When is the transfer window open?

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The summer transfer window is around the corner

When is the transfer window open? The Nike Flight 2024 Premier League match ball is seen on a plinth prior to the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City at City Ground on April 28, 2024 in Nottingham, England.
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So… when's the transfer window open?

While all eyes are on Manchester City and Arsenal’s Premier League title race, it won’t be long before attention is diverted to business off the pitch. It's always an absolute circus, isn't it? 

The summer sales are around the corner and teams will be busy assessing their squads, sending out their scouts and preparing bids ahead of what will no doubt be another hectic window. 

When is the summer transfer window open?

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LeagueWindow opensWindow closes
Premier LeagueJune 14, 2024August 30, 2024
English Football LeagueJune 14, 2024September 2, 2024
La LigaJuly 1, 2024September 2, 2024
Serie AJuly 1, 2024August 31, 2024
BundesligaJuly 1, 2024September 2, 2024
Ligue 1July 1, 2024September 1, 2024
Saudi Pro LeagueJuly 1, 2024September 7, 2024

*All dates as per transfermarkt and subject to confirmation from individual leagues

Another date for the diary will be June 30 – as this is the end of the financial year and the cut-off for profit and sustainability calculations. 

This is likely to be a new 'soft' deadline day as teams that are sailing close to the wind when it comes to meeting their financial commitments may need to bank transfer fees before this date. 

General view of branding ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifying Round Draw at Festhalle Messe Frankfurt on October 08, 2022 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Euro 2024 breaks up the transfer window (Image credit: Lukas Schulze - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

This summer's Euro 2024 tournament which takes between June 14 and July 14 is also likely to have an impact on the summer transfer market, while the Copa America takes place in the USA between June 20 and July 14.  

Premier League clubs spent an eye-watering £2.36 billion last summer, with Chelsea leading the way as they splurged almost £400 million on a host of players that look set to lead them to another midtable finish. Ahead of this summer’s season of wheeling and dealing, here are the key dates you need to keep an eye on. 

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Joe Mewis
Joe Mewis

For more than a decade Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor, with stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others. He is the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team.