When does summer transfer window 2025 open?

The chaotic nature of the most recent January window bodes well for enthusiasts of the transfer market.

Clubs across Europe scrambled for talent at the midway point of the campaign, many left ruing missed opportunities. This year's summer window offers them the chance of redemption as they aim to reach greener pastures.

The men's game is light on major international tournaments this summer but the revamped and expanded FIFA Club World Cup is likely to wreak its own havoc. Cash will be splashed, transformative signings acquired and plenty of mistakes made.

For those who adore the drama of modern football's wealth spectacle, there is not much longer to wait as the summer window prepares to open its shutters. Here's everything you need to know.

When does the 2025 summer transfer window open?

The Champions League acts as the marker for the conclusion of the mainstream European football calendar, with this year's event taking place on 31 May. Following the showpiece fixture at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena, less than two weeks will pass before the transfer window opens in England.

The summer market will open on Thursday 12 June for Premier League, Championship, League One and League Two clubs. Two top division sides will have a slightly alternative window - more on that to come - but England's market will slam shut on Friday 29 August for all sides.

However, England is the exception rather than the rule, with Spain, Germany, Italy and France all waiting until Tuesday 1 July to open their windows. The closing dates for each market varies (see below).

2025 summer transfer window dates

How could the FIFA Club World Cup impact the summer transfer window?

The new-look FIFA Club World Cup will be staged in the United States this summer and will have a sizeable impact on summer business. The tournament begins on 14 June but FIFA have allowed competing clubs to also conduct transfer business during an interim window between 1-10 June.

However, the transfer window is only allowed to open for a maximum of 89 days, meaning solutions will have to be found and put in place to ensure that leagues who have clubs competing in the tournament don't have to shut their windows early - thus risking the possibility of players being poached without replacement as the season begins.

Clubs have also been frustrated at the possibility of others in their division - for example, Chelsea and Manchester City in the Premier League - having access to the market before them, a particularly pressing issue for teams aiming to comply with profit and sustainability rules as accounts take into consideration all transactions up to 30 June.

FIFA have also given permission to players whose contracts expire at the end of June to sign two-week contract extensions so they can continue to compete at the tournament.

Which players could move this summer?

The 2025 summer transfer window could be one of mammoth moves involving free agents. The Liverpool trio of Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold all have deals expiring this summer and none have agreed a new deal with the Reds as things stand. It seems increasingly likely that at least one of the superstars will leave Anfield.

Kevin De Bruyne is another Premier League ace who is out of contract this summer. He has been touted with a move to MLS, while the likes of Jonathan David, Joshua Kimmich, Alphonso Davies and Ferland Mendy are others who could move for zilch.

Rather unsurprisingly, Victor Osimhen will be a name that readily features in gossip columns throughout the summer. The striker appears destined to leave Napoli on a permanent deal having spent this season on loan with Galatasaray.

Martin Zubimendi was one of the hot topics of last summer after he rejected a move to Liverpool and the Spaniard could finally leave Real Sociedad. Arsenal are keen on the midfielder, whose compatriot Nico Williams of Athletic Club could be on the move, too.

Florian Wirtz, Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko are other high-profile moves to watch out for.

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