Premier League and EFL announce transfer window dates with Leeds United four points away from top-flight football

The summer window for both will open on Monday, July 27 and close on Monday, October 5 before a two-week domestic only window opens which closes on Friday, October 16.

During the latter window, no transfers will be allowed between Premier League clubs with top-flight sides only able to trade with sides in the EFL.

A statement from the EFL read: "Subject to formal ratification, the transfer window will open fully on Monday, July 27, although any player registered before the completion of the 2019/20 season will not be eligible to play for their new club until season 2020/21 commences.

"This is applicable to clubs involved in the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.

"The window for international registrations closes at 11pm on Monday, October 5, with an agreement in place with the Premier League for an extended two-week domestic only window which will close at 5pm on Friday, October 16."

A statement from the Premier League read: "Premier League Shareholders have agreed on the dates for the summer 2020 transfer window.

"The window will open for 10 weeks at the end of the current Premier League season, starting on 27 July and ending on 5 October.

"Following consultation with the EFL, a domestic-only window will be added from 5 October, closing 17:00 BST on 16 October.

"During this window, Premier League clubs will only be able to trade with EFL clubs (either loans or permanent registrations).

"No transfers can take place between Premier League clubs in this period.

"The transfer window is subject to the approval of FIFA."

Leeds are closing in on ending a 16-year exile from the Premier League with Marcelo Bielsa's Championship leaders needing a maximum of four points from their final three games to guarantee automatic promotion.

If third-placed Brentford fail to beat Preston North End at Griffin Park in Tuesday evening's 5pm kick-off then Leeds could even be promoted by Thursday evening if winning their clash at home to Barnsley which is also a 5pm kick-off.

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