United act to ensure transfers above reproach

MANCHESTER UNITED will force agents to sign a declaration of impartiality to ensure the club’s transfer dealings are beyond reproach.

The move is part of revised transfer procedures at Old Trafford instigated following a wide-ranging review by finance director Nick Humby which has also led to the club axing Jason Ferguson's Elite Sports group from the list of agents used to act on United's behalf.

While Humby's review, launched as a result of the 99 corporate governance questions posed by major shareholders John Magnier and JP McManus earlier this season, concluded that United have complied with all current regulations, it did highlight significant problems.