Regarding Guéhi and Yildiz – Which Players Are Set to Be on the Move in the winter Transfer Window?

This winter transfer market is typically a period of feverish rumour and possible big-money deals. A number of notable players are being linked with moves out of their present teams. This article explores a selection of the top figures that might be on the move this month.

A. Semenyo

Although the Black Stars' inability to reach the AFCON, which has left the player available, it appears an important move is close. This 25-year-old has a contract featuring a substantial release clause active for a two-week window at the start of the month. Recent developments indicate Manchester City have emerged as his services. Former interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have turned their attention to other options, leaving clubs such as Manchester United or Liverpool to make a late bid.

M. Guéhi

This England centre-back has continued to excel for Palace despite a previous move to Anfield falling through. With his deal set to run out in the summer, January is the London club's final opportunity to secure a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of elite sides, such as City and several continental powerhouses like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly hold an interest. Yet, a January departure remains difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

The Wales winger has had first-team opportunities limited at Tottenham this campaign. Although being the club's leading goalscorer last season, he has begun just a small number of league matches. It is understood the North London outfit would be willing to consider a sale for the right valuation, thought to be in the around forty million pounds. The Cherries appear to be leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally credited with an interest.

Tottenham value Brennan Johnson at around £40m.

Rúben Neves

The Portuguese midfielder might be set for a return to the English top flight following a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now just twenty-eight, and with his contract ending in the summer of 2026, he represents a possible bargain. Teams like Manchester United and Liverpool are connected to the player. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spain that he is prepared to take a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

The experienced German shot-stopper is now as the third option at Barça under new coach Flick. Having fallen out of favour and had surgery, a winter exit looks increasingly probable. Aston Villa were initially mentioned as a potential suitor, but that move now appears off. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly expressing interest in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

The prolific England centre-forward has kept scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League might enhance his dwindling hopes of making the England World Cup. But, arranging a deal presents major challenges. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his reported huge salary make any agreement complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as interested parties.

The striker helped Al-Ahli to a win in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece.

C. Gallagher

This energetic midfielder attracted widespread interest in the summer but remained at Atlético. Having few starting appearances in Spain this term, he may be keen to secure more playing time ahead of the World Cup. United have been heavily linked, and a move back to Crystal Palace, a club he excelled on loan, remains a option, although wage demands could prove a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Although starring and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, this young midfielder has struggled for minutes on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not become permanent. Due to FIFA regulations regarding representing multiple teams in a season, a move back to Liverpool before next season seems to be the only viable outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkish forward is in excellent form for Juventus this term. With his existing contract running down, many Premier League sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the developments. The Turin club are desperate to tie down the youngster to a new long-term contract but face a race to keep one of the continent's brightest prospects.

K. Smit

The much-admired Netherlands midfielder has earned parallels to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following impressing at the U19 Euros, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side. This 19-year-old is heavily tipped to make a big-money move this month. Newcastle United reportedly are leading the chase, but could face stiff rivalry from Real Madrid for a signing priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.