Further major transfer reform then followed with the 1995 "Bosman ruling", named after Belgian player Jean-Marc Bosman, which allowed players to move for free once their contracts with clubs had expired. The system of two transfer windows was introduced for the 2002/03 season.

With the January transfer window open, we asked our writers which players, for various reasons, might be looking for a move.

The Premier League transfer window opened on Wednesday, giving clubs the opportunity to improve their squads for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.