At least two Manchester United stars are being investigated by HMRC over alleged image rights tax dodges, as the taxman continues to open new cases against top footballers in the Premier League.
The financial affairs of up to 200 players are under scrutiny but sources say that number continues to rise.
They are being investigated for their use of private companies and a range of other legal schemes to cut millions from their tax bills.
Under an agreement reached in the 2014-15 season — first revealed by Sportsmail —clubs were told they can pay up to a fifth of their footballers' total pay packages to 'image rights' companies rather than as part of their wages.