The January transfer window will soon be open, allowing clubs across the leagues to seek reinforcements and reshape their squads.
Who will do business as they look to strengthen their position at the top or pull away from trouble? Follow all the latest news in our Transfer Centre live blog.
When does the 2025 January transfer window open?
The January transfer window for English clubs opens on Wednesday January 1, 2025.
When is Deadline Day?
Deadline Day actually falls on Monday February 3, 2025. The English window closes at 11pm UK time.
When does the winter window close around Europe?
The window for most major European leagues – including France, Germany, Scotland, and Spain – also closes on Monday February 3, 2025 though times vary.
Italian clubs, meanwhile, only have until Saturday February 1 to do their business and the transfer window in Turkey closes on Tuesday February 11, 2025.
What about in the WSL?
The winter window for Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship clubs opens on Wednesday January 1, 2025 and closes at 11pm on Thursday January 30, 2025.
The WSL and Women’s Championship window closes at 11pm UK time.
Can clubs sign players outside the transfer window?
Signings are often announced outside a transfer window, but a player will not be able to be registered to play for their new side until the window opens.
What about free agents?
Free agents can sign for a team at any time, as they are not contracted to another club.
If a player is to become a free agent at the start of July, they can agree a transfer to a foreign club but will not officially be their player until their contract is over.
Source : Sky Sports
