Premier League clubs agree major transfer rule change to have massive effect on Newcastle plans

Premier League clubs have reportedly agreed to a change to the summer transfer window which could impact the likes of Liverpool and Everton, among others

Premier League clubs have reportedly agreed to change the end date of the summer transfer window. The most recent trading period ended on August 30, more than two weeks into the start of the new season.

However, it's suggested that this won't be the case in less than a year's time. The Times reports that all 20 top-flight teams have agreed to close next summer's window on August 15, before the kick-off of the 2025/2026 season.

This proposed adjustment seems logical, as teams will no longer be able to tweak their squads after their first two or three games.

In 2018, this modification was introduced but quickly reversed 18 months later as Premier League clubs felt exposed to last-minute swoops from European teams, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Despite another U-turn, it's suggested that the lingering fear isn't as significant this time. It's anticipated that top European leagues will follow suit, but it's highly unlikely that officials in Saudi Arabia will make any changes with their summer window already closing days after the trading period in England and most of the major European leagues.

Chelsea are among those who have benefitted from the emergence of the Saudi Pro League, having been able to offload a number of outcasts. However, there is a clear concern.

Middle Eastern clubs could seize an opportunity and target stars such as Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Alisson, Tottenham captain Son Heung-min and Manchester City talisman Kevin De Bruyne. Their respective clubs would be unable to replace them if an exit is confirmed.

Therefore, the decision to make this change will likely come as a shock to many, given that the last five years have shown that closing the summer window at the end of August works perfectly fine.