🔗 Share this article From Guéhi and Yildiz – Which Players Could Be on the Move in the January Transfer Market? The January transfer market is always a time of feverish speculation and potential big-money deals. Numerous high-profile footballers are being connected to transfers away from their present teams. Here is a look at a selection of the major names who could be changing clubs in January. A. Semenyo Despite the Black Stars' inability to reach the AFCON, which has kept the player available, it appears a major move is imminent. This 25-year-old possesses a deal with a sizeable release clause applicable for a two-week window at the start of the month. Recent developments suggest Manchester City look to have won the race for his signature. Other suitors such as Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to alternative options, leaving teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late move. Marc Guéhi This England defender has continued to impress for Palace this season a previous move to Anfield collapsing. As his deal set to run out in the summer, January is the club's last opportunity to obtain a fee for their skipper. A host of elite sides, such as Manchester City and multiple European giants like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly be interested. Yet, a January departure remains unlikely, especially given the manager's reliance on the player. Brennan Johnson This Welsh winger has found starting minutes hard to come by at Spurs this campaign. Despite being the club's top scorer the previous campaign, he has begun only a small number of league games. Reports suggest the North London club is open to a transfer for the correct price, thought to be in the region of forty million pounds. The Cherries are currently at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also showing an interest. Tottenham value the Welsh international at around forty million pounds. R. Neves The Portugal midfielder could be poised for a return to the English top flight after a period in the Saudi Pro League. Now only 28, while his agreement ending in the summer of 2026, he is a potential opportunity. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with the player. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spain that he would be willing to take a reduced salary for a switch to Real Madrid. Marc-André ter Stegen The experienced Germany shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona under new manager Flick. Having lost his place and undergone an operation, a winter exit looks highly probable. Villa were initially linked as a possible suitor, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing curiosity in the 33-year-old. Ivan Toney The prolific English centre-forward has kept finding the net regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League could enhance his fading hopes of being in the England World Cup. However, arranging a deal poses significant challenges. Al-Ahli do not wish to part with him, and his reported huge salary render any move complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all mentioned as interested parties. The striker helped Al-Ahli to victory in the domestic cup showpiece. C. Gallagher This dynamic midfielder attracted widespread interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. With few starts in Spain this season, he may be keen to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. United are heavily connected, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, though wage demands might prove a stumbling block. H. Elliott Despite starring and winning player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, the young player has found it tough for minutes on loan at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the loan move won't be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations regarding representing two clubs in a season, a move back to his parent club prior to next summer appears to be the sole available solution. Kenan Yildiz The highly-rated Turkish attacker has been in excellent form for Juventus this season. As his existing deal nearing its end, a host of English clubs – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are eager to secure the 20-year-old to a lengthy agreement but are in a race to retain one of Europe's brightest prospects. Kees Smit This highly-touted Netherlands midfielder has earned comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, he has broken into the AZ side. This teenager is heavily expected to make a major transfer this month. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but could face strong rivalry from Real Madrid for a deal priced at around £22 million.