From Marc Guéhi and Kenan Yildiz – Which Players Are Set to Be Transferring during the winter Transfer Market?

This January recruitment period is always a period of feverish speculation and possible big-money moves. Numerous prominent players find themselves linked with moves away from their current clubs. Here is a look at a selection of the top figures that might be changing clubs this month.

A. Semenyo

Although the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the player available, indications are an important move is close. The 25-year-old possesses a deal featuring a substantial release clause applicable for a two-week window at the start of the month. Recent reports point to the Premier League champions have emerged as his signature. Other suitors like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to alternative options, leaving clubs like Manchester United or Liverpool to make a late move.

Marc Guéhi

The English defender has impress for Palace this season a previous transfer to Liverpool collapsing. As his deal due to expire in the close season, this represents the London club's last opportunity to obtain a fee for their captain. A host of elite clubs, including City and several European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to hold an interest. Yet, a winter departure remains difficult, especially given the manager's reliance on the defender.

B. Johnson

This Wales winger has found first-team opportunities limited at Spurs this campaign. Despite finishing as the club's top scorer last season, he has started only a small number of Premier League matches. Reports suggest the North London club is 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 Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also showing an inquiry.

Tottenham value the Welsh international at approximately £40m.

Rúben Neves

This Portugal playmaker might be set for a return to the English top flight following a period in Saudi Arabia. Still just 28, and with his agreement expiring in the summer of 2026, he represents a possible opportunity. Teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with the player. Furthermore, there are rumours from Spanish media that he is prepared to take a pay cut for a switch to the Spanish giants.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This veteran German goalkeeper finds himself as the third option at Barcelona following new manager Flick. After lost his place and undergone surgery, a January departure looks increasingly probable. Villa were once mentioned as a possible suitor, but that move currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

The proven English centre-forward has kept finding the net regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League might enhance his dwindling chances of making the national World Cup. However, securing a deal poses major challenges. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his reported huge weekly wages render any move complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all mentioned as interested parties.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as Al-Ahli to victory in the Saudi Super Cup final.

Conor Gallagher

The energetic midfielder drew widespread attention in the off-season but remained at Atlético. With few starting appearances in La Liga this season, he is keen to find more minutes ahead of the tournament. Manchester United are heavily connected, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, although financial demands could be a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although starring and being named player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, the young midfielder has found it tough for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the temporary transfer will not become permanent. Due to specific rules regarding playing for two clubs in a campaign, a return to Liverpool prior to next summer appears to be the sole viable solution.

Kenan Yildiz

The exciting Turkish forward has been in excellent form for Juventus this term. As his existing deal running down, a host of English clubs – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the situation. Juventus are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a lengthy agreement but are in a race to keep one of Europe's most promising young talents.

K. Smit

This highly-touted Netherlands teenage midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar first team. The 19-year-old is heavily tipped to complete a major transfer in January. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but could face stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing valued at approximately £22 million.