{
  "id": 9788021,
  "title": "Serie A proposal accepted to open January transfer window on December 28",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/serie-a-proposal-accepted-to-open-january-transfer-window-on-december",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T16:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/serie-proposal-accepted-open-january-161000975.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Italian football league, Serie A, has reached an agreement to commence the January transfer window on December 28, 2026. The proposal was put forth by the Serie A clubs and was subsequently approved by the FIGC during their recent meeting. However, the finalization of this change depends on FIFA's approval.\n\nCurrently, the transfer window is set to open on January 2, 2027, but this is the same date for other leagues such as the Premier League, La Liga, and several others. The Serie A clubs argue that beginning the window early on December 28, 2026, would enable them to conduct trades within the financial year, thereby aiding in their financial balance.\n\nDespite this adjustment, the window is expected to close on February 1, 2027, rather than being moved entirely forward. This expansion of the window will be implemented for Serie A, Serie B, and Lega Pro clubs within Italian football.",
  "summary": "Serie A clubs have requested that the 2027 January transfer window open several days earlier, so they will be able to make trades from December 28, pending FIFA approval.The sides put forward the prop...",
  "key_points": [
    "Serie A agrees to start January transfer window on December 28, 2026.",
    "Proposal approved by FIGC during recent meeting.",
    "Finalization depends on FIFA's approval."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}