Duncan McGuire's transfer to Blackburn Rovers has collapsed twice and is now officially off due to a clerical error by Blackburn, who clicked 'save' instead of 'submit' on the necessary paperwork. Despite reaching an initial agreement with Orlando City and McGuire attending a Blackburn match, the English Football League (EFL) did not approve the loan registration. Blackburn's subsequent appeal was rejected, and the EFL board will review the case. If the decision is upheld, Blackburn will seek a new summer deal. Meanwhile, McGuire, who turned 23 during the process, is set to fly back to the USA as his future with Orlando City hangs in the balance.
DUNCAN MCGUIRE's transfer to Blackburn Rovers is officially, finally OFF. Appeal to register USMNT striker after deadline rejected. 🇺🇸 Club did paperwork after agreeing loan with Orlando City, but never clicked submit. 🤯 Must be so disappointing for 23yo from Omaha, NE. 😔 https://t.co/EQzYIzOYkX
BREAKING: Blackburn Rovers has been unsuccessful in its attempts to sign Duncan McGuire on loan from MLS side Orlando City 👤 https://t.co/hEEOhBKD61
🚨🇺🇸 Understand Blackburn Rovers appeal to get Duncan Mcguire deal cleared has been rejected. Deal definitely off now. The saga is over. Duncan, set to fly back to USA tomorrow as next steps for his future with Orlando City will be determined upon arrival. https://t.co/EN56oR2WFl
Check The Timestamps: US Soccer Player Duncan McGuire's Deal To Play In England Was Denied Because The Team Forgot To Hit Submit On The Paperwork https://t.co/cOrDo5gg3o https://t.co/c6ZDfJYEgV
McGuire transfer collapsed after Blackburn pressed wrong button on website https://t.co/NrMwznM9fd
Exact nature of the paperwork error at the heart of Blackburn’s Duncan McGuire deal, The club thought they clicked “submit paperwork” before the deadline, but they only clicked “save”. When they realized it wasn’t submitted, the window had already shut https://t.co/S5fgFWX7YR
So much up in the air now with Duncan McGuire's situation ahead of Thursday appeal. With Orlando City advancing on deal for Luis Muriel (not done), could another MLS team try to get McGuire on loan til summer? Gets consistent starts, keeps/ups his value ahead of summer window?
Tough break for Duncan McGuire to lose out (twice!) on a life-changing contract and then face the prospect of losing his place to Luis Muriel while waiting for a summer move (or a new contract). #MLS
Duncan McGuire & his agent situated at a hotel in Sheffield on deadline day, assuming a move to Wednesday was most likely after Blackburn fell thru Some Wednesday fans spotted him. He signed autographs. Both Wednesday & Blackburn sent cars to the hotel https://t.co/S5fgFWX7YR
An initial deal accepted but then collapsed with the player on a plane; A frantic deadline day at a hotel in Sheffield; A new deal... but a paperwork error. The inside story Duncan McGuire's move to Blackburn fell apart— Twice. w/ @OliverKay https://t.co/S5fgFWX7YR
Blackburn announce that the EFL has not approved their deal to register Duncan McGuire due to Blackburn's error in submitting documents. The EFL board will consider the case on Thursday. If nothing changes, Blackburn will try to find a new deal with Orlando for the summer. https://t.co/MhP6CENQyE
Duncan McGuire’s loan to Blackburn Rovers was not approved by the English Football League. More appeals to come. https://t.co/EIXk0YoYGG
Duncan McGuire’s loan to Blackburn Rovers is officially off; move not approved by the English Football League. https://t.co/EIXk0YoYGG
Duncan Maguire's proposed move to Blackburn Rovers has not been approved by the EFL ❌ The club have launched an appeal which will be heard on Thursday ⬇️ https://t.co/LDdmFXjFb1
📰 Club Statement - Duncan McGuire 🔗 https://t.co/bHP1JeWs7N #Rovers 🔵⚪️ https://t.co/c1NdGLooXj
Sources: Blackburn expecting verdict on appeal of Duncan McGuire registration error by tomorrow night. Will determine if deal goes thru or not. Coincidentally, tomorrow is McGuire’s 23rd birthday…. https://t.co/bwIgRSk5pd
📺📝 Latest info on Duncan McGuire's transfer to Blackburn, once again, being on the verge of collapse. This time due to paperwork error by Blackburn. https://t.co/AFblv6hheK
Duncan McGuire was in attendance at Ewood Park to see Blackburn's 2-1 loss to QPR today. He wasn't eligible to play, but other deadline day signings were. Now we know why. https://t.co/bwIgRSk5pd
I want to make a joke about how this story refuses to go away and it's absolutely gonna kill me (though it is) but, man, poor Duncan McGuire. TBD what's next with appeal & if Blackburn tries to resurrect the deal a third time (though for the summer if appeal denied) https://t.co/bwIgRSk5pd
Blackburn had agreed with Orlando City on an initial deal... only to abruptly call & cancel on agreements w/ McGuire on a flight Wednesday. Orlando still picked up the phone & reached a new agreement... now it may collapse again because Blackburn messed up paperwork. Unreal. https://t.co/bwIgRSk5pd
BREAKING: Duncan McGuire's transfer to Blackburn is — once again — on verge of COLLAPSE, sources say. Blackburn made clerical error with the registration/paperwork. Club is appealing. McGuire still in England Orlando City can't believe it. w/ @mjshrimper https://t.co/Vgs09he7TO