How Football Transfers Work
Transfer windows, fees, loans, and free transfers explained for Premier League and European football.
Transfer windows
Most European leagues have summer and winter transfer windows when clubs can register new players with their league association.
Types of moves
Permanent transfers involve a fee paid between clubs. Loans allow a player to temporarily join another club. Free transfers occur when a contract expires.
Transfer news on NMP
Follow the latest transfer news, rumours, and confirmed deals on the Ninety Minutes Plus transfers hub and player transfer history tabs.