Revealed: The transfer window deadline facing Newcastle United's billionaire owners-in-waiting as takeover uncertainty continues

It could be a busy summer at St James’s Park, with a hive of transfer activity expected if the long-anticipated Saudi-backed takeover is given the green light by the Premier League.

Steve Bruce has already added one new face to his squad, having agreed a deal for free agent goalkeeper Mark Gillespie, but is already making further plans for the summer window.

And it has now been confirmed that the summer transfer window will open on July 27 and will run until 11pm on October 5 for international deals.

However, for deals between Premier League and EFL clubs, there will be a two-week extension to the window – meaning such transactions can be completed up until 5pm on October 16.

A Premier League statement read: “Premier League Shareholders have agreed on the dates for the summer 2020 transfer window.

“The window will open for 10 weeks at the end of the current Premier League season, starting on 27 July and ending on 5 October.

“Following consultation with the EFL, a domestic-only window will be added from 5 October, closing 17:00 BST on 16 October.

“During this window, Premier League clubs will only be able to trade with EFL clubs (either loans or permanent registrations).

“No transfers can take place between Premier League clubs in this period.

“The transfer window is subject to the approval of FIFA.”