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What's a transfer window?

Football clubs can only buy and sell players during specific periods, known as transfer windows. These windows ensure fairness and stability in the league, preventing teams from constantly changing their squads mid-season. Manchester United's pursuit of Lewis Hall and other players happens within these regulated times.

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Man Utd must make "crazy" offer to sign Lewis Hall from Newcastle Bologna reject Everton's €30m offer for winger Jonathan Rowe

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