🔗 Share this article From Guéhi and Yildiz – Which Players Are Set to Be Transferring during the January Transfer Window? This January transfer market proves to be a time of intense rumour and potential big-money deals. Numerous prominent footballers are being linked with transfers away from their present teams. This article explores some of the key figures who could be on the move in January. Antoine Semenyo Despite Ghana's inability to reach the AFCON, which has kept the player available, reports suggest a significant move is close. This Bournemouth attacker possesses a deal featuring a sizeable buy-out clause applicable for a brief period in early January. Latest reports suggest Manchester City look to have won the race for his signature. Former suitors like Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have turned their attention to other targets, potentially opening the door for teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a late bid. M. Guéhi This English defender has impress for Crystal Palace this season a summer transfer to Liverpool collapsing. As his deal set to run out in the close season, this represents the club's final opportunity to secure a fee for their captain. Numerous elite clubs, such as Manchester City and several continental powerhouses like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to hold an interest. Yet, a winter departure remains difficult, particularly given the coach's reliance on the defender. Brennan Johnson The Wales forward has had first-team opportunities hard to come by at Tottenham this campaign. Despite being the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, Johnson has started just a handful of league games. It is understood the London club is open to a transfer for the right price, thought to be in the around £40 million. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally credited with an interest. Tottenham rate the Welsh international at around forty million pounds. Rúben Neves This Portugal midfielder might be poised for a return to the English top flight after a period in Saudi Arabia. Still just twenty-eight, and with his agreement ending in the summer of 2026, he represents a potential opportunity. Clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the former Wolves man. Additionally, there are suggestions from Spain that he is willing to accept a pay cut for a move to Real Madrid. Marc-André ter Stegen The experienced Germany shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona following the coach Flick. Having lost his place and had an operation, a winter exit looks highly likely. Aston Villa were initially linked as a possible destination, but that move currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be expressing interest in the 33-year-old. Ivan Toney This prolific English centre-forward has continued scoring frequently in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League might boost his fading chances of making the national World Cup. But, securing a transfer poses major hurdles. Al-Ahli do not wish to sell him, and his reported enormous weekly wages render any move difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all linked as interested parties. The striker helped his Saudi club to a win in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece. C. Gallagher This energetic English midfielder drew considerable attention in the off-season but remained at Atlético Madrid. With limited starts in La Liga this term, he is keen to secure more playing time ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are strongly linked, and a move back to Crystal Palace, where he shone on loan, is also a option, although wage demands might prove a stumbling block. Harvey Elliott Despite starring and being named player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this talented player has struggled for minutes on loan at Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not be made permanent. Due to specific rules about playing for two clubs in a campaign, a move back to Liverpool before next summer seems to be the sole available outcome. K. Yildiz This highly-rated Turkey attacker has been in fine form for the Italian giants this term. With his existing deal running down, a host of English sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the developments. The Turin club are desperate to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term agreement but are in a battle to retain one of the continent's most promising prospects. Kees Smit The much-admired Netherlands midfielder has earned parallels to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following starring at the U19 Euros, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar first team. The teenager is widely tipped to complete a major transfer this month. Newcastle United are believed to be leading the chase, but are facing stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal valued at approximately twenty-two million pounds.