The January transfer window will open soon, allowing clubs across all leagues to look for reinforcements and reshape their squads.
Who will do business to strengthen their position at the top or escape from trouble? Follow all the latest information on our Transfer center live blog.
When does the transfer window open in January 2025?
The January transfer window for English clubs opens on Wednesday, January 1, 2025
When is the deadline?
Deadline Day actually falls Monday February 3, 2025 The English window closes at 11pm UK time.
When does the winter window close in Europe?
The window is also closing for most of Europe’s major leagues – including France, Germany, Scotland and Spain Monday February 3, 2025 although times are different.
Meanwhile, Italian clubs only have time for so long Saturday, February 1 do your thing and the transfer window in Turkey is coming to an end Tuesday, February 11, 2025
What about the WSL?
The winter window is opening for Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship clubs Wednesday, January 1, 2025 and ends at 11 p.m Thursday January 30, 2025
The WSL and Women’s Championship window closes at 11pm UK time.
Can clubs acquire players outside the transfer window?
A contract signing is often announced outside the transfer window, but the player will not be able to be registered to play for the new team until the window opens.
What about free agents?
Free agents can sign with a team at any time because they are not bound by a contract with another club.
If a player is to become a free agent at the beginning of July, he may agree to a transfer to a foreign club, but he will not officially be its player until the contract expires.
