Football
associations can open their transfer windows before the current season is
finished under new temporary regulations issued by FIFA.
The world governing body has also announced that players can be registered
for and play for up to three clubs - rather than the usual two - during the
same season.
FIFA's regulations allow member associations to open windows immediately if
they wish, but it does not mean clubs in England will suddenly be allowed to
trade players.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has already said its clubs
will not be permitted to sign players before July 25, after the delayed
2019-20 campaign is brought to an end.
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And
Sky Sports News revealed earlier this week that the FA is
discussing moving the domestic window to August until October, building
consensus with other countries to ensure it is in line with the rest of
Europe.
The French Football Federation (FFF) opened their domestic window on Monday,
with their leagues having already been cancelled due to the coronavirus
pandemic, but they are also said to be looking at an August-to-October
window for international transfers.
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC), meanwhile, has already confirmed
their transfer window will take place from September 1 to October 5, with
the Serie A season also set to resume later this month.
FIFA has set the parameters and offered the necessary guidance and
regulatory changes, but it is down to the individual member associations to
confirm their transfer window opening and closing dates.
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