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Premier League clubs could abandon the new-look transfer window after just one summer.

Mirror Sport is aware of at least two clubs who voted for the change that now believe it is a mistake and they should go back to the August 31 deadline.

Several leading agents also believe that it has put English football at a major disadvantage compared to other major leagues as Spain, France and German teams can still buy players from Premier League clubs.

Premier League chiefs will discuss the window at their next meeting next month but it would take a club to propose a change back to the old system.

It would then require 14 clubs to vote in favour of going back to the old system.

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The change was brought in last year after complaints from managers that the start of every season was left in chaos because deals were being done after the season kicked off.

The window shut at 5pm last Thursday, the day before Manchester United kicked off against Leicester.

It was designed to stop transfer business disrupting clubs’ preparations and is seen as being a success in some quarters.

United were keen on signing Leicester’s Harry Maguire and under the old system it might have been difficult for the England centre half to face potential suitors.

Last season, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain played for Arsenal against Liverpool - and then completed a £40m move to Anfield just days later.

FIFA are looking at an idea to bring in a uniform transfer window to stop La Liga and Bundesliga clubs being able to pounce on English clubs. Italy will also do the same as the Premier League as their window shuts this Friday, ahead of the opening of the Serie A season.