thedailymirror--2020-09-28--5 transfers to look out for with one week to go until window slams shut

There is just one week to go until transfer deadline day - but plenty of moves are still on the cards .
Manchester United and Arsenal are still in the market for urgent reinforcements before the window slams shut as they aim to close the gap on clubs at the top of the table .
Manchester City and Liverpool have both been busy , as have Chelsea , although the Blues might not be done just yet .
There could also be outgoings to make room for new additions in what is set to be a busy final week as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal look for midfield reinforcements .
Here are five transfers to look out for in the final week of the window Manchester United ’ s pursuit of Jadon Sancho has been stationary for quite some time .
But it is now or never for the Red Devils if they want to get their man before the window closes .
They are expected to submit a final take-it-or-leave-it £90million offer this week .
If that is rejected , then it will send Ed Woodward and Co. back to the drawing board .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winger with Sancho their top target and a dramatic final week of the window could be in prospect as they look to get a deal over the line .
A new central midfielder is on the agenda and Thomas Partey has long been considered Mikel Arteta ’ s top target .
But the balance has shifted in recent weeks with Houssem Aouar looking more attainable with talks ongoing with Lyon .
After having an initial bid rejected , Arsenal are set to submit a further approach for the playmaker .
Lyon are demanding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from their valuation .
Aouar is said to be keen on a Premier League switch but outgoings might be crucial to allow Arsenal to fund a move , meaning the deal could go down to the wire .
Chelsea have splashed the cash this summer already but have one name left on Frank Lampard ’ s shortlist .
West Ham have been adamant Declan Rice is not for sale but Chelsea are not giving up hope .
According to The Sun , they are ready to launch a £40million bid amid a belief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whether that will be accepted remains to be seen , but Rice ’ s future is certainly a talking point heading into the final week of the transfer window .
Rhian Brewster has emerged as a surprising player heading for an Anfield exit .
The Liverpool youngster impressed on loan at Swansea last season and was expected to push for a first-team role under Jurgen Klopp .
But , instead , they now look set to let him leave permanently with a buy-back clause in place .
Several clubs have been linked including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Palace are now reported to be the front-runners .
Wherever he goes , Brewster ’ s future is set to be decided in the coming days .
Arsenal ’ s outgoings are as important as incomings in the final week of the window .
Mikel Arteta is looking to offload several starts - with Lucas Torreira the biggest of those names .
With Torino pulling out of a move due to the finances involved , Torreira ’ s options are limited .
But he is reportedly on Atletico Madrid ’ s radar and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cash to land the Uruguayan .
He has been out of favour under Mikel Arteta and a sale would allow him to spend on a new midfield option .

Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea are still eyeing reinforcements whilst Liverpool could be set to sell with just a week left of the transfer window
5 Premier League transfers to look out for with one week to go until window shuts
There is just one week to go until transfer deadline day - but plenty of moves are still on the cards.
Manchester United and Arsenal are still in the market for urgent reinforcements before the window slams shut as they aim to close the gap on clubs at the top of the table.
Manchester City and Liverpool have both been busy, as have Chelsea, although the Blues might not be done just yet.
There could also be outgoings to make room for new additions in what is set to be a busy final week as United eye a new right winger and Arsenal look for midfield reinforcements.
Here are five transfers to look out for in the final week of the window
1) Jadon Sancho to Man Utd
Manchester United’s pursuit of Jadon Sancho has been stationary for quite some time.
But it is now or never for the Red Devils if they want to get their man before the window closes.
They are expected to submit a final take-it-or-leave-it £90million offer this week.
If that is rejected, then it will send Ed Woodward and Co. back to the drawing board.
It is no secret United want a new right winger with Sancho their top target and a dramatic final week of the window could be in prospect as they look to get a deal over the line.
2) Houssem Aouar to Arsenal
Like Manchester United, Arsenal have a clear priority.
A new central midfielder is on the agenda and Thomas Partey has long been considered Mikel Arteta’s top target.
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But the balance has shifted in recent weeks with Houssem Aouar looking more attainable with talks ongoing with Lyon.
After having an initial bid rejected, Arsenal are set to submit a further approach for the playmaker.
Lyon are demanding £44million and insist Arsenal are currently far from their valuation.
Aouar is said to be keen on a Premier League switch but outgoings might be crucial to allow Arsenal to fund a move, meaning the deal could go down to the wire.
3) Declan Rice to Chelsea
Chelsea have splashed the cash this summer already but have one name left on Frank Lampard’s shortlist.
West Ham have been adamant Declan Rice is not for sale but Chelsea are not giving up hope.
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According to The Sun, they are ready to launch a £40million bid amid a belief the Hammers are strapped for cash.
Whether that will be accepted remains to be seen, but Rice’s future is certainly a talking point heading into the final week of the transfer window.
4) Rhian Brewster to Crystal Palace
Rhian Brewster has emerged as a surprising player heading for an Anfield exit.
The Liverpool youngster impressed on loan at Swansea last season and was expected to push for a first-team role under Jurgen Klopp.
Image: 2020 Liverpool FC) 2020 Liverpool FC)
But, instead, they now look set to let him leave permanently with a buy-back clause in place.
Several clubs have been linked including Sheffield United and Aston Villa but Crystal Palace are now reported to be the front-runners.
Wherever he goes, Brewster’s future is set to be decided in the coming days.
5) Lucas Torreira to Atletico Madrid
Arsenal’s outgoings are as important as incomings in the final week of the window.
Image: 2020 The Arsenal Football Club Plc) 2020 The Arsenal Football Club Plc)
Mikel Arteta is looking to offload several starts - with Lucas Torreira the biggest of those names.
With Torino pulling out of a move due to the finances involved, Torreira’s options are limited.
But he is reportedly on Atletico Madrid’s radar and Arsenal will hope they can stump up the cash to land the Uruguayan.
He has been out of favour under Mikel Arteta and a sale would allow him to spend on a new midfield option.


