Concerning Marc Guéhi to Yildiz – Which Players Might Be Making a Switch in the January Transfer Market?

This January transfer market proves to be a period of significant speculation and potential major transfers. A number of prominent stars are being connected to transfers away from their current teams. Here is a look at a selection of the key names who might be on the move this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the forward available, reports suggest an important move is close. This Bournemouth attacker has a contract with a sizeable buy-out clause active for a two-week window in early January. Latest reports indicate the Premier League champions look to have won the race for his signature. Other suitors such as Tottenham and Chelsea reportedly have turned their attention to alternative targets, potentially opening the door for clubs such as Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a last-minute move.

M. Guéhi

The England defender has continued to excel for Crystal Palace despite a summer move to Liverpool collapsing. As his contract due to run out in the close season, this represents the club's last chance to secure a fee for their skipper. A host of top clubs, such as Manchester City and several continental powerhouses including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to be interested. However, a January departure is considered difficult, especially given the coach's reliance on the player.

B. Johnson

This Wales winger has found starting opportunities limited at Tottenham this term. Although being the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has begun only a handful of league matches. Reports suggest the London club is open to a sale for the right valuation, believed to be in the around forty million pounds. The Cherries appear to be leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also credited with an inquiry.

Spurs rate Brennan Johnson at approximately £40m.

Rúben Neves

The Portugal playmaker might be set for a comeback to the English top flight after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now just twenty-eight, while his agreement expiring in the summer of 2026, he represents a possible opportunity. Teams such as Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been rumours from Spain that he would be prepared to accept a reduced salary for a switch to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

This veteran Germany goalkeeper finds himself as third-choice at Barça under new manager Flick. Having lost his place and undergone surgery, a January exit seems highly probable. Aston Villa were initially linked as a potential destination, but that option now appears off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly showing interest in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

This proven English centre-forward has continued finding the net regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League might boost his fading hopes of making the national squad. However, securing a deal presents significant hurdles. His current club do not wish to sell him, and his reported enormous weekly wages render any move difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all linked as interested parties.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup final.

Conor Gallagher

The dynamic midfielder attracted considerable interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. With few starting appearances in La Liga this term, he is keen to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have been strongly connected, and a move back to Crystal Palace, where he shone on loan, is also a possibility, though wage demands could prove a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Despite starring and being named player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, this young midfielder has found it tough for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not be made permanent. Because of specific rules regarding playing for two clubs in a season, a move back to Liverpool before next season seems to be the only available outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

The exciting Turkey forward has been in fine form for Juventus this season. As his existing contract nearing its end, a host of Premier League sides – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the developments. The Turin club are desperate to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term agreement but face a race to retain one of the continent's most promising prospects.

K. Smit

This highly-touted Dutch teenage midfielder has drawn parallels to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar first team. This 19-year-old is heavily expected to make a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle are believed to be leading the chase, but are facing strong competition from the Spanish champions for a deal valued at approximately £22 million.