The transfer window reopens at 00.01 on 3 January
Clubs around the country are set to splash the cash when football’s very own January sales start this weekend.
The transfer window for teams competing in the Premier League and Football League opens at 00.01 on Saturday.
And if recent years are anything to go by, a flurry of activity can be expected up until the window officially closes at 11pm on Monday 2 February.
The slightly later than usual deadline gives clubs a further hour to finalise paperwork and complete any transfers through FIFA’s TMS transfer system, which authorises players to participate in official matches for their new side.
The FA Cup deadline for clubs to register new players is midday on Friday, meaning new signings will be ineligible for this weekend’s Third Round fixtures.
Due to The FA Cup schedule, there are no Premier League matches taking place this weekend.
