Transfer window deadline close date: When does the transfer window close?
The Premier League summer transfer window is now open - but when does it close? Express Sport has all the dates you need to know about this year's unusual transfer window.
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The transfer window opened last month for the Premier League, meaning clubs are now able to strengthen their squads ahead of the 2020/21 season. After an unusual season, which saw the top-flight stop and later resume after the UK was hit by the coronavirus outbreak, the transfer window will stay open later than usual - so what does this mean for your club?
Transfer window deadline: When does the window close? (Image: GETTY)
"Following consultation with the EFL, a domestic-only window will be added from Oct. 5, closing 1700 BST on Oct. 16," the Premier League said in a statement.
"During this window, Premier League clubs will only be able to trade with EFL clubs (either loans or permanent registrations). No transfers can take place between Premier League clubs in this period."
Chelsea have made the first major transfer moves ahead of next season, signing German striker Timo Werner from RB Leipzig and Moroccan winger Hakim Ziyech from Ajax.
The Premier League added: "But clubs have been announcing new signings for the 2020-21 campaign.
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“No signings announced after July 1 will be registered by the Premier League until the beginning of the summer 2020 transfer window.
"So any new signings will only be able to play in 2020-21."
On July 27, Brighton announced the signing of Adam Lallana from Liverpool on a free transfer.
The 32-year-old, who has penned a three-year deal with the Seagulls, said: "It's a breath of fresh air coming here. It's a challenge I am looking forward to.
"The whole infrastructure and ambition around the club excites me. There is so much young talent and so much ability. It was a pretty easy choice for me in the end.
Transfer window: Adam Lallana joins Brighton (Image: TWITTER)
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"I look at how ambitious the chairman is to start with and how highly the manager is regarded since he has come into the club. I looked at all those aspects... and it was a perfect fit really."
When does the transfer window open and close around Europe?
The Bundesliga allowed a short period of activity at the beginning of July, but officially opened their window on July 15 to align with other major leagues.
The German window is due to shut on October.
Transfer window: Chelsea signed Hakim Ziyech (Image: GETTY)