Talks over closing the Premier League and English Football League summer transfer windows before the start of the season are progressing well.

Currently the window closes on 31 August.

The EFL is keen on the proposal and a vote is taking place at Thursday's Premier League shareholders meeting.

"Generally I think the mood is that it will be an improvement," EFL chief executive Shaun Harvey told BBC Radio 4.

"There are some significant concerns at some Premier League clubs around European competitions - the teams they are playing against being able to sign players after them.

"And from the EFL's perspective we have some real practical challenges to get over as well. Traditionally we start the season at different dates, so which start of the season are we going to use? Some of our clubs also survive on transfer income - selling players is an absolutely critical part of their business plan.

"There are a number of checks and balances we need to take to make sure this decision doesn't lead to some unintended consequences."