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Fulham blocked from signing Roma winger Justin Kluivert - DENIED appeal

Roma winger Justin Kluivert has been blocked from signing for Fulham.

The Athletic's David Ornstein is reporting that Kluivert has been blocked due to UK work permit issues post Brexit.

Under new strict rules following the implementation of Brexit, clubs must now look to register a player by providing evidence to prove that they are able to work in the UK if they are arriving from abroad.

However, due to his lack of game time at Roma in recent years, the FA decided that Kluivert, the son of Dutch great Patrick Kluivert, did not meet the criteria to warrant being given a work permit and Fulham have been denied the opportunity to appeal the decision.

After lengthy negotiations with Roma throughout the summer, they looked to have agreed on bringing him in on loan, while also having an option to buy him outright for £10m further down the line.

The transfer is now off, though, following the FA's ruling.

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