Frank Christian
As transfer windows draw to a close around the world, clubs are making final adjustments to their squads. Chelsea and Manchester United are actively involved in transfers, with Liverpool and Barcelona also looking to seal deals before the deadline. In Saudi Arabia, clubs are expected to make significant signings before their window closes later in the year.
Let’s take a look at the closing times for the transfer windows in various leagues.
Closing Times:
England
- The English transfer window opened on June 14, 2024, and will close on August 30, 2024, at 11 p.m. local time.
- Clubs can submit a deal sheet for an additional two hours to finalize paperwork.
- After the window closes, clubs must submit a 25-man squad list, with specific requirements for homegrown players.
- Additional under-21 players can be added later.
France
- The Ligue 1 transfer window in France closes on August 30 at 11 p.m. local time.
Spain, Germany, Italy
- La Liga, Bundesliga, and Serie A opened their transfer windows on July 1.
- Deadlines vary: August 30 for Spain, August 31 for Italy, and September 2 for Germany.
Other Leagues:
USA
- The second transfer window for the 2024 MLS ran from July 18 to August 14.
- MLS registration windows vary due to the league’s calendar year structure.
Brazil and Argentina
- Brazil’s Serie A window runs from July 10 to September 2.
- The recent transfer window in Argentina closed on August 22.
Australia
- The A-League season in Australia starts in October, with the transfer window closing on September 16.
Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Arabian clubs have until October 6 to complete transfers after the English window closes.
TV Channels and Streaming Services for Premier League 2024/25
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| Canada | — | Fubo Canada |
| India | Star Sports | Disney+, Hotstar, JioTV |
| UK | Sky Sports, TNT Sports | NOW TV, Sky Go, Amazon Prime, discovery+ |
| USA | USA Network, Telemundo, Universo | Fubo, Peacock |
