Transfer window will shut before season starts 2018
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Premier League clubs have agreed for the summer transfer window to officially close before the season begins, starting in 2018.
In a Premier League statement released on Thursday, it has been confirmed that the window 'will end at 17:00 on the Thursday before the start of the season.'
The agreement applies solely to English top flight clubs, meaning players could still be sold between the Premier League's deadline and that of other countries.
The Premier League's full statement from the meeting was shared widely on Twitter
Players could also be sold to other English clubs not in the Premier League, meaning the agreement does not affect loan spells for young players.
In a Premier League statement released on Thursday, it has been confirmed that the window 'will end at 17:00 on the Thursday before the start of the season.'
The agreement applies solely to English top flight clubs, meaning players could still be sold between the Premier League's deadline and that of other countries.
The Premier League's full statement from the meeting was shared widely on Twitter
Players could also be sold to other English clubs not in the Premier League, meaning the agreement does not affect loan spells for young players.
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Whilst I want it shout before the season starts so We have our squad in place before the first game, this is a mess.
Will only work of other leagues follow, even then they have different start dates.
Plus next season we have 4 weeks after World Cup to get deals done - will increase transfers
Will only work of other leagues follow, even then they have different start dates.
Plus next season we have 4 weeks after World Cup to get deals done - will increase transfers
Spursex
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Premier League: Transfer window will close before start of season
Renato Sanches, Alexis Sanchez, Philippe Coutinho and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain were each a focus of the summer transfer window
Premier League clubs have voted to close next summer's transfer window before the 2018-19 season starts.
Managers have complained that allowing players to move once the season is under way causes disruption to their squads and preparations.
From next season, the window will close at 17:00 BST on the Thursday before the Premier League campaign begins.
The vote was not unanimous and clubs will still be able to sell players until the end of the normal window.
The window across Europe runs until 31 August.
The Premier League's move means while clubs will be able to sell until that date, buying activity will cease on 9 August for the 2018-19 season.
European leagues will still be able to buy and sell until 31 August, while the Football League's window also remains unaltered.
Football League bosses have indicated they could follow the Premier League's move but require further dialogue with stakeholders before a decision is made.
The number of Premier League clubs who wanted the change is not yet clear, but at least 14 of the 20 must have voted for the move in order for a change to take place.
The right way to do business?
Arsene Wenger faced questions over the future of Alexis Sanchez until the end of the summer transfer window
The early finish will not mean the Premier League's transfer window is shorter as it will start earlier and be 12 weeks long, in line with Fifa rules.
In August, Tottenham striker Harry Kane said closing the window early would allow players to concentrate.
His views were echoed on Friday by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who stated players need "clarity".
"It's important that we close all that stuff before the championship starts," said Wenger. "Players have no clarity. Are they in? Are they out? Will they be tapped up on the afternoon of a game? It's not the way to work."
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson also said the window should be closed early when he was asked about Barcelona's bids for Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho.
Speaking before Thursday's announcement, Everton manager Ronald Koeman said he hoped the rest of Europe would follow the move.
"If we do it in the Premier League and the rest of Europe don't do this, still we have a problem," said Koeman. "The best is before starting the competitions, stop the transfer window because it's very silly."
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho stressed the fact European clubs would have a wider opportunity to do business would not be a disadvantage for English clubs.
"The risk is minimal and even those powerful clubs have to know if we can't buy players we're not going to sell," said Mourinho.
Renato Sanches, Alexis Sanchez, Philippe Coutinho and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain were each a focus of the summer transfer window
Premier League clubs have voted to close next summer's transfer window before the 2018-19 season starts.
Managers have complained that allowing players to move once the season is under way causes disruption to their squads and preparations.
From next season, the window will close at 17:00 BST on the Thursday before the Premier League campaign begins.
The vote was not unanimous and clubs will still be able to sell players until the end of the normal window.
The window across Europe runs until 31 August.
The Premier League's move means while clubs will be able to sell until that date, buying activity will cease on 9 August for the 2018-19 season.
European leagues will still be able to buy and sell until 31 August, while the Football League's window also remains unaltered.
Football League bosses have indicated they could follow the Premier League's move but require further dialogue with stakeholders before a decision is made.
The number of Premier League clubs who wanted the change is not yet clear, but at least 14 of the 20 must have voted for the move in order for a change to take place.
The right way to do business?
Arsene Wenger faced questions over the future of Alexis Sanchez until the end of the summer transfer window
The early finish will not mean the Premier League's transfer window is shorter as it will start earlier and be 12 weeks long, in line with Fifa rules.
In August, Tottenham striker Harry Kane said closing the window early would allow players to concentrate.
His views were echoed on Friday by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who stated players need "clarity".
"It's important that we close all that stuff before the championship starts," said Wenger. "Players have no clarity. Are they in? Are they out? Will they be tapped up on the afternoon of a game? It's not the way to work."
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson also said the window should be closed early when he was asked about Barcelona's bids for Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho.
Speaking before Thursday's announcement, Everton manager Ronald Koeman said he hoped the rest of Europe would follow the move.
"If we do it in the Premier League and the rest of Europe don't do this, still we have a problem," said Koeman. "The best is before starting the competitions, stop the transfer window because it's very silly."
