The English Premier League summer transfer windowisaway forsoccer clubs to strengthen their roster, add some more depthinor evento get rid of some unnecessary players. But, when wasthe Premier League 2020-2021 transfer deadline? And who were the most notable signings? Check out everything there is to know about this EPL 2020 summer transfer window.
Prior to the end of the 2019-2020 season, there were fears thatthe transfer windows that we had knownuntil now wouldnever be the same dueto the COVID-19 pandemic. This dangerous virus is the reason why severalwidely-establishedEuropean clubs have declaredbankruptcyor are struggling to deal with the financial situation as a result of the current affairs.
However, EnglishPremier League clubs, especiallythe top six, donโt seem to be very much affected by it all.Here you will find everything there is to know about the English Premier League transfer window.
When is the English Premier League 2020-2021 transfer deadline?
TheEnglish Premier League 2020 summer transfer windowstarted onMonday, July 27. It run for 10 weeksasteams couldmake changes to theirsquadduring theongoing 2020-2021 season untilMonday, October5, when thetransferwindow closed.
There is also a domestic window which is set tocontinueuntil October 16 and clubs will only be able to make dealswith EFL Championshipteams.Meanwhile, theEnglish Premier League 2020-2021 winterwindow will remain intact and open in January 2021.
Which are the most notable transfersinthe English Premier League 2020-2021 transferwindow so far?
The biggest spenders of the English Premier League 2020-2021 transferwindoware Chelsea. They have so far managed to signKai Havertz,Timo Werner,Ben Chilwell,Hakim Ziyech,Malang Sarr and ThiagoSilva for a combined fee of$263m.
Evertonare obviously aiming high thistermas they have surprised everyone by luring three incrediblestars inAllan, Abdoulaye Doucoure and James Rodriguez. In addition, Manchester City will try to regain the EPL title this season with the aid of theirnew additionsNathan Ake and Ferran Torres.
Some of the other top signingsare Donny van de Beek (Manchester United), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal),Rodrigo (Leeds),Matt Doherty(Tottenham),Callum Wilson (Newcastle).
Manchester United also made a last minute move by signing Uruguay international Edison Cavani from PSG. The team confirmed the arrival of the striker on its social media accounts and Cavanijoined the Red Devils to strengthen the teamโs attack.
