As part of the 1995 Bosman ruling, clubs from other countries can now discuss and finalise pre-contract agreements with players in England

Chris Sutton has named Cole Palmer as the ‘best England player’ in the Premier League ahead of the likes of Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice. One of the few mistakes Pep Guardiola has made during his incredibly successful spell in charge of Manchester City was agreeing to sell Palmer to Chelsea.

Premier League clubs will be able to approach players whose contracts expire in 2025 from February 1, with the six-month rule already in effect for foreign clubs