A request from the Premier League means that this summers' transfer window, which officially opens at midnight tonight, will close at 6:00pm on Tuesday, 1st September.
Deal's such as Ben Purkiss' switch to Port Vale, and Richard O'Donnell's departure for Wigan Athletic will officially be completed this evening, with James Chambers, who looks set to call time on his career, Jake Heath and Ashley Grimes all becoming free agents.
After the window has closed Football League clubs still have the option to take on 'emergency loans', which range from 28 to 93 days, however FIFA recently announced plans to close this loophole so this could be the final season for 'emergency loans'.
Late last week Walsall manager Dean Smith revealed that he has plans to make use of the loan market, and also discussed his recent meetings with prospective signings, with the Gaffer yet to announce any deals, July could be a busy month for the Saddlers.