Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out say they have contacted Man Utd regarding an offensive chant about Romelu Lukaku.
The chant is said to be about the size of the Belgian's penis and reinforces a racial stereotype about black men.
Quoted by Independent.co.uk, a spokesperson for Kick It Out said racial stereotypes have no place in football, regardless of whether or not they are well-intentioned.
The statement comes following the emergence of a video a day after Man Utd's 3-0 Champions League win against Basel last week, a game which saw Lukaku score the sixth goal of his Old Trafford career.
The lyrics used in the chant are offensive and discriminatory. Racist stereotypes are never acceptable in football or wider society, irrespective of any intention to show support for a player.
We have contacted Manchester United regarding the issue and will be working closely with them and the FA to ensure that it is addressed swiftly. If we receive any reports relating to the discriminatory chant, those will be passed on to the governing body and the perpetrators can expect to face punishment.
Man Utd are said to be 'seeking advice' regarding how they proceed with the matter.
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