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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Premier League could be forced to have two summer transfer windows because of Club World Cup

Manchester City play against Chelsea
Manchester City and Chelsea will be competing in the Club World Cup this summer. Photograph: David Klein/Reuters

The Premier League could be forced to operate two transfer windows this summer due to disruption caused by the Club World Cup.

Fifa announced plans to open an interim transfer window at the end of this season for clubs competing in the tournament, to allow clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester City to add to their squads and agree contract extensions with their current players before the tournament begins on 14 June.

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