From Marc Guéhi to Yildiz – Which Players Could Be on the Move in the winter Transfer Market?

This winter recruitment period is typically a time of intense speculation and possible big-money transfers. Several high-profile stars find themselves linked with transfers out of their current teams. We examine a selection of the key names that might be on the move in January.

A. Semenyo

Although Ghana's failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, this has kept the player available, reports suggest an important move is close. The Bournemouth attacker possesses a deal with a sizeable buy-out clause active for a two-week period at the start of the month. Recent reports indicate the Premier League champions have emerged as his services. Other suitors such as Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have turned their attention to other options, potentially opening the door for clubs like Manchester United or Liverpool to make a late move.

M. Guéhi

The English defender has impress for Palace this season a previous move to Liverpool collapsing. With his deal due to run out in the summer, January is the London club's last chance to obtain a fee for their skipper. Numerous top clubs, such as City and several European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly be interested. However, a January exit is considered difficult, particularly given the manager's reliance on the defender.

B. Johnson

The Wales winger has found first-team minutes hard to come by at Spurs this term. Despite finishing as the side's top scorer last season, Johnson has started only a small number of league matches. Reports suggest the North London club would be willing to consider a transfer for the right valuation, believed to be in the around £40 million. The Cherries appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an interest.

Tottenham value Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

R. Neves

This Portuguese playmaker could be set for a return to the English top flight after a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now only 28, and with his contract ending in the summer, he represents a potential opportunity. Teams like Manchester United and Liverpool are connected to the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been rumours from Spain that he is willing to take a reduced salary for a switch to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

This experienced German shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barça following the coach Hansi Flick. Having lost his place and had surgery, a January departure seems increasingly likely. Villa were once linked as a potential suitor, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly expressing interest in the keeper.

I. Toney

The prolific English striker has continued finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League might enhance his fading hopes of being in the England World Cup. But, arranging a transfer poses significant challenges. Al-Ahli do not wish to sell him, and his alleged enormous weekly wages make any move complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as interested parties.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as his Saudi club to victory in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece.

C. Gallagher

This energetic English midfielder attracted widespread attention in the summer but remained at Atlético Madrid. With few starts in La Liga this term, he is keen to find more playing time ahead of the tournament. Manchester United are strongly linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, where he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a option, though wage constraints could prove a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Despite excelling and winning the best player award at the U21 Euros in the summer, this talented midfielder has found it tough for minutes on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move won't be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations about representing two clubs in a season, a return to his parent club prior to next summer seems to be the sole available outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkish forward has been in excellent form for Juventus this season. As his existing contract nearing its end, a host of Premier League sides – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the situation. The Turin club are eager to secure the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract but are in a battle to keep one of Europe's brightest prospects.

K. Smit

The highly-touted Dutch midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. Following starring at the U19 Euros, Smit has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar side. The teenager is heavily tipped to make a big-money move in January. Newcastle United reportedly are leading the chase, but are facing strong competition from Real Madrid for a signing priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.