Premier League, EFL summer transfer window 2026 dates: When is Deadline Day?

Premier League and EFL clubs must contend with the World Cup during this summer's transfer window, making their ins and outs even trickier. Players will be away in the U.S., Mexico and Canada with their international sides which could make the transfer activity of Premier League sporting directors even more challenging. Last year, spending on transfers by Premier League clubs surpassed £3 billion -- an all-time record. Liverpool 's late capture of Alexander Isak from Newcastle helped the then-champions become the biggest spenders. Here are the key transfer window dates for English clubs. When did Premier League, EFL 2026 transfer window open? Monday June 15 was the first day that the transfer window officially opened, meaning Premier League and EFL clubs can officially finalise transfers from this date onwards. Deals could be in place prior to June 15, but were only be made official