How Sunderland can get extra time to wrap-up the loan signing of Dion Sanderson as transfer deadline looms

While the transfer window is set to slam shut at 5pm this evening, the Black Cats could have an extra two hours in which to finalise the details of any further incomings.

Young defender Dion Sanderson has been heavily linked with a move to the Stadium of Light throughout the day - with a loan move a possibility for the Wolves man.

But while the transfer window is set to close at 5pm, there is still time for Sunderland to seal further incomings - although the clock is ticking.

But, as per EFL and Premier League rules, Sunderland can be given until 7pm to complete the deal - providing that the club have submitted a 'Deal Sheet'.

These sheets provide details of the impending transfer and confirm that an agreement has been reached, before providing clubs with extra time in which to submit all the required documentation.

The details required on this sheet are fairly basic and amount to the clubs and player involved and the fee being paid, if there is one.

Deal sheets cannot be requested until 3pm on transfer deadline day and then must be submitted, fully completed, by 5pm.

Once received and approved by the EFL, clubs can then be granted permission to submit all the required transfer paperwork by a 7pm deadline.

Sunderland will also be able to sign free agents after the window slams shut this evening.

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