🔗 Share this article From Marc Guéhi and Yildiz – Who Could Be on the Move during the January Transfer Window? This winter recruitment period is always a time of significant speculation and potential major moves. Numerous high-profile footballers are being connected to moves away from their current teams. This article explores a selection of the major names who could be changing clubs in January. Antoine Semenyo Despite the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the player in contention, it appears a major transfer is imminent. The 25-year-old possesses a deal with a substantial release clause applicable for a brief window at the start of the month. Recent developments point to Manchester City look to have won the race for his services. Other interested parties like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to other targets, potentially opening the door for clubs like Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a last-minute move. Marc Guéhi This English defender has continued to impress for Palace this season a previous transfer to Anfield collapsing. With his deal set to run out in the summer, January is the London club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of elite sides, such as City and multiple continental powerhouses including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to be interested. However, a January departure remains difficult, especially given the coach's reliance on the defender. B. Johnson This Wales winger has had first-team opportunities limited at Tottenham this term. Although being the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has begun just a small number of Premier League games. It is understood the North London outfit would be willing to consider a sale for the correct price, thought to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth are currently at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also showing an inquiry. Spurs rate the Welsh international at around forty million pounds. Rúben Neves The Portuguese midfielder could be set for a comeback to the English top flight after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now only 28, while his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, he is a potential opportunity. Teams like Manchester United and Liverpool are connected to the former Wolves man. Additionally, there have been suggestions from Spain that he is willing to accept a reduced salary for a move to the Spanish giants. Marc-André ter Stegen This veteran German goalkeeper finds himself as the third option at Barcelona under the coach Flick. After lost his place and undergone an operation, a January exit looks highly probable. Aston Villa were initially linked as a potential suitor, but that move currently seems off. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be showing interest in the keeper. Ivan Toney The proven England centre-forward has continued finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League might enhance his dwindling hopes of being in the national squad. But, arranging a deal presents major challenges. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his reported enormous salary render any move difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as admirers. Ivan Toney was instrumental as Al-Ahli to a win in the Saudi Super Cup final. Conor Gallagher This energetic English midfielder drew considerable interest in the summer but remained at Atlético Madrid. With limited starts in Spain this term, he is keen to secure more minutes ahead of the tournament. United are heavily linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, a club he shone on loan, remains a option, although financial demands might prove a problem. Harvey Elliott Although starring and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, this talented midfielder has struggled for game time on loan at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has stated the temporary transfer won't be made permanent. Because of specific rules about playing for two clubs in a campaign, a return to Liverpool before next summer appears to be the only available outcome. Kenan Yildiz This highly-rated Turkey attacker is in fine form for Juventus this season. As his current deal running down, many Premier League sides – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the developments. Juventus are eager to secure the youngster to a new long-term agreement but are in a race to retain one of the continent's most promising young talents. Kees Smit This much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has drawn comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. After impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has become a regular in the AZ side. This teenager is widely expected to make a major transfer this month. Newcastle United are believed to be leading the chase, but could face stiff competition from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.