The Premier League is set for an unusual transfer window this summer, with two separate opening periods allowing clubs greater flexibility ahead of the new season. The change comes in light of the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, which requires an exceptional player registration timeline.
The first transfer window will run from June 1 to June 10, allowing all Premier League clubs—not just Club World Cup participants Chelsea and Manchester City—to make moves. The market will then reopen on June 16 and remain open until the official summer deadline on Monday, September 1.
This summer’s window is already shaping up to be one of the most active in recent memory, with a string of high-profile departures already confirmed. Among the standout exits are Trent Alexander-Arnold, who leaves Liverpool, and Kevin De Bruyne, set to part ways with Manchester City. Promising young defender Dean Huijsen is also on the move.
In addition, several clubs have announced their list of officially released players:
- Brentford: Ben Mee
- Crystal Palace: Joel Ward
- Everton: Abdoulaye Doucouré, Ashley Young, Asmir Begović, João Virgínia
- Leeds United: Josuha Guilavogui
- Liverpool: Trent Alexander-Arnold
- Manchester City: Kevin De Bruyne
- West Ham United: Aaron Cresswell, Łukasz Fabiański, Vladimír Coufal, Danny Ings
With major names already making headlines, fans can expect a summer full of transfer drama, as clubs across the league look to reshape their squads in time for the 2025/26 campaign.
