Take ThatTake That have landed a £3million record deal on the back on their current, hugely successful comeback tour.

Sony BMG - who owns their back catalogue - were keen to sign the foursome but they decided to follow their old boss at Sony BMG, David Joseph, over to competing label Polydor.

A source told the Sun: “There was massive record company interest in signing Take That on to a new deal to carry them through the next few years.”

“Two things contributed to the frenzy. First, their current tour proved there is still a big fan base. But it was a collection of new songs which gave Polydor the confidence to commit to the future.”

“All four of them have been writing together this time around — not just leaving it to Gary. They have finished five songs and will go back in the studio as soon as the tour is finished.”