EFL transfer guidelines approved

ACCRINGTON Stanley will have new guidelines to abide by next season after the EFL clubs voted to have the transfer window close following the opening game of the league season.

Consultation with clubs has been ongoing since last year and as a result of the vote, the window will now close for permanent transfers from another club during the period up until August 31 2018, and transfer players out to a club in any league whose window is still open

The EFL were under no obligation to make any changes and the board adopted a neutral position on the matter ensuring that clubs were provided with the appropriate information in order to fully consider the implications and come to a decision that benefited their own individual transfer policies.

EFL Chief Executive Shaun Harvey said: “After discussing the options throughout the course of the last few months, I’m pleased that the matter has been determined by clubs ahead of the start of next season.

“This new approach will give clubs and managers the stability they crave earlier in the season whilst also providing the flexibility to add to their squads after the traditional deadline until the end of month if required.”

There were also new rules implemented on items such as goal line technology and artificial pitches, with information available on the EFL website.