The transfer window has now closed across Europe’s top five leagues, but that does not mean the market has come to a complete standstill. Clubs in various countries still have time to negotiate player departures and reduce their wage bills, as several leagues continue to accept registrations throughout September.
In the Premier League, the window closed on Monday at 7pm BST, an earlier deadline compared to the traditional 11pm cut-off. Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga all followed the same pattern and are no longer able to register new signings, although they can still allow players to leave for leagues where the window remains open.
Which countries still have active transfer windows?
Galatasaray players celebrate on November 7, 2024
A number of markets across Europe, the Middle East and the Americas remain active. In the Netherlands, clubs can register players until 2 September, just before midnight. The Turkish and Mexican windows remain open until 12 September, while in Portugal, clubs have until 15 September to complete deals.
However, the standout case is the Saudi Pro League, which has spent heavily in recent years and continues to do so. According to FIFA, Saudi clubs have until 23 September to complete their transfer business.
This period provides opportunities for significant moves, particularly for players who have fallen down the pecking order at clubs in the major European leagues.
In Brazil, the window remains open until this Tuesday (2 September). Clubs have until the end of the working day to finalise signings, though the official cut-off time has not been confirmed. During the January window, the deadline was also 7pm local time.
Recent exits and players still in limbo
Manchester United's Tyrell Malacia on December 22, 2024
Last season, several Premier League players made late moves to leagues with extended deadlines. Chelsea loaned David Datro Fofana to Goztepe and Angelo Gabriel to Al Nassr, while Wolverhampton Wanderers allowed Daniel Podence to join Al Shabab. West Ham United also saw Kurt Zouma depart for Al Orobah in a transfer that highlights the ongoing allure of Saudi football.
Despite much of the transfer business having already concluded, some players are still exploring options. Manchester United’s left-back Tyrell Malacia had reportedly reached an agreement with Elche, but the deal stalled. Meanwhile, Chelsea are still looking to trim their squad, with Axel Disasi and Raheem Sterling among those who could yet depart.
This article was originally published on Trivela.
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