The attempt to rescue Victor Moses from being left in limbo in warring Russia has been blocked by the Premier League.
The Spartak Moscow player is isolated from his family and friends in the capital.
The former wing-back is out of contract at the end of the year and can be signed by another club.
The statutes governing transfers have been temporarily amended due to the war on Ukraine.
The Premier League does not want to accept any request from a player to play again, earn a salary, or be returned to England, because of the integrity of the competition.
The league did not comment.
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The war has allowed clubs to sign players affected by it, as well as the first English side to sign a Russian player who had his contract suspended.
Critics have criticized the stance of the Premier League.
Tim Sparv, a former captain of the Finns, told Sky Sports News that they need to do everything they can to help players get out of Russia.
We need to give them the chance to play where they feel safe. This is a humanitarian issue.
The special dispensation can't be used by clubs on the grounds of sporting integrity.
The UK and Ireland have declared their interest in hosting Euro 2028.
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Russia and Turkey put their names forward to host the tournament despite the suspension of their clubs and national teams by football's governing body, despite the country's invasion of Ukraine.
Italy is competing with Russia and Turkey for the right to host the European Championships in 2032.
The host countries for Euro 2032 and Euro 2028 will be announced in September.
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Russia hosted the World Cup but has been banned from the international sports community due to its invasion of Ukraine.
The Russian Football Union was not suspended when the club and national teams were banned.
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