🔗 Share this article From Guéhi and Kenan Yildiz – Which Players Could Be on the Move in the winter Transfer Market? This January recruitment period is always a period of intense rumour and possible major moves. Several prominent footballers are being connected to transfers away from their present teams. We examine some of the top names that are poised to be on the move in January. A. Semenyo Despite the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the AFCON, this has kept the forward available, indications are a major move is close. This 25-year-old possesses a deal featuring a sizeable buy-out clause active for a brief window at the start of the month. Recent developments point to the Premier League champions look to have won the race for his signature. Other interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have moved on to alternative options, leaving teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to attempt a late bid. M. Guéhi The English defender has excel for Palace this season a summer transfer to Liverpool falling through. With his contract set to run out in the close season, January is the club's last chance to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. A host of elite clubs, such as City and several European giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. However, a January exit remains difficult, especially given the coach's dependence on the defender. B. Johnson The Welsh winger has found starting minutes limited at Tottenham this term. Although being the side's top scorer the previous campaign, he has begun just a small number of league games. It is understood the London outfit is open to a transfer for the right valuation, thought to be in the around forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally showing an interest. Spurs rate the Welsh international at around £40m. R. Neves The Portuguese playmaker could be set for a return to the Premier League after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now only 28, while his contract ending in the summer, he is a possible bargain. Clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spain that he would be prepared to take a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid. Marc-André ter Stegen The veteran Germany goalkeeper is now as third-choice at Barça following the coach Flick. After lost his place and undergone surgery, a winter exit looks increasingly likely. Aston Villa were initially mentioned as a potential destination, but that option now appears unlikely. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be expressing interest in the keeper. Ivan Toney The proven English striker has kept finding the net frequently in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League could boost his dwindling hopes of making the national squad. But, securing a deal poses major challenges. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his reported huge weekly wages make any agreement complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as interested parties. Ivan Toney helped his Saudi club to victory in the Saudi Super Cup final. C. Gallagher The dynamic midfielder drew considerable attention in the off-season but remained at Atlético Madrid. With few starting appearances in La Liga this season, he may be keen to find more minutes ahead of the tournament. United are strongly linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, where he shone on loan, is also a possibility, though financial demands might prove a problem. Harvey Elliott Although starring and winning the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, this young player has found it tough for minutes on loan at Villa. The manager has stated the loan move won't become permanent. Because of FIFA regulations about playing for multiple teams in a campaign, a return to Liverpool prior to next season seems to be the only available solution. K. Yildiz The highly-rated Turkish attacker is in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. As his current deal nearing its end, a host of Premier League sides – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are monitoring the developments. The Turin club are desperate to tie down the youngster to a lengthy contract but are in a race to keep one of the continent's most promising prospects. K. Smit The much-admired Dutch midfielder has drawn comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. Following starring at the U19 Euros, he has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar side. The teenager is widely expected to make a major transfer this month. Newcastle reportedly are leading the chase, but could face strong competition from the Spanish champions for a deal priced at around £22 million.