Barcelona have completed the signing of Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on a permanent deal for a reported fee of �8.6m. The 29-year-old had fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal in recent seasons amid a series of injury problems, while Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres had become the clubs preferred options at centre-forward.Napoli had also shown an interest in Jesus, but the former Manchester City striker has opted to continue his career in Spain.Jesus joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and scored 32 goals while providing 22 assists in 123 appearances for the Gunners.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed before his sides win over Aston Villa that Jesus was no longer training with the first-team squad.Jesus becomes Barcelonas third signing from a Premier League club this summer, following the arrivals of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle and Rodri from Manchester City.Table of ContentsWhen does the summer transfer window 2026 close?What time does the Premier League transfer window shut on transfer deadline day?When does the summer transfer window close around Europe?When does the 2026/27 winter transfer window open?Can Premier League clubs sign players outside of the window?When does the summer transfer window 2026 close?The window opened on Monday June 15 and will shut on Tuesday September 1.After that, every Premier League club can register a squad of up to 25 players, 17 of whom are allowed to be non-Home Grown Players.A Home Grown Player has been registered with any club affiliated to the English or Welsh Football Association for three entire seasons or 36 months across their career before his 21st birthday, or the end of the season during which they turn 21.Under-21 players do not count towards the 25-man limit.What time does the Premier League transfer window shut on transfer deadline day?The deadline is 23:00 BST in the Premier League, but clubs can have an extra two hours to file the remaining documentation if they submit a deal sheet confirming that an agreement has been reached.The deal sheet must arrive fully completed before the transfer window closes.For international transfers, clubs also have to comply with the FIFA Transfer Matching System deadline of midnight.When does the summer transfer window close around Europe?There are slight variations between the major European leagues. Heres when they shut.LeagueDateBST closeETPTPremier LeagueSept 123:0018:0015:00LaLigaSept 122:5917:5914:59Serie ASept 119:0014:0011:00BundesligaAug 3119:0014:0011:00Ligue 1Aug 3119:0014:0011:00When does the 2026/27 winter transfer window open?The Premier League winter transfer window opens on Friday January 1, 2027 and closes on Monday February 1, 2027 at 23:00 BST.Can Premier League clubs sign players outside of the window?Clubs can only add players outside of transfer windows who are free agents and if they have room in their 25-man squad.Premier League teams can still announce deals with other clubs, but those players will not be registered to play until the window re-opens.This means there is usually little to no movement when the window closes, with four months to wait until the window re-opens.Players can be released by Premier League clubs at any time, but the usual rule is that they cannot sign for another side outside of the market. Topics Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Aston Villa complete signing of Mbaye and Harwood-Bellis Mitch Fretton 1st September, 2026 When does the transfer window close? Deadline day dates, times, latest news Ben Miller 1st September, 2026 Sunderland close in on Fofana after Arsenal talks Mitch Fretton 1st September, 2026 Grealish set for Everton return from Manchester City Mitch Fretton 1st September, 2026 LIVE Aston Villa v Arsenal: Commentary, updates, goals and stats Jon Fisher 31st August, 2026 Aston Villa vs Arsenal live: Confirmed teams in Premier League Mitch Fretton 31st August, 2026
