22 Aug 2014 10:16:52
Some posters have mentioned Holtby as a possible transfer target, but would have noted that he played for Tottenham in their UEFA Europa League play-off round first leg match yesterday. However, he wouldn't be "cup-tied" if he joined us because of rule 18.07 in the UEFA Europa League regulations, which states:
"As a rule, a player may not play in a UEFA club competition (i.e. UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, but not UEFA Super Cup) for more than one club in the course of the same season. Exceptionally, however, a player who has been fielded in the first, second, third qualifying round or the play-offs of the UEFA Champions League or UEFA Europa League is entitled to play in the UEFA Champions League or UEFA Europa League for another club as from the group stage."
I'm not sure that he's a player we need - let alone have a genuine interest in - but I thought I'd pass on the information about eligibility. :-)

1.) 22 Aug 2014
Thanks for that Copwat.