Nuno Espírito Santo, the head coach of Nottingham Forest, shared his thoughts on the news that the summer transfer market will open on June 1. He believes this change doesn’t fix the main issue – the transfer window is still open when the Premier League starts.
The English league clubs have agreed on the transfer window dates: June 1-10, then it reopens on June 16 and closes on September 1. Espírito Santo thinks the real problem is that the transfer window is open when the season begins in mid-August.
Transfer Window Concerns
To fix this, the Portuguese coach says the transfer window should close before the season starts. “The battle isn’t won yet,” he said. “What I think is best for the competition is that when the season starts, the transfer window should be closed.”
This approach would prevent last-minute transfers that can disrupt team dynamics. Espírito Santo’s suggestion aims to create a more stable environment for teams to focus on the competition.
Possible Solution
The main goal is to ensure that no more transfers happen after the season begins. This would help teams set their rosters and prepare for the competition without unexpected changes.
- The transfer window will be open from June 1 to June 10.
- It will reopen on June 16 and close on September 1.
- The Premier League season starts in mid-August.
Nuno Espírito Santo’s comments highlight the need for a more balanced approach to the transfer window to benefit the competition as a whole.