The January 2025 transfer window is currently open and has just passed its first week in what could prove to be a crucial winter period in determining who will win the trophies and who will avoid relegation in their respective leagues. European football clubs can sign free agents even after the deadline, but only if they are not under contract with any other professional club. Agreements can also be reached before the summer between clubs and players on expiring contracts, which is why Mohamed Salah’s situation at Liverpool is so intriguing now. Ultimately, though, the January window is closing in on the deadline, which is Monday, February 3 this year.
The biggest deals made so far
- Antonin Kinsky – from Slavia Prague to Tottenham Hotspur for around $17 million.
- Brice Samba – from RC Lens to Stade Rennais for around $14.5 million.
- Assane Diao – from Real Betis to Como 1907 for around $12.3 million.
- Orban gift – from Olympique Lyonnais to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim for around $9.2 million.
- Julio Soler – from Lanus to Bournemouth for around $8.2 million.
- Lucas Martinez Quarta – from Fiorentina to River Plate for around $7.2 million.
Here are the key winter business dates to know.
Premier League
The English Premier League transfer window reopened on Wednesday, January 1 and will continue until Monday, February 3 at 6 p.m. ET. Although January 31 is a Friday, all major European leagues have agreed to extend the deadline until the start of the following week.
Series A
The Italian Serie A window reopened on Thursday, January 2 and will continue until closing on Monday, February 3 at 2 p.m. ET.
The League
As for La Liga, the Spanish window has been active since Thursday, January 2 and will remain open until 6 p.m. ET on Monday, February 3.
Bundesliga
In Germany, where the winter break is more significant than in many other European leagues, the Bundesliga began on Wednesday, January 1 and will end at noon ET on Monday, February 3.
League 1
France’s transfer window opened on Wednesday, January 1, and Ligue 1 clubs – who are usually busier than most in any given period – have until Monday, February 3 at 5 p.m. ET.
Select European window dates
- Portugal: From Thursday January 2 to Tuesday February 4
- Türkiye: From Monday January 13 to Tuesday February 1
Major League Soccer
The MLS window for the 2025 season does not open until Friday, January 31 before the opening match on February 22 – Inter Miami and New York City – and closes on April 23.
Select non-EU window dates
- Mexico: From Thursday January 2 to Sunday February 2
- Saudi Arabia: From Wednesday January 1 to Friday January 31
NWSL
The main transfer window opens on Tuesday 28 January and closes on Monday 24 March.
Women’s Super League
There is also a WSL window which opened on Wednesday January 1st and will run until Thursday January 30th.
