Premier League clubs on Thursday voted to close next summer’s the transfer window before the season starts. Managers have complained that the ability for players to move when the season is already under way causes disruption to their squads and preparations, the BBC reported.
However, from next season onwards, the window will close at 17:00 BST on the Thursday before the Premier League.
The window across Europe runs until 31 August. The Premier League’s move means that 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.
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