Lukaku scored in the 20th minute to earn his side their victory away to Southampton

Romelu Lukaku has pleaded with Manchester United supporters to stop singing a controversial chant about him after admitting that it is detracting from his performances.

Manchester United have asked for CCTV footage from the 1-0 win away to Southampton to try and identify those who are singing the song, which is based on racial stereotyping.

Mino Raiola, the player’s agent, said: “He would like this song to stop. They are talking more about the song than about his football. That’s his and my quote.”

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Lukaku’s only previous comment about the chant came via the club’s official Twitter account when he said: “Fans have meant well with their songs, but let’s move on together.”

After Lukaku scored the only goal against Southampton, the song was again