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Top 5 Transfer Betting Sites Ranked - January 2026
bet365
bet365, widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading bookmakers, offers a broad range of transfer-related betting markets and provides insights to aid informed decision-making.
The Stoke-on-Trent bookmaker currently offers Transfer Special markets on 16 players linked with moves to or from Premier League clubs.
Alexander Isak’s speculated move away from Newcastle is arguably the window’s biggest story.
Bettors can back the Swede to be playing for Liverpool, Newcastle, or any Saudi Arabian club, alongside several other elite European sides, as of 3 September 2025.
The market, labelled as ‘Alexander Isak – Club on 03/09/2025’, is available for each of bet365’s featured 16 players.
bet365’s news website features insightful articles, including quotes from the sportsbook’s transfer market specialist and respected journalists.
The articles generally provide an overview of all the relevant and publicly available information on the window’s biggest transfer stories. It’s undoubtedly a useful resource for bettors looking for a concise, fact-driven understanding of an ongoing saga.
Players are also able to claim free bets and use them on their transfer markets by claiming the bet365 sign up offer.
Sky Bet
Sky Sports News has been considered one of the most trustworthy transfer-related news sources for years.
Unsurprisingly, the major UK broadcaster’s betting platform, Sky Bet, offers a compelling range of transfer markets.
Sky Bet lists 13 Transfer Special player selections, including Alexander Isak, Kobbie Mainoo, Eberechi Eze, Lionel Messi, and Harvey Elliott.
For each player, Sky Bet offers at least nine options for who the player could sign for before 2nd September 2025. Crucially, Sky Bet does not offer selections for players to remain at their current club.
Selections range from the fanciful, such as Lionel Messi joining Arsenal at 22/1, to the likely, including Alexander Isak signing for Liverpool at ½.
Players can sign-up with Sky Bet and right now to bet on their transfer markets, with users able to claim free bets to place on these markets with the Sky Bet new customer offer.
William Hill
William Hill offers ‘To Sign For Before 2nd September’ markets on 24 elite-level players, including Andy Robertson, Alejandro Garnacho, Benjamin Sesko, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
For some players, such as Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, who is rumoured to be on his way out of Stamford Bridge this summer, William Hill lists up to 24 club selections, including Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United, among other Premier League and European outfits.
For all of William Hill’s transfer specials, loan deals count and are paid out as winning bets.
Like Sky Bet, William Hill does not offer markets on players to remain at their current clubs.
Transfer special odds are updated regularly to reflect market trends, credible reports, and knock-on effects from other deals.
New players can use both cash and free bets when betting on these markets, with a load of the latter up for grabs thanks to the William Hill sign up offer.
BetVictor
BetVictor, a major British bookmaker that has operated for 46 years, lists an industry-leading range of markets on its website, including Player Next Club, Club Next Signing, Most Signings, Loan Deals, and Manager Movement, all of which can be bet on with free bets that can be claimed via the BetVictor sign up offer.
While the sportsbook sporadically offers several transfer special markets, its only active transfer market for this summer’s window is ‘To Sign Before 3rd September’.
The market includes selections for Darwin Núñez, Jamie Vardy, and Marc Guéhi, along with over 20 additional players.
Alexander Isak, whose rumoured £150M price tag makes the unsettled Newcastle forward unattainable for most clubs, is listed with nine ‘To Sign Before 3rd September’ club options, plus any Saudi Arabian or Serie A side.
In contrast, Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, who has several realistic suitors, is listed with 19 club options, along with any Turkish or Saudi club.
Betfred
Betfred’s alluring ‘Bet £10 Get £50’ sign-up offer is available on its various transfer special markets, with users able to claim this by using the Betfred promo code.
The reputable UK sportsbook offers ‘Club After Summer Transfer Window’ options on the following seven players: Alejandro Garnacho, Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko, Bruno Fernandes, Darwin Nunez, and Jack Grealish.
Out-of-favour Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has 19 ‘Club After Summer Transfer Window’ options, including the favourites to land his signature, Chelsea, along with long shots, such as Real Madrid, Roma, and Juventus.
Meanwhile, Jack Grealish, who looks set to be moved on by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, has 18 ‘‘Club After Summer Transfer Window’ options, including 16 club-specific and 2 league-specific selections.
While none of Betfred’s 7 ‘Club After Summer Transfer Window’ players are expected to leave their respective clubs on a temporary basis, loan moves do not count as winning bets.
Additionally, settlements are based on completed moves before September 3rd, 2025, and pre-agreed contracts or late moves to clubs that operate with extended transfer windows will not count.
Transfer Betting Site of the Week - Betfred
Betfred’s sportsbook offers a solid and engaging experience for sports bettors, and what truly sets it apart is its extensive coverage of the football transfer market.
