🔗 Share this article

This winter transfer market proves to be a period of significant speculation and potential major transfers. A number of high-profile players are being linked with transfers out of their current clubs. Here is a look at a selection of the top figures who might be changing clubs in January.

A. Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' failure to reach the AFCON, which has kept the forward in contention, indications are a significant transfer is imminent. This 25-year-old has a deal featuring a sizeable buy-out clause applicable for a brief period in early January. Recent developments indicate Manchester City have emerged as his services. Other interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to other options, leaving teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a last-minute move.

M. Guéhi

The England defender has continued to excel for Palace this season a previous move to Liverpool falling through. With his deal due to expire in the close season, this represents the London club's final opportunity to obtain a fee for their captain. A host of elite clubs, such as Manchester City and several continental powerhouses including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to hold an interest. Yet, a winter departure is considered difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the defender.

B. Johnson

The Wales winger has found starting minutes hard to come by at Spurs this term. Although finishing as the side's top scorer last season, he has begun just a small number of league games. It is understood the London club would be open to a sale for the right price, thought to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth are currently leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also credited with an interest.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at around £40m.

R. Neves

This Portugal midfielder could be set for a return to the English top flight following a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now only 28, while his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, he is a potential opportunity. Clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the player. Additionally, there have been rumours from Spanish media that he is prepared to accept a reduced salary for a move to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

This veteran German shot-stopper is now as the third option at Barça following new coach Hansi Flick. After lost his place and undergone an operation, a January departure looks highly probable. Villa were once mentioned as a potential destination, but that option now appears off. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly expressing interest in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

This prolific English striker has kept finding the net regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League could boost his fading chances of making the national squad. However, securing a deal presents significant hurdles. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his reported huge weekly wages make any agreement complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been mentioned as admirers.

The striker was instrumental as his Saudi club to victory in the domestic cup final.

Conor Gallagher

This energetic midfielder attracted considerable attention in the off-season but remained at Atlético Madrid. Having limited starting appearances in La Liga this season, he is eager to secure more minutes ahead of the World Cup. United are strongly linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he shone on loan, is also a option, although wage demands might prove a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Although excelling and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, the young midfielder has found it tough for game time on loan at Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not be made permanent. Because of specific rules about representing multiple teams in a campaign, a return to his parent club before next season appears to be the sole available outcome.

K. Yildiz

The exciting Turkey attacker has been in excellent form for the Italian giants this season. With his existing deal running down, many Premier League sides – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the developments. The Turin club are eager to tie down the 20-year-old to a lengthy contract but face a battle to retain one of the continent's brightest prospects.

Kees Smit

This much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has earned comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. After starring at the Under-19 European Championship, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar first team. The teenager is widely expected to make a big-money move in January. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but could face stiff competition from Real Madrid for a signing valued at around £22 million.