My conscience clear over Marlet transfer scandal, says Tigana

JEAN TIGANA yesterday declared his conscience was clear over the Steve Marlet transfer scandal.

But Tigana, whose three-year contract expires in July, wants a commitment from Harrods supremo Al Fayed to "work and help" to persuade the Frenchman to take up his 24-month extension option.

The French legend, whose team are homeless and groundsharing with Second Division QPR, saw his summer transfer kitty slashed from in excess of £30 million in 2001 to just £2 million this year. The controversies surrounding Marlet's transfer and Tigana's future have completely overshadowed tomorrow's UEFA Cup third-round, second-leg clash with Hertha Berlin at Loftus Road.