Transfer Deadline Day is set to take place on Tuesday, 1 September at 23:00 BST for clubs in the Premier League and EFL. Other major European leagues have different deadlines: Ligue 1 at 18:59, Serie A and Bundesliga at 19:00, La Liga at 22:59, and the Scottish Premiership on Thursday, 3 September at 17:00. The Women's Super League will have its deadline on Thursday, 3 September at 23:00, while the Saudi Pro League has not yet announced its date. According to FIFA, a transfer window can last no more than 16 weeks in a calendar year, ensuring a structured period for player transfers. Premier League clubs are required to complete a deal sheet in the final two hours of the transfer window, with the earliest submission at 21:00 BST and the latest at 23:00 BST. This form must be submitted before the deadline for transfers to be finalized. Many clubs prefer to wait until the last minute to submit the form, ensuring that the deal can proceed smoothly. The deal sheet allows a club to confirm an agreement and gives them additional time to submit the remaining documentation needed for the transfer. Players who remain free agents after the transfer window closes can be signed at any time, but they cannot play for their new club immediately unless there is space in the club's 25-man squad. These players must wait until the next registration period, which typically occurs about a week after the transfer window closes. The Premier League squad list is limited to 25 senior players, with no more than 17 not classified as 'homegrown' talent. This rule does not apply to under-21 players, who can be registered in larger numbers. Clubs must manage their squad sizes carefully to avoid having players who cannot play for the team. Several players whose futures remain uncertain could be involved in last-minute transfers. Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish is expected to return to Everton on loan, while Toffees winger Iliman Ndiaye is set to move to City for £65 million. Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been linked with a move to Manchester City, where he could reunite with former manager Enzo Maresca. Xabi Alonso’s Liverpool are reportedly interested in Lamine Camara from Monaco to strengthen their midfield. Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is of interest to Arsenal and Barcelona, and could leave Spain before the window closes. Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo has attracted attention from Tottenham and City, though any departure depends on Liverpool securing a replacement, which seems unlikely. Over the years, some of the most memorable deadline-day transfers include Alexander Isak's move from Newcastle United to Liverpool, which broke the British transfer record. Other notable deals include Claude Makelele moving from Real Madrid to Chelsea in 2003, Wayne Rooney's transfer from Everton to Manchester United in 2004, and the high-profile moves of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano from Corinthians to West Ham in 2006. Recent transfers include Cristiano Ronaldo's move from Juventus to Manchester United in 2021 and Cole Palmer's switch from Manchester City to Chelsea in 2023. Fans can follow the action on the BBC as the deadline approaches. The BBC Sport website and app will have a dedicated live page covering the latest Premier League and EFL transfers. BBC Sounds will provide updates throughout the day on 5 Live and local radio stations across the UK, with many stations offering live streams for listeners to follow the developments in real time.