Guides for football clubs and agents

Short, sourced answers to the questions clubs and agents ask before a transfer. Written by the team behind Transferlink.

• Transfer window dates 2026/27: when the January window opens and closesJanuary 2027 transfer window dates per league: confirmed for the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A and Ligue 1, with sources, and who has yet to announce.Updated 17 Oct 2026
• How to find a licensed football agent for your clubA club may only work with a FIFA-licensed football agent. How to check a licence, what to agree in writing, and where to find the right agent.Updated 17 Oct 2026
• FIFA Football Agent Regulations explained (2026)The FIFA agent rules in plain English: who needs a licence, what it costs, which rules are suspended, and what the EU Court said in July 2026.Updated 17 Oct 2026
• Transferlink vs TransferRoom: an honest comparisonHow Transferlink and TransferRoom differ for football clubs and agents: who can join, how agents are verified, pricing, events and fees.Updated 17 Oct 2026
• How much does TransferRoom cost? (2026)TransferRoom publishes no prices. The figures on record for clubs, how its subscription works, what is known for agents, and what the alternatives cost.Updated 17 Oct 2026