🔗 Share this article

This winter transfer market proves to be a time of significant speculation and potential major transfers. A number of high-profile players find themselves connected to transfers away from their current teams. We examine a selection of the key names that could be on the move this month.

A. Semenyo

Although the Black Stars' failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, which has left the forward available, it appears an important transfer is close. The Bournemouth attacker possesses a deal with a £65 million buy-out clause active for a two-week window in early January. Recent developments suggest the Premier League champions look to have won the race for his services. Other interested parties such as Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to other targets, potentially opening the door for teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a last-minute bid.

M. Guéhi

This England centre-back has continued to impress for Crystal Palace this season a previous transfer to Anfield falling through. As his contract due to run out in the summer, January is the London club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. Numerous elite clubs, including Manchester City and several European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. Yet, a winter exit is considered unlikely, especially given the coach's dependence on the defender.

B. Johnson

This Wales winger has found first-team opportunities hard to come by at Spurs this term. Although being the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, Johnson has begun just a handful of Premier League matches. It is understood the North London club is open to a sale for the right price, believed to be in the region of £40 million. The Cherries are currently leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an interest.

Tottenham value the Welsh international at approximately forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

The Portuguese playmaker might be set for a return to the English top flight after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now just twenty-eight, and with his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, he represents a potential bargain. Clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool are connected to the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been rumours from Spanish media that he would be prepared to take a pay cut for a switch to the Spanish giants.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This experienced Germany goalkeeper is now as the third option at Barça following new manager Hansi Flick. After fallen out of favour and undergone an operation, a January departure looks increasingly likely. Aston Villa were initially linked as a potential destination, but that option currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

The proven England centre-forward has continued scoring frequently in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League could boost his fading chances of being in the national World Cup. However, securing a deal poses major hurdles. His current club do not wish to part with him, and his reported huge salary render any move complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been linked as admirers.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup final.

Conor Gallagher

This dynamic English midfielder drew widespread attention in the off-season but stayed at Atlético Madrid. With limited starts in Spain this term, he is eager to secure more minutes ahead of the tournament. United have been heavily connected, and a move back to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, although financial constraints could prove a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Despite starring and winning player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, this talented midfielder has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has stated the temporary transfer won't become permanent. Because of specific rules about representing two clubs in a season, a move back to Liverpool prior to next season appears to be the sole available outcome.

K. Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkey attacker is in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. As his existing contract running down, a host of English sides – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are eager to tie down the youngster to a lengthy contract but face a race to keep one of Europe's most promising young talents.

Kees Smit

This highly-touted Netherlands midfielder has earned comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following starring at the U19 Euros, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side. The 19-year-old is heavily tipped to make a big-money move this month. Newcastle United are believed to be frontrunners, but could face stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at around £22 million.