BBC Sport explains why the January transfer deadline is in February, and how that compares to other European leagues.

A groundbreaking record was set in the women's game over the summer, with total international transfer spending reaching $6.8 million from June 1 to Sept. 1 2024, according to FIFA -- almost double what was spent during the same period in 2023.

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The January transfer window for the Women's Super League is now closed, but that doesn't mean we've had all the deals announced. We are still waiting for official confirmation from Chelsea of their expected signing of England midfielder Keira Walsh from Barcelona.

The winter transfer window opened on January 1, 2025, and in the Premier League runs until 11pm GMT on Monday, February 3, 2025. The EFL transfer window closes at the same time. The European transfer windows all also close on February 3, 2025, though the times vary.

The Premier League transfer window is set to close on February 3, with clubs getting extra time to do their business as the boundaries of the January transfer window have been stretched

BBC Sport assesses all the moves made by the 12 WSL clubs this summer - plus have your say on all the ins and outs. Arsenal left their recruitment until the last minute, but made two big signings before the window closed by bringing in United States defender Jenna Nighswonger on a permanent deal and England winger Chloe Kelly on loan.