Diego Costa’s move to Wolves ‘is in doubt after the striker’s work permit application is REJECTED’

Diego Costa‘s proposed move to Wolves is in doubt after his work permit application was reportedly rejected.

Reports suggest the Premier League side held concerns about whether Costa – who has been a free agent since January after his Atletico Mineiro contract was terminated – would be permitted to play in England.

Now it appears those fears have been realised, with The Athletic claiming the 33-year-old did not score enough points for his application to pass, but the Premier League club are currently appealing the decision.

Bruno Lage and Wolves are appealing decision after 33-year-old failed to score enough points

The report claims the 33-year-old is scheduled to fly to the UK on Tuesday evening ahead of a medical with the West Midland side on Wednesday morning.

The same outlet report an appeal hearing – which will determine whether the move can be completed – will take place at the same time as the former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid forward’s medical.

Sportsmail reported at the weekend the Spaniard was set to arrive in the Midlands for a trial this week.

Players have to score at least 15 points across six criteria to be allowed to move to English clubs in rules set out in the FA’s post-Brexit point-based system, which has been effective since January last year.

The report claims the 33-year-old is scheduled to fly to the UK on Tuesday evening

Players have to score at least 15 points across six criteria in the FA’s post-Brexit point-based system

Players who score between 10 and 14 points can lodge an appeal.  

Half of the criteria related to appearances, with…