Can the club announce signings before the transfer window opens?

[W12_Ranger]

Can't remember how this works but surely the club will want to announce signings ASAP in line with the early bird to boost ST Sales?

[BennyBoyRs]

I'm pretty sure you can. Teams like Manure and Chelski announce signings before they happen. They can agree a fee and terms, but the player obviously can't make the switch.

That's how I believe it to be.

[W12_Ranger]

So legally the club is able to make an official announcement not just let the press run with the story. If both clubs season is effectively over on May the 2nd I can't see what difference it makes, Palace's Admistrators for example will want to tie up sales ASAP.

When does the summer transfer window officially open???

[BennyBoyRs]

I'm not 100% sure though mate. It's just what I recall from previous years.

The window opens on June 1st and closes August 31st.

[sirpiechucker]

We announced the signings of Ramage and Cerny on the 13th May 2008 but they were both out of contract.

[Bluehoop]

We announced the signings of Ramage and Cerny on the 13th May 2008 but they were both out of contract.

Also, I believe you can confirm things on a pre-contract basis "with a view to joining on whatever date".

[W12_Ranger]

I'm expecting a series of announcements between 02/05/10-17/05/10 to ensure we push the 9000 ST Sales target over the line is why I ask.

[ollyhoops]

Yes it is possible.

[kingo]

Plus NW has stated he likes to get his transfer business done early and then have a break before pre season.

[Chalet1882]

id say after the newcastle game anouncments will be made as i think most of the players will be championship rivals

[Scarlet pimple]

Hope so cos i'm not renewing until i know what players are comming in, unlike previous years when i forked out for an st and regreted it.

[MYU]

I hope W12 is spot on here because it will save many lots of time logging in here when we could be out enjoying the sun.

[qblockpete]

Depends if players are out of contracts

[sirpiechucker]

Take a look at this: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8032387.stm

It would suggest that signings can be announced before the opening of the transfer window.

[stanistheman]

QUOTE=qblockpete;340202]Depends if players are out of contracts[/QUOTE]



Deals where a transfer fee is paid can be done as soon as this season ends i.e after the play-offs.

Out of contract players can also sign pre-contract agreements once the season ends, although I don't ti k these are legally binding, and these can be made official on July 1st.

I agree that the sooner deals are announced the better it is to attract ST sales.

I also agree that clubs in Admin like Palace and Portsmouth will want to agree fees asap for their players so that they can continue as a viable buisness.

So if Warnock wants to sign Speroni, Clyne ,Danns, Ambrose & Tosic, the club should act swiftly.

I wont even consider buying a ST until I see the calibre of signings.