Fulham have said they are not concerned about any possible investigation by the Football Association's transfer watchdog into Jean Tigana's foreign signings.
The club said that "we have been made aware of a malicious whispering campaign against our manager, in relation to the handling of players' transfers."
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But Fulham are adamant any investigation would find that "There is not a shred of evidence to suggest that Jean Tigana has behaved improperly at any time.
"He continues to have the full support of the chairman and the directors of the club."
The Londoners, in fact, have not been contacted by the FA's Compliance Unit, which is currently investigating transfer dealings made by Aston Villa during John Gregory's time as manager.
Fulham had already started an internal club probe into how agents and selling clubs affected the breakdown of money involved in recent deals but it does not extend to the actions of Tigana
The transfer the club's investigation is focusing on is that of Steve Marlet, who arrived from Lyon for £11.5 million in August 2001.
The French international signed a five-year contract but it emerged today that behind-the-scenes legal wrangling over the transfer has been going on for months.
Fulham are refusing to pay the agents involved in the deal their agreed fees, with the matter expected to be resolved in court in the New Year.
The spokesman added: "We have concerns about the role played by some agents and selling clubs in the transfer of foreign players.
"We are investigating those matters - and there may be imminent court proceedings in one case, which would prevent us from commenting further."