From Guéhi and Kenan Yildiz – Who Could Be on the Move this January Transfer Market?

This winter transfer window proves to be a period of intense rumour and possible big-money moves. Several prominent footballers are being linked with moves away from their present teams. Here is a look at some of the key figures that might be changing clubs this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' inability to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, which has kept the player available, indications are a significant move is imminent. This Bournemouth attacker has a deal featuring a substantial buy-out clause applicable for a short window in early January. Latest developments point to Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his signature. Other suitors such as Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have moved on to other options, potentially opening the door for teams like Manchester United or Liverpool to make a late move.

Marc Guéhi

The English defender has continued to excel for Palace despite a summer move to Liverpool falling through. With his contract due to expire in the summer, January is the club's final opportunity to obtain a fee for their skipper. Numerous elite sides, such as City and multiple European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly be interested. Yet, a winter departure remains difficult, particularly given the manager's reliance on the defender.

B. Johnson

This Welsh forward has had first-team minutes limited at Spurs this campaign. Although finishing as the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, Johnson has begun just a handful of Premier League games. It is understood the North London outfit would be open to a sale for the correct price, believed to be in the around forty million pounds. Bournemouth are currently at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also showing an inquiry.

Spurs value Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds.

R. Neves

This Portugal midfielder might be set for a comeback to the English top flight after a period in Saudi Arabia. Still only 28, while his agreement expiring in the summer, he is a potential opportunity. Teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been 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 German shot-stopper is now as the third option at Barça following the manager Flick. After fallen out of favour and undergone surgery, a winter exit seems highly probable. Aston Villa were initially linked as a potential destination, but that option now appears unlikely. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be showing interest in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

The prolific England striker has kept finding the net regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League might enhance his dwindling hopes of making the national squad. But, securing a transfer poses major hurdles. His current club do not wish to sell him, and his reported enormous salary make any move complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as interested parties.

The striker was instrumental as Al-Ahli to a win in the Saudi Super Cup final.

Conor Gallagher

The dynamic midfielder attracted widespread attention in the summer but stayed at Atlético. With few starts in Spain this term, he may be keen to secure more playing time ahead of the tournament. United have been strongly connected, and a return to Crystal Palace, a club he shone on loan, remains a possibility, although financial constraints could prove a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Although starring and winning the best player award at the U21 Euros in the summer, the young midfielder has struggled for game time on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations about playing for two clubs in a season, a move back to his parent club before next summer appears to be the sole available outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkish forward is in fine form for the Italian giants this season. As his existing contract nearing its end, many English sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the developments. Juventus are eager to tie down the youngster to a lengthy agreement but are in a battle to keep one of the continent's most promising young talents.

Kees Smit

This much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has drawn parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following impressing at the U19 Euros, Smit has broken into the AZ side. The teenager is widely tipped to complete a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle United are believed to be leading the chase, but are facing strong competition from the Spanish champions for a signing valued at approximately twenty-two million pounds.