Summer Transfer Window 2020: Opening dates and Deadline dates
With the hope of acquiring, signing or bringing in a new player to their team, several European clubs release their chief scouts to the transfer market to help them bring in that player that could potentially strengthen their defence, midfield or attack for the upcoming season. The summer transfer window is where clubs can freely bid on a player they are keen on signing to their respective team as they prepare for the next season.
But when does the summer transfer window opens and its deadline day? This differs not only when it comes to Europe top 5 leagues but also other leagues as well.
Premier League Transfer Window Deadline
The English Premier League transfer window was opened on the day the league was concluded, on Monday, July 27. The transfer window is set to go on for 10 weeks before closing again on the deadline day on Monday, October 5.
There is also going to be an additional transfer window, but will only be available domestically from October 5 and is set to close on October 16. This will only be available for the English Football League, as transfers between Premier League teams will not be happening but can only trade with EFL clubs to loan or sign players permanently.
Bundesliga Transfer Window Deadline
The summer transfer window in Germany was previously opened on 1st of July, but it was only opened for 24 hours as the purpose was only meant for players to complete registration with their new club based on pre-agreed deals.
The German transfer window was then opened again on July 15 and will be running to October 5th.
La Liga Transfer Window Deadline
With no special event happening in Spain, the transfer market was opened on 4th of August, with the deadline set to Monday, October 5.
Serie A Transfer Window Deadline
With the 2019/20 league campaign in Italy ending on August 2nd, the transfer window is set to open on 1st of September and the deadline is currently set to Monday, October 5. Although the transfer window in Italy will be starting a little bit late, you should be expecting many deals to be announced before that very opening date.
Ligue 1 Transfer Window Deadline
The League season ended prematurely in France. The summer transfer window was opened domestically on 8th of June and will end on July 9; this window only allows the domestic transfer. A new transfer window will be officially opened on August 15 all through to 5th of October.
Other Transfer Deadlines
Major League Soccer: October 29th
Dutch Eredivisie: October 6th
Portuguese Primeira Liga: October 25th
Mexican Liga MX: September 5th
Russian Premier League: October 17th
