Deadline Day Across Europe: When Each Window Slams Shut
Deadline day chaos grips European football as windows close at different times: England’s Premier League and English leagues end at 11pm BST on Sept 1; Germany, France and Italy shut at 8pm local; Spain at 11:59pm local; Scotland on Sept 3 at 5pm. MLS and other leagues follow their own timelines, with WSL deadlines Sept 3 and NWSL Sept 7. Post-deadline deal sheets can still push through for two hours if paperwork is filed on time. The Athletic provides live deadline coverage, with rumors around Enzo Fernandez, Balogun and Fofana.