EFL clubs indicate support for early summer transfer window closure

[Joe Jones]

From the official EFL site:

EFL clubs have indicated they would be in favour of an earlier closure of the transfer window from next season onwards.

The decision was taken at a meeting of all 72 clubs and, subject to further discussions, will be put to a formal vote in February next year ahead of any changes being implemented in time for the 2018 Summer Window.

While the EFL is under no obligation to make any changes, the EFL outlined a suggested approach that differs from the recent adjustment by the Premier League, whereby a shorter window for permanent transfers would be introduced, but clubs could continue to sign players on loan until the traditional end of the window on 31st August. Clubs overwhelmingly supported the approach.

EFL Chief Executive Shaun Harvey said: “Today was all about understanding a direction of travel in what is a hugely emotive matter not only for clubs and managers but supporters as well. The clubs have been clear in their mandate and we will now go away and look to develop a set of proposals before moving this matter on to the next stage, which would be a formal vote in order to change our regulations.”

What do you make of this idea? Would it be good for stopping uncertainty as far as several games into the season, or could it be damaging for the teams in the EFL?

[Fozzy]

When you look at this, what would really change for most clubs? Most summer signings in our division are free agents and loans, so we are only really talking about club to club signings and they are few and far between.

It won't effect us from a buying point of view and may benefit from a selling, as clubs may pay more to get the players they want in time.

 

[Chris]

It just means that signings will be made slightly earlier, and not left to the last minute. It should make it better to be fair, yet free agents will be able to sign behind the transfer window and if this was to change - I am certain the PFA would complain.

[liampie]

not really bothered tbh, it concerns the clubs and not me as a fan.

they will make signings earlier, so no biggie imo.