How the result of a Premier League vote could affect Sheffield Wednesday's transfer dealings this summer

A previous vote held in 2017 meant rules were changed to ensure all transfers had to be carried out ahead of the start of the Premier League season, with the cut-off for all deals in 2019 at 11pm on August 8. The Championship updated their rules accordingly, with League One and League Two staying with the traditional September deadline.

The u-turn brings the deadline back in-line with those in major leagues across Europe.

It had been changed after managers had complained that it was a distraction at the start of their season and it was hoped that European leagues would shift their rules forward accordingly.

But with Europe not budging, top tier clubs have since come to the conclusion that it put them at a disadvantage compared to their continental rivals.

Sky Sports Championship pundit Danny Higginbotham said: “Why would you want Premier League clubs to be at a disadvantage compared with their European rivals?

“You want to give teams the best opportunity to be successful - it's a no-brainer.”

Sheffield Wednesday have been busy on transfer deadline day in recent times. The summer window saw Massimo Luongo make the move from QPR, with David Bates and Jacob Murphy joining on loan from Hamburg and Newcastle respectively.

Connor Wickham of Crystal Palace and Wigan Athletic’s Josh Windass joined on deadline day of the winter window last week.