Sunderland and England midfielder Adam Johnson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of having sex with an under-age girl, the BBC reported.
"A 27-year-old man was arrested earlier today on suspicion of sexual activity with a girl under 16," Durham Police said in a statement.
Johnson was later released on bail.
British media said Sunderland had suspended Johnson, who has won 12 England caps, while police investigations were ongoing.
Everton and Chelsea fined over player misconduct
Chelsea and Everton have both been fined 30,000 pounds for players' misconduct during their Premier League match last month at Stamford Bridge, the Football Association said on Monday.
Tempers boiled over near the end of a feisty game with players from both sides involved in a melee.
"Following an incident in the 86th minute of their fixture on 11 February 2015, both clubs were charged with failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour," an FA statement said.
"The charge against Chelsea further alleged that their players surrounded the match Referee and/or became involved in a mass confrontation."
Both clubs admitted the charge and were also warned about their future conduct.
Palace captain Jedinak charged with violent conduct
Crystal Palace captain Mile Jedinak was charged with violent conduct by the English FA on Monday for an apparent elbow to the head of West Ham United's Diafra Sakho.
The incident late in the second half of Saturday's Premier League clash at Upton Park was not seen by the match officials.
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce said Australia international Jedinak, who could be banned for four matches, deserved to be sent off. Palace won the match 3-1.
