The winter transfer window is coming to a close, with teams in Europe’s top five leagues scrambling to finalize deals that will strengthen their squads for the rest of the season. Despite the challenges of the winter market, several clubs have made significant signings that are expected to have an immediate impact.
Leading the way on the men’s side is Paris Saint-Germain, who secured the services of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli in a high-profile deal. Meanwhile, Chelsea made history in women’s soccer by breaking the transfer fee record with the signing of U.S. women’s national team star Naomi Girma.
As the deadline day approaches, there are still some notable players on the market, so there could be more activity in the transfer market. Here’s everything you need to know as the window closes, including how to follow along on CBS Sports Golazo Network.
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When does the transfer window close?
The closing dates and times vary across different leagues, but most deals are expected to be finalized by the end of Monday, Feb. 3. Here are the closing times for select men’s leagues:
- Saudi Pro League: Jan. 31
- Bundesliga: Feb. 3 at 12 p.m. ET
- Serie A: Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. ET
- Ligue 1: Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. ET
- Premier League: Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. ET
- La Liga: Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. ET
- MLS: April 23
In women’s soccer, some transfer windows have already closed, but there could still be movement in the coming weeks. Here are the closing times for select women’s leagues:
- WSL: Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. ET
- Premiere Ligue: Jan. 30
- Liga MX Femenil: Feb. 2
- Frauen-Bundesliga: Feb. 3
- NWSL: March 24
Top men’s transfers so far
- Jhon Duran (Aston Villa to Al-Nassr) – $79.95 million transfer fee
- Omar Marmoush (Eintracht Frankfurt to Manchester City) – $75 million transfer fee plus add-ons
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain) – $72 million transfer fee
- Xavi Simons (Paris Saint-Germain to RB Leipzig) – $52 million transfer fee plus add-ons
- Galeno (Porto to Al-Ahli) – $52 million transfer fee
Top women’s transfers so far
- Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave to Chelsea) – $1.1 million transfer fee
- Keira Walsh (Barcelona to Chelsea) – $572,000 transfer fee
- Shinomi Koyama (Djurgardens to North Carolina Courage) – $225,000 transfer fee
- Jenna Nighswonger (NJ/NY Gotham FC to Arsenal) – $100,000 transfer fee
- Chloe Kelly (Manchester City to Arsenal) – loan
USMNT transfers so far
- Brandon Vazquez (Monterrey to Austin FC)
- John Tolkin (New York Red Bulls to Holstein Kiel)
- Luca de la Torre (Celta de Vigo to San Diego FC)
USWNT transfers so far
- Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave to Chelsea)
- Yazmeen Ryan (NJ/NY Gotham FC to Houston Dash)
- Jaedyn Shaw (San Diego Wave to North Carolina Courage)
- Jenna Nighswonger (NJ/NY Gotham FC to Arsenal)
- Lynn Biyendolo (NJ/NY Gotham FC to Seattle Reign)
- Crystal Dunn (NJ/NY Gotham FC to Paris Saint-Germain)
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