Regarding Guéhi and Kenan Yildiz – Which Players Might Be Making a Switch this January Transfer Market?

The winter transfer market proves to be a time of feverish speculation and potential big-money transfers. Several notable players are being linked with transfers away from their present clubs. We examine some of the key names who could be on the move in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite Ghana's failure to qualify for the AFCON, which has kept the forward available, it appears a major transfer is imminent. This 25-year-old possesses a deal with a sizeable release clause active for a two-week window in early January. Latest developments suggest Manchester City have emerged as his signature. Former interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have moved on to other options, leaving teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a last-minute bid.

Marc Guéhi

This English defender has excel for Palace this season a summer transfer to Liverpool falling through. With his deal due to expire in the close season, January is the club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. Numerous elite sides, including Manchester City and several European giants including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to hold an interest. However, a winter departure is considered unlikely, especially given the manager's reliance on the player.

Brennan Johnson

The Wales forward has found starting minutes hard to come by at Spurs this campaign. Although finishing as the club's top scorer last season, he has started just a handful of Premier League games. It is understood the London outfit would be willing to consider a sale for the correct price, thought to be in the region of £40 million. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally showing an inquiry.

Tottenham value the Welsh international at around £40m.

Rúben Neves

The Portuguese midfielder might be set for a return to the English top flight following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now only 28, while his contract ending in the summer, he represents a potential bargain. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the player. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spanish media that he would be willing to accept a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

The veteran German shot-stopper is now as third-choice at Barça following new coach Flick. Having lost his place and undergone an operation, a winter departure seems highly probable. Aston Villa were initially mentioned as a possible suitor, but that move currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing interest in the keeper.

I. Toney

The prolific English striker has kept scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League might enhance his fading hopes of being in the national squad. But, securing a deal presents major challenges. Al-Ahli are reluctant to part with him, and his alleged huge salary make any move difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as interested parties.

Ivan Toney helped Al-Ahli to a win in the Saudi Super Cup final.

C. Gallagher

This dynamic English midfielder drew widespread interest in the summer but stayed at Atlético Madrid. With few starting appearances in La Liga this season, he may be keen to find more playing time ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have been heavily connected, and a move back to Crystal Palace, a club he shone on a temporary deal, remains a option, although wage demands might be a problem.

H. Elliott

Although starring and winning player of the tournament at the U21 Euros in the summer, this talented midfielder has found it tough for minutes during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has stated the loan move won't become permanent. Due to specific rules about playing for two clubs in a season, a return to Liverpool prior to next summer seems to be the only available solution.

Kenan Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkey forward has been in excellent form for Juventus this term. With his current contract nearing its end, a host of Premier League sides – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the developments. The Turin club are desperate to secure the youngster to a lengthy agreement but are in a battle to keep one of the continent's brightest young talents.

Kees Smit

The much-admired Dutch midfielder has drawn parallels to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, he has broken into the AZ side. The teenager is widely expected to make a major transfer in January. Newcastle United are believed to be frontrunners, but are facing strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at around twenty-two million pounds.