Concerning Guéhi and Yildiz – Who Could Be on the Move in the winter Transfer Market?

This winter transfer market is always a time of intense speculation and possible big-money moves. Several notable stars find themselves linked with moves out of their present teams. We examine a selection of the key figures that are poised to be changing clubs this month.

A. Semenyo

Despite Ghana's inability to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, this has kept the player available, it appears a significant move is close. This 25-year-old has a deal with a £65 million buy-out clause applicable for a two-week period in early January. Latest reports suggest the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his services. Former suitors like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have moved on to other targets, leaving clubs like Liverpool or Manchester United to make a last-minute bid.

Marc Guéhi

The English centre-back has impress for Palace despite a previous move to Liverpool collapsing. With his deal set to expire in the close season, this represents the club's last opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. Numerous top sides, such as City and several continental powerhouses like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are believed to hold an interest. However, a winter departure is considered difficult, especially given the coach's dependence on the player.

B. Johnson

This Welsh winger has had starting minutes limited at Spurs this term. Despite finishing as the side's top scorer last season, Johnson has begun only a handful of Premier League matches. Reports suggest the London outfit is open to a transfer for the correct valuation, believed 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.

Spurs rate Brennan Johnson at approximately £40m.

R. Neves

This Portugal playmaker could be poised for a return to the Premier League following a spell in Saudi Arabia. Now only twenty-eight, and with his agreement expiring in the summer of 2026, he is a possible bargain. Clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United have been connected to the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spain that he would be prepared to take a reduced salary for a move to Real Madrid.

M. ter Stegen

The veteran Germany goalkeeper is now as third-choice at Barcelona under new manager Flick. Having fallen out of favour and had an operation, a winter exit looks highly probable. Aston Villa were initially linked as a possible suitor, but that move now appears off. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly expressing curiosity in the 33-year-old.

Ivan Toney

The prolific England striker has kept scoring frequently in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League might boost his fading hopes of being in the England squad. However, securing a deal poses major hurdles. His current club are reluctant to sell him, and his reported huge weekly wages make any agreement difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been linked as interested parties.

Ivan Toney was instrumental as Al-Ahli to a win in the domestic cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

The dynamic midfielder attracted widespread interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. With limited starts in Spain this season, he is keen to find more playing time ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have been heavily linked, and a return to Selhurst Park, a club he excelled on loan, is also a possibility, though financial demands might prove a problem.

Harvey Elliott

Despite excelling and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, this young player has struggled for minutes during his loan spell at Villa. The manager has stated the temporary transfer will not be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations about representing two clubs in a season, a return to Liverpool before next season appears to be the only viable outcome.

K. Yildiz

The highly-rated Turkish attacker is in excellent form for Juventus this season. With his existing deal nearing its end, a host of Premier League sides – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the situation. Juventus are desperate to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract but face a race to retain one of the continent's brightest prospects.

Kees Smit

This much-admired Dutch teenage midfielder has earned parallels to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, he has become a regular in the AZ first team. The teenager is widely tipped to make a major transfer this month. Newcastle are believed to be leading the chase, but are facing strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal valued at around twenty-two million pounds.