January transfer window 2023: When does it open and close?

While the 2022 Qatar World Cup is now over, the disruption it has caused to the calendar will likely be felt right up until the end of the season.

One of the most tangible ways will be with the January transfer market. Every recent World Cup has led into a transfer window, but never one in the winter. And as you've heard all too often, transfers in January are a very different beast from those in the summer.

It tends to be when clubs have to be more opportunistic, savvier with their negotiations, and take bigger risks on inflated prices. With the World Cup having just ended, there is a fresh focus on players who impressed in Qatar and could get an immediate reward for it for the remainder of the 2022/23 season.

Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming January transfer window, including when the action will next get underway in the Premier League and what players could be on the move.

When does the 2023 January transfer window open?

As is always the case, the January transfer window opens for clubs in England and Scotland on January 1, 2023. This year, that's a Sunday. The transfer windows in Germany and France will also open on January 1, while in Spain and Italy, they will open on January 2.

From January 1 onwards, clubs can sign players and get them into their squads as soon as possible as there will be games coming thick and fast. Getting a deal done early in January can be crucial. Premier League action starts again on Boxing Day, so a lot of games will be played throughout the next month.

When does the January 2023 transfer window close?

The window in the Premier League is going to slam shut on January 31 at 23:00 GMT, meaning it will be a late night for many of those working in admin roles at football clubs. 23:00 GMT is also the deadline for the EFL, whereas in Scotland they have until 23:59 GMT.

Major European leagues also see the window slam shut on the same day, although in the Bundesliga it is at 17:00 GMT and in Serie A it is at 18:00 GMT.

Players who could move in January

There is the potential for some big movers in January with a number of talented stars either out of favour at their clubs or having just had an impressive World Cup.

Beyond the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo will likely find a new club, it is a window that will feel largely dictated by World Cup names. Hakim Ziyech is likely to be playing elsewhere by February with AC Milan very keen on striking a loan deal with Chelsea for the Moroccan.

Sofyan Amrabat is another member of that Moroccan side who is being heavily linked with a move. Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are high on the long list of admirers. Manchester United's desire for a striker means that they could try and secure a deal for PSV Eindhoven's Cody Gakpo, who proved himself at a higher level at the World Cup.

When does the 2022/23 Premier League season end?

Despite the break for the World Cup, the Premier League season is still going to conclude in May 2023. Games will be taking place almost constantly until the final day of the season which is on May 28.

Not every team has played 15 matches yet, meaning despite this feeling like the halfway point in the campaign, we're still not quite there. Teams have another 23/24 games to contend with before they can have a meaningful rest.

Source : 90min