Premier League clubs are almost certain to vote this autumn in favour of realigning next summer’s transfer window with Europe.
At least three clubs who originally called for the window to close early two seasons ago are now demanding a rethink. England’s top tier will discuss the issue at the next meeting of club executives on Sept 12, but a vote on arrangements for next summer may be postponed until November.
The 2019 summer window closed at 5pm on Aug 8, 2½ weeks before other major European leagues on Monday.
In 2017, 14 clubs were in favour of bringing forward deadline day to one day before the start of the season. Manchester City, Manchester United, Crystal Palace, Watford and Swansea then voted against it, while Burnley abstained.
However, the numbers in favour of the current window fell last season, and are now estimated to be nine in favour, 11 against.