The January 2024 transfer window is set to close soon, with clubs across the Premier League and Europe looking to finalise their business to prepare themselves for the remainder of a busy season.
As always, there is a cut-off point by which all clubs will need to have completed their transfer dealings. Deadline day can be exciting or nervy affairs, depending on the incomings and outgoings at your club: losing a star player can be a kick in the teeth, while bringing in proven quality can provide promise for the rest of the campaign.
However, it's not always easy to know when the transfer deadline is – partly because it's different from league to league, it changes from year to year, and because some club never seem to be able to meet it...
When does the January 2024 Premier League transfer window close?
The transfer window closes for Premier League and English clubs at 11pm GMT on Thursday February 1, meaning that any business not concluded before then will have to wait until the summer.
When does the January 2024 transfer window close for other leagues?
EFL: Thursday February 1, 11pm GMT
Scotland: Thursday February 1, 11:30pm GMT
La Liga: Thursday February 1, 5pm GMT
Bundesliga: Thursday February 1, 5pm GMT
Serie A: Thursday February 1, 7pm GMT
Ligue 1: Thursday February 1, 10pm GMT
Saudi Pro League: Tuesday January 30
Can players be signed after the transfer deadline?
Yes – so long as the paperwork is sent to the relevant governing bodies before the 11pm cut-off. Deal sheets offer two-hour extensions to clubs to get signings over the line, meaning some English clubs will not finish their work until 1am.
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