FIFA BACK WINDOW SLAMMERS

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has backed the Premier League’s decision to close the summer transfer window before the start of next season. Following a vote of the Prem’s 20 clubs in September last year, which was not unanimous, no new players can be registered in the league after 5pm on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Top-flight clubs will, though, be able to sell players to teams where the window is still open. Infantino (left) said: “I’m very happy with the proposal. It makes sense when you start the season to know what your squad is. You should not be able to change weeks into the season or risk losing your best player. It’s not right.”