Concerning Guéhi to Kenan Yildiz – Who Are Set to Be Making a Switch during the winter Transfer Window?
The January transfer window proves to be a time of intense speculation and possible major moves. Several high-profile footballers are being linked with transfers out of their current teams. We examine some of the major names who are poised to be on the move in January.
A. Semenyo
Despite Ghana's inability to reach the Africa Cup of Nations, this has left the forward in contention, reports suggest a major transfer is close. The 25-year-old possesses a deal featuring a £65 million buy-out clause applicable for a two-week period in early January. Latest reports point to the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his services. Former interested parties like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have moved on to other options, leaving teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late bid.
Marc Guéhi
This English defender has continued to excel for Crystal Palace this season a previous move to Liverpool collapsing. With his contract due to expire in the close season, this represents the club's last opportunity to secure a fee for their skipper. A host of top sides, such as City and several continental powerhouses like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly hold an interest. However, a January departure is considered difficult, particularly given the coach's reliance on the player.
B. Johnson
The Welsh winger has had starting opportunities hard to come by at Spurs this campaign. Despite finishing as the club's top scorer last season, he has begun only a small number of Premier League games. It is understood the North London outfit is willing to consider a sale for the correct valuation, thought to be in the around forty million pounds. Bournemouth appear to be leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford also showing an interest.
Tottenham value the Welsh international at approximately £40m.
Rúben Neves
The Portuguese playmaker could be poised for a comeback to the Premier League after a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Now just 28, and with his agreement expiring in the summer, he is a possible bargain. Teams like Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the former Wolves man. Additionally, there are suggestions from Spain that he is willing to accept a reduced salary for a move to the Spanish giants.
M. ter Stegen
This veteran German goalkeeper is now as the third option at Barça under the coach Flick. After fallen out of favour and had an operation, a January departure looks highly likely. Villa were once mentioned as a potential destination, but that move now appears unlikely. Instead, interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be showing interest in the 33-year-old.
Ivan Toney
The proven English centre-forward has kept scoring regularly in Saudi Arabia. A return to the Premier League could boost his fading hopes of being in the national World Cup. But, arranging a transfer poses significant hurdles. Al-Ahli do not wish to part with him, and his alleged enormous salary make any agreement difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton are all linked as admirers.
The striker helped his Saudi club to victory in the Saudi Super Cup final.
C. Gallagher
The dynamic midfielder drew considerable interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. With few starting appearances in La Liga this term, he may be eager to secure more playing time ahead of the tournament. United have been strongly linked, and a return to Selhurst Park, a club he excelled on loan, remains a possibility, though wage demands might be a problem.
H. Elliott
Despite starring and being named the best player award at the U21 Euros last summer, this talented midfielder has found it tough for game time on loan at Aston Villa. The manager has confirmed the loan move won't be made permanent. Due to FIFA regulations regarding representing multiple teams in a season, a return to his parent club before next summer seems to be the only viable outcome.
Kenan Yildiz
This highly-rated Turkey forward has been in excellent form for Juventus this term. As his current contract running down, a host of Premier League sides – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are desperate to secure the 20-year-old to a lengthy agreement but are in a battle to keep one of Europe's most promising prospects.
K. Smit
This highly-touted Netherlands teenage midfielder has earned parallels to a Belgian superstar for his style of play. Following starring at the U19 Euros, he has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar first team. The 19-year-old is widely tipped to make a major move this month. Newcastle United are believed to be leading the chase, but are facing strong rivalry from Real Madrid for a signing valued at around twenty-two million pounds.
