The Iraqi player Nashat Akram is refused a work visa for United Kingdom . Government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh told the Associated Press a letter has been sent to the British Ambassador in Iraq . He was poised to sign for Sven - Goran ##sson 's Manchester United club . British home secretary Jacqui Smith is being asked to intervene in the case .
The Iraqi player Nashat Akram is refused a work visa for United Kingdom . He was poised to sign for Sven - Goran ##sson 's Manchester United club . British home secretary Jacqui Smith is being asked to intervene in the case .