🔗 Share this article From Marc Guéhi and Yildiz – Which Players Are Set to Be Making a Switch during the winter Transfer Window? This January transfer market is always a time of intense speculation and potential major moves. Several high-profile stars find themselves connected to transfers out of their present clubs. We examine a selection of the key figures that might be on the move this month. Antoine Semenyo Although Ghana's failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, which has kept the player in contention, it appears a significant transfer is close. This Bournemouth attacker possesses a contract with a sizeable buy-out clause applicable for a brief period at the start of the month. Recent developments indicate Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his services. Other interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to other options, potentially opening the door for clubs like Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a last-minute bid. Marc Guéhi The England defender has continued to excel for Palace this season a summer transfer to Anfield collapsing. With his contract set to run out in the summer, this represents the London club's last opportunity to secure a fee for their captain. A host of top sides, including Manchester City and several continental powerhouses like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly be interested. However, a winter exit remains unlikely, especially given the manager's reliance on the player. Brennan Johnson This Wales winger has found first-team opportunities hard to come by at Spurs this campaign. Although finishing as the club's top scorer the previous campaign, he has begun only a small number of league games. It is understood the North London club would be open to a sale for the correct price, thought to be in the region of forty million pounds. The Cherries appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also showing an interest. Tottenham rate the Welsh international at approximately £40m. R. Neves The Portugal midfielder could be poised for a comeback to the Premier League after a period in Saudi Arabia. Now just twenty-eight, and with his contract expiring in the summer, he is a potential bargain. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spain that he would be willing to accept a pay cut for a move to Real Madrid. Marc-André ter Stegen The experienced German shot-stopper is now as third-choice at Barça under the coach Hansi Flick. Having fallen out of favour and had surgery, a January departure seems highly likely. Villa were once linked as a potential suitor, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing interest in the keeper. I. Toney This proven English striker has kept finding the net regularly in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League could enhance his fading hopes of being in the England World Cup. But, securing a transfer poses major challenges. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his reported enormous weekly wages make any move difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as interested parties. The striker was instrumental as his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup showpiece. Conor Gallagher The dynamic midfielder attracted considerable attention in the summer but remained at Atlético Madrid. With limited starting appearances in Spain this season, he may be keen to secure more minutes ahead of the tournament. United have been heavily connected, and a move back to Selhurst Park, where he excelled on loan, is also a option, though wage demands might be a stumbling block. H. Elliott Although excelling and being named player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, the talented player has struggled for game time during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has stated the loan move will not be made permanent. Due to specific rules about playing for two clubs in a season, a return to Liverpool before next season appears to be the only viable solution. Kenan Yildiz The exciting Turkey attacker has been in excellent form for Juventus this season. With his existing deal nearing its end, many English sides – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the developments. The Turin club are eager to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract but face a battle to keep one of the continent's most promising young talents. K. Smit The much-admired Dutch midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. After impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side. This teenager is heavily tipped to complete a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but could face stiff rivalry from Real Madrid for a deal valued at around twenty-two million pounds.