Authorities of the English Premier League have blocked Burnley’s attempt to rescue Nigerian winger, Victor Moses from Spartak Moscow on a short-term deal.
The blockade follows Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as ordered by Vladimir Putin.
Burnley were hoping to clinch a deal to bring the former Chelsea star back to England from Spartak Moscow till the end of the season.
But the Premier League club have been informed by authorities that they cannot sign the 31-year-old Premier League winner on a short-term basis.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in the suspension of the country’s domestic leagues.
As a result, FIFA and UEFA made the joint decision to allow players from teams in Ukraine and Russia to join other European teams on short-term deals until the end of the season – even though the transfer window is shut.
However, the Premier League have ruled they will not accept any requests for new transfers due to concerns over the sporting integrity of the competition.
Italy’s Serie A and Germany’s Bundesliga have also prevented transfers for similar reasons, though Spain’s La Liga is allowing clubs to sign the players from the two leagues.
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