The transfer window is coming to a close and clubs are frantically trying to get their business across the line.
Despite the financial impacts of COVID-19, over £900million has been spent by Premier League clubs this summer.
Spending has dropped off in the EFL, with so many clubs relying on free transfers and loans amid financial uncertainty caused by behind closed doors matches.
This season, there will be two different deadlines for clubs to race against to conduct their business for the 2020/21 season.
Here, we break down exactly what clubs can and can't do and those all-important dates.
When does the first transfer window shut?
All clubs will have to conduct any international business by Monday, October 5.
Premier League clubs will also be unable to trade directly with one another.
Players could still be sold abroad after this deadline, permitting that league's transfer window remains open.
When is the second transfer window closed?
The second transfer window closes 11 days later, on Friday, October 16.
What business can clubs conduct during the second window?
Clubs from the Premier League can sign players from the EFL and visa-versa up until the second transfer window closes.
So, hypothetically, there is still plenty of time for top-flight clubs to strike a deal with Brentford for Said Benrahma, who is yet to feature for the Bees this season amid transfer interest from the top-flight.
Equally, Sunderland and EFL clubs can still trade among themselves, unlike Premier League clubs, with no restriction on transfers within the same division.
