🔗 Share this article From Guéhi to Yildiz – Who Could Be Making a Switch this winter Transfer Window? The winter recruitment period proves to be a period of feverish speculation and potential major moves. Several high-profile stars are being linked with transfers out of their present clubs. Here is a look at a selection of the major names who are poised to be changing clubs in January. A. Semenyo Despite the Black Stars' failure to reach the AFCON, which has kept the forward in contention, indications are an important move is close. This 25-year-old has a deal featuring a sizeable release clause active for a two-week window in early January. Latest developments indicate the Premier League champions are now the frontrunners for his signature. Former suitors like Tottenham and Chelsea are said to have moved on to alternative targets, potentially opening the door for teams like Liverpool or Manchester United to make a last-minute move. M. Guéhi This English defender has continued to excel for Palace despite a previous transfer to Anfield collapsing. With his contract set to run out in the close season, January is the club's final opportunity to obtain a transfer fee for their skipper. A host of elite clubs, such as City and several continental powerhouses including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly be interested. Yet, a winter exit remains difficult, particularly given the manager's reliance on the player. B. Johnson This Welsh winger has had starting opportunities hard to come by at Spurs this term. Despite being the side's leading goalscorer the previous campaign, he has started only a small number of Premier League matches. Reports suggest the North London outfit would be willing to consider a sale for the correct price, thought to be in the region of forty million pounds. The Cherries are currently leading the chase, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally showing an inquiry. Tottenham rate the Welsh international at approximately forty million pounds. Rúben Neves The Portugal playmaker could be set for a return to the Premier League after a period in Saudi Arabia. Still just 28, and with his agreement expiring in the summer, he is a possible opportunity. Clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with the player. Furthermore, there are suggestions from Spanish media that he is willing to take a pay cut for a switch to Real Madrid. M. ter Stegen This experienced German shot-stopper finds himself as third-choice at Barça following the manager Hansi Flick. After fallen out of favour and undergone an operation, a winter exit seems increasingly probable. Aston Villa were once linked as a potential suitor, but that option currently seems unlikely. Instead, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are thought to be expressing curiosity in the keeper. Ivan Toney The proven English striker has continued finding the net regularly in the Middle East. A return to the Premier League could boost his dwindling hopes of making the England World Cup. However, securing a deal poses significant hurdles. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his alleged enormous salary render any move difficult. Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all linked as admirers. The striker helped Al-Ahli to victory in the domestic cup final. Conor Gallagher The energetic midfielder attracted considerable interest in the off-season but remained at Atlético. Having few starts in La Liga this season, he may be keen to secure more playing time ahead of the World Cup. United are strongly connected, and a move back to Selhurst Park, a club he shone on a temporary deal, remains a possibility, though wage constraints might be a problem. Harvey Elliott Despite excelling and winning the best player award at the U21 Euros in the summer, the talented player has struggled for minutes on loan at Aston Villa. Unai Emery has stated the temporary transfer will not be made permanent. Because of specific rules regarding playing for multiple teams in a campaign, a move back to his parent club prior to next season appears to be the sole viable outcome. K. Yildiz The highly-rated Turkey forward has been in fine form for the Italian giants this term. With his current deal running down, a host of Premier League sides – such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham – are monitoring the situation. The Turin club are eager to secure the 20-year-old to a lengthy agreement but are in a race to keep one of the continent's most promising prospects. K. Smit This highly-touted Netherlands midfielder has drawn parallels to a Belgian superstar for his playing style. After impressing at the Under-19 European Championship, Smit has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar first team. This 19-year-old is heavily expected to make a big-money transfer in January. Newcastle are believed to be leading the chase, but could face stiff rivalry from Real Madrid for a deal priced at approximately £22 million.