Music Week understands that Zayn Malik has now signed a management deal with Turn First Artists and is being handled by Sarah Stennett.

No one from Turn First was available for comment, but it is believed that a deal has been signed and that work is now starting towards the release of a first solo album next year.

Rumours that Malik was going with Stennett emerged last month, and the need for hands-on, top class management was emphasised during his ...