January transfer window guide: Key dates, expected deals and everything you need to know

"Tomorrow morning, the January Transfer Window 2026 officially swings open, offering clubs across the world the chance to strengthen their squad, deal with their injury issues and add depth to their team so that they can achieve their ambitions for the next year. After a summer of record-breaking spending in 2025, the mid-season window promises to be eventful. When Does the Window Open and Close? For Premier League clubs, business can officially commence on Thursday, January 1, 2026."

"Around Europe: Bundesliga (Germany) & Ligue 1 (France): Opens Jan 1 Closes Feb 2. La Liga (Spain) & Serie A (Italy): Open Jan 2 Closes Feb 2. Saudi Pro League: Opens Jan 5 Closes Feb 2. Importantly, from January 1, players in the final six months of their contracts are allowed to negotiate pre-contract agreements with clubs outside their domestic league, under rules governed by FIFA. This allows clubs to secure future signings ahead of time without paying a transfer fee."

The January 2026 transfer window opens for Premier League clubs on January 1 and closes on February 2 at 19:00 GMT, with deadline day extended because January 31 falls on a Saturday. Bundesliga and Ligue 1 open January 1 and close February 2; La Liga and Serie A open January 2 and close February 2; the Saudi Pro League opens January 5 and closes February 2. From January 1, players in the final six months of contracts may negotiate pre-contract agreements with clubs outside their domestic league under FIFA rules. The Premier League allows a deal sheet and a two-hour paperwork extension after agreements near the deadline. The mid-season window is typically used for squad fine-tuning, adding depth, and addressing immediate needs.

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