🔗 Share this article Concerning Marc Guéhi and Kenan Yildiz – Which Players Could Be on the Move during the January Transfer Market? This January recruitment period proves to be a period of intense rumour and potential big-money deals. Several high-profile stars find themselves connected to transfers out of their present clubs. Here is a look at some of the top figures who might be on the move this month. A. Semenyo Despite Ghana's inability to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the player in contention, it appears a major transfer is imminent. The 25-year-old has a contract with a sizeable buy-out clause active for a brief period in early January. Recent developments indicate Manchester City look to have won the race for his signature. Former interested parties such as Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have turned their attention to other targets, leaving teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a last-minute bid. M. Guéhi This English defender has excel for Palace despite a summer transfer to Liverpool falling through. With his deal set to run out in the close season, this represents the London club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of elite clubs, including Manchester City and several continental powerhouses including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly hold an interest. Yet, a January exit is considered unlikely, especially given the coach's reliance on the defender. B. Johnson The Welsh forward has found starting opportunities hard to come by at Spurs this term. Although being the club's leading goalscorer last season, he has started just a small number of Premier League matches. Reports suggest the London club would be willing to consider a sale for the right valuation, thought 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 additionally showing an interest. Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds. Rúben Neves The Portugal playmaker could be poised for a comeback to the Premier League following a period in Saudi Arabia. Still only twenty-eight, and with his contract expiring in the summer, he represents a possible opportunity. Clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spanish media that he would be willing to take a reduced salary for a switch to Real Madrid. Marc-André ter Stegen This experienced Germany goalkeeper is now as third-choice at Barcelona following new coach Hansi Flick. Having lost his place and undergone an operation, a winter departure seems increasingly likely. Villa were initially linked as a potential suitor, but that move now appears off. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be showing curiosity in the keeper. I. Toney The prolific English centre-forward has kept scoring frequently in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League could enhance his fading hopes of being in the England squad. However, securing a deal presents major challenges. Al-Ahli do not wish to part with him, and his alleged huge salary render any agreement complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been linked as admirers. Ivan Toney was instrumental as Al-Ahli to victory in the domestic cup showpiece. C. Gallagher This dynamic English midfielder drew widespread attention in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. With few starts in Spain this term, he is keen to secure more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have been strongly connected, and a move back to Selhurst Park, a club he shone on loan, remains a option, though wage demands could prove a stumbling block. Harvey Elliott Despite excelling and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this young player has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has stated the temporary transfer will not be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations regarding representing multiple teams in a season, a return to his parent club before next season seems to be the sole viable outcome. K. Yildiz The exciting Turkey attacker has been in excellent form for the Italian giants this season. As his current contract running down, a host of Premier League sides – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the developments. Juventus are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a lengthy contract but are in a race to retain one of Europe's brightest prospects. K. Smit The much-admired Dutch midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. After impressing at the U19 Euros, Smit has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar first team. This 19-year-old is heavily expected to make a big-money move in January. Newcastle are believed to be leading the chase, but could face stiff competition from Real Madrid for a signing valued at around twenty-two million pounds.