🔗 Share this article From Guéhi and Kenan Yildiz – Who Are Set to Be on the Move during the January Transfer Window? The winter transfer window is typically a time of significant rumour and possible big-money transfers. Numerous notable footballers find themselves connected to moves out of their present teams. This article explores a selection of the key figures who are poised to be changing clubs in January. Antoine Semenyo Although the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the AFCON, this has kept the forward available, indications are a significant move is close. The Bournemouth attacker has a deal featuring a substantial buy-out clause applicable for a two-week window at the start of the month. Recent developments indicate the Premier League champions have emerged as his services. Former suitors like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to other options, leaving clubs such as Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a last-minute move. Marc Guéhi The English centre-back has impress for Palace this season a previous move to Liverpool falling through. As his deal set to expire in the summer, this represents the London club's last opportunity to obtain a fee for their captain. Numerous elite sides, including Manchester City and multiple continental powerhouses like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to hold an interest. However, a January departure remains difficult, particularly given the coach's reliance on the defender. B. Johnson This Welsh forward has found first-team minutes limited at Spurs this campaign. Although being the side's top scorer the previous campaign, Johnson has begun just a small number of league matches. Reports suggest the London club is open to a transfer for the correct valuation, believed to be in the around £40 million. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an inquiry. Tottenham value the Welsh international at around £40m. Rúben Neves The Portuguese playmaker might be poised for a comeback to the Premier League after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now only twenty-eight, while his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, he is a possible opportunity. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with the former Wolves man. Additionally, there have been suggestions from Spanish media that he would be prepared to accept a reduced salary for a switch to the Spanish giants. Marc-André ter Stegen This experienced German shot-stopper is now as third-choice at Barça under the manager Hansi Flick. After lost his place and had surgery, a January exit seems highly probable. Aston Villa were initially mentioned as a potential suitor, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly showing curiosity in the 33-year-old. I. Toney This prolific English centre-forward has continued finding the net frequently in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League could boost his dwindling hopes of making the England squad. However, securing a transfer presents significant hurdles. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his reported huge salary make any move difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all mentioned as admirers. Ivan Toney was instrumental as Al-Ahli to victory in the domestic cup showpiece. C. Gallagher The energetic English midfielder attracted widespread attention in the summer but remained at Atlético. Having limited starting appearances in Spain this season, he is eager to secure more playing time 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 financial constraints could be a problem. H. Elliott Despite starring and winning the best player award at the U21 Euros last summer, the talented midfielder has struggled for game time during his loan spell at Villa. The manager has stated the temporary transfer won't become permanent. Because of FIFA regulations about playing for multiple teams in a campaign, a move back to Liverpool prior to next season seems to be the sole available outcome. K. Yildiz This highly-rated Turkish attacker is in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. As his existing contract nearing its end, a host of Premier League sides – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the situation. The Turin club are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a new long-term agreement but are in a race to keep one of Europe's most promising young talents. K. Smit The much-admired Netherlands midfielder has earned comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. After impressing at the U19 Euros, Smit has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side. The teenager is widely tipped to complete a big-money move in January. Newcastle are believed to be leading the chase, but could face stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at approximately £22 million.