🔗 Share this article From Guéhi and Kenan Yildiz – Who Might Be on the Move during the January Transfer Market? The January transfer window is always a time of intense speculation and possible major deals. Numerous high-profile footballers are being linked with transfers away from their current teams. Here is a look at a selection of the key figures who are poised to be on the move this month. Antoine Semenyo Although Ghana's inability to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, which has left the forward in contention, indications are a major move is imminent. The 25-year-old has a contract with a substantial release clause applicable for a two-week period in early January. Recent reports suggest the Premier League champions have emerged as his services. Other suitors such as Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have moved on to alternative targets, potentially opening the door for clubs such as Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a last-minute move. M. Guéhi This English defender has continued to impress for Palace despite a summer transfer to Anfield falling through. With his deal due to expire in the summer, this represents the London club's final opportunity to secure a transfer fee for their captain. Numerous elite sides, including Manchester City and several European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly hold an interest. Yet, a January departure is considered difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the player. Brennan Johnson This Welsh forward has had starting opportunities limited at Tottenham this campaign. Despite finishing as the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has begun just a small number of Premier League matches. It is understood the North London club is willing to consider a transfer for the right price, believed to be in the around forty million pounds. The Cherries are currently at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also showing an interest. Spurs rate the Welsh international at approximately forty million pounds. R. Neves This Portuguese midfielder could be poised for a return to the English top flight after a period in the Saudi Pro League. Still just twenty-eight, and with his contract ending in the summer of 2026, he is a possible opportunity. Teams like Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he is willing to take a reduced salary for a switch to the Spanish giants. M. ter Stegen The veteran German goalkeeper finds himself as the third option at Barcelona following new manager Flick. After fallen out of favour and undergone surgery, a January departure looks highly probable. Villa were once mentioned as a possible suitor, but that option currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly showing curiosity in the keeper. Ivan Toney The prolific English striker has continued scoring regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League could enhance his fading hopes of making the England squad. But, arranging a deal presents significant challenges. Al-Ahli do not wish to part with him, and his reported huge weekly wages render any move complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all mentioned as admirers. The striker helped his Saudi club to victory in the Saudi Super Cup final. C. Gallagher This energetic midfielder attracted widespread interest in the summer but remained at Atlético. With limited starting appearances in La Liga this season, he may be eager to find more playing time ahead of the tournament. Manchester United have been heavily connected, and a return to Selhurst Park, where he shone on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, though financial demands might prove a problem. Harvey Elliott Although excelling and winning the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, this talented player has struggled for minutes on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the temporary transfer will not become permanent. Due to specific rules regarding representing multiple teams in a campaign, a move back to his parent club prior to next season seems to be the sole available outcome. Kenan Yildiz This exciting Turkish forward has been in excellent form for Juventus this season. As his current contract nearing its end, a host of English sides – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the situation. The Turin club are desperate to secure the youngster to a lengthy agreement but face a battle to keep one of the continent's most promising young talents. K. Smit The much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has earned comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following starring at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar first team. This teenager is widely tipped to complete a major transfer in January. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but could face strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at around £22 million.