Premier League Clubs Could Still Lose Players After the Transfer Deadline
As the summer transfer window draws to a close, Premier League clubs are frantically trying to complete deals before the 11pm BST deadline on Friday. But, despite the window shutting, clubs can still lose players to other leagues and teams. Yes, you read that right!
The reason for this is that transfer windows around the world don’t align. While Premier League clubs won’t be able to sign new players until January, other leagues have different deadlines. For instance, Saudi Pro League clubs have until Monday, September 2 to sign players from abroad. This means that there could be some high-profile departures to the Gulf State.
Take Ivan Toney, for example. Brentford accepted a £40 million offer from Al Ahli for the striker, who has already agreed personal terms with the club. It’s not just Saudi Pro League clubs, either. Clubs in the Netherlands, Portugal, and Norway also have until Monday to complete deals. Denmark and Belgium have deadlines later in the week, while Turkish clubs have until September 13.
This can be frustrating for Premier League clubs, who may have been counting on keeping their star players. But, it’s not all bad news. While clubs can’t sign new players, they are permitted to sign free agents at any time. This means that teams can still strengthen their squads without breaking the bank.
So, as the transfer window draws to a close, Premier League clubs need to be prepared for the possibility of losing players to other leagues. It’s a reminder that the transfer market is a global game, and clubs need to be flexible and adaptable to succeed.
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