Further major transfer reform then followed with the 1995 "Bosman ruling", named after Belgian player Jean-Marc Bosman, which allowed players to move for free once their contracts with clubs had expired. The system of two transfer windows was introduced for the 2002/03 season.

With the January transfer window open, we asked our writers which players, for various reasons, might be looking for a move.

The Premier League transfer window opened on Wednesday, giving clubs the opportunity to improve their squads for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

Spoils shared at Villa Park! ⚖ | Aston Villa 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion | EPL Highlights ► Subscribe to Sky Sports Premier League: ► Watch Sky Sports: Watch highlights from the Premier League as Aston Villa welcomed Brighton & Hove Albion.

Arsenal travel to face Brentford on New Year's Day in the only Premier League fixture of the holiday. Arsenal vs. Brentford has been one of the more underrated fixtures in the Premier League since the Bees got promoted under Thomas Frank.

The venue for the first Premier League match of 2025 is the Gtech Community Stadium as Brentford host London rivals Arsenal.Last time out, the Bees collected a rare point on the road with a 0-0 draw