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho stressed the fact European clubs would have a wider opportunity to do business would not be a disadvantage for English clubs.
"The risk is minimal and even those powerful clubs have to know if we can't buy players we're not going to sell," said Mourinho.
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Mourinho is right. The PL will effectively be closed for business at the beginning of the season. It is unlikely anyone will sell if they can't buy.
ScottDaYid
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It's only the right move if everyone is Europe agrees to it, if not then we are at yet another disadvantage.
Taricco the yid
Vital Champions League
I agree with this. It will get all our business done before the first match and will hopefully give us a chance. Levy will not sell anyone unless they need to be sold after that anyway.
freundorfoe
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Agree with Ex. If someone forced a move after our window closed but while the European one was open could be problematic.
The Premier League and the EFL will both be seeking thoughts from member clubs on whether or not to close the summer transfer window before the season kicks off in coming years.
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Taricco the yid
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Premier League clubs have voted to close the summer transfer window before the first game of next season.
The 2018 window will close on the Thursday August 9, two days before the first match of the next campaign, and the new rule applies only to buying players.
Premier League clubs will still be able to sell players to other leagues whose transfer windows remain open later into August and September.
The 2018 window will close on the Thursday August 9, two days before the first match of the next campaign, and the new rule applies only to buying players.
Premier League clubs will still be able to sell players to other leagues whose transfer windows remain open later into August and September.
Taricco the yid
Vital Champions League
Premier League clubs are discussing plans to close the summer transfer window before the start of the season next year.
The current window, in line with many other European leagues, closes on 31 August, almost three weeks after the start of the Premier League season.
A vote is set to take place at the next shareholders meeting on 7 September.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Swansea boss Paul Clement are among those to have called for a change.
Fifa regulations state the transfer window should close by 1 September, or as near as practical if it clashes with a weekend.
This has been a particular problem this season, with the future of several high-profile players who are expected to move between Premier League clubs - including Southampton's Virgil van Dijk, Swansea's Gylfi Sigurdsson and Everton's Ross Barkley - unresolved.
None played in the opening round of fixtures last weekend.
"A better situation would be if the transfer window closed before the start of the season," Clement said.
"I don't really understand why it goes to the end of August. I know there's talks about that changing in future. That's my opinion that it should do."
Under the proposals, Premier League sides would not be able to add to their squads once the season begins.
However, clubs from other European leagues could sign players from England in line with their own domestic deadlines.
Klopp said: "An earlier transfer deadline day would have helped us this year.
"In general, it makes sense that when the season starts that the planning is over."
The January transfer window would not be affected by the proposed changes.
The current window, in line with many other European leagues, closes on 31 August, almost three weeks after the start of the Premier League season.
A vote is set to take place at the next shareholders meeting on 7 September.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Swansea boss Paul Clement are among those to have called for a change.
Fifa regulations state the transfer window should close by 1 September, or as near as practical if it clashes with a weekend.
This has been a particular problem this season, with the future of several high-profile players who are expected to move between Premier League clubs - including Southampton's Virgil van Dijk, Swansea's Gylfi Sigurdsson and Everton's Ross Barkley - unresolved.
None played in the opening round of fixtures last weekend.
"A better situation would be if the transfer window closed before the start of the season," Clement said.
"I don't really understand why it goes to the end of August. I know there's talks about that changing in future. That's my opinion that it should do."
Under the proposals, Premier League sides would not be able to add to their squads once the season begins.
However, clubs from other European leagues could sign players from England in line with their own domestic deadlines.
Klopp said: "An earlier transfer deadline day would have helped us this year.
"In general, it makes sense that when the season starts that the planning is over."
The January transfer window would not be affected by the proposed changes.
Spursex
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It's logical, but it's not if we're not in line with the rest of Europe.
They'll be screaming blue murder (as we would) if for some reason you lose one of your best players after our season has started and have no hope of getting in a replacement.
Just imagine if our window was closed now and lost any of our first 11 to a European club, everyone would be spitting blood.
They'll be screaming blue murder (as we would) if for some reason you lose one of your best players after our season has started and have no hope of getting in a replacement.
Just imagine if our window was closed now and lost any of our first 11 to a European club, everyone would be spitting blood.
Taricco the yid
Vital Champions League
I know the lower clubs would want it closed. Depends if they can get the 14 out of 20 they need to push it through.
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It is clearly a measure which protects football clubs from owners who have as their primary objective to achieve financial gain even if they know that such behaviour will eventually cost valuable points to their clubs.
Levy and Co will have now to adapt their usual transfer methods which have sometimes costed Spurs valuable points in the beginning of a football season and, I hope, it will contribute to make them consider more seriously to sell the club (to rich and ambitious with winning silverware owners).
Anyway, they have now to buy players in time!
That will be a significant gain for FCTH.
Levy and Co will have now to adapt their usual transfer methods which have sometimes costed Spurs valuable points in the beginning of a football season and, I hope, it will contribute to make them consider more seriously to sell the club (to rich and ambitious with winning silverware owners).
Anyway, they have now to buy players in time!
That will be a significant gain for FCTH.
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Agreed. Not sure about them selling though.
