When does the January transfer window close?

The new year brings new opportunities for teams throughout the EFL to reinforce their squads as they hope to accomplish their goals for the remainder of the season.

Whether that is to win the Premier League title, avoid relegation or earn promotion through the various lower leagues the January transfer window is a crucial part of the season for clubs who need to cover injuries or plug gaps in their squads in order to better perform.

The window is now open and will last for a month but clubs will also be wary as this is historically a tough time to do business.

Plenty of Premier League managers have hinted at bringing in new personnel and there may be some high profile exits before the window closes in February.

Here’s everything you need to know about the January transfer window:

When does the January transfer window close?

The January transfer window opened on Wednesday 1 January, 2025 for English clubs and will run for just over a month with Deadline Day being Monday 3 February, 2025. The window officially closes at 11pm GMT for English clubs.

When does the window close around Europe?

Throughout Europe the timings for the January transfer window are similar but different to the English clubs. Most major European leagues also close on February 3 with Germany, Scotland and Spain all having the same time slot as England though France’s window closes at 1pm GMT.

Italian clubs, meanwhile, only have until 7pm on Saturday 1 February 1 to do their business and the transfer window in Turkey closes a full week later on Tuesday 11 February, 2025.

Another window to be aware of due to its potentially high spending is the Saudi Arabian one which has until January 30 to get deals over the line.

When does the WSL window close?

The January transfer window is also open for the Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship. It lasts the full length of January and closes at 11pm on Thursday 30 January, 2025.