🔗 Share this article

This winter recruitment period is always a period of significant rumour and potential major moves. Several high-profile stars find themselves linked with moves away from their current clubs. This article explores a selection of the top names who might be changing clubs this month.

A. Semenyo

Despite the Black Stars' inability to qualify for the AFCON, this has left the player in contention, indications are an important transfer is imminent. This 25-year-old possesses a deal with a £65 million buy-out clause applicable for a two-week window in early January. Recent reports indicate Manchester City have emerged as his services. Other suitors like Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to alternative targets, leaving clubs like Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late move.

M. Guéhi

This English defender has impress for Palace this season a previous transfer to Liverpool falling through. With his contract set to expire in the summer, this represents the London club's final opportunity to secure a fee for their skipper. A host of elite sides, such as Manchester City and several European giants including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, reportedly hold an interest. Yet, a January departure is considered unlikely, especially given the manager's dependence on the defender.

Brennan Johnson

The Welsh forward has found starting opportunities limited at Tottenham this term. Despite being the club's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has begun just a small number of league games. Reports suggest the London outfit is willing to consider a transfer for the right valuation, believed to be in the region of forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace also showing an inquiry.

Spurs value the Welsh international at approximately £40m.

Rúben Neves

The Portugal midfielder could be set for a return to the English top flight following a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now only 28, and with his contract expiring in the summer, he represents a possible opportunity. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United have been connected to the former Wolves man. Furthermore, there have been rumours from Spanish media that he would be willing to take a reduced salary for a switch to the Spanish giants.

Marc-André ter Stegen

The veteran Germany shot-stopper finds himself as the third option at Barcelona following new manager Hansi Flick. After fallen out of favour and had surgery, a winter exit seems increasingly likely. Aston Villa were initially linked as a potential destination, but that move currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly showing interest in the 33-year-old.

I. Toney

This prolific English centre-forward has kept scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League could boost his dwindling hopes of making the England squad. However, securing a transfer poses significant hurdles. Al-Ahli do not wish to sell him, and his alleged enormous salary make any move difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all been mentioned as admirers.

The striker helped Al-Ahli to victory in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece.

Conor Gallagher

This energetic English midfielder drew widespread attention in the summer but stayed at Atlético. With few starting appearances in Spain this term, he may be keen to secure more minutes ahead of the tournament. Manchester United have been strongly linked, and a move back to Selhurst Park, a club he shone on a temporary deal, remains a option, though wage demands could prove a stumbling block.

Harvey Elliott

Despite starring and being named the best player award at the U21 Euros last summer, the young player has struggled for game time on loan at Villa. The manager has confirmed the temporary transfer won't be made permanent. Because of FIFA regulations regarding representing multiple teams in a campaign, a move back to his parent club before next season seems to be the sole viable outcome.

K. Yildiz

The exciting Turkish attacker is in excellent form for Juventus this season. With his current deal nearing its end, many Premier League sides – including Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the developments. Juventus are desperate to tie down the 20-year-old to a lengthy agreement but face a race to retain one of Europe's most promising prospects.

K. Smit

The highly-touted Netherlands midfielder has drawn comparisons to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following starring at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has broken into the AZ side. The 19-year-old is heavily tipped to complete a major move in January. Newcastle reportedly are frontrunners, but could face strong competition from the Spanish champions for a deal valued at approximately £22 million.