🔗 Share this article From Guéhi and Yildiz – Which Players Could Be Making a Switch this January Transfer Market? This winter recruitment period is always a time of significant speculation and possible major transfers. A number of prominent footballers are being connected to moves out of their present teams. This article explores a selection of the top figures who are poised to be changing clubs in January. Antoine Semenyo Although Ghana's inability to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, this has kept the forward in contention, it appears a major transfer is imminent. The 25-year-old possesses a deal featuring a sizeable release clause active for a short window in early January. Latest developments suggest Manchester City have emerged as his services. Former suitors like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to alternative options, potentially opening the door for teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a last-minute move. Marc Guéhi This England defender has continued to impress for Palace despite a previous move to Anfield collapsing. As his contract due to run out in the summer, this represents the London club's final chance to secure a fee for their skipper. A host of elite sides, such as City and multiple European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. However, a January departure is considered unlikely, particularly given the coach's reliance on the player. B. Johnson The Welsh winger has found starting minutes hard to come by at Spurs this campaign. Despite being the club's top scorer the previous campaign, Johnson has begun only a handful of Premier League games. Reports suggest the North London outfit is open to a transfer for the right valuation, believed to be in the region of £40 million. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also showing an inquiry. Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds. Rúben Neves This Portuguese midfielder could be set for a return to the English top flight after a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now only twenty-eight, while his agreement ending in the summer, he is a potential opportunity. Teams such as Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with the former Wolves man. Additionally, there are rumours from Spanish media that he would be prepared to accept a pay cut for a switch to the Spanish giants. Marc-André ter Stegen The veteran German goalkeeper is now as the third option at Barça following new manager Flick. Having lost his place and undergone surgery, a January exit looks highly probable. Villa were once 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 33-year-old. I. Toney The prolific English centre-forward has continued scoring regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League might boost his fading chances of being in the national World Cup. But, arranging a transfer presents major hurdles. Al-Ahli do not wish to sell him, and his reported huge salary make any move complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been linked as interested parties. Ivan Toney was instrumental as his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup final. C. Gallagher The dynamic midfielder attracted considerable interest in the off-season but remained at Atlético Madrid. Having limited starts in La Liga this season, he is keen to secure more playing time ahead of the tournament. United are strongly linked, and a move back to Crystal Palace, a club he shone on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, although wage constraints could be a stumbling block. H. Elliott Although excelling and being named the best player award at the U21 Euros in the summer, the young midfielder has struggled for minutes on loan at Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move won't become permanent. Because of specific rules regarding representing multiple teams in a season, a return to Liverpool prior to next season seems to be the only available outcome. Kenan Yildiz The exciting Turkey attacker has been in excellent form for Juventus this term. As his current contract running down, a host of Premier League clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are eager to tie down the 20-year-old to a lengthy agreement but are in a battle to retain one of Europe's brightest prospects. K. Smit The much-admired Netherlands midfielder has earned parallels to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. After impressing at the U19 Euros, he has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar first team. The 19-year-old is widely tipped to make a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but could face strong competition from Real Madrid for a signing priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.