GOALKEEPER Gabor Kiraly will NOT be making the trip to America with the rest of the Burnley squad, due to visa issues.

It was understood by club officials that, unlike Albanian international Besart Berisha, the Hungarian would not need special dispensation to travel to the States.

But when it came to light that Kiraly would need a visa to enter the country, it was too late to put an application forward to receive it in time for the tour.

“We were led to believe he wouldn’t need a visa because Hungary is in the European Union, but it turns out he does for some reason,” explained manager Owen Coyle, who revealed at the end of last season that he would listen to offers for the former Hertha Berlin and Crystal Palace stopper.

“He won’t go to America, only because of a visa problem.

“With the American Embassy you have to wait a month for an appointment.”

The news will come as a blow to Kiraly, who Coyle revealed had worked hard on his fitness throughout the summer and during the first week of pre-season.

Hungarians are permitted to travel visa-free to Canada, because the country is a European Union member, but the situation with regard to the visa waiver programme has yet to be resolved with the United States.

However, Coyle insists Kiraly will be working hard at Gawthorpe for the duration of the tour, and revealed the first team door would not be closed to the 32-year-old.

“Gabor was made available at the end of the season, not transfer-listed as such, but he’s come back and worked hard, and that will continue until he forces his way into the team or someone comes in for him.

“The door is open for them all, you never say never in football because sometimes that’s when you see the best from people.

“Gabor will be (at Gawthorpe) every day, training with the youth team and his own goalkeeping coach is flying in as well, so he’ll be working hard while we’re away and maintaining his fitness.”