The Premier League has paused for the final international break of 2024, but while the leading players are away representing their countries, the recruitment teams at the top clubs are drawing up plans for the January transfer window and plotting the moves that could transform or save their hopes and ambitions for the season.

The transfer window for women professional players will be open from 1 January to 31 January and I would expect to be busy especially on the departure side.Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesRegarding

Squads must be submitted to the EFL within seven days of the window closing, with the league then publishing those squad lists and making them public. As is normal, clubs are able to sign free agents outside the transfer period, as City did with Alzate and Pedro.