Police are investigating claims an Everton player assaulted a woman in a London nightclub.
Marouane Fellaini, a Belgian international, has been accused of attacking the woman in Jet Black in the the West End on Sunday.
The 22-year-old midfielder has not been arrested but Scotland Yard has confirmed the allegations are being investigated.
The alleged victim complained of a head injury, police said.
A spokesman for Everton said they were aware of the incident but would not comment further because of police involvement.
Mr Fellaini is recovering from a serious ankle injury he suffered in February which ruled him out of the rest of the season.
The woman suffered no visible injuries but she was taken to hospital as a precaution, police said.
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