Why is it called a “transfer window?”
It does seem a very strange name for a period of time during which football players may be transferred from one club to another.
A window may be open, closed or broken. The transfer window appears to go through all three states at some time or another.
Usually it is closed. This means that professional football players who are contracted to play for a particular club cannot leave that club for another during this period.
On two occasions per year it is open. This means that professional football players who are contracted to play for a particular club can leave that club for another during this period. (more…)
WHY SAY ANYTHING? 