With the 2019-20 season having finally crawled over the finish line after an abrupt pause due to the coronavirus crisis, the focus now shifts to the summer transfer window, with clubs
This summer transfer window looks to be one of the most unique windows in history and that is due to the big elephant in the room: the COVID-19 pandemic. The financial implications brought upon the footballing world has been immense, with even Europe's elite clubs tipped to be short on funds.
With that in mind, this article is your one-stop-shop for confirmed transfer deals. First, let us take a quick look at the key info for this summer window.
Transfer deadline dates in Europe
The transfer window does not open and shut close simultaneously across the world's major leagues. Here are when the top European leagues open their transfer business (source: FIFA Transfer Match System):
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Premier League - Transfer window opens: July 27. Transfer window closes: October 05 for international deals and on October 16 for domestic-only signings.
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La Liga - Transfer window opens: August 4. Transfer window closes: October 5.
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Serie A - Transfer window opens: September 1. Transfer window closes: October 5.
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Bundesliga - Transfer window opens: July 15. Transfer window closes: October 5.
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Ligue 1 - Transfer window opens: TBC. Transfer window closes: TBC.
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Primeira Liga - Transfer window opens: August 3. Transfer window closes: October 25.
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Eredivisie - Transfer window opens: TBC. Transfer window closes: TBC.
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Belgian Division A - Transfer window opens: July 7. Transfer window closes: August 31.
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Super Lig - Transfer window opens: August 4. Transfer window closes: October 5.
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Scottish Premiership - Transfer window opens: July 14. Transfer window closes: October 5.
Transfer deadline dates in America
South and North American leagues are a source of great excitement for lovers of the beautiful game, with teams from the Superliga Argentina, the Brasileirao, Liga MX, and MLS boasting great fanbase. Here is when those clubs can do business in the transfer window (source: FIFA Transfer Match System):
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Superliga Argentina - Transfer window opens: July 7. Transfer window closes: September 28.
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Brasileirao - Transfer window opens: October 13. Transfer window closes: November 9.
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Liga MX - Transfer window opens: June 14. Transfer window closes: September 5.
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Major League Soccer (MLS) - Transfer window opens: August 12. Transfer window closes: October 29.
Transfer deadline dates in women's soccer
With women's soccer growing in popularity over the years, several fans will curious to see when and how their favorite teams will strengthen their squads. Here are the key dates:
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NWSL – Transfer window opens: August 3. Transfer window closes: September 2.
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FA WSL – Transfer window opens: June 19. Transfer window closes: September 10.
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Frauen Bundesliga – Transfer window opens: July 15. Transfer window closes: October 5.
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Division 1 Feminine – Transfer window opens: July 1. Transfer window closes: September 18.
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Primera Division – Transfer window opens: August 5. Transfer window closes: October 5.
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Westfield W-League – Transfer window opens: September 30. Transfer window closes: December 22.
Top 20 European teams – 2020-21 Summer Transfer window
AC Milan
Transfers in: Simon Kjaer, Alexis Saelemaekers, Pierre Kalulu
Transfers out: Suso, Gustavo Gómez
Ajax
Transfers in: Antony, Mohammed Kudus, Maarten Stekelenburg, Lisandro Magallán
Transfers out: Hakim Ziyech, Kik Pierie (loan), Benjamin van Leer, Bruno Varela, Ryan Babel
Arsenal
Transfers in: TBA
Transfers out: TBA
Atletico Madrid
Transfers in: TBA
Transfers out: TBA
Barcelona
Transfers in: Miralem Pjanic
Transfers out: Arthur, Marc Cucurella, Arda Turan (contract ends)
Bayern Munich
Transfers in: Leroy Sane, Tanguy Nianzou
Transfers out: Lars Lukas Mai (loan), Philippe Coutinho (end of loan), Ivan Perisic (end of loan), Álvaro Odriozola (end of loan)
Benfica
Transfers in: Pedrinho
Transfers out: TBA
Borussia Dortmund
Transfers in: Thomas Meunier, Jude Bellingham
Transfers out: Ömer Toprak, Leonardo Balerdi (loan), Mario Gotze, André Schürrle, Eric Oelschlägel, Achraf Hakimi
Chelsea
Transfers in: Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner
Transfers out: Mario Pasalic, Nathan, Danilo Pantic (loan)
Inter Milan
Transfers in: TBA
Transfers out: TBA
Juventus
Transfers in: Arthur, Félix Correia
Transfers out: Miralem Pjanic, Erik Gerbi,
Liverpool
Transfers in: TBA
Transfers out: Dejan Lovren, Nathaniel Clyne, Andy Lonergan, Adam Lallana
Man City
Transfers in: Yan Couto
Transfers out: Leroy Sane, Ko Itakura (loan), Aleix Garcia, David Silva
Man United
Transfers in: TBA
Transfers out: Cameron Borthwick-Jackson
PSG
Transfers in: Mauro Icardi (permanent deal),
Transfers out: Adil Aouchiche, Tanguy Nianzou, Thomas Meunier, Edinson Cavani, Thiago Silva, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
Porto
Transfers in: TBA
Transfers out: TBA
Real Madrid
Transfers in: TBA
Transfers out: Achraf Hakimi, Javi Sanchez, Luca Zidane
Roma
Transfers in: TBA
Transfers out: Grégoire Defrel, Maxime Gonalons, Silvio Anocic, Stefano Greco, Matias Nani
Sporting CP
Transfers in: TBA
Transfers out: Jérémy Mathieu (retired)
Tottenham
Transfers in: TBA
Transfers out: Jan Vertonghen, Michel Vorm
Top confirmed transfers by day
July 31
- Victor Osimhen - Lille to Napoli, $82M
July 27
- Adam Lallana - Liverpool to Brighton, free transfer
- Dejan Lovren - Liverpool to Zenit St Petersburg, $14.2M
