All the latest transfer news for Brighton and Hove Albion throughout the transfer window
Brighton fans will be hoping the club spring a nice transfer surprise in the final hours of the transfer window.
So far the Seagulls have brought in Pascal Gross as the veteran German returned to the club earlier this window for around £1m from Borussia Dortmund.
Gross has made a decent impact on the team and scored his first goal since re-signing in the Albion’s 1-1 draw with Everton last Saturday.
Albion are though potentially in the market for a new centre back and made a £20m bid for England under-21 international defender Charlie Cresswell, who is currently with Toulouse. Will the club return in the final hours with a higher offer?
Brighton will be working up until the final minutes of the window, but just how much time do they have?
When does the window close?
The Premier League 2026 winter trading window closes at 7pm on Monday, February 2. The EFL, Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, and Ligue 1 will all close their windows on the same day.
It can be extended however as Premier League players can still be sold or loaned to leagues with later deadlines after the English window shuts.
Deals can be confirmed later if clubs submit a "deal sheet" before the deadline, granting them a two-hour extension to finalise paperwork.
What is a deal sheet?
Premier League clubs must complete a 'deal sheet' if they wish to process a transfer in the last two hours of the window being open. It provides an extension so all details of a transfer can be completed.
The deal sheet provides a safety net for things such as medicals, travel and last-minute hitches.
A deal sheet confirms an agreement has been reached between two clubs and the player before the final documentation is prepared and paperwork completed to authorise registration.
When does a deal sheet kick in?
The deal sheet cannot be used before 5pm and must be completed before the 7pm transfer deadline.
The deal sheet lasts for two hours and all the paperwork should be completed by 9pm. If not, the deal collapses.
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