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?
*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.
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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