Clubs across England, Europe and beyond have spent months identifying potential transfer targets ahead of the January window.<\/p>\n
We have provided you with a guide for everything to look out for ahead of the January transfer window opening.<\/p>\n
The window for both Premier League<\/a> and EFL<\/a> clubs opens on January 2, along with clubs from the Bundesliga<\/a> and Ligue 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n Clubs playing in La Liga<\/a> and Serie A<\/a>, however, will have to wait two days with their January transfer window opening on January 4.<\/p>\n The window provides clubs across the continent to sign players permanently or on-loan, boosting their squads ahead of the run-in.<\/p>\n The window will remain open for around four weeks, closing on February 1 at 11 pm. This is the cut-off time for clubs in the Premier League, EFL and major European divisions.<\/p>\n As it stands, no.<\/p>\n In the summer, English clubs were given an extended window of 11 days to wrap up domestic transfers.<\/p>\n This will most likely not happen in the January transfer window despite it proving popular a few months ago.<\/p>\n The United Kingdom and European Union have finally agreed on a deal after years of negotiating.<\/p>\n While the deal has plenty of benefits for either side politically, the UK’s withdrawal means a new set of laws have been imposed limiting travel. This will affect the transfer of players across the continent.<\/p>\n Premier League clubs will only be able to sign three Under-21 players each window with all foreign arrivals subjected to a point-based test to play in the UK.<\/p>\n Clubs will be able to sign only six foreign players per transfer window. Players from EU countries will need to gain a Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) – a work permit-like system.<\/p>\n The GBE system will require players to meet a points-based threshold based on several criteria.<\/p>\n These include a number of senior and youth international appearances, club appearances and the quality of the selling club and its league.<\/p>\n These requirements are what reportedly has led to Hulk’s transfer<\/a> to Wolverhampton Wanderers<\/a> falling through.<\/p>\n It is not essential to earn a GBE as a new Exceptions Panel will determine whether those who reach just below the threshold will be allowed to sign.<\/p>\n The purchasing of foreign players under 18 is banned due to post-Brexit rules.<\/p>\n Players who signed for clubs while under 18, but would not be able to do so under the new regulations, include Hector Bellerin<\/a>, Paul Pogba<\/a>, Cesc Fabregas<\/a> and Nicolas Anelka<\/a>.<\/p>\n Main Photo<\/p>\nWhen Does the January Transfer Window Close?<\/h3>\n
Can Deals Be Completed After the Deadline?<\/h3>\n
How Does Brexit Affect the Window?<\/h3>\n