When does January transfer window close and why it runs into February
Sky Sports transfer deadline day has become iconic in football. The January transfer window has just opened, giving Premier League clubs more time than usual to finalise their deals. Why does the transfer window close in February? Portugal has an extra day to conduct their transfer business as their window doesn't close until February 3. Signings can sometimes be confirmed outside a transfer window but a player will not be registered to play for their new team until the window opens.
Source: Express January 01, 2026 05:02 UTC
