The Premier League transfer window is starting to bubble nicely. A few clubs have wasted no time following up their early autumn business, while others have quietly joined the queue for fresh talent. From overseas arrivals to Yorkshire League reshuffles, the early rhythm of the 2025 season is starting to take shape.
Overseas Early Birds
A few Premier League sides have already locked in their overseas stars before most clubs have even unpacked the kit bags. Eccleshall have moved early for Sri Lankan allrounder Sachindu Colombage, while Easingwold have lined up Kavindu Ediriweera as their import for the Yorkshire North Premier League 2 season.
These early overseas moves might look routine, but they set the tone — get the paperwork done before Christmas, and you avoid the annual April panic of “flight delayed, pro stuck in Doha.”
Yorkshire North Premier League: Plenty on the Move
As usual, there’s no shortage of player traffic in Yorkshire. Stamford Bridge have snapped up Freddie Collins from Castleford, one of several tidy pieces of business in the county. Driffield Town have added Russ Robinson from Bridlington, and Knaresborough picked up James Wade from Acomb — both strengthening sides that were mid-table in 2024.
Elsewhere, Downham Stow continue to attract quality after Wisbech Town’s Josh Bowers joined their East Anglia Premier League push, while Hartlepool have signed Luke Symington from Norton in the NYSD.
And there’s more movement yet to come — whispers suggest a few heavyweights are still waiting to confirm re-signings before going public.
“Yorkshire’s never quiet — even in October, someone’s always on the move.”
Lancashire & Liverpool: Familiar Names, Fresh Colours
The Liverpool & District scene has seen its own mini merry-go-round. Newton le Willows have lured Ryan Maddock from Penwortham, while Wallasey have added Mark Rowland from Birkenhead Park. Neither signing dominates the headlines presently, but both strengthen sides that flirted with mid-table safety last season.
In the GMCL, Woodbank continue to build steadily, adding Jake O’Byrne from Bradshaw — a smart move for a club trying to bridge the gap between strong and serious contenders.
East Anglia & Midlands: Quiet but Calculated
Things remain fairly subdued in the middle and eastern reaches, but not completely still. Downham Stow, as mentioned, have bolstered early, and Eccleshall’s overseas signing adds class to the North Staffs & South Cheshire Premier League.
The East Anglia region tends to wake up later in the window, once the county programmes settle — expect more once the university players confirm their summer placements.
What’s Next?
This second wave of deals hints at a few familiar themes: overseas pros locking in early, Yorkshire clubs reshuffling their regulars, and the northern leagues making quiet but sensible tweaks. It’s still too soon for blockbuster moves, but the early groundwork is being laid — and a few of these names will prove crucial once April rolls around.
If Part One of our transfer tracker was about intent, Part Two is about momentum. Clubs aren’t overhauling just yet, but they’re clearly preparing.
Come November, expect another rush — that’s when the WhatsApp rumours start flying, the “mutual departures” hit social feeds, and every second club suddenly announces their “returning overseas.”
For now, though, the window’s warming up nicely.
7th October 2025
Premier League Tracker: Early Movers, Familiar Faces, and the Start of the Winter Shuffle
It’s only October, but the transfer window for club cricket’s Premier Leagues is already alive and swinging with almost double the number of signings announced this time last year. This edition of the Premier League Transfer Watch reveals that while most players are still searching for their whites in the airing cupboard, a handful of clubs have wasted no time in reshaping for 2026 — with early overseas signings, returning pros, and a few eyebrow-raising switches between rivals.
Let’s take a look around the leagues and pick out the early movers, re-signers, and rebuilders on our Premier League Transfer Watch.
North East Premier League: Newcastle Mean Business
No one’s been busier than Newcastle, who look intent on building something serious. Arthur Wilcox joins from Downham Stow, Harry Lumsden crosses from Burnopfield, while Andrew Doig and Gavin Paton make the trip from South North. Add in Faizal Ghumann from Tynemouth and you’ve got a side that’s quietly assembling half the North East.
