🔗 Share this article Concerning Marc Guéhi and Yildiz – Which Players Are Set to Be Making a Switch in the January Transfer Market? The January transfer market proves to be a period of intense speculation and potential big-money transfers. A number of notable stars are being connected to transfers out of their present clubs. We examine a selection of the key names that could be on the move this month. Antoine Semenyo Although Ghana's inability to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, which has left the player in contention, reports suggest a significant transfer is imminent. This 25-year-old has a deal with a substantial buy-out clause applicable for a brief window in early January. Latest developments indicate Manchester City are now the frontrunners for his services. Other interested parties such as Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have moved on to other targets, leaving clubs like Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a late bid. Marc Guéhi This England defender has impress for Palace this season a previous move to Liverpool falling through. With his contract due to run out in the close season, January is the London club's last chance to secure a transfer fee for their captain. Numerous elite sides, such as Manchester City and several European giants including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. Yet, a winter exit remains difficult, particularly given the manager's reliance on the defender. Brennan Johnson The Wales forward has had first-team opportunities hard to come by at Tottenham this campaign. Although finishing as the side's top scorer the previous campaign, Johnson has started only a small number of league matches. Reports suggest the London outfit would be willing to consider a transfer for the correct price, believed to be in the around forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally showing an inquiry. Spurs value Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds. Rúben Neves This Portugal playmaker might be set for a return to the English top flight after a spell in Saudi Arabia. Still just twenty-eight, and with his agreement expiring in the summer, he is a potential bargain. Clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool are connected to the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spain that he would be prepared to take a pay cut for a move to Real Madrid. M. ter Stegen The experienced Germany goalkeeper is now as the third option at Barcelona following new coach Hansi Flick. After fallen out of favour and had surgery, a January departure seems increasingly likely. Aston Villa were initially mentioned as a possible destination, but that option now appears off. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be showing interest in the 33-year-old. Ivan Toney The prolific England centre-forward has continued finding the net regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League might boost his fading hopes of being in the national World Cup. But, securing a deal poses significant challenges. Al-Ahli do not wish to part with him, and his reported enormous salary make any agreement difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been mentioned as admirers. The striker was instrumental as his Saudi club to victory in the Saudi Super Cup final. C. Gallagher The dynamic English midfielder drew considerable attention in the off-season but remained at Atlético Madrid. With limited starting appearances in Spain this season, he may be eager to secure more playing time ahead of the tournament. Manchester United are heavily connected, and a return to Crystal Palace, where he excelled on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, although wage constraints could be a stumbling block. Harvey Elliott Despite starring and winning player of the tournament at the U21 Euros last summer, this talented player has struggled for game time on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move will not become permanent. Because of specific rules regarding playing for two clubs in a season, a return to Liverpool before next season seems to be the only available solution. K. Yildiz The exciting Turkish attacker has been in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. As his current deal nearing its end, many Premier League sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are eager to tie down the youngster to a lengthy agreement but face a race to retain one of the continent's most promising young talents. K. Smit This much-admired Netherlands midfielder has earned parallels to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. After starring at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar first team. The teenager is heavily tipped to complete a major transfer in January. Newcastle are believed to be leading the chase, but are facing strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing valued at approximately twenty-two million pounds.