thedailymirror--2020-09-28--Ulrika Jonsson defies her years in huge pants after ditching dental floss thongs

Ulrika Jonsson has defied her years in a defiant snap as she vows to ditch 'dental floss ' knickers .
The television star stunned her Instagram followers as she unveiled her gym-toned body on Sunday .
Taking to social media , the 52-year-old Swedish model captured a revealing snap of herself in her bedroom mirror , while showing off her super comfy “ apple catcher ” pants to the world .
The presenter 's latest offering shows the former model posing up a storm as she oozed body confidence and revealed her down-to-earth nature with her messy bedroom on full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her 118,000 Instagram followers , Ulrika talked fans through her underwear choice .
The star wrote in the caption to fans : “ Time to put my big girls ’ pants on .
“ Looks grim outside but got to crack on .
“ Right now , I ’ d love someone to bring me a cuppa in bed but that ain ’ t happening .
“ Gon na get my arse in gear and soldier on.
” The former Gladiators host drew hoards of praise for her revealing snap , with followers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star .
One adoring fan wrote : “ Your body is amazing , apple gatherers are warm and comfortable - why on earth would a woman want to shove a thin piece of material up their crack and walk around all day - the mind boggles .
“ In a nutshell you look great , wear them with pride knowing that comfort wins.
” A second shared her love of comfortable underwear , writing : “ After a fair few failed purchases of attractive but apple catching knickers ( that just didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now found the perfect ones !
And bought multiple pairs in the fear they stop selling them .
“ Soooo comfortable & all purchased in black , not that I ’ m a creature of habit or anything lol While a third joked : “ I have harvest festival knickers ... all is safely gathered in .
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Ulrika Jonsson defies her years in massive pants after vowing to ditch 'dental floss' knickers
Ulrika Jonsson has defied her years in a defiant snap as she vows to ditch 'dental floss' knickers.
The television star stunned her Instagram followers as she unveiled her gym-toned body on Sunday.
Taking to social media, the 52-year-old Swedish model captured a revealing snap of herself in her bedroom mirror, while showing off her super comfy “apple catcher” pants to the world.
The presenter's latest offering shows the former model posing up a storm as she oozed body confidence and revealed her down-to-earth nature with her messy bedroom on full display.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Sharing the latest post with her 118,000 Instagram followers, Ulrika talked fans through her underwear choice.
The star wrote in the caption to fans: “Time to put my big girls’ pants on.
“Always preferred big Apple Catchers to Dental Floss anyway. I’m a comfort girl.
“Looks grim outside but got to crack on.
“Right now, I’d love someone to bring me a cuppa in bed but that ain’t happening.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“Gonna get my arse in gear and soldier on.”
The former Gladiators host drew hoards of praise for her revealing snap, with followers rushing to the comments to compliment the star.
One adoring fan wrote: “Your body is amazing, apple gatherers are warm and comfortable - why on earth would a woman want to shove a thin piece of material up their crack and walk around all day - the mind boggles.
“In a nutshell you look great, wear them with pride knowing that comfort wins.”
Image: Rob Greig) Rob Greig)
A second shared her love of comfortable underwear, writing: “After a fair few failed purchases of attractive but apple catching knickers (that just didn’t work for me) I have now found the perfect ones! And bought multiple pairs in the fear they stop selling them.
“Soooo comfortable & all purchased in black, not that I’m a creature of habit or anything lol
“Looking beautiful as always Ulrika x.”
While a third joked: “I have harvest festival knickers... all is safely gathered in.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-28--National Lottery - Two Lotto ticket-holders scoop £1m prizes from same draw

