🔗 Share this article From Guéhi to Kenan Yildiz – Which Players Could Be Transferring during the winter Transfer Market? The January transfer window proves to be a time of intense speculation and potential big-money deals. Several notable footballers are being linked with moves away from their present teams. We examine some of the major figures who could be changing clubs this month. Antoine Semenyo Despite the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the AFCON, this has kept the player available, indications are a significant move is close. The 25-year-old has a deal with a £65 million release clause active for a short window at the start of the month. Recent developments suggest Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his services. Other suitors like Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have moved on to alternative targets, leaving teams such as Manchester United or Liverpool to make a last-minute move. Marc Guéhi The England defender has excel for Palace this season a previous move to Anfield falling through. With his deal due to expire in the summer, this represents the London club's last opportunity to obtain a fee for their captain. A host of top clubs, including City and multiple continental powerhouses like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to hold an interest. Yet, a winter departure remains difficult, especially given the manager's dependence on the defender. Brennan Johnson This Welsh forward has had starting opportunities limited at Spurs this term. Despite being the club's top scorer last season, he has started only a handful of Premier League games. It is understood the North London club is willing to consider a sale for the right valuation, thought to be in the region of £40 million. Bournemouth are currently leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also showing an interest. Spurs value Brennan Johnson at approximately £40m. R. Neves The Portuguese midfielder might be poised for a return to the English top flight following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Still just twenty-eight, and with his agreement ending in the summer, he is a possible bargain. Clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool have been connected to the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spain that he is prepared to accept a pay cut for a move to the Spanish giants. M. ter Stegen The veteran Germany goalkeeper finds himself as third-choice at Barça following new manager Hansi Flick. After lost his place and had surgery, a winter departure looks highly probable. Villa were initially linked as a possible suitor, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be showing interest in the keeper. Ivan Toney The proven English centre-forward has kept scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League could boost his fading hopes of making the England squad. However, arranging a deal presents major hurdles. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his alleged huge salary make any agreement complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been mentioned as interested parties. The striker helped Al-Ahli to victory in the domestic cup showpiece. Conor Gallagher This dynamic midfielder drew widespread interest in the summer but stayed at Atlético. Having limited starting appearances in Spain this season, he is eager to find more playing time ahead of the World Cup. United have been strongly connected, and a return to Selhurst Park, a club he excelled on a temporary deal, remains a option, although financial constraints could prove a stumbling block. Harvey Elliott Although starring and being named the best player award at the U21 Euros in the summer, this young midfielder has struggled for minutes on loan at Villa. Unai Emery has stated the loan move won't be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations regarding representing two clubs in a campaign, a return to his parent club prior to next summer appears to be the only available solution. K. Yildiz The highly-rated Turkish forward is in excellent form for Juventus this season. With his current deal running down, a host of Premier League sides – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the developments. The Turin club are desperate to tie down the youngster to a new long-term contract but face a battle to keep one of the continent's brightest young talents. K. Smit The much-admired Netherlands midfielder has drawn comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. After impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side. The 19-year-old is heavily tipped to make a big-money transfer this month. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but are facing stiff rivalry from Real Madrid for a signing valued at around twenty-two million pounds.