When does the transfer window open?
Thursday 9 June 2016 22:24, UK
With the domestic football season long behind us, here's all you need to know about the summer transfer window...
When does the transfer window open?
The 2016 summer transfer window opens on Thursday, June 9 for Premier League clubs.
When does the transfer window close?
The 2016 summer transfer window will close on Wednesday, August 31 - two and a half weeks after the start of the 2016/17 Premier League season.
Do European leagues have different dates?
While France's Ligue 1 has the same transfer window dates as the Premier League, there are slight differences in Spain, Germany and Italy, according to FIFA.
The summer transfer windows in La Liga, the Bundesliga and Serie A do not open until Friday, July 1.
However, like England and France, the transfer windows in the top flights in Spain, Germany and Italy all close on Wednesday, August 31.
Will 2016/17 be a record-breaking season for transfer spending?
Premier League spending in a single season went over £1bn for the first time in 2015/16. Top flight clubs spent £172.65m in the winter window after splashing £870m last summer.
However, with a new broadcast deal starting in 2016/17, clubs may spend even more this time around.
How to follow all the transfer news with Sky Sports
Sky Sports News HQ will bring you updates throughout the summer on the latest news and deals on channel 401.
If you're on the move you can keep up to date with the Transfer Centre across our digital platforms. Our rolling live blog features the latest news, views and analysis.
You can also stay up to speed through social media - our Twitter accounts @SkySportsNewsHQ and @SkyFootball will bring you the latest developments, while the Sky Sports Facebook page will host the best news, views and reaction.
