🔗 Share this article From Marc Guéhi and Kenan Yildiz – Which Players Are Set to Be Transferring this January Transfer Window? The winter recruitment period is always a time of intense speculation and potential major moves. Several prominent stars find themselves connected to moves away from their present clubs. Here is a look at a selection of the top names that might be changing clubs in January. Antoine Semenyo Although the Black Stars' failure to reach the AFCON, which has left the player in contention, it appears a significant move is imminent. The Bournemouth attacker has a contract with a sizeable release clause active for a short window at the start of the month. Recent reports point to the Premier League champions have emerged as his signature. Former interested parties such as Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have moved on to other options, leaving teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late move. Marc Guéhi The England defender has excel for Palace despite a summer move to Anfield falling through. With his contract due to run out in the summer, January is the club's last opportunity to secure a transfer fee for their captain. Numerous top sides, including City and several European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly hold an interest. Yet, a winter departure remains unlikely, especially given the manager's reliance on the player. B. Johnson The Welsh winger has had first-team opportunities hard to come by at Tottenham this term. Although being the club's top scorer the previous campaign, Johnson has begun just a small number of Premier League games. Reports suggest the North London club would be open to a transfer for the correct valuation, thought to be in the around forty million pounds. The Cherries appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also credited with an interest. Spurs value Brennan Johnson at approximately £40m. Rúben Neves This Portuguese midfielder might be set for a return to the English top flight after a period in the Saudi Pro League. Still only twenty-eight, and with his contract expiring in the summer, he is a potential opportunity. Clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the player. Additionally, there are rumours from Spain that he is willing to accept a reduced salary for a move to the Spanish giants. M. ter Stegen The veteran German shot-stopper is now as the third option at Barça under the manager Flick. Having lost his place and undergone surgery, a winter exit looks highly probable. Villa were initially mentioned as a potential destination, but that move now appears unlikely. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly showing interest in the 33-year-old. I. Toney The prolific English centre-forward has kept finding the net frequently in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League might boost his dwindling hopes of being in the England squad. But, securing a deal presents major challenges. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his alleged enormous salary render any move complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been linked as admirers. The striker was instrumental as Al-Ahli to victory in the domestic cup showpiece. Conor Gallagher The dynamic midfielder attracted considerable interest in the summer but remained at Atlético. With few starts in La Liga this term, he is eager to find more playing time ahead of the World Cup. United have been heavily linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he shone on loan, remains a option, although financial demands could be a problem. Harvey Elliott Although starring and winning the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this talented midfielder has found it tough for game time on loan at Villa. The manager has stated the loan move will not become permanent. Because of specific rules about representing multiple teams in a season, a move back to his parent club before next summer appears to be the sole available solution. Kenan Yildiz This exciting Turkish attacker is in excellent form for Juventus this term. As his existing deal running down, many Premier League sides – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are desperate to secure the youngster to a new long-term agreement but face a race to retain one of the continent's most promising young talents. K. Smit The much-admired Dutch midfielder has drawn parallels to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. After impressing at the U19 Euros, he has become a regular in the AZ side. This teenager is heavily expected to complete a big-money move this month. Newcastle are believed to be leading the chase, but could face stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing valued at around twenty-two million pounds.