When does the 2025 January transfer window open?

The 2024/25 season is still yet to reach its halfway point but there will be an array of clubs across Europe already fantasising about a big winter spend.

There was a flurry of activity across the world during the summer transfer window, with billions spent in Europe's top five leagues alone. Premier League clubs spent £2.1bn all by themselves but it's extremely unlikely that there will be as much cash splashed at the beginning of the new year.

January transfer windows tend to be quieter, especially for Europe's top sides, but it does offer struggling sides the ability to reinforce their squads or cover for injuries. There will be a plethora of teams already desperate for the winter market to open.

Here are all the details regarding the 2025 January transfer window.

There is not one specific date in which the January transfer window opens across the globe. Different leagues open and close their shutters at different times.

The Premier League's winter window opens on Wednesday 1 January. The market will also open on New Year's Day in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga, as well as in the Saudi Pro League.

However, in La Liga and Serie A, clubs will have to wait until Thursday 2 January to conduct business.

When does the 2025 January transfer window close?

The January transfer window is open for approximately a month and shuts in early February across much of Europe.

The Premier League's winter window shuts on Monday 3 February at 23:00 GMT, with Italy, France, Germany and Spain's top divisions closing their windows on the same date - although timings will vary.

The Saudi Pro League window closes earlier than Europe's big leagues - much to the relief of many European clubs - and will slam shut on Thursday 30 January.

Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk's contracts are close to expiring / Michael Regan/GettyImages

It promises to be an intriguing winter window for Liverpool supporters, who are fearing the future with the contracts of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold all expiring next summer. All three will be free to agree contracts with clubs outside of England this January if they choose to leave Anfield at the end of the current campaign.

Elsewhere in the Premier League, there is likely to be significant movement. The likes of Eberechi Eze, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Anthony Gordon and Bryan Mbeumo could well attract interest from the division's top sides, while Manchester City could be eyeing a replacement for Rodri given his absence for the rest of the season.

Victor Osimhen is another one to watch. The Napoli striker made the surprise move to Galatasaray on loan at the end of the summer window but could make a permanent move in the winter. Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain will be among his suitors.

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