Benwell Hill are no slouches either — signing Toby Barton and Sam Jenkins from Sussex Premier outfit Middleton and Horsham respectively, plus picking up Mark Watson from Chester-le-Street. That’s a strong statement of intent after a steady 2024.
Meanwhile, Burnmoor have nicked Callum Harding and Robbie Bowman from Benwell Hill and Tynemouth, keeping that familiar North East merry-go-round spinning.
Bradford Premier League: Jer Lane Loading Up
Jer Lane are stockpiling talent like it’s 2020 all over again. Bilal Hamid and Mohammed Abbass arrive from Bankfoot, Khalil Ahmed switches from Rastrick, and Umar Yaqoob joins from Hoylandswaine. That’s three clubs raided in one window — the sort of squad depth that screams ambition.
Farsley, meanwhile, have been quietly sharp in the market. Danish Hussain signs from Undercliffe, Shabhan Raheem moves from Hoylandswaine, and Kyme Tahirkheli crosses from Bradford & Bingley. That’s three solid local signings without spending half the winter on visa paperwork.
Lancashire Leagues: Familiar Names, Fresh Shirts
There’s been plenty of early movement across the red rose leagues too. Ramsbottom have snapped up Matt Griffin from Haslingden and overseas pro Chirag Khurana, while Clitheroe have added South African Diego Rosier and Colne’s Saud Ahmed.
At Barrow, new pro Hardus Coetzer arrives alongside Millom’s Dec Tyson as they shape up for Northern Premier League 2. Expect a few more in the coming weeks — that region rarely stays quiet for long.
Nelson also add some top-end experience with Tyler McGladdery from Northern, while Lowerhouse will again be led by their long-time overseas favourite Daniel Salpietro, who’s re-signed for another go.
CHECK OUT THE FULL LIST OF TRANSFERS TO DATE HERE
Sussex Premier League: Re-signings and Continuity
Down south, stability seems to be the theme. Haywards Heath, Ifield, and Three Bridges have all confirmed their overseas re-signings (Umar Amin, Raminda Wijesooriya, and Luke Bridges respectively), while Horsham lose Sam Jenkins to Benwell Hill. Expect more churn later in the winter as the overseas market wakes up.
Cornwall & Beyond: The Overseas Queue Forms Early
Cornwall’s usual conveyor belt of overseas arrivals has already started. St Austell have re-secured Thevindu Dickwella, Grampound Road bring back Ravindra Karunaratne, and Werrington have gone big — signing Sri Lankan Thulina Dilshan again and adding Paul Smith from Castle Bromwich.
There’s movement in the East too, with Mildenhall keeping IPL veteran KC Cariappa, while Brentwood have picked up the impressive speedster Joe Carson from Billericay in the Essex Premier.
Midlands & Elsewhere: Quiet, for Now
It’s been a slower start in the Midlands, though Shepshed have landed Rugby’s Kyle Taylor and Hucknall add Greg Willows from Sileby Town. Lutterworth look to have pulled off a coup with Usman Salahuddin, one of the most recognisable overseas names so far.
Further north, Seaham Park have recruited Myles Price from Darlington RA, and Horwich RMI welcome Will Shuttleworth from Eagley. There’s also an interesting one brewing at York — Nathan Johnson joins from Hull Zingari, strengthening an already stacked squad.
What It All Means
It’s still early, but some patterns are clear. Newcastle are building a squad that looks determined to challenge. Jer Lane have gone full shopping spree beating the rest to it again. Ramsbottom and Clitheroe are ensuring the Lancashire League stays star-studded. And the usual flood of overseas re-signings suggests plenty of clubs see value in familiarity after warm & dry summer of runs & wickets!
Expect the next wave of moves once the early starters get indoors for pre-season training, and clubs figure out who’s actually moving counties for work, who’s “taking a break,” and who’s suddenly “back for one more year.”
For now, consider this the early sketch of the 2025 Premier League landscape, and possibly the calm before the storm to come on Premier League Transfer Watch!
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