Tranmere Rovers have declined the chance to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans.
The 25-year old striker has been on the hunt for a new club after he was released from prison last month having served half of his five-year term for sexually assaulting a woman in 2011.
It has been reported that former Sheffield United striker Evans has approached Tranmere regarding the possibility of them signing him but club chairman Mark Palios has denied those claims.
"Tranmere has not been approached by Ched Evans or his management team to discuss him joining the club," he said in a statement.
"However, on two occasions persons with a connection with Ched Evans offered to facilitate a discussion if I wished to pursue that.
"I strongly believe in the general principle that people have a right to rehabilitation after serving a sentence for a crime.
"However, I also take the view that whether any particular club would wish to employ someone who has been convicted of a very serious crime is a subjective decision for the club to take after considering all the circumstances, and that there is no simple right or wrong answer.
"I therefore took the view that it would not be in the best interests of the club to seek a dialogue with Mr Evans, notwithstanding his undoubted footballing talents. Neither I nor the club will be making any further comment on this matter."
