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What are transfer windows?

Football clubs can only buy and sell players during specific periods each year, known as transfer windows. This story mentions the September 1 deadline, which marks the end of the summer transfer window. These windows prevent constant player movement, bringing stability to teams and leagues, and creating exciting periods of intense negotiation and speculation.

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