January Transfer Window: Top Football Transfers and Rumours in 2025
As the January transfer window opens, several high-profile footballers are at the center of transfer speculation across Europe.
Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth has a £65 million release clause active for the first two weeks of January. Manchester City currently leads the race for his signature, with Chelsea and Tottenham having shifted their focus elsewhere. Liverpool and Manchester United could attempt late moves.
Marc Guéhi of Crystal Palace could be sold in January amid interest from major clubs such as Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, and Inter. Guéhi is free to sign a pre-contract with overseas clubs from January 1, but Palace's manager Oliver Glasner remains cautious, emphasizing this as the club's last opportunity to capitalize financially.
Brennan Johnson, valued around £40 million and currently at Tottenham, is attracting interest from Bournemouth who are leading the pursuit, alongside Aston Villa, Brentford, and Crystal Palace.
Rúben Neves, playing for Al-Hilal and out of contract this summer, is linked with a return to the Premier League with Manchester United and Liverpool showing interest. Reports suggest he might accept a pay cut to join Real Madrid as well.
Barcelona's Marc-André ter Stegen, who has been relegated to third-choice goalkeeper, is considering a January move and is linked to Aston Villa, alongside Turkish and Saudi clubs.
Ivan Toney of Al-Ahli is eager to return to England, but Al-Ahli are reportedly reluctant to sell. With a wage of around £400,000 per week, clubs including Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United have expressed interest.
Conor Gallagher at Atlético Madrid has attracted inquiries from 16 Premier League clubs during the summer. Despite limited starts in La Liga, Manchester United remain interested, and Crystal Palace want to re-sign him, although wage demands could pose a challenge.
Harvey Elliott, currently on loan at Aston Villa, is unlikely to make a permanent move for £35 million, according to manager Unai Emery, leaving a potential return to Liverpool open.
Kenan Yildiz, a 20-year-old forward at Juventus with 6 goals and 7 assists this season, is subject to Juventus seeking a contract extension until 2031 amid interest from Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool.
Kees Smit, a 19-year-old midfielder from AZ Alkmaar likened to Kevin De Bruyne and a World Cup standout, is expected to be AZ's record sale at around £22 million, with Newcastle and Real Madrid competing to acquire him.
