The Premier League's January transfer window has officially opened, with clubs looking to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season.
One of the key dates for this window is the deadline day on January 31st, which sees all clubs have until then to complete their transfers. This means that any deals made after this date will not be able to take effect until the start of the new season in August.
There are also several other important dates to note during the January transfer window:
- January 8th: The first day of the window, when clubs can begin signing players.
- January 29th: The final day of the window, when all deals must be completed.
- January 15th: Clubs can sign players from abroad, but they cannot register them in time for the next matchday (which takes place on February 6th).
- January 24th: Clubs can sign players from abroad who have already played in England before, provided they have been released by their current club.
Some of the top stories from the January transfer window so far include:
* Manchester United's interest in signing Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva, despite his age and lack of experience at international level.
* Liverpool's pursuit of Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, although the Gunners have reportedly rejected an offer of £75 million for the Welshman.
* Chelsea's decision to loan out star striker Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan, despite the player expressing his desire to stay at Stamford Bridge.
* Manchester City's decision to sell winger Leroy Sane to Bayern Munich for £50 million, despite the player's strong performances for the Citizens.
Overall, the January transfer window provides an exciting opportunity for fans to see some of the biggest names in football moving between clubs, as well as some of the more interesting off-the-beaten-path signings. With just one month left until the deadline, there is still plenty of action to come!