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Romelu Lukaku scored in Manchester United's 1-0 win over Southampton
During the game United supporters continued to sing the Lukaku song
The striker's agent has urged the fans to stop on behalf of Lukaku
A United statemeant said they are aiding police as they await CCTV footage

Published: 06:08 EDT, 25 September 2017 | Updated: 07:15 EDT, 25 September 2017

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Romelu Lukaku's agent has urged Manchester United supporters to stop signing an offensive chant about the striker.

A minority of United fans were heard defying club warnings during the 1-0 win at Southampton on Saturday.

Kick It Out have labelled the chant racist and Lukaku released a short statement last week telling supporters to 'respect each other'.

Romelu Lukaku's agent has insisted the Belgian wants offensive chants about him to stop

Mino Raiola (pictured with another client Zlatan Ibrahimovic) has released a statement following Saturday's clash with Southampton urging supporters to respect Lukaku's wishes

They continued at St Mary's, however, which has seen United liaise with Hampshire Police to find the culprits. Banning orders are an option.

Lukaku's representative Mino Raiola told The Times: 'He'd like this song to stop. They are talking more about the song than about his football. That's his and my quote.'

United moved to publish another statement on Saturday night. 'Manchester United has a zero tolerance stance on offensive chanting and behaviour,' it read.

The Manchester United striker scored in their 1-0 win over the Saints at St Mary's

'The club and player have been clear in asking for an end to the chant. The club has worked with relevant bodies and supporters groups in trying to eradicate any offensive behaviour and will take further action against individuals if this continues.

'The club is in discussion with the police and has asked for CCTV footage from Southampton and will try to identify those who disrespected the player's wishes not to sing the song.'

The song refers to the player's manhood and is sung to the tune of Stone Roses' Made of Stone.

But after the controversial chants were once again sung by a group of United supporters, the club have issued yet another warning to supporters threatening 'further action'