When does the winter transfer window open and how long will it last

Tomorrow marks the opening of the winter transfer window in most countries. It is anticipated that this period will bring forth numerous intriguing player transfers, exemplified by the ongoing talks surrounding Kylian Mbappé's move to Real Madrid, although the Frenchman's agreement is expected in January, with the transfer itself occurring after the season's conclusion.

Special attention is drawn to teams facing multiple injuries among their players or grappling with significant absences of key athletes, necessitating temporary replacements. Among them, Real Madrid and Barcelona stand out, while Newcastle United faces significant challenges. Chelsea and Manchester United may seek to strengthen their squads following a dismal start to the season. Napoli might seek new players to catch up with Serie A leaders, and PSG may commence the search for Mbappé's replacement.

Clubs across leagues can still sign players as free agents after the deadline until they are officially attached to any club by Friday, February 2nd.

Deals may be arranged between leagues with different transfer windows. These will be officially concluded if the transfer window remains open in the country where the player is being signed.

Premier League
The transfer market in England will open on Monday, January 1st, and run until Thursday, February 1st.

La Liga
Spain will open the transfer window a day later, on January 2nd, but close it at the same time, on February 1st.

Serie A
Italy's market will also open on Tuesday, January 2nd, and close on Thursday, February 1st.

Bundesliga
The window in Germany will open on Monday, January 1st, and close on February 1st.

Ligue 1
France initiates the transfer window on January 1st, concluding it on Thursday, February 1st.

Eredivisie
In the Netherlands, the transfer window opens on January 2nd and closes on February 1st.

Primeira Liga
Portugal opens its transfer window a day after its neighbors, on January 3rd, but it concludes on February 2nd.

Jupiler Pro League
Belgium's market opens later than many European countries, on January 5th, extending until February 1st.

Premiership
Scotland, akin to England, opens the transfer window tomorrow, on January 1st, and concludes it also on February 1st.

Super Lig
In Turkey, the transfer window slightly shifts, starting on January 11th and ending on February 9th.

Pro League
In Saudi Arabia, clubs can sign new players from January 1st to January 30th.

A-League
In Australia, the transfer period begins on January 11th and concludes on February 7th.

Other countries

• Algeria December 22 - January 21
• Angola January 1 - January 31
• Canada January 31 - April 4
• China January 16 - February 22
• Ghana January 1 - January 31
• Hong Kong January 2 - January 29
• India January 1 - January 31
• Ireland December 1 - February 22
• Israel January 10 – February 6
• Jamaica January 1 - January 31
• Kenya January 1 - January 31
• Lesotho January 1 - January 31
• Liberia December 20 - January 19
• Madagascar January 1 - January 31
• Mauritius January 5 - February 4
• Nigeria February 19 - March 19
• Panama December 15 - March 8
• South Africa January 1 - January 26
• South Sudan December 20 - December 30 (closed)
• Sudan January 3 - January 31
• Tonga November 27 - December 15 (closed)
• Uganda January 1 - January 31
• Zambia January 1 - January 31