- The summer transfer window will open on June 14
- Both the summer and winter windows will now close on the same day
- Clubs might be cautious with spending
The Premier League has unveiled the schedule for the upcoming summer and winter transfer windows for the 2024/25 season.
Kicking off on June 14 and drawing to a close on August 30 at 11pm, the initial transfer window will see a slight shift, closing on the final Friday of August this time around, rather than the previous September 1 deadline.
In a move to align with other major European leagues, such as the EFL, Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, and Ligue 1, discussions have led to the decision to synchronize the closing dates, ensuring a unified approach. Both the summer and winter windows will close on August 30 and February 3, respectively.
The winter transfer window will commence on New Year’s Day and conclude on February 3, providing clubs with a mid-season opportunity to bolster their squads.
Notably, the previous January transfer window saw a decrease in permanent transfers, with only £112 million ($143 million) spent across the Premier League. Of the 28 signings made, 13 were loan deals, and a significant portion of clubs opted not to make any acquisitions.
Despite the Premier League’s reputation for substantial spending, reaching £2.5 billion ($3.1 billion) in transfers across the previous season’s two windows, clubs are now facing the looming threat of points deductions for violations of profit and sustainability regulations, potentially influencing their future transfer strategies.
