Premier League and the EFL reveal date for when summer transfer window will officially open

The summer transfer window will officially open on Monday, July 27, the Premier League and the EFL have confirmed.
By Matt Scrafton
Published 15th Jul 2020, 12:03 BST
Updated 15th Jul 2020, 12:06 BST
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It will run for 10 weeks until 11pm on Monday, October 5 for international registrations.

However, from October 5 to October 16, sides in the Premier League will be able to trade only with EFL clubs - either loan or permanent deals.

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The transfer window will officially open on July 27The transfer window will officially open on July 27
The transfer window will officially open on July 27

"The EFL has today confirmed the opening and closing dates for the 2020 summer transfer window," the EFL said in a statement.

"Subject to formal ratification, the transfer window will open fully on Monday, July 27, although any player registered before the completion of the 2019/20 season will not be eligible to play for their new club until season 2020/21 commences. This is applicable to clubs involved in the Championship play-offs.

"The window for international registrations closes at 11pm on Monday, October 5, with an agreement in place with the Premier League for an extended two-week domestic only window which will close at 5pm on Friday, October 16."

Blackpool have already secured three new signings this summer in Keshi Anderson, Marvin Ekpiteta and Oliver Sarkic - all on free transfers.

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