The timetable outlined in the update is:
That leaves France and Germany as the first major markets to go dark, with Italy, Spain and England following on the final evening.
A split deadline changes leverage. Clubs in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga may have to make decisions earlier, while sides in England, Spain and Italy could still be negotiating for another day. That matters when deals are linked across multiple clubs and leagues.
It also creates a familiar deadline-day imbalance:
With the 2026 World Cup having shaped summer preparation, timing could be even more important. Squads may come back late, fitness levels may vary, and recruitment teams could be forced into shorter, sharper decision-making.
If the report proves accurate, the Premier League gets the final move among Europe’s five biggest leagues. Even a small time advantage can matter when medicals, paperwork and outgoing transfers all collide on the last night.
That will make 1 September the date to watch, especially for clubs still juggling sales, loans and late opportunistic signings before attention turns fully to the opening weeks of the new season.