🔗 Share this article Concerning Marc Guéhi and Yildiz – Which Players Could Be Transferring this winter Transfer Market? This January recruitment period is always a period of intense speculation and potential big-money deals. A number of prominent footballers are being linked with transfers out of their current clubs. We examine some of the major figures who could be on the move in January. Antoine Semenyo Despite Ghana's inability to reach the AFCON, this has kept the forward available, it appears an important transfer is imminent. This 25-year-old possesses a contract with a £65 million release clause applicable for a short period in early January. Latest reports indicate the Premier League champions have emerged as his signature. Other interested parties such as Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to alternative options, potentially opening the door for clubs such as Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a late move. Marc Guéhi The English centre-back has excel for Palace this season a summer transfer to Liverpool falling through. With his contract due to run out in the close season, January is the club's final chance to secure a fee for their captain. A host of elite sides, such as City and several continental powerhouses like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to hold an interest. However, a winter exit remains difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the player. Brennan Johnson This Welsh forward has had first-team minutes hard to come by at Spurs this term. Although finishing as the club's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, Johnson has begun just a small number of league games. Reports suggest the London outfit would be willing to consider a transfer for the right valuation, believed to be in the around forty million pounds. 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 £40m. Rúben Neves The Portugal playmaker might be set for a comeback to the Premier League following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now only twenty-eight, and with his contract ending in the summer, he represents a possible opportunity. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the player. Additionally, there are rumours from Spanish media that he would be prepared to take a reduced salary for a switch to the Spanish giants. M. ter Stegen The experienced German shot-stopper finds himself as the third option at Barça under the manager Hansi Flick. After fallen out of favour and had surgery, a winter departure seems highly likely. Villa were initially mentioned as a possible destination, but that move now appears unlikely. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be expressing interest in the 33-year-old. I. Toney The proven English centre-forward has kept scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League could boost his dwindling chances of making the national squad. However, arranging a transfer presents major hurdles. His current club are reluctant to sell him, and his alleged huge salary render any move difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been linked as admirers. Ivan Toney helped Al-Ahli to victory in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece. C. Gallagher This dynamic midfielder attracted widespread attention in the off-season but remained at Atlético. Having limited starting appearances in La Liga this term, he may be keen to secure more playing time ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have been heavily connected, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on loan, remains a possibility, although wage demands could be a problem. Harvey Elliott Although excelling and being named player of the tournament at the U21 Euros last summer, this young midfielder has struggled for game time during his loan spell at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the loan move won't become permanent. Due to specific rules regarding playing for multiple teams in a season, a move back to his parent club before next season appears to be the sole available outcome. K. Yildiz The exciting Turkish forward has been in fine form for the Italian giants this season. As his existing deal nearing its end, many English clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the situation. Juventus are desperate to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract but face a battle to keep one of the continent's most promising young talents. Kees Smit The highly-touted Dutch midfielder has drawn comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following starring at the Under-19 European Championship, he has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar side. This teenager is heavily expected to make a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but are facing stiff competition from Real Madrid for a deal valued at approximately twenty-two million pounds.