From Guéhi and Kenan Yildiz – Which Players Might Be on the Move during the winter Transfer Market?
This winter transfer market proves to be a time of significant rumour and possible big-money deals. A number of prominent stars find themselves connected to moves out of their current teams. Here is a look at a selection of the top names that might be on the move in January.
Antoine Semenyo
Although Ghana's inability to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the player available, reports suggest a significant transfer is close. The Bournemouth attacker has a deal with a substantial buy-out clause applicable for a brief window at the start of the month. Recent reports suggest Manchester City have emerged as his services. Other interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have moved on to alternative targets, leaving teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a last-minute move.
Marc Guéhi
The English centre-back has continued to impress for Palace despite a summer transfer to Anfield falling through. As his contract set to run out in the summer, January is the London club's final chance to secure a transfer fee for their captain. A host of elite clubs, such as Manchester City and several continental powerhouses including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly be interested. However, a winter exit remains difficult, especially given the manager's reliance on the defender.
Brennan Johnson
This Wales forward has found first-team minutes limited at Spurs this term. Although being the side's leading goalscorer last season, Johnson has begun just a small number of league matches. It is understood the London club would be willing to consider a sale for the correct valuation, thought to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an inquiry.
Spurs value the Welsh international at around forty million pounds.
R. Neves
The Portugal midfielder might be set for a return to the English top flight following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now just 28, while his agreement expiring in the summer of 2026, he is a possible opportunity. Teams like Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with the former Wolves man. Additionally, there have been suggestions from Spain that he would be prepared to accept a reduced salary for a switch to Real Madrid.
Marc-André ter Stegen
The veteran Germany shot-stopper finds himself as the third option at Barcelona under the manager Flick. After lost his place and had surgery, a winter departure looks highly likely. Villa were initially mentioned as a possible suitor, but that option currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing curiosity in the keeper.
I. Toney
The proven England striker has continued scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League might boost his fading hopes of being in the England World Cup. However, arranging a deal presents significant hurdles. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his alleged enormous weekly wages make any move difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been mentioned as interested parties.
Ivan Toney helped his Saudi club to victory in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece.
Conor Gallagher
The dynamic English midfielder drew considerable attention in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. Having limited starting appearances in Spain this season, he is keen to secure more playing time ahead of the World Cup. United have been heavily connected, and a return to Selhurst Park, a club he shone on loan, is also a possibility, although financial constraints could prove a problem.
Harvey Elliott
Despite excelling and winning player of the tournament at the U21 Euros in the summer, the young player has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has stated the loan move will not be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations regarding representing multiple teams in a campaign, a move back to Liverpool prior to next summer appears to be the sole viable outcome.
Kenan Yildiz
The highly-rated Turkey forward has been in fine form for the Italian giants this season. As his current deal running down, many English sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a lengthy contract but face a battle to keep one of Europe's brightest prospects.
K. Smit
The highly-touted Netherlands midfielder has earned comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has broken into the AZ first team. This 19-year-old is widely tipped to make a big-money move in January. Newcastle United reportedly are frontrunners, but are facing strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing valued at around twenty-two million pounds.
