Nottingham Forest have had their request to reinstate Steve Cook into their 25-man squad turned down.
The Reds submitted an application to the Premier League for Cook to take the place of Willy Boly as they deal with a defensive injury crisis. But that appeal is understood to have not been granted by the governing body.
Cook was left off the squad list for the second half of the season when it was submitted after the January transfer window closed. He has continued to train with his teammates, however, and Forest wanted him reinstated amid a shortage of centre-backs.
