🔗 Share this article Regarding Guéhi to Kenan Yildiz – Which Players Could Be Transferring during the winter Transfer Market? This January recruitment period is always a time of intense rumour and potential major transfers. Several notable players are being linked with transfers away from their current teams. We examine a selection of the top figures that could be changing clubs this month. A. Semenyo Although Ghana's inability to reach the AFCON, which has kept the player in contention, indications are a major move is imminent. This 25-year-old has a contract with a sizeable release clause applicable for a two-week period at the start of the month. Recent developments suggest Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his services. Other interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to alternative options, potentially opening the door for clubs such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a last-minute bid. M. Guéhi This English centre-back has impress for Palace this season a summer transfer to Liverpool collapsing. With his deal due to run out in the close season, January is the London club's final chance to obtain a fee for their captain. Numerous top clubs, such as City and several European giants like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to hold an interest. However, a winter departure remains difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the defender. B. Johnson This Welsh winger has found first-team minutes limited at Spurs this campaign. Despite being the club's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, Johnson has begun only a small number of Premier League matches. Reports suggest the North London outfit would be willing to consider a transfer for the right valuation, thought to be in the region of £40 million. Bournemouth are currently leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally showing an interest. Tottenham value Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds. R. Neves This Portugal playmaker could be poised for a comeback to the English top flight after a period in the Saudi Pro League. Now just twenty-eight, and with his agreement ending in the summer, he is a potential opportunity. Teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool are connected to the former Wolves man. Additionally, there are rumours from Spanish media 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 third-choice at Barça under the coach Hansi Flick. After fallen out of favour and undergone an operation, a January departure looks increasingly probable. Aston Villa were initially linked as a possible destination, but that option currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly showing interest in the 33-year-old. Ivan Toney This prolific England centre-forward has kept scoring regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League could boost his fading hopes of being in the England World Cup. However, securing a transfer poses significant challenges. Al-Ahli do not wish to part with him, and his alleged huge salary render any agreement complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all linked as admirers. Ivan Toney helped his Saudi club to a win in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece. C. Gallagher The dynamic midfielder drew widespread attention in the summer but stayed at Atlético. Having few starts in Spain this term, he is eager to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. United have been strongly connected, and a move back to Selhurst Park, a club he excelled on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, although wage constraints might prove a stumbling block. Harvey Elliott Although excelling and winning the best player award at the U21 Euros in the summer, the talented midfielder has found it tough for game time during his loan spell at Villa. The manager has confirmed the temporary transfer will not be made permanent. Due to specific rules regarding playing for multiple teams in a campaign, a return to Liverpool prior to next summer appears to be the only viable solution. Kenan Yildiz The exciting Turkey attacker is in excellent form for Juventus this season. As his existing contract nearing its end, a host of English sides – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the developments. The Turin club are eager to secure the 20-year-old to a new long-term agreement but face a battle to keep one of the continent's most promising young talents. K. Smit This much-admired Netherlands teenage midfielder has earned parallels to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. Following starring at the Under-19 European Championship, he has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar first team. This teenager is widely expected to complete a major transfer this month. Newcastle United reportedly are leading the chase, but could face strong competition from the Spanish champions for a signing priced at around twenty-two million pounds.