🔗 Share this article

This January transfer window is typically a period of feverish rumour and potential big-money moves. Numerous prominent footballers find themselves connected to moves out of their current clubs. This article explores some of the major figures that might be on the move this month.

A. Semenyo

Despite Ghana's failure to reach the AFCON, this has left the player available, indications are a significant move is close. This Bournemouth attacker has a contract featuring a £65 million buy-out clause applicable for a two-week period in early January. Latest developments suggest the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his signature. Former suitors like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have moved on to other options, potentially opening the door for teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late bid.

M. Guéhi

This English centre-back has continued to impress for Crystal Palace despite a summer move to Anfield collapsing. As his contract due to run out in the close season, this represents the London club's final opportunity to obtain a fee for their skipper. A host of elite sides, such as Manchester City and several European giants like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly hold an interest. Yet, a January exit is considered difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the player.

Brennan Johnson

This Welsh forward has found first-team opportunities limited at Spurs this campaign. Despite being the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, Johnson has started only a handful of league games. Reports suggest the London outfit is open to a sale for the correct valuation, believed to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace additionally credited with an interest.

Spurs rate the Welsh international at approximately forty million pounds.

R. Neves

This Portuguese midfielder could be poised for a comeback to the Premier League after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now just 28, while his agreement expiring in the summer, he is a possible bargain. Teams like Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the former Wolves man. Additionally, there have been suggestions from Spain that he is prepared to take a reduced salary for a switch to the Spanish giants.

M. ter Stegen

The experienced Germany goalkeeper is now as the third option at Barcelona following new manager Flick. Having fallen out of favour and had an operation, a January departure looks increasingly likely. Aston Villa were initially linked as a potential suitor, but that move currently seems off. Instead, interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be showing curiosity in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

This proven English striker has kept finding the net regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League might enhance his dwindling hopes of making the England World Cup. However, arranging a deal presents major hurdles. His current club do not wish to part with him, and his reported huge weekly wages make any agreement complicated. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been mentioned as interested parties.

The striker helped Al-Ahli to a win in the domestic cup showpiece.

C. Gallagher

The dynamic midfielder drew widespread interest in the summer but remained at Atlético. Having few starting appearances in La Liga this season, he is keen to secure more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United are strongly linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, a club he shone on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, though wage demands could be a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Although starring and being named player of the tournament at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, the talented player has found it tough for game time during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the loan move will not become permanent. Due to specific rules regarding playing for multiple teams in a campaign, a return to Liverpool prior to next summer appears to be the sole available solution.

Kenan Yildiz

This exciting Turkey forward has been in fine form for Juventus this term. As his existing contract nearing its end, many Premier League sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are keeping tabs on the developments. The Turin club are eager to secure the youngster to a lengthy agreement but are in a race to retain one of the continent's most promising prospects.

K. Smit

The highly-touted 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 broken into the AZ first team. The 19-year-old is widely tipped to make a major transfer in January. Newcastle are believed to be frontrunners, but could face strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing priced at approximately twenty-two million pounds.