Premier League clubs agree to change closing date of summer transfer window

Crystal Palace, Manchester City, Manchester United, Swansea and Watford opposed the deal, while Burnley abstained in the vote.

Premier League clubs agreed to close the summer transfer window on the day before the start of the 2018-19 season in a tense meeting yesterday.

Needing a two-thirds majority, or 14 clubs, to shut the window early, the idea's backers just got the votes they needed, with Crystal Palace, Manchester City, Manchester United, Swansea and Watford opposed, while Burnley abstained.