Two lottery winners have scooped separate Lotto prizes of £1million from the same draw - and they both come from Oldham .
Camelot confirmed it has received claims on the two Lotto prizes from the draw on August 8 with the wins from tickets bought in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham .
As with all major prizes , the claims will now go through the process of validation , which includes checks to ensure the Games Rules Terms and Conditions are adhered to Camelot ’ s Andy Carter , Senior Winners ’ Advisor at The National Lottery , said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ draw , one town and an incredible TWO £1M Lotto prizes that have now been claimed .
`` It ’ s fantastic to be able to bring a little bit of cheer to the area with this news .
We will now focus on supporting the ticket-holder or ticket-holders through the process .
“ We ’ re continuing to encourage all National Lottery players to check their tickets , either online via the National Lottery website or , as the current situation allows , in their local store.
” Last month a couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lotto draw just one day after the husband was made redundant at work and weeks after they lost a loved one to coronavirus in a double tragedy .
Wood machinist David Adams , 61 , and his wife Shelley were going through an incredibly difficult and painful time when their luck changed and they scooped the seven-figure prize online in last Saturday 's lottery .
David lost his job just 24 hours earlier , and Shelley , 52 , was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis ( MS ) last year , forcing her to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carer .
The couple , from Chipping Norton , Oxfordshire , was hit by a double tragedy this year when David 's sister-in-law died after suffering a massive heart attack , and her husband - David 's brother - lost his battle with Covid-19 .
The Adams have tried to stay positive despite the setbacks in life .
Now , they are making plans for their windfall , starting with a new car - a Nissan Qashqai - to replace their ageing Ford Mondeo .
It will eventually be followed by David 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David said : “ Many people would think the redundancy was the worst news but in fact it ’ s just the final straw in a catalogue of difficulties we have experienced .
`` Just last year Shelley was diagnosed with MS and had to give up the job she loved as a community carer , putting a strain on our finances and heightening her clinical anxiety .
`` In April we sadly lost my sister-in-law due to a massive heart attack , then two weeks in early May we received the news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year , her husband , my brother , had passed due to Covid-19 .
“ It ’ s been a really tough time but we stick together and try to keep smiling , whatever life has thrown at us .
Never in our wildest dreams did we think the next thing thrown our way would be £1 million quid . ''

Camelot confirmed it has received claims on the two Lotto prizes from the draw on August 8 with the wins from tickets bought in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham
Two lottery winners have scooped separate Lotto prizes of £1million from the same draw - and they both come from Oldham.
Camelot confirmed it has received claims on the two Lotto prizes from the draw on August 8 with the wins from tickets bought in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham.
As with all major prizes, the claims will now go through the process of validation, which includes checks to ensure the Games Rules Terms and Conditions are adhered to
Camelot’s Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at The National Lottery, said, “This is incredible news - one draw, one town and an incredible TWO £1M Lotto prizes that have now been claimed.
"It’s fantastic to be able to bring a little bit of cheer to the area with this news. We will now focus on supporting the ticket-holder or ticket-holders through the process.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
“We’re continuing to encourage all National Lottery players to check their tickets, either online via the National Lottery website or, as the current situation allows, in their local store.”
Last month a couple won a life-changing £1 million in a Lotto draw just one day after the husband was made redundant at work and weeks after they lost a loved one to coronavirus in a double tragedy.
Wood machinist David Adams, 61, and his wife Shelley were going through an incredibly difficult and painful time when their luck changed and they scooped the seven-figure prize online in last Saturday's lottery.
David lost his job just 24 hours earlier, and Shelley, 52, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) last year, forcing her to give up her job as a community carer.
The couple, from Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, was hit by a double tragedy this year when David's sister-in-law died after suffering a massive heart attack, and her husband - David's brother - lost his battle with Covid-19.
Image: James Robinson) James Robinson)
The Adams have tried to stay positive despite the setbacks in life. Now, they are making plans for their windfall, starting with a new car - a Nissan Qashqai - to replace their ageing Ford Mondeo.
It will eventually be followed by David's first holiday outside of the UK.
David said: “Many people would think the redundancy was the worst news but in fact it’s just the final straw in a catalogue of difficulties we have experienced.
"Just last year Shelley was diagnosed with MS and had to give up the job she loved as a community carer, putting a strain on our finances and heightening her clinical anxiety.
"In April we sadly lost my sister-in-law due to a massive heart attack, then two weeks in early May we received the news that sadly so many families have received this year, her husband, my brother, had passed due to Covid-19.
“It’s been a really tough time but we stick together and try to keep smiling, whatever life has thrown at us. Never in our wildest dreams did we think the next thing thrown our way would be £1 million quid."


