The Premier League and English Football League transfer window slams shut at 23:00 BST on Tuesday night, and while the deadline day frenzy has been quieter than in previous years, a handful of confirmed deals have already been rubber-stamped before the cut-off.
The early business saw Leyton Orient midfielder Dylan Levitt complete a permanent move to Scottish Premiership side Motherwell for an undisclosed fee. The Wales international, who had been with the League One club, makes the switch north of the border as Motherwell look to bolster their options for the second half of the season. The deal was confirmed at 09:00 BST, making it the headline move of the morning.
The early deals
Brighton winger Caylan Vickers was the first confirmed signing of the day, completing a permanent transfer to League One outfit Burton Albion at 08:00 BST. The 20-year-old forward had been on the books at the Amex Stadium but has struggled to break into the first-team picture on the south coast. Burton, fighting for position in the lower reaches of the third tier, will hope Vickers can provide some attacking impetus.
Just 45 minutes later, Sunderland forward Luis Semedo completed a move to French Ligue 2 side Clermont. The Portuguese attacker had been with the Black Cats but found regular game time hard to come by at the Stadium of Light. The undisclosed fee represents something of a reshuffle for Sunderland, who have been active in the market this window as they push for promotion from the Championship.
Scottish Premiership and WSL deadlines
While the English window closes on Tuesday, clubs in the Scottish Premiership and the Women's Super League have a little more time to get their business done. The Scottish top flight deadline falls on Thursday at 17:00 BST, while WSL clubs have until 23:00 BST on the same day to finalise any incoming or outgoing transfers.
That means Motherwell's capture of Levitt was completed well ahead of their own national deadline, giving manager Stuart Kettlewell time to integrate the midfielder before the window shuts north of the border. The undisclosed fee suggests a modest outlay for a player who has international experience with Wales, having been part of the national setup in recent qualifying campaigns.
The bigger picture
Deadline day across the English leagues has been relatively subdued compared to the blockbuster windows of recent years. Financial regulations and Profit and Sustainability Rules continue to temper spending across the divisions, with clubs increasingly cautious about committing to significant fees or long-term wage obligations.
The deals confirmed so far are all undisclosed, a common feature of modern transfer windows where clubs rarely reveal the financial details of their business. For Leyton Orient, the sale of Levitt represents the departure of a player who had been part of their squad since his arrival from Manchester United's academy system. For Brighton, the exit of Vickers continues their policy of developing young players and moving them on to clubs where they can gain first-team experience.
What happens next
With the 23:00 BST deadline looming, clubs across the Premier League and EFL are still working to finalise late deals. The final hours of the window traditionally bring a flurry of activity as clubs scramble to complete paperwork before the cut-off. Some deals will be announced in the hours after the deadline as clubs confirm agreements that were signed off in time.
The Scottish Premiership and WSL windows remain open until Thursday, meaning Motherwell and other Scottish clubs still have time to add to their squads. For English clubs, though, the clock is ticking down to Tuesday's close, and any deals not completed by 23:00 BST will have to wait until the summer window reopens.
According to BBC Sports.