January transfer window 2023: All you need to know

With a thrilling World Cup now done and dusted, attention turns firmly to club football and the January transfer window. 

The Qatar tournament taking place slap bang in the middle of the domestic calendar hands teams a unique opportunity to regroup and improve their fortunes in the second half of the campaign. 

To do that, some mid-season reinforcements look crucial for a host of Premier League clubs. 

So when can teams across Europe start spending again? Read on as we give you all the important information. 

When does the 2022-23 January transfer window open?

The January transfer window opens at midnight on January 1 in the Premier League. 

It also opens for business on the first day of 2023 in the EFL and in Scotland, Germany and France. 

Meanwhile, clubs in Italy and Spain will start making deals from January 2. 

When does the 2022-23 January transfer window close?

While most clubs now look to wrap up their prospective moves as early as possible, some are often only completed in the final hours.

Premier League and EFL sides will have until 11pm on January 31 to get new players signed and sealed, while teams in Scotland have until slightly longer at 11.59pm. 

The window also slams shut for all of Europe’s top five leagues on January 31 at varying times.

Transfer deadlines around Europe 

Premier League: January 31, 11pm GMT

 EFL: January 31, 11pm GMT

 Scotland: January 31, 11:59pm GMT 

WSL: January 31, 5pm GMT (domestic transfers), midnight (international transfers) 

Bundesliga: January 31, 5pm GMT

 Serie A: January 31, 7pm GMT

 La Liga: January 31, 11pm GMT

 Ligue 1: January 31, 11:59pm GMT 

Big deals to look out for

Some fine World Cup performances from a number of players could well convince clubs to make a move.

The future of Cody Gakpo is sure to be a hot topic after he scored in each of the Netherlands’ group games on their way to reaching the quarter-final. 

Manchester United are seen as the frontrunners for the PSV forward as Erik Ten Hag continues his revolution at Old Trafford. 

It seems a matter of if, rather than when, Jude Bellingham makes his move to the Premier League after starring during England’s campaign. 

The Borussia Dortmund teen has been heavily linked with a host of Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, and it remains to be seen whether a mid-season switch is on the cards.

Jurgen Klopp's men could well be set for a busy month, with fellow World Cup stars Enzo Fernandez and Sofyan Amrabat reportedly seen as potential midfield additions.