The summer 2025 transfer window across the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and the English Football League will close on Monday, 1 September 2025, at 19:00 BST (2 p.m. ET), which is earlier than previous years[1][2][3].
This synchronised deadline is intended to align most major European leagues. However, there are exceptions:
- Spain’s LaLiga will close its window at 22:59 BST (5:59 p.m. ET) on the same date, later than the standard European deadline[2][3].
- Some other associations may opt for a different deadline, creating additional transfer opportunities for outgoing Premier League players after the main window shuts[1][2].
Although the window officially closes at 19:00 BST, clubs that have submitted a deal sheet by the deadline are granted a two-hour grace period to finalise and announce the transfer[1].
Free agents—players without a contract—can still be signed after the window closes[2][3]. Transfers may also be completed between clubs in countries where the respective windows remain open[2].
This year’s window featured unusual timings due to the FIFA Club World Cup, allowing an exceptional registration period from June 1-10 before the main window opened, then reopening on June 16[1][2][4].
The next winter transfer window is scheduled to open on 1 January 2026 and close at 19:00 GMT on 2 February 2026[1][2].