While many sportsbooks focus primarily on match outcomes, odds, and live betting, Betfred has carved out a niche by providing an impressive array of transfer-related betting options, making it a destination for football fans who want to engage with the sport beyond the pitch.
The transfer market section is comprehensive, covering high-profile moves across the major European leagues as well as lower-profile transfers that often fly under the radar.
Users can bet on whether a player will join a specific club, the timing of a transfer, or even the total number of signings a club will make in a window.
This level of detail demonstrates Betfred’s understanding of how modern football fans consume the sport and want to interact with it in real time.
The odds offered on transfer bets are competitive, and the platform regularly updates them as news and rumors emerge, which adds a dynamic and timely element to the betting experience.
For users who enjoy following the latest football developments, this creates a sense of involvement that goes beyond simply watching games.
In addition to transfer-specific markets, Betfred maintains a robust general sportsbook offering, covering football matches, tennis, horse racing, and other major sports. However, it is clear that the transfer markets are a key differentiator.
The site’s interface makes navigating these markets relatively straightforward, with clear listings of players, clubs, and betting types.
Mobile access is smooth, with the transfer betting options fully optimized for smaller screens, ensuring punters can place bets quickly and efficiently, even when on the move.
Customer support for these markets is responsive and knowledgeable, which is crucial for a betting area that can be subject to fast-moving news and speculation.
Promotions and special offers are sometimes tailored to transfer activity, which can enhance the excitement and potential value for bettors focused on these markets.
Overall, Betfred’s sportsbook is a well-rounded platform, but its transfer market offerings elevate it above many competitors.
For football enthusiasts looking to engage with the game in a unique and interactive way, Betfred provides both depth and accessibility, making it a standout choice for anyone interested in betting beyond the conventional outcomes of matches.
Transfer Betting Explained - How does it work?
The media frenzy, supporter hysteria, and millions of pounds spent each summer make the transfer window feel like its own sport.
Several major sportsbooks have responded to the growing mania surrounding the transfer window, offering a range of betting markets on rumoured player moves which can be bet on via their betting sites or betting apps.
Common betting markets include Next Club, where punters predict which team a player will join; Stay or Leave, where they bet on whether a player remains or moves on; and Most Signings, where punters back the club they think will be busiest in the transfer window.
Transfer bets usually apply to a specific window. For example, a hopeful Geordie might back Alexander Isak to stay at Newcastle this transfer window.
If the lethal Swedish striker remained at St James’ Park this summer, but joined Liverpool or Chelsea in January, a bet on Isak staying at Newcastle this window would still pay out.
Betting on transfers is challenging, yet lucrative for bettors with a deep understanding of the market, a sharp grasp of club strategies, and the ability to separate noise from credible reporting.
Best Transfer Betting Sites FAQs
Are transfer bets settled if a player moves after the window?
No, transfer bets are typically settled based on moves completed before the stated transfer window deadline.
For example, if a punter backs Alexander Isak to join Liverpool before 3rd September 2025, the bet only wins if the move is officially confirmed before that date. If he signs in January or agrees to join later, the bet loses – even if the deal becomes public knowledge.
Each bookmaker enforces this differently. So, reading the rules for each market is essential before wagering.
How are loan moves treated in transfer betting markets?
Loan moves are treated differently depending on the bookmaker. For instance, William Hill counts loan deals as winning bets in their transfer specials, meaning if a player joins a club on loan before the window closes, that bet pays out.
On the other hand, Betfred excludes loans from their ‘Club After Summer Transfer Window’ markets, so loan deals don’t count as wins there.
It’s crucial for bettors to check each sportsbook’s specific rules before placing bets involving potential loan moves, as this can significantly affect whether a wager is successful or void.
Nonetheless, most of the players listed in each of the five featured bookmakers’ transfer specials are expected to make permanent transfers rather than complete loan deals.
When does the Premier League summer transfer window close?
Liverpool, Manchester United, and Arsenal, along with their 17 Premier League counterparts, have until 7 PM on September 1st, 2025, to complete transfers during the summer window.
The French Ligue 1, Spanish La Liga, Italian Serie A, and German Bundesliga transfer windows also shut on September 1st, 2025.
Bookmakers generally extend their ‘Club After Summer Transfer Window’ markets by a couple of days, in case administrative errors, late paperwork, or slightly longer European transfer windows delay transfers.
While Saudi Pro League clubs have until September 5th to land European stars, transfers completed after the 2nd or 3rd of September – depending on the rules of each bookmaker – will not count.
When does the Premier League transfer window reopen?
Premier League and most European clubs will be able to complete signings again on January 1st, 2026. In the months and weeks leading up to the winter transfer window, major bookmakers are likely to offer a new batch of transfer special markets.
In addition, once the first few rounds of fixtures have taken place, and pressure mounts on certain managers, ‘First To Be Sacked’, ‘Next To Be Sacked’, and ‘Manager Next Club’ markets are likely to emerge.