The 2024 summer transfer window will shut this Friday night as clubs up and down the country face a race against time to complete deals.
The winter window was a bit of a damp squib as financial constraints limited the majority of Premier League clubs into doing little business.
However, that has changed this summer after clubs agreed in principle to change the profit and sustainability rules [PSR].
But many clubs were still struggling come the June deadline, so there were a host of deals between top-flight clubs to ensure no side faced a points deduction.
Now that period is over, all 20 Premier League teams are cracking on with strengthening their squads ahead of the window slamming shut.
When does the summer transfer window close?
The transfer window in Europe is set to be shorter this year, with business ending on Friday, August 30 at 11pm.
The Premier League has typically shut on September 1 but has brought forward Deadline Day to fall in line with other leagues.
However, nations like Saudi Arabia and Turkey often extend their trading period.
This can leave teams vulnerable to any late moves, although top-flight clubs could use the Saudi Pro League as a way to ease some of their financial problems.
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Four Saudi clubs are now bankrolled by the Public Investment Fund, while Al-Ettifaq have Steven Gerrard as their manager, so there are likely to be another set of top-flight players heading to the Middle East this summer.
Last year, Premier League clubs spent over £2billion, and there will be more cash splashed this time as well.
But with PSR still tight for many clubs, it would be a surprise if we hit such numbers again.
You can follow all the latest ins and outs across the Premier League in talkSPORT.com’s rolling transfer blog.
