🔗 Share this article Concerning Marc Guéhi and Kenan Yildiz – Which Players Might Be Transferring during the winter Transfer Market? The January transfer market is always a period of feverish speculation and possible big-money moves. Several high-profile footballers are being connected to transfers away from their present teams. We examine a selection of the top figures who might 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 forward in contention, reports suggest an important transfer is close. This 25-year-old possesses a contract featuring a substantial release clause active for a two-week window in early January. Recent reports indicate the Premier League champions have emerged as his services. Other interested parties such as Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have moved on to other options, potentially opening the door for teams like Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a late move. M. Guéhi This England defender has continued to excel for Crystal Palace despite a summer move to Liverpool falling through. With his contract set to run out in the close season, this represents the London club's final chance to secure a fee for their captain. A host of top sides, such as City and several continental powerhouses like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly hold an interest. However, a January departure is considered unlikely, particularly given the manager's dependence on the defender. Brennan Johnson The Welsh forward has had starting opportunities limited at Tottenham this campaign. Although finishing as the side's top scorer last season, Johnson has started just a small number of league matches. It is understood the London outfit would be willing to consider a transfer for the right price, believed to be in the region of £40 million. The Cherries appear to be leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally credited with an interest. Spurs rate Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds. Rúben Neves This Portugal playmaker could be poised for a return to the English top flight after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Still just twenty-eight, while his agreement expiring in the summer of 2026, he is a possible opportunity. Clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United have been connected to the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he would be willing to take a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid. M. ter Stegen This experienced Germany goalkeeper is now as third-choice at Barcelona following the manager Flick. Having fallen out of favour and undergone surgery, a January departure seems highly likely. Villa were initially mentioned as a potential destination, but that move now appears unlikely. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly expressing interest in the keeper. I. Toney This proven England centre-forward has continued scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League could boost his dwindling chances of being in the national squad. However, securing a deal poses major challenges. Al-Ahli do not wish to part with him, and his reported enormous salary render any agreement complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all mentioned as admirers. Ivan Toney helped his Saudi club to victory in the domestic cup final. Conor Gallagher The energetic midfielder attracted widespread attention in the summer but stayed at Atlético Madrid. With limited starts in La Liga this term, he may be keen to secure more playing time ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are strongly linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, where he shone on loan, is also a possibility, though financial constraints could be a problem. Harvey Elliott Although excelling and winning player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, the talented midfielder has struggled for minutes on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the temporary transfer won't be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations about playing for two clubs in a season, a move back to his parent club prior to next season seems to be the only available outcome. Kenan Yildiz This highly-rated Turkey forward is in excellent form for Juventus this term. With his current contract running down, a host of English sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. Juventus are desperate to tie down the youngster to a new long-term agreement but face a battle to retain one of Europe's brightest young talents. K. Smit The highly-touted Dutch midfielder has drawn comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, he has broken into the AZ first team. This teenager is widely expected to make a major move in January. Newcastle reportedly are leading the chase, but could face stiff competition from the Spanish champions for a signing priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.