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www.standard.co.ukThe exact opening date of the transfer window varies by league and by year, but here are the latest general guidelines you can use to check current openings:
- In major European leagues, the summer window typically opens on July 1 for most leagues, with the Premier League often allowing deals to be completed from mid-June for some international activities, and closing in early September (varying by league). For 2024 and 2025 patterns, the window generally closed around late August to early September, with some leagues closing on the last day of August and others around early September, depending on scheduling and environmental changes.
- The January window generally opens on January 1 for most leagues and closes in early February or late January, with some variations.
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