From Marc Guéhi and Yildiz – Which Players Are Set to Be on the Move in the winter Transfer Market?

This winter transfer window is always a period of significant speculation and potential big-money moves. Several notable players find themselves connected to transfers out of their present clubs. We examine a selection of the major figures that could be on the move this month.

Antoine Semenyo

Although Ghana's failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the forward available, it appears a major transfer is close. This Bournemouth attacker possesses a contract with a sizeable release clause active for a two-week window at the start of the month. Recent developments indicate Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his signature. Other suitors such as Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to other targets, leaving teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a late bid.

M. Guéhi

The England centre-back has impress for Palace this season a summer transfer to Liverpool collapsing. With his deal due to expire in the summer, January is the club's final chance to obtain a transfer fee for their skipper. Numerous elite clubs, including City and several continental powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly be interested. However, a winter exit remains difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the player.

B. Johnson

This Welsh winger has found starting opportunities hard to come by at Spurs this term. Despite finishing as the club's top scorer last season, he has started just a small number of league matches. Reports suggest the London club is willing to consider a transfer for the right valuation, believed to be in the region of £40 million. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally showing an interest.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at around forty million pounds.

Rúben Neves

The Portuguese midfielder might be poised for a return to the Premier League following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Still only 28, and with his agreement ending in the summer, he represents a possible bargain. Teams such as Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with the player. Additionally, there have been rumours from Spanish media that he is prepared to take a pay cut for a move to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

The veteran German shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona following the manager Hansi Flick. After fallen out of favour and undergone an operation, a winter departure seems increasingly likely. Villa were initially mentioned as a potential destination, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be showing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

The proven English striker has kept scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League might boost his fading hopes of being in the England World Cup. But, securing a transfer presents significant hurdles. His current club are reluctant to sell him, and his reported huge weekly wages render any agreement complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been mentioned as admirers.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as Al-Ahli to victory in the domestic cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

This dynamic midfielder attracted widespread interest in the summer but stayed at Atlético Madrid. With few starting appearances in Spain this term, he may be keen to secure more minutes ahead of the World Cup. United have been strongly linked, and a return to Crystal Palace, a club he excelled on loan, is also a option, though wage constraints might be a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Despite starring and being named player of the tournament at the U21 Euros in the summer, this talented midfielder has found it tough for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the temporary transfer will not be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations about playing for two clubs in a season, a move back to his parent club before next season seems to be the sole available outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

This highly-rated Turkish attacker is in excellent form for Juventus this season. As his current contract nearing its end, many Premier League clubs – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the developments. Juventus are eager to secure the youngster to a lengthy contract but face a race to keep one of Europe's most promising prospects.

Kees Smit

This much-admired Dutch midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following starring at the Under-19 European Championship, he has become a regular in the AZ side. This 19-year-old is heavily tipped to complete a big-money move in January. Newcastle United reportedly are leading the chase, but are facing stiff rivalry from Real Madrid for a deal valued at approximately £22 million.