Speaking on RTÉ Radio One on Thursday, the former Dublin and Offaly manager said he was told to put into an envelope the figure he was looking for to be paid. Lyons claimed he then said he did not accept payment.
While Lyons is standing by his remarks, Mayo have strenuously denied the allegation.
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