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When does the loan window open?

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Image: Football League clubs will get the chance to strengthen their squads when the loan window opens

The winter transfer window has closed - but Football League clubs will get the chance to strengthen their squads for the run-in when the loan window opens on Tuesday.

Here's all the information you need to know as clubs try to bolster their ranks with temporary signings...

When does the loan window open?

The emergency loan window opens on Tuesday, February 9.

When does the window close?

The window closes on Thursday, March 24. After that, clubs will not be able to do any further business until the summer transfer window opens at the end of the season.

How long can players move for?

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A player can be signed during this period for any length of time between 28 and 93 days.

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We take a look at the on-loan players from Premier League clubs who impressed in the Football League this January

Who can do business?

Football League clubs can take advantage of Premier League sides looking to send players out on loan to gain valuable first-team experience.

Top-flight clubs themselves cannot make regular loan signings.

Any exceptional circumstances?

There is one scenario that allows Premier League clubs to do business.

Should any side in all four divisions suffer a goalkeeping injury, a replacement can be signed, with loans tending to last a week.

Follow all the loan deals - as well as the latest transfer news and gossip from across the globe - with our dedicated Transfer Centre.