What is a deal sheet and when is it needed on transfer Deadline Day?

CLUBS face a race against time to get deals done on Deadline Day. This year, the window slams shut at 11pm on Tuesday, September 1 for Premier League and EFL clubs. Jack Grealish is set to join Everton on loan on Deadline Day Credit: AFP Ethan Nwaneri is also on the move to Borussia Dortmund Credit: Getty The likes of Jack Grealish, Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye could all be on the move today. And there is a chance some of the biggest signings of the day require a deal sheet. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! What is a deal sheet? A deal sheet allows clubs to confirm the signing of new players after the 11pm deadline providing much of the paperwork is done. Teams can complete a deal sheet at 9pm earliest and the last must be submitted at 11pm. It must state the player on the move, the two clubs involved in the transfer and the fee. Without it, a last-gasp transfer cannot go ahead and it is not a legally binding contract. Once it arrives on Premier League or EFL chiefs’ desks, clubs have a further two hours – until 1am – to get a deal sorted and complete the remaining documentation. When are the transfer deadlines around the world? Ligue 1: Tuesday, 1 September – 18:59 Serie A: Tuesday, 1 September – 19:00 Bundesliga: Tuesday, 1 August – 19:00 La Liga: Tuesday, 1 September – 22:59 Scottish Premiership: Thursday, 3 September – 17:00 Women’s Super League: Thursday, 3 September – 23:00 Saudi Pro League: Sunday, 6 September – TBC Most read in Sport *All times BST Comment now