The 2024 summer transfer window is just around the corner as clubs look to improve their squads ahead of the new season.
The first weekend of the Premier League in 2024/25 begins on August 17, leaving teams with more than two months to prepare. All major European leagues start at a similar time this year.
We’ve already seen one mega move, as Kylian Mbappé’s deal with Real Madrid became official on June 3, but that won’t be the last big-money signing of the window.
Jugo Mobile will be on hand to follow the latest news, biggest changes and biggest rumors as the window progresses.
When does the 2024 transfer window open and close?
This year the Premier League transfer window officially opens on Friday June 14. This is when England’s first pision clubs can make agreements official and register their new signings in the squad.
However, most European leagues will open their windows 1st of Julywith the closing deadline set for Friday August 30a little earlier than usual.
In previous years, the deadline was August 31. That date this year falls on a Saturday, so Europe’s five major leagues have opted to close the window on Friday night.
Clubs in all leagues can still sign free agents after the deadline, as long as these players are not affiliated with any club as of August 30.
Transfer news, rumors, latest updates.
Will Michael Olise stay at Crystal Palace for another year? Manchester United and Chelsea interested
5th June: Palace’s tricky winger Olise is a wanted man across England and came close to joining Chelsea last year, but that deal fell through at the end of the transfer window.
Manchester United’s new hierarchy are said to be admirers of the player, however it has been widely reported that their priority is to sign a centre-back, a central midfielder and a striker.
Oliver Glasner, Palace’s new German coach, was asked about the situation before the season ended: “We don’t know, but we believe that they (Olise and Eberechi Eze) will play for Crystal Palace next season.”
Benjamin Sesko is wanted by Premier League clubs
5th June: The Slovenian striker has sparked huge transfer interest after an impressive season in the Bundesliga, with both Chelsea and Arsenal reportedly interested in signing the 21-year-old RB Leipzig striker.
He has been widely rumored to have a £56million release clause, increasing the likelihood of him moving to England.
In recent weeks, it has been said that Arsenal could try to negotiate a lower fee with Leipzig, while Chelsea could be willing to meet the release clause directly.
His agent, Elvis Basanovic, spoke about the available options in an interview with Sportklub: “There is interest from two Saudi clubs, but now there is no possibility, he is not leaving Europe. The Premier League and Serie A clubs want Sesko, yes, but RB Leipzig is also trying everything possible to retain him with a very good proposal.”
Kevin De Bruyne considers move to Saudi Arabia
June 4: Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has hinted he could be ready to leave the club for a big deal in Saudi Arabia.
The six-time Premier League winner has one year left on his contract at the Etihad but admits he has considered his options, including a possible lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League.
De Bruyne said HLN: “At my age, you have to be open to everything. These are incredible amounts of money in what could be the end of my career. Sometimes you have to think about that,” he said.
“If I play there [Saudi Arabia] For two years I will be able to earn an incredible amount of money. Before that I had to play football for 15 years. “It may not even reach that amount yet.”
You can read our full story on De Bruyne’s likely next move here.
