🔗 Share this article

The January transfer market proves to be a time of significant rumour and potential big-money deals. Numerous high-profile stars are being connected to transfers away from their present clubs. This article explores a selection of the key names that are poised to be changing clubs in January.

A. Semenyo

Although the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the AFCON, this has left the forward in contention, reports suggest an important transfer is close. This 25-year-old has a deal featuring a substantial buy-out clause active for a two-week window at the start of the month. Recent reports indicate Manchester City look to have won the race for his signature. Other interested parties like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to other targets, leaving clubs such as Manchester United or Liverpool to attempt a late bid.

M. Guéhi

The English centre-back has excel for Palace this season a summer move to Anfield falling through. As his contract set to run out in the summer, this represents the London club's last opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. A host of elite clubs, such as City and multiple continental powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, are believed to be interested. However, a January exit remains difficult, particularly given the manager's dependence on the defender.

B. Johnson

This Wales winger has found first-team opportunities limited at Spurs this term. Despite finishing as the club's top scorer last season, he has begun just a handful of Premier League games. It is understood the London club would be willing to consider a sale for the right valuation, thought to be in the region of £40 million. The Cherries are currently leading the chase, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also showing an interest.

Tottenham rate Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds.

R. Neves

This Portuguese playmaker might be poised for a comeback to the English top flight following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now just twenty-eight, and with his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, he is a possible opportunity. Clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spain that he would be willing to take a reduced salary for a switch to Real Madrid.

Marc-André ter Stegen

The veteran German goalkeeper finds himself as third-choice at Barcelona under the coach Flick. After lost his place and had an operation, a winter departure looks increasingly likely. Villa were once linked as a possible suitor, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly expressing curiosity in the keeper.

Ivan Toney

This proven English centre-forward has kept scoring frequently in the Middle East. Coming back to the Premier League could boost his dwindling chances of being in the national squad. But, arranging a deal presents significant hurdles. His current club are reluctant to part with him, and his reported huge weekly wages make any move complicated. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been linked as admirers.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as Al-Ahli to a win in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

This energetic English midfielder attracted widespread interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. With limited starts in La Liga this season, he is keen to find more minutes ahead of the tournament. United have been heavily connected, and a move back to Crystal Palace, a club he excelled on a temporary deal, is also a option, although financial constraints could be a stumbling block.

H. Elliott

Although excelling and winning player of the tournament at the U21 Euros last summer, the talented player has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the loan move won't be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations regarding playing for multiple teams in a campaign, a return to Liverpool before next season appears to be the sole viable outcome.

Kenan Yildiz

The exciting Turkish forward has been in fine form for Juventus this season. As his current deal nearing its end, many Premier League sides – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the developments. The Turin club are desperate to secure the youngster to a new long-term contract but face a race to retain one of the continent's brightest prospects.

Kees Smit

This much-admired Netherlands midfielder has drawn parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. Following starring at the Under-19 European Championship, he has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar first team. The teenager is heavily expected to make a big-money move in January. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but could face stiff rivalry from the Spanish champions for a signing valued at around twenty-two million pounds.