Malta FA/FIFA licensed agent Damien Iwueke and Division One club Marsa FC have rejected reports that Nigerian striker Anthony EviParker is set for a trial with English Division One club Reading as a result of his association with Star Soccer Agency.

Speaking to The Times, Iwueke, who had enticed EviParker - presently on the books of Balzan Youths - to join Marsa a few seasons ago, insisted that he is still the player's agent according to agreements signed with the player in Nigeria and in Malta.

"I cannot understand how people make statements that EviParker can play in England when he has not played a single match for his country," Iwueke said.

A short statement by Star Soccer Agency on Wednesday claimed that EviParker, who scored six times for Balzan in the Premier League this season, will undergo a trial period at the Madejski Stadium between March 7 and 13.

"A player who hails from a country outside the European Union must obtain the necessary work permit to join a club in England. This permit is only issued if the applicant has played a significant number of matches for his country," Iwueke added.

Marsa reaction

Marsa FC assistant secretary Jason Cini said that EviParker is still their player and rejected the statement by Star Soccer Agency that the Nigerian is travelling to England for a trial.

"EviParker is still a Marsa player and will rejoin us at the end of the season. As far as we are concerned, EviParker is still being managed by FIFA agent Iwueke who brought him to our club from Nigeria," Cini said.

Cini added that Iwueke is the only agent Marsa are prepared to deal with in any transfer negotiations or other football matters involving the 18-year-old EviParker.