Sam Allardyce has put his position as England manager in jeopardy after he allegedly used his new role to negotiate a £400,000 deal and offer advice on how to get around the Football Association (FA) on player transfers.

The Telegraph's undercover reporters posed as businessmen from the Far East and set up a meeting on 19 August, before he was to take charge of his first game as the Three Lions coach. The undercover reporters met the ex-Sunderland manager, his agent, Mark Curtis, and his financial adviser, Shane Moloney via his long-term friend and football agent Scott McGarvey.

The FA rules do not allow third parties "owning" players. However, the current England manager admitted to have known agents, who can get round the FA rules. The football's governing body in the country is aware of the allegations and has asked for a full transcript before responding.

"We have asked the Daily Telegraph to provide us with the full facts in relation to this matter and are awaiting their response," The Sun quoted the FA spokesman as saying.

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Sam Allardyce replaced Roy Hodgson as the new England manager earlier in the summer Getty

Allardyce replaced Roy Hodgson as the England manager after the latter stepped down from his post following the English side's elimination from the Euro 2016 after their defeat to Iceland in Round of 16.

He criticised his predecessor, suggesting Hodgson was "too indecisive" in his last game in charge as the national team's manager. IBTimes UK has compiled some of the best Twitter reactions.

If duly sacked, Sam #Allardyce's will have the legacy of being they only England manager with a 100% record.https://t.co/JDgvbNVQwJ

— The 4th Official (@Official_T4O) September 27, 2016
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Hilarious about Allardyce. I recommend they just close the England football team down. It’s been a waste of time and money for decades.

— Will Davies (@davies_will) September 27, 2016

That feeling when you could be sacked from your ‘dream job’ with a perfect record intact. 💃 https://t.co/PPW37xeDrm

— B/R Football (@brfootball) September 27, 2016

Sam Allardyce after reading the papers tonight https://t.co/7KAyWFZROW

— JOE.co.uk (@JOE_co_uk) September 26, 2016

"Don't be alarmed, Mr Allardyce. Just go about your daily routine like I'm not wearing the hat." pic.twitter.com/EIOGcMsoPf

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) September 26, 2016

I think allardyce should be sacked based on his rooney selection alone. But i bet he'll hang on in there. The crap ones usually do...

— David Byer (@thedavidbyer) September 27, 2016

At the same time, what the hell is Sam Allardyce thinking. He's wanted the job for so long, why would you take those sort of risks?

— Nick Palmer (@Nick_Palmer1988) September 27, 2016

Allardyce is on £3 million per year - more if he wins things

So he's on £3 million #BigSam

— Steve (@nessteve) September 27, 2016

What a unique way of handing your notice in mr allardyce! ⚽️

— David capp (@Daveantscapp) September 27, 2016

Sack #Allardyce off and "Give it Giggsy until the end of the season" pic.twitter.com/KE80fud8lv

— Christian Fisher (@CFisher111) September 27, 2016

Don't understand the shock around Allardyce and third parties. On any given night, he doesn't seem like a man who would stop at two parties.

— David Baddiel (@Baddiel) September 26, 2016

Alan Pardew has just heard about Big Sam... https://t.co/wzocHdzbuU

— Dangerous Attack Bet (@dangerousattack) September 26, 2016
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