🔗 Share this article From Guéhi and Kenan Yildiz – Who Might Be Transferring this January Transfer Market? The winter recruitment period is always a time of intense speculation and potential big-money moves. Several prominent footballers are being connected to transfers out of their current clubs. We examine some of the key figures who are poised to be changing clubs in January. A. Semenyo Despite Ghana's failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the player available, reports suggest an important transfer is close. This 25-year-old possesses a deal with a substantial release clause active for a short period in early January. Latest developments suggest Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his services. Former interested parties such as Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have moved on to other options, leaving teams such as Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a last-minute bid. M. Guéhi The English defender has continued to impress for Crystal Palace despite a previous move to Liverpool falling through. As his contract set to run out in the summer, January is the club's last chance to secure a transfer fee for their captain. Numerous elite sides, including Manchester City and several European giants including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to hold an interest. Yet, a winter departure remains difficult, especially given the manager's reliance on the player. B. Johnson This Welsh forward has found first-team minutes hard to come by at Spurs this campaign. Although finishing as the side's leading goalscorer last season, he has begun only a handful of Premier League matches. It is understood the London club would be open to a sale for the right valuation, believed to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth are currently leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally showing an inquiry. Tottenham value Brennan Johnson at around £40m. R. Neves This Portugal midfielder could be set for a comeback to the Premier League after a period in the Saudi Pro League. Still just 28, while his contract ending in the summer, he is a possible bargain. Teams like Manchester United and Liverpool are connected to the player. Furthermore, there have been rumours from Spain that he is willing to accept a pay cut for a switch to the Spanish giants. Marc-André ter Stegen The veteran German goalkeeper finds himself as the third option at Barça under the coach Hansi Flick. After lost his place and undergone surgery, a January exit seems highly likely. Aston Villa were initially linked as a potential suitor, but that move currently seems off. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be expressing interest in the keeper. I. Toney The proven England centre-forward has continued scoring frequently in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League might boost his dwindling chances of being in the national World Cup. However, securing a transfer poses major challenges. Al-Ahli are reluctant to part with him, and his alleged huge weekly wages make any move difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been linked as interested parties. Ivan Toney helped his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup showpiece. C. Gallagher This dynamic midfielder drew widespread attention in the summer but stayed at Atlético. Having limited starting appearances in Spain this term, he may be eager to find more playing time ahead of the tournament. United are heavily connected, and a move back to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on loan, is also a possibility, although wage demands could be a problem. H. Elliott Despite excelling and being named player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, this talented midfielder has struggled for game time during his loan spell at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has stated the temporary transfer will not be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations about playing for two clubs in a campaign, a move back to his parent club before next summer appears to be the only available solution. K. Yildiz The highly-rated Turkey attacker is in fine form for Juventus this season. With his existing deal running down, many English clubs – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the situation. Juventus are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a lengthy contract but are in a race to retain one of Europe's brightest young talents. Kees Smit This highly-touted Netherlands midfielder has drawn comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following starring at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has become a regular in the AZ side. The 19-year-old is heavily tipped to make a major move in January. Newcastle United are believed to be leading the chase, but could face strong competition from Real Madrid for a signing valued at around twenty-two million pounds.