Regarding Guéhi and Yildiz – Who Are Set to Be on the Move in the winter Transfer Market?

The January recruitment period proves to be a period of intense rumour and potential big-money moves. Several high-profile footballers find themselves linked with transfers away from their current clubs. This article explores some of the major names that might be changing clubs in January.

A. Semenyo

Although Ghana's failure to qualify for the AFCON, this has left the player in contention, reports suggest a significant transfer is close. The Bournemouth attacker has a contract with a sizeable buy-out clause applicable for a two-week window in early January. Recent reports indicate the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his signature. Former suitors such as Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have turned their attention to other targets, leaving clubs such as Manchester United or Liverpool to make a last-minute bid.

Marc Guéhi

The English centre-back has continued to impress for Crystal Palace despite a previous transfer to Liverpool falling through. With his contract set to run out in the close season, this represents the London club's last chance to secure a fee for their skipper. Numerous elite sides, including City and multiple continental powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to hold an interest. Yet, a January departure is considered difficult, especially given the coach's reliance on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

The Welsh forward has had first-team minutes hard to come by at Spurs this term. Although finishing as the side's top scorer the previous campaign, he has started only a small number of league games. Reports suggest the North London club would be open to a sale for the correct price, thought to be in the around forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an inquiry.

Spurs value the Welsh international at approximately £40m.

R. Neves

The Portuguese playmaker could be set for a return to the Premier League after a spell in Saudi Arabia. Still just 28, and with his contract ending in the summer of 2026, he is a possible bargain. Clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United are connected to the player. Additionally, there have been suggestions from Spain that he is willing to take a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

This experienced German goalkeeper is now as the third option at Barça following the manager Flick. After lost his place and undergone surgery, a January exit seems increasingly probable. Villa were once mentioned as a potential suitor, but that option now appears unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be expressing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

This proven English striker has kept finding the net regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League could enhance his dwindling hopes of being in the England World Cup. But, securing a deal poses major challenges. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his reported huge salary make any agreement difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as interested parties.

Ivan Toney helped his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup showpiece.

C. Gallagher

The dynamic English midfielder attracted widespread interest in the off-season but remained at Atlético Madrid. With limited starts in La Liga this term, he may be eager to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. United are strongly connected, and a move back to Selhurst Park, a club he excelled on loan, is also a possibility, though wage demands could prove a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Despite excelling and being named the best player award at the U21 Euros last summer, the young midfielder has struggled for game time on loan at Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the loan move will not be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations about playing for multiple teams in a campaign, a move back to Liverpool before next summer appears to be the only available outcome.

K. Yildiz

This exciting Turkey attacker has been in excellent form for Juventus this term. With his existing deal running down, many Premier League sides – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are eager to tie down the youngster to a new long-term contract but face a race to retain one of the continent's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

This highly-touted Dutch midfielder has drawn comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. After starring at the U19 Euros, Smit has broken into the AZ first team. This 19-year-old is widely tipped to make a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but could face stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal valued at around twenty-two million pounds.