Premier League clubs are set to debate when to close the summer transfer window.

The top flight in English football had an earlier window compared to the rest of Europe the past season.

But clubs want it pushed back to August 31, even though the season is underway by then.

The reasoning is that European teams can still bid for their players, but Premier League sides cannot buy anymore to replace those potentially outgoing stars.

New PL chief executive Richard Masters spoke about the matter with the media.

"We're going to have another debate this week, there's a possibility that might change," Masters said.

"One of the reasons is because the immigration system is going to change and it may be that it's the last window where freedom of movement is possible, clubs may want to take advantage of the longer window to make sure that they've taken full advantage."

"There are two options. Either no change or moving it back to the end of the month. And there's a possible alternative model which is a hybrid model where you move it back, but Premier League clubs don't trade between themselves.

"So clubs will take a view and decide for themselves what they want to do later this week."