United report Chelsea over Kenyon

Manchester United have reported Chelsea to the Premier League for apparently using Peter Kenyon’s services when he is still under contract to the Old Trafford club.

Kenyon is currently on ‘gardening leave’ from United who have yet to reach an agreement with Chelsea as to when he can start working for them as chief executive.

However a report in Spain quoted Real Madrid’s director of football Jorge Valdano saying he had talked with Kenyon about Chelsea signing Michel Salgado, and as a consequence United have pointed out the matter to the Premier League.

Under the terms of Kenyon’s contract he has to give United a full year’s notice but negotiations are continuing with Chelsea, who will have to pay compensation if they want him to start work earlier.

A United spokesman said: “Negotiations are on-going and no agreement has been reached on settling the departure date.”

United are keen to avoid a bitter dispute with Chelsea but by reporting the Salgado incident to the Premier League have ensured that it is taken into account in the negotiations over compensation.