🔗 Share this article Concerning Guéhi and Yildiz – Who Could Be on the Move in the January Transfer Window? This January transfer window is typically a time of significant speculation and possible major deals. A number of high-profile stars are being connected to moves out of their present clubs. We examine some of the major names that could be changing clubs this month. Antoine Semenyo Although Ghana's inability to reach the AFCON, which has left the player available, indications are a significant move is imminent. The Bournemouth attacker has a contract with a £65 million release clause applicable for a short period in early January. Latest reports point to Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his signature. Former interested parties such as Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to other targets, potentially opening the door for teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a late move. Marc Guéhi This England defender has continued to excel for Palace this season a previous transfer to Liverpool falling through. With his deal due to run out in the summer, January is the club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. A host of top clubs, such as City and several European giants including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly be interested. Yet, a winter exit is considered difficult, particularly given the coach's dependence on the defender. Brennan Johnson The Wales forward has had first-team minutes hard to come by at Spurs this term. Although finishing as the side's leading goalscorer last season, Johnson has begun just a handful of Premier League matches. It is understood the North London club is open to a transfer for the correct price, believed to be in the around £40 million. The Cherries are currently leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also showing an inquiry. Spurs rate the Welsh international at around forty million pounds. Rúben Neves The Portugal midfielder could be poised for a return to the English top flight after a period in the Saudi Pro League. Now only 28, while his contract ending in the summer of 2026, he is a possible opportunity. Clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with the player. Additionally, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he would be willing to take a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid. Marc-André ter Stegen This veteran Germany shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barça following new manager Flick. After fallen out of favour and had surgery, a January exit looks increasingly probable. Aston Villa were once linked as a possible destination, but that move now appears off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be expressing interest in the keeper. Ivan Toney The proven English striker has continued finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League might enhance his fading hopes of making the national World Cup. However, securing a transfer poses significant hurdles. Al-Ahli do not wish to part with him, and his reported huge weekly wages render any move difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all linked as admirers. Ivan Toney was instrumental as his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup final. Conor Gallagher The energetic midfielder attracted widespread interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético Madrid. With few starting appearances in La Liga this term, he may be keen to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have been strongly connected, and a return to Crystal Palace, a club he excelled on loan, is also a option, though financial demands could be a problem. Harvey Elliott Although starring and being named the best player award at the U21 Euros in the summer, this talented player has struggled for game time during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has stated the loan move will not be made permanent. Because of specific rules about playing for two clubs in a season, a return to Liverpool prior to next season appears to be the only viable outcome. K. Yildiz This highly-rated Turkey attacker has been in fine form for Juventus this term. As his existing deal running down, many English clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the situation. Juventus are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a new long-term agreement but are in a race to keep one of Europe's brightest prospects. Kees Smit The much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has earned comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. Following starring at the U19 Euros, he has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar side. The 19-year-old is heavily tipped to make a major transfer in January. Newcastle are believed to be frontrunners, but could face stiff competition from Real Madrid for a deal priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.