The EFL has written to all of its 72 member clubs informing them that, for the first time, the League is introducing “deal sheets” to help get last-minute deals across the line on Transfer Deadline Day.
The system is already widely used in Premier League transfers to give clubs in a rush to get loans or transfers finalized an extra two hours. now, Ski Sports News can reveal that the EFL is introducing a similar scheme, which will come into force for this month’s deadline on Monday 2 February.
We are told that there has been a consensus among most EFL clubs in favor of their introduction for some time, and the belief that it will make late transfers, in any case, between the EFL and the Premier League more efficient.
Deal lists cannot be used until the last two hours of the transfer window – so in this case, as the January deadline is 7pm, clubs will only be allowed to use the deal list from 5pm onwards. This means that if the Premier League or EFL win and accept a contract from a club at that time, that club will have until 9pm to complete and submit all the paperwork.
As is the case in the Premier League, there must be full agreement between the buying and selling clubs, as well as the player or their representative, before a Deal Sheet can be submitted.
What is a job listing?
The EFL Deal Sheet is a document introduced to assist clubs on transfer deadline day. It allows Clubs an additional two hours to submit the necessary transfer or loan documentation, provided the main details are agreed between the Buying Club, the Selling Club and the Player before the transfer window closes.
When an EFL contract can be used
- It can only be used by the buying club for transfers or loans to or within the EFL.
- Does not apply to transfers or loans to clubs outside the EFL. If a player moves to a Premier League club, that club must use the Premier League Deal Table.
What is the time frame when the agreement sheet can be used?
The agreement must be submitted via the Football Administration System between 17:00:00 and 18:59:59 on the day of the transfer deadline (or any other deadline set by the EFL before a future transfer window).
What happens after the bid sheet is submitted?
The club has until 20:59:59 on transfer deadline day to complete all necessary transfer documentation and submit it to FIFA’s transfer matching system, the FA and the EFL (as applicable).
Does the Deal Sheet constitute a legally binding contract?
No. The contract is not legally binding between the parties. Clubs must still complete all other necessary forms and applications to legally sign and register a player.
Who signs the Deal Sheet?
- Buying and selling clubs.
- Player and/or their representative.
- Players under the age of 18 or their parents/guardians should not be involved in signing the form.
The Deal Sheet should confirm that transfer or loan negotiations have been concluded before the transfer window closes, details of compensation fees and payment schedules and signatures of both clubs and players.