Premier League clubs will discuss closing the summer transfer window this year on August 14, two days before the start of the 2025-2026 season, when they meet on Thursday – a measure that was previously introduced in past years and then abandoned.
The proposal is currently scheduled to go to a vote which would require a super-majority of 14 to pass but if the preliminary discussions between owners and chief executives suggest there is little support for the idea among that cohort it is likely to be stopped pre-vote.
The idea was formulated in early February at a meeting of sporting directors from the 20 clubs, and those in similar roles, who feel that it would be better for managers to have their squad in place before the season begins.