thedailymirror--2020-09-28--Matalan Black Friday 2020 deal predictions and how to find the best offers

The Black Friday shopping extravaganza will be here before we know it , and Matalan is well known to embrace the event .
From clothing to homeware , the high street chain is expected to release discounts across absolutely everything in its 2020 sale .
Last year shoppers were treated to 50 % off clothing and homeware , so it 's likely that the retailer will offer something similar for the 2020 event .
Here 's what you should know ahead of Black Friday ( November 27th ) .
What to expect in this year 's Matalan Black Friday sale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black Friday offers one week ahead of the annual shopping sale - so we 're gearing ourselves up early this year .
Here are the departments we 're expecting to be on sale : While Matalan has n't revealed any details about this year 's sale , it will feature all the latest and best offers on its official Black Friday 2020 page online .
So keep checking back here to get first dibs on discounts as they are released .
Shoppers can also sign up to the brand 's newsletter to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inbox - ideal if you plan to shop from your phone on the way to work on the actual day of the sale .
Matalan deals that are running now : For those who are eager to snap up some bargains now , there are hundreds of offers currently available in Matalan 's online clearance sale .
Here are our top picks : • Girls Black Patent Bow Ballet Shoes - from £2.50 ( was from £5 ) How to get £15 off your next online shop If you 're planning to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to , and during Black Friday , you can bag a £15 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback .
The cashback site is giving all new members a £15 one-off bonus when they spend £15 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories .
To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback by 23:59pm on 30th November , 2020 .
TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £15 bonus , which can then be transferred to a bank or Paypal account or redeemed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Account Overview page .
• None Select a retailer and shop as normal , making sure to spend £15 or more .
• None TopCashback will then track your order and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction .
This offer applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website - including B & Q , ASOS , eBay and many more .
This article contains affiliate links , we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more What deals were available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retailer offered up to 50 % off on women 's , men 's and children 's fashion ranges , as well as homeware and lighting .
Black Friday always falls immediately after the US Thanksgiving holiday , so this year it will be on Friday November 27 , followed by Cyber Monday on 30 November .
We expect most retailers will kick off their sales around two weeks earlier than the main event , with Matalan being one of them .

The Black Friday sales extravaganza is almost here and Matalan is set to take part once again. Here's everything you should know
Matalan Black Friday 2020: what deals to look out for in this year's epic sale
Matalan's Black Friday sale is almost underway and the high street chain is expected to release huge discounts on everything this year.
Many retailers have already launched their sales ahead of Black Friday's official start-date on November 27th, but Matalan is waiting until the big day itself.
The retailer treated to its customers to 50% off clothing and homeware last year, so we can expect something similar for the 2020 sale.
Here's what you should know before the big day arrives.
What to expect in this year's Matalan Black Friday sale?
Image: Derby Telegraph) Derby Telegraph)
In 2019, Matalan launched its Black Friday offers one week ahead of the annual shopping sale - so we're gearing ourselves up early this year.
Here are the departments we're expecting to be on sale:
While Matalan hasn't revealed any details about this year's sale, it will feature all the latest and best offers on its official Black Friday 2020 page online. So keep checking back here to get first dibs on discounts as they are released.
Shoppers can also sign up to the brand's newsletter to get all the latest information straight into their inbox - ideal if you plan to shop from your phone on the way to work on the actual day of the sale.
Matalan deals that are running now:
For those who are eager to snap up some bargains now, there are hundreds of offers currently available in Matalan's online clearance sale.
Here are our top picks:
How to get £15 off your next online shop If you're planning to do some online shopping in the run up to, and during Black Friday, you can bag a £15 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback. The cashback site is giving all new members a £15 one-off bonus when they spend £15 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories. To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback by 23:59pm on 30th November, 2020. TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £15 bonus, which can then be transferred to a bank or Paypal account or redeemed as vouchers. How to claim: Sign-up to TopCashback for free. Read the instructions on the Account Overview page. Select a retailer and shop as normal, making sure to spend £15 or more. TopCashback will then track your order and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction. This offer applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website - including B&Q, ASOS, eBay and many more. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more
What deals were available in last year's sale?
The retailer offered up to 50% off on women's, men's and children's fashion ranges, as well as homeware and lighting.
When is Black Friday 2020?
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Black Friday always falls immediately after the US Thanksgiving holiday, so this year it will be on Friday November 27, followed by Cyber Monday on 30 November.
We expect most retailers will kick off their sales around two weeks earlier than the main event, with Matalan being one of them.


