Premier League considers transfer window changes due to Club World Cup

The Premier League is exploring changes to the summer transfer window in light of the upcoming Club World Cup, in which Chelsea and Manchester City will participate. FIFA has announced an interim transfer window from June 1 to June 10 for clubs involved in the tournament to make squad adjustments before it begins on June 14, which has led to concerns from other clubs about competitive fairness. Many Premier League teams, including Arsenal and Spurs, are advocating for the wider transfer window to open on June 1 as well, rather than just for Club World Cup participants, to avoid disadvantages. However, FIFA regulations limit transfer windows to a maximum of 89 days, complicating the situation as an early opening would require a premature closing of the window. One proposed solution is to allow the transfer window to open at the start of June, close briefly for the Club World Cup, and then reopen later in the month. Discussions are ongoing, but no definitive decision has been reached yet.