The January transfer window is about to open, allowing clubs across the leagues to look for reinforcements and reshape their squads.
Who will do business as they look to strengthen their position at the top or get out of trouble? Follow all the latest news in our Transfer Center live blog.
When the transfer window opens in January 2025.
The January transfer window for English clubs opens Wednesday 01.01.2025.
When is the deadline?
Deadline day is actually falling Monday 3 February 2025 The English window closes at 11pm UK time.
When does the winter window close across Europe?
The window for most of Europe's major leagues – including France, Germany, Scotland and Spain – is also closing Monday 3 February 2025 although times vary.
Italian clubs, meanwhile, only have up to Saturday February 1 to do their job and the transfer window in Turkey is closing Tuesday 11.02.2025.
What about the WSL?
The winter window opens for clubs in the Women's Super League and the Women's Championship Wednesday 01.01.2025 and closes at 11 p.m Thursday 30.01.2025.
The WSL and Women's Championship window closes at 11pm UK time.
Can clubs sign players outside the transfer window?
Signings are often announced outside the transfer window, but the player will not be able to be registered to play for his new club until the window opens.
What about free agents?
Free agents can sign for a team at any time, as they do not have a contract with another club.
If a player is due to become a free agent at the beginning of July, they can agree on a transfer to a foreign club, but will not officially be their player until their contract expires.