🔗 Share this article From Guéhi to Kenan Yildiz – Who Might Be Making a Switch this winter Transfer Window? This January transfer market is always a period of significant speculation and potential big-money transfers. Numerous high-profile footballers find themselves connected to moves out of their current clubs. We examine a selection of the top figures that are poised to be changing clubs this month. A. Semenyo Although the Black Stars' failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the player available, reports suggest a major transfer is close. This 25-year-old possesses a contract with a sizeable buy-out clause applicable for a brief window in early January. Recent reports indicate the Premier League champions look to have won the race for his signature. Former interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have moved on to alternative targets, leaving teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late move. Marc Guéhi This English defender has excel for Crystal Palace this season a summer move to Liverpool falling through. As his contract due to expire in the summer, this represents the London club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. A host of elite clubs, including City and several continental powerhouses including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to hold an interest. However, a January exit is considered difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the defender. B. Johnson This Welsh forward has had first-team minutes hard to come by at Spurs this campaign. Despite finishing as the side's top scorer last season, Johnson has started just a small number of Premier League matches. It is understood the London outfit is willing to consider a sale for the right valuation, believed to be in the region of forty million pounds. The Cherries appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also credited with an interest. Tottenham rate the Welsh international at around £40m. Rúben Neves The Portuguese midfielder might be poised for a comeback to the Premier League after a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now only 28, while his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, he is a possible opportunity. Teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there are rumours from Spain that he would be prepared to accept a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid. M. ter Stegen The experienced Germany shot-stopper is now as the third option at Barça under the coach Hansi Flick. Having lost his place and undergone an operation, a winter exit looks increasingly likely. Aston Villa were once mentioned as a potential suitor, but that move currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing curiosity in the keeper. I. Toney This prolific English centre-forward has kept finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League might boost his dwindling chances of being in the England World Cup. But, arranging a transfer presents significant challenges. His current club do not wish to sell him, and his reported huge weekly wages make any agreement difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all mentioned as admirers. The striker was instrumental as Al-Ahli to victory in the domestic cup final. Conor Gallagher The dynamic English midfielder drew widespread interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético Madrid. With limited starting appearances in Spain this term, he is eager to secure more playing time ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are strongly linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on a temporary deal, remains a option, though financial demands could be a problem. H. Elliott Despite excelling and winning the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, this talented player has found it tough for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has stated the loan move will not become permanent. Due to specific rules regarding representing two clubs in a season, a move back to Liverpool prior to next summer seems to be the sole viable solution. K. Yildiz This highly-rated Turkey attacker is in fine form for Juventus this season. As his existing contract running down, many Premier League sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the developments. The Turin club are desperate to secure the youngster to a new long-term contract but are in a race to retain one of the continent's most promising prospects. K. Smit The highly-touted Netherlands midfielder has drawn comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. After starring at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has broken into the AZ Alkmaar first team. This 19-year-old is heavily tipped to make a major transfer in January. Newcastle reportedly are leading the chase, but could face strong competition from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at around twenty-two million pounds.