Concerning Marc Guéhi to Kenan Yildiz – Who Could Be on the Move in the winter Transfer Window?

This January transfer market is always a time of feverish speculation and possible big-money deals. Numerous notable footballers find themselves connected to transfers out of their current clubs. We examine a selection of the major names who might be on the move in January.

Antoine Semenyo

Despite Ghana's failure to reach the AFCON, this has kept the player in contention, it appears a major transfer is close. The 25-year-old possesses a contract featuring a sizeable buy-out clause applicable for a two-week period at the start of the month. Latest reports indicate the Premier League champions have emerged as his signature. Former suitors like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have moved on to other targets, leaving teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late move.

M. Guéhi

This English defender has continued to impress for Palace despite a previous transfer to Anfield collapsing. With his deal set to expire in the close season, this represents the London club's final chance to obtain a fee for their captain. A host of elite clubs, including City and several continental powerhouses like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. Yet, a January exit is considered difficult, especially given the coach's dependence on the defender.

B. Johnson

The Welsh forward has had first-team opportunities limited at Tottenham this campaign. Despite finishing as the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has begun only a small number of Premier League matches. Reports suggest the North London club is open to a sale for the right valuation, believed to be in the around £40 million. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also showing an inquiry.

Tottenham rate the Welsh international at around forty million pounds.

R. Neves

This Portuguese midfielder might be poised for a comeback to the English top flight following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now just 28, and with his contract ending in the summer, he represents a possible bargain. Teams such as Liverpool and Manchester United have been connected to the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been suggestions from Spain that he is prepared to accept a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

This experienced German shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barça under new coach Flick. Having lost his place and had surgery, a January exit seems increasingly probable. Aston Villa were once linked as a possible suitor, but that move currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly expressing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

The proven English centre-forward has continued finding the net regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League might boost his fading hopes of making the national squad. However, securing a deal poses major challenges. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his alleged enormous weekly wages render any move difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been mentioned as admirers.

The striker was instrumental as his Saudi club to a win in the domestic cup final.

C. Gallagher

The dynamic English midfielder drew considerable interest in the off-season but remained at Atlético Madrid. With few starting appearances in La Liga this season, he is eager to find more playing time ahead of the tournament. United have been strongly linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, a club he excelled on a temporary deal, remains a option, though wage demands could prove a problem.

H. Elliott

Despite starring and winning the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, the young midfielder has found it tough for game time during his loan spell at Villa. The manager has stated the temporary transfer won't be made permanent. Due to specific rules regarding representing multiple teams in a season, a move back to his parent club prior to next summer appears to be the only available solution.

K. Yildiz

The exciting Turkish attacker has been in excellent form for Juventus this season. With his existing contract running down, many Premier League sides – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the situation. The Turin club are desperate to tie down the youngster to a lengthy agreement but face a race to keep one of the continent's most promising young talents.

Kees Smit

The much-admired Netherlands teenage midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has become a regular in the AZ side. The teenager is widely expected to make a big-money move this month. Newcastle United are believed to be frontrunners, but are facing strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing valued at approximately £22 million.