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BBC News
3 days ago
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Newport removed from Fifa transfer ban list
Newport County are no longer under a transfer ban with world governing body Exiles were placed on the Fifa Registration Ban List on 30 May - with the issue understood to stem from a compensation fee that Newport believes has already been paid to another English Football League (EFL) club for an academy meant they were unable to proceed with any new player transactions, although Newport stated it was "a minor administration dispute with Fifa", adding that the issue would be "settled shortly".The League Two side - now managed by David Hughes - no longer feature on the list, meaning they are able to resume their work in the transfer first summer window closes at 19:00 BST on Tuesday, 10 second window runs from Monday, 16 June to 19:00 BST on Monday, 1 September.
BBC News
6 days ago
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Newport transfer ban an 'administration dispute'
Newport County have been placed under a transfer ban but the League Two club say the situation is "a minor administration dispute" with world governing body issue is understood to stem from a compensation fee that Newport believes has already been paid to another English Football League (EFL) club for an academy Exiles were placed on Fifa's registration ban list last Friday and despite the new transfer window opening on Sunday, have been unable to proceed with any new player transactions.A Newport County spokesperson said: "It is nothing for supporters to concern themselves with. It's just a minor administration dispute with Fifa which will be settled shortly."It relates to a spurious compensation fee for an academy player that Fifa claimed we owed to another club."However, the compensation fee was paid months ago and the club in question has confirmed receipt."It is an extremely frustrating process dealing with Fifa, one which we know several other EFL clubs are experiencing regarding compensation claims, but the matter will be rectified shortly."Although Newport are confident the situation will be resolved swiftly, it means new manager David Hughes has been delayed in any plans to strengthen his squad for next season.