thedailymirror--2020-09-29--Students claim they are being left without food for days in university lockdowns

University students have claimed they are being left without food for days while isolating due to the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions .
International student Reese Chamberlain , 18 , was told that he would receive three meals per day while isolating .
However , the Edinburgh University undergraduate said that he was left without anything for two days .
Speaking to Drivetime with John Beattie on BBC Radio Scotland , the international relations student , from New York , said it had been a disaster .
Mr Chamberlain said : `` It has been a complete disaster here at Pollock Halls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on campus based on some key promises , that we would get food , and mental health support .
None of these are happening .
`` I have gone hungry for two days - despite constant emails and phone calls pleading for food .
I know others have gone without too .
`` Being forgotten about for two days despite constant phone calls - it 's unacceptable .
I have lost weight .
`` We have been lured to coming here for the money .
We are all paying eight/nine thousand pounds to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told they 'll take care of food , and mental health , and those things just are n't true . ''
However , a spokesman for the University of Edinburgh called it `` initial teething problems '' .
They said : `` University staff are working hard to provide care and support for all students who are required to self-isolate by the Scottish Government and who are resident in university-provided accommodation .
`` Initial teething problems are now being addressed and catering staff will provide three meals a day for all students living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are all available in vegan and gluten-free options to ensure that all dietary requirements are met . ''
Universities up and down the UK are being hit with outbreaks , forcing entire student dormitories and rentals into quarantines .
Students face yet more misery as the Government has not ruled out ordering them to remain on campus over Christmas to avoid spreading coronavirus outbreaks back to vulnerable elderly people nacl home .

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International student Reese Chamberlain, 18, at the University of Edinburgh, says he has lost weight after promises of three meals a day have not come to fruition
University students claim they are being left without food for days in campus lockdowns
University students have claimed they are being left without food for days while isolating due to the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
International student Reese Chamberlain, 18, was told that he would receive three meals per day while isolating.
However, the Edinburgh University undergraduate said that he was left without anything for two days.
Speaking to Drivetime with John Beattie on BBC Radio Scotland, the international relations student, from New York, said it had been a disaster.
Mr Chamberlain said: "It has been a complete disaster here at Pollock Halls.
"I chose to study here on campus based on some key promises, that we would get food, and mental health support. None of these are happening.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
"I have gone hungry for two days - despite constant emails and phone calls pleading for food. I know others have gone without too.
"Being forgotten about for two days despite constant phone calls - it's unacceptable. I have lost weight.
"We have been lured to coming here for the money. We are all paying eight/nine thousand pounds to be here, and we have been told they'll take care of food, and mental health, and those things just aren't true."
Image: PA) PA)
However, a spokesman for the University of Edinburgh called it "initial teething problems".
They said: "University staff are working hard to provide care and support for all students who are required to self-isolate by the Scottish Government and who are resident in university-provided accommodation.
"Initial teething problems are now being addressed and catering staff will provide three meals a day for all students living in university-provided accommodation.
"These meals are all available in vegan and gluten-free options to ensure that all dietary requirements are met."
Universities up and down the UK are being hit with outbreaks, forcing entire student dormitories and rentals into quarantines.
Students face yet more misery as the Government has not ruled out ordering them to remain on campus over Christmas to avoid spreading coronavirus outbreaks back to vulnerable elderly people nacl home.


thedailymirror--2020-09-29--Man Utd 'make initial bid' for Alex Telles and hope to lower Porto price tag

Manchester United have reportedly made an initial bid of £12million for Porto left-back Alex Telles .
Porto value the Brazil international at around £18m , but the Premier League giants are reportedly confident of lowering the price .
Telles , 27 , is in the final year of his Porto deal , so unless he extends , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side know they will have the chance to sign him for free on a pre-contract agreement in January .
So United have submitted their opening offer in the hope of bringing the Portuguese club 's price down , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Red Devils are confident of completing a deal before next week 's transfer deadline , as Telles is keen on the switch to Old Trafford .
It has been reported that the Brazilian has already agreed personal terms with United .
And last week he fuelled rumours that he is close to sealing a move after he 'liked ' an Instagram post by Patrice Evra with reference to the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson .
Former United defender Patrice Evra took to Instagram on Thursday to post a picture of himself with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which the Scottish manager 's criticism of him led to him finishing a game as Man of the Match .
The post was 'liked ' by Telles , and his activity did not go unnoticed by supporters of United .
One responded : `` We see you Alex Telles '' , along with a pair of eyes emoji , while