA regulations regarding representing multiple teams in a campaign, a move back to Liverpool prior to next summer appears to be the only viable outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkey attacker is in excellent form for Juventus this season. With his current deal running down, many Premier League sides – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the developments. Juventus are eager to tie down the youngster to a new long-term agreement but face a race to retain one of the continent's brightest 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, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar first team. This teenager is heavily tipped to complete a big-money move in January. Newcastle are believed to be frontrunners, but could face strong competition from Real Madrid for a signing valued at around £22 million.