This summer's transfer window will open on June 1 but close 10 days later before re-opening again within a week as the Club World Cup motivates the change in dates
The transfer window this summer will open on June 1 for 10 days before closing again on June 10 - and re-opening six days later as the natural dates bend to accommodate the Club World Cup this summer
The newly expanded tournament takes place shortly after domestic and European football has finished for the season. The Champions League final is on May 31 with the transfer window opening the following day.
Its main motivation is to allow those competing in the Club World Cup, which from England will be Manchester City and Chelsea. Across the Europe the likes of Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich will also compete in the United States of America.
They will be given a chance to bolster their squads before the tournament kicks off with some potential big movers. Trent Alexander-Arnold is tipped to head to Real so that he can play for them following the confirmation that he will leave Liverpool.
City have not yet received confirmation from Kevin De Bruyne that he will remain with the club and participate in the tournament, which could leave them looking for reinforcements.
The opening of the transfer window, even for ten days, will also allow those not competing in the tournament to conduct business if they so wish. The Football League claimed that the potential scope for transfer movements means they would be at a disadvantage if they didn't follow suit.
They claimed that there is "likely to be considerable transfer activity taking place across the world ’s major leagues during this time. The EFL therefore believes that its clubs should also have the opportunity to be active in the market at this time."
Another major change to this summer's transfer window will be its early close on deadline day. Traditionally the window slams shut at 11pm, although the paperwork and admin for deals to take place can leave staff working into the early hours of the morning.
With that in mind the decision has been made to call time on the window at 7pm. This will be well received by staff, but some sporting directors believe that valuable time could be lost on what is often a frantic final day.