Morecambe's 12-week transfer window to bring in new players

Morecambe are set to be allowed to bring in new players towards the end of this month following the EFL’s publication of the summer transfer window dates.
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Subject to FIFA approval, the window - which was affected by the coronavirus pandemic and subsequently rescheduled fixtures - will open on July 27, in line with the Premier League, and close for international registrations on October 5.

However, after consultation with the Premier League, the EFL also announced that domestic moves can still be made until mid-October.

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A statement from the EFL read: “Subject to formal ratification, the transfer window will open fully on Monday 27 July, although any player registered before the completion of the 2019-20 season will not be eligible to play for their new club until season 2020-21 commences. This is applicable to clubs involved in the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.

“The window for international registrations closes at 11pm on Monday 5 October, with an agreement in place with the Premier League for an extended two-week, domestic-only window which will close at 5pm on Friday 16 October.”

FIFA later announced that the option of using the five-substitute rule will be open to competitions for the 2020-21 season.

The measure, designed to help manage player workloads in seasons affected by the coronavirus pandemic, initially covered competitions finishing in 2020.

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The directors of the International Football Association Board have now extended the amendment to the laws of the game to cover league competitions ending on or before July 31, 2021, and to international competitions scheduled for July and August of the same year.