Premier League's Last-Minute Transfer Lifeline: How Deal Sheets Save Deadline Day Dreams

While the summer transfer window has officially concluded, football clubs can still finalize transactions provided they filed a deal sheet prior to the cutoff time.

The closing day of the transfer period witnessed numerous notable transfers. Manchester United formally parted ways with Rasmus Højlund and Antony as they move closer to completing Senne Lammens's acquisition. Meanwhile, Manchester City are approaching an agreement for Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Naturally, Liverpool continues to dominate headlines as the reigning English champions pursue Alexander Isak's arrival at Merseyside. If this transfer materializes, Liverpool's summer expenditure will exceed £500 million ($677.1 million).

However, the window shut at 19:00 BST before several major transactions were finalized. Luckily for the Premier League powerhouses, they only required assistance from a deal sheet to obtain a temporary extension.

What Is a Premier League Transfer Deadline Day Deal Sheet?

A deal sheet represents a form that Premier League teams can complete to secure extra time past the transfer window closure.

When a transfer has been agreed upon but the necessary documentation isn't prepared for submission, a deal sheet provides clubs additional time to organize all required paperwork by day's end.

Deal sheets must contain the confirmed transfer details, guaranteed amounts, and any conditional payments that were settled before the transfer window's conclusion.

When Is the Premier League Deal Sheet Deadline?

Per Premier League regulations, the deal sheet deadline occurs at 23:00 BST on Monday, Sept. 1. Clubs submitting their forms by this deadline receive until 1:00 BST on Tuesday, Sept. 2, to finalize their transfer documentation.

The additional two-hour period doesn't extend to international transfers, which must adhere to the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) deadline of midnight.

Deal sheets are unavailable for use before 21:00 BST.