Concerning Marc Guéhi to Kenan Yildiz – Which Players Could Be Transferring this January Transfer Window?

This January recruitment period proves to be a time of intense speculation and potential major moves. Several notable footballers are being connected to moves away from their present clubs. This article explores a selection of the key figures that might be on the move this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite Ghana's inability to qualify for the AFCON, this has left the forward in contention, indications are a significant transfer is imminent. This Bournemouth attacker has a deal featuring a sizeable release clause active for a brief window at the start of the month. Recent developments indicate Manchester City look to have won the race for his signature. Former interested parties like Tottenham and Chelsea reportedly have turned their attention to other options, leaving teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a last-minute move.

Marc Guéhi

The English defender has continued to excel for Palace despite a summer move to Liverpool collapsing. With his contract due to expire in the close season, January is the London club's last opportunity to obtain a fee for their skipper. Numerous elite sides, including City and multiple continental powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. However, a winter departure is considered unlikely, especially given the manager's dependence on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

This Welsh winger has had first-team opportunities limited at Spurs this campaign. Although being the club's leading goalscorer last season, Johnson has begun just a handful of league matches. Reports suggest the London outfit would be open to a transfer for the correct price, thought to be in the around £40 million. The Cherries appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also credited with an inquiry.

Tottenham value the Welsh international at approximately forty million pounds.

R. Neves

This Portugal playmaker could be set for a return to the Premier League following a period in Saudi Arabia. Now just twenty-eight, and with his contract ending in the summer of 2026, he is a potential opportunity. Clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool are connected to the player. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spain that he would be willing to accept a pay cut for a move to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This veteran Germany goalkeeper is now as third-choice at Barcelona following the coach Hansi Flick. After fallen out of favour and had surgery, a winter departure looks increasingly probable. Villa were initially linked as a possible destination, but that option now appears off. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be expressing curiosity in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

This proven English striker has continued scoring regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League could boost his fading chances of making the national squad. But, securing a transfer presents major challenges. His current club do not wish to part with him, and his alleged enormous weekly wages render any agreement difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been mentioned as admirers.

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

C. Gallagher

The energetic English midfielder attracted widespread attention in the off-season but stayed at Atlético Madrid. Having few starts in La Liga this season, he is eager to find more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are strongly linked, and a return to Selhurst Park, where he excelled on loan, is also a option, though wage constraints might prove a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Despite excelling and winning player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, the talented player has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has stated the temporary transfer will not be made permanent. Due to specific rules regarding representing multiple teams in a season, a return to his parent club before next summer seems to be the only available solution.

Kenan Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkey attacker is in fine form for the Italian giants this term. With his existing contract nearing its end, a host of English clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the developments. Juventus are eager to tie down the 20-year-old to a lengthy contract but face a race to keep one of Europe's brightest young talents.

K. Smit

This highly-touted Dutch teenage midfielder has earned comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following starring at the U19 Euros, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side. The teenager is widely expected to complete a major transfer in January. Newcastle United are believed to be leading the chase, but could face stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal valued at around £22 million.