Players, managers and chief executives reflect on all the drama of the window as deals fail to go through and are left until the final frantic minutes to be completed.
EXCLUSIVE
Confusion reigned on Monday night as Real Madrid failed to sign David de Gea. The LFP had not received the necessary paperwork in time to verify the deal and, despite the transfer having been mooted for months, the Spain international is staying with Manchester United.
For managers, players and chief executives, transfer deadline day throws up a unique set of obstacles which can derail a move at the last minute.