When does the January transfer window close? Premier League clubs are racing against time to strengthen their squads

It's 2025, which means the January transfer window is open, but the clock is already ticking as teams look to strengthen their squads.

The Premier League is now halfway through the 2024/25 season, meaning the table is starting to take shape and clubs across the division will be looking for a mid-winter boost.

The race for Europe is open, while there are also several teams involved in a relegation fight, and the search for reinforcements is underway.

January is not traditionally a busy time for top-flight teams, but with this season so close, an extra player could make the difference between success and failure.

Premier League teams will also benefit from the fact that the winter transfer window is slightly longer than in the past.

When does the January transfer window close?

The January transfer window will close on Monday 3 February at 11pm UK time.

However, it varies across Europe: Italian clubs can only sign players until 7pm on Saturday 1 February.

Meanwhile, the window slams shut in Türkiye on Tuesday, February 11, while in Saudi Arabia it is Thursday, January 30.

German, French and Spanish clubs can still sign players until February 3, although deadlines vary.

This is also the same for the Championship and other EFL teams.

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Of course, Premier League teams also have to worry about players whose contracts are about to expire.

Players who have less than six months left on their deals can negotiate contracts with foreign clubs.

Liverpool They are a team that will have to be especially cautious, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah all in the same position.

talkSPORT understands That Alexander-Arnold isn't thinking about it currently, but several other players around the league are in similar situations.

Of course, even though clubs have more than a month to sign players, many signings are usually left to the last minute.

Last year, Adam Wharton swapped Blackburn Rovers for Crystal Palace in a deal worth £22million.

Aston Villa also signed Morgan Rogers for an initial £8 million, which turned out to be an absolute bargain.

Therefore, expect Premier League teams to be active until the window closes.

The January 2024 window was relatively quiet, but with city ​​of manchester struggling so badly, expect to see them sink in the market, while manchester united I need to help Ruben Amorim.