Premier League clubs to vote on transfer window closing early
GETTY The Premier League's 20 clubs could vote to change the transfer deadline
The current transfer window closes in England at the end of August. Managers in the top flight have criticised the window for remaining open after the start of the current campaign. But The Times report that Premier League clubs will meet next month to discuss a possible date change. At least 14 of the 20 clubs are said to be in favour of the proposal. Chairmen from each club will meet on September 7 and there is confidence that the vote to change the transfer deadline will pass.
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The new rule would likely move the deadline forward by two or three weeks. A number of clubs in the top flight are still to get their squad in order despite the new campaign kicking off last weekend. Southampton, Chelsea and Liverpool all have players in their sides keen to leave. But both Saints and Liverpool would ideally want to keep their top men - in this case Virgil van Dijk and Philippe Coutinho - while Chelsea are still seeking a suitor for Diego Costa. Other clubs, such as Manchester City and Huddersfield Town, wrapped up their transfer dealings early in the summer.