January transfer window 2024 key dates for Premier League clubs

Clubs across the Premier League - including Manchester City and Manchester United - will be able to do business once again when the January transfer window opens.

While things are anticipated to be quiet in Manchester with regards to incomings, there could be high-profile departures and mega-money deals elsewhere. Owing to lingering FFP caution, United do not expect to spend big this month and treble-winning neighbours City are not tipped to go back into the market either as they continue to push for a fourth straight title.

United did utilise the mid-season window in 2022/2023 when they signed Jack Butland, Marcel Sabitzer and Wout Weghorst on loan agreements. As for City, they swooped for Maximo Perrone with an eye on the future when it came to that £8million permanent transfer.

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As always, the next 31 days will be a crucial time in the Premier League and beyond. Here are the key dates to note down in your diary for the English top-flight and other major divisions.

Clubs in the Premier League will be able to make signings from Monday, January 1. The same date has been penned in for the Championship and entire EFL pyramid.

With regards to the Premier League, the cut-off will come at 11pm on Thursday, February 1 this season. Deals can be rubber-stamped beyond that if an extension is granted.

In order to ensure a smoother process, a universal closing date for what are widely known as the top-five leagues - England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain - was brought in following discussions between the relevant governing bodies. However, while France and Germany have the exact same opening date