EFL confirm dates for summer transfer window
Cobblers can start signing players from July 27
This summer's transfer window will open on Monday, July 27, and close on Monday, October 5, the EFL have confirmed.
The transfer window would usually open in June and run through to August but this year it has been delayed to coincide with the end of the elongated Premier League and Championship seasons.
The transfer deadline for international registrations is 11pm on Monday, October 5, however there is an agreement in place with the Premier League for an extension on domestic deals until 5pm on Friday, October 16.
An EFL statement read: "The EFL has today confirmed the opening and closing dates for the 2020 summer transfer window.
"Subject to formal ratification, the transfer window will open fully on Monday 27 July, although any player registered before the completion of the 2019/20 season will not be eligible to play for their new club until season 2020/21 commences.
"This is applicable to clubs involved in the Sky Bet Championship play-offs. The window for international registrations closes at 11pm on Monday 5 October, with an agreement in place with the Premier League for an extended two-week domestic only window which will close at 5pm on Friday 16 October."