🔗 Share this article From Guéhi to Kenan Yildiz – Which Players Are Set to Be on the Move this January Transfer Market? The January recruitment period is always a period of significant rumour and potential big-money transfers. Numerous notable footballers find themselves linked with moves out of their current teams. Here is a look at a selection of the major names who might be on the move in January. A. Semenyo Although the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the forward available, indications are an important transfer is close. This 25-year-old possesses a deal with a £65 million release clause applicable for a short window in early January. Latest reports suggest Manchester City look to have won the race for his services. Other interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly have moved on to alternative options, leaving teams such as Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a late move. M. Guéhi The English centre-back has continued to excel for Palace despite a previous move to Anfield collapsing. As his deal due to run out in the summer, January is the London club's final opportunity to secure a fee for their skipper. Numerous elite sides, such as Manchester City and multiple continental powerhouses like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly be interested. However, a winter departure remains difficult, particularly given the manager's reliance on the player. Brennan Johnson The Wales forward has found starting minutes limited at Tottenham this campaign. Although finishing as the club's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has started just a handful of league games. It is understood the London outfit is willing to consider a transfer for the correct valuation, thought to be in the around £40 million. The Cherries appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also showing an interest. Tottenham rate the Welsh international at approximately forty million pounds. Rúben Neves The Portuguese midfielder could be poised for a comeback to the Premier League following a period in Saudi Arabia. Now only twenty-eight, while his contract ending in the summer, he represents a possible bargain. Teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the player. Additionally, there are suggestions from Spain that he would be prepared to take a reduced salary for a switch to Real Madrid. Marc-André ter Stegen This experienced Germany goalkeeper is now as third-choice at Barcelona following new manager Flick. After fallen out of favour and undergone an operation, a January exit seems highly likely. Villa were initially mentioned as a possible destination, but that option now appears unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly showing curiosity in the 33-year-old. I. Toney This prolific English centre-forward has kept finding the net regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League could boost his fading hopes of being in the national squad. But, securing a transfer poses significant hurdles. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his reported enormous salary render any agreement difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as interested parties. The striker helped Al-Ahli to victory in the domestic cup final. C. Gallagher This energetic midfielder drew widespread interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. Having limited starting appearances in Spain this term, he may be eager to find more playing time ahead of the tournament. United are strongly linked, and a move back to Crystal Palace, a club he shone on a temporary deal, is also a option, though financial demands could be a problem. Harvey Elliott Despite starring and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship last summer, this talented player has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Aston Villa. The manager has stated the temporary transfer won't become permanent. Due to FIFA regulations about representing two clubs in a campaign, a return to Liverpool prior to next season appears to be the only viable solution. K. Yildiz The exciting Turkish forward is in fine form for the Italian giants this season. With his current deal running down, a host of Premier League clubs – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. Juventus are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract but are in a battle to retain one of Europe's brightest young talents. Kees Smit This much-admired Netherlands teenage midfielder has drawn comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne for his playing style. After impressing at the U19 Euros, he has broken into the AZ Alkmaar first team. This 19-year-old is widely tipped to make a major move in January. Newcastle are believed to be frontrunners, but are facing strong competition from Real Madrid for a deal valued at around twenty-two million pounds.