Transfer of USMNT forward falls through due to ‘administrative mistake’
In this content, it is reported that Duncan McGuire’s proposed loan move to Blackburn Rovers from Orlando City has fallen through due to an administrative error. The deal was not approved by the English Football League because the registration documents were submitted after the transfer deadline. Blackburn Rovers stated that all necessary paperwork had been completed prior to the deadline, but due to an administrative error, the forms were not processed in time.
The club’s lawyers have submitted the required paperwork to the EFL Board for consideration, and McGuire will stay in the UK until a decision is reached. If the appeal is refused, Blackburn Rovers will attempt to reach a pre-contract agreement with Orlando City to enable the player to join the club permanently when the 2024 summer transfer window opens.
The news comes just five days after Orlando City had announced McGuire’s loan move to Blackburn Rovers, where he would have joined the English Championship side for a six-month loan with an option to buy. McGuire, who scored 15 goals for Orlando last season, will now have to wait for the EFL Board’s decision before his future is defined.
This additional context adds further details and insights into the situation, providing a comprehensive understanding of the impact of the administrative error on the player’s prospective move.
The proposed loan move of United States international Duncan McGuire to Blackburn Rovers from Major League Soccer side Orlando City has regrettably broken down due to an administrative error. This information was confirmed by the English Championship side in a statement released on Wednesday. Despite the announcement made just five days ago by Orlando regarding McGuire’s six-month loan with an option to buy, the deal was not approved by the English Football League. This was due to registration documents being submitted after the 11pm transfer deadline. Blackburn has assured that all necessary paperwork had been completed prior to 10pm on Thursday February 1st. However, an administrative error led to the forms not being processed within the prescribed time. The club has been in detailed discussions with legal representatives and relevant football authorities to urgently resolve the matter. The required papers have been prepared by the club’s lawyers and sent to the EFL Board, who will consider the case on Thursday February 8th. McGuire, who recorded 15 goals for Orlando last season, will remain in the UK until the EFL Board announces its decision. If his registration isn’t approved, he will return to the U.S. Should the appeal be refused, Blackburn Rovers will attempt to reach a pre-contract agreement with Orlando City in order for McGuire to join the club on a permanent basis when the 2024 summer transfer window opens. Blackburn Rovers, who have not featured in the top division since their relegation in 2012, are currently 19th in the Championship.
