🔗 Share this article From Marc Guéhi and Kenan Yildiz – Who Could Be on the Move this winter Transfer Window? The January transfer window is typically a time of significant speculation and possible major transfers. Numerous prominent footballers find themselves linked with moves away from their present teams. We examine a selection of the key names who are poised to be changing clubs this month. Antoine Semenyo Despite Ghana's inability to reach the AFCON, this has left the forward in contention, indications are a major move is close. This 25-year-old possesses a contract featuring a sizeable buy-out clause applicable for a two-week window in early January. Latest developments suggest Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his services. Former interested parties such as Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have turned their attention to other options, leaving teams like Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a late bid. Marc Guéhi This English centre-back has impress for Palace this season a previous move to Liverpool collapsing. As his contract set to expire in the summer, January is the club's final chance to secure a fee for their skipper. Numerous elite clubs, including Manchester City and multiple continental powerhouses like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly hold an interest. However, a winter departure remains unlikely, particularly given the coach's dependence on the player. Brennan Johnson This Wales winger has had first-team minutes hard to come by at Spurs this term. Although finishing as the club's top scorer last season, Johnson has begun just a small number of Premier League matches. It is understood the London club is open to a sale for the right price, thought to be in the region of forty million pounds. The Cherries appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally showing an inquiry. Spurs rate Brennan Johnson at around £40m. R. Neves This Portuguese midfielder might be set for a comeback to the English top flight after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now just 28, and with his contract expiring in the summer, he is a possible opportunity. Clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the former Wolves man. Additionally, there are rumours from Spanish media that he would be prepared to take a pay cut for a move to Real Madrid. Marc-André ter Stegen This veteran Germany shot-stopper finds himself as the third option at Barcelona following new manager Flick. Having fallen out of favour and undergone surgery, a January departure looks increasingly probable. Villa were once mentioned as a potential suitor, but that option currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be expressing interest in the keeper. Ivan Toney This proven English centre-forward has kept scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League could enhance his dwindling chances of making the national squad. But, securing a transfer poses significant challenges. Al-Ahli are reluctant to part with him, and his reported huge weekly wages make any agreement difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all mentioned as interested parties. Ivan Toney was instrumental as Al-Ahli to victory in the domestic cup final. Conor Gallagher The energetic English midfielder drew considerable attention in the off-season but remained at Atlético Madrid. Having limited starting appearances in Spain this season, he is eager to secure more minutes ahead of the World Cup. United are strongly connected, and a return to Selhurst Park, a club he shone on loan, remains a option, although wage demands might be a stumbling block. Harvey Elliott Despite excelling and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, the talented player has found it tough for minutes during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the temporary transfer will not become permanent. Due to specific rules about playing for two clubs in a season, a move back to Liverpool before next summer seems to be the sole viable solution. K. Yildiz This exciting Turkey attacker has been in fine form for the Italian giants this season. With his existing contract running down, a host of Premier League clubs – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the situation. Juventus are desperate to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract but face a race to keep one of the continent's most promising young talents. K. Smit The much-admired Netherlands midfielder has drawn comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following impressing at the U19 Euros, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side. The teenager is widely tipped to complete a big-money move this month. Newcastle United are believed to be leading the chase, but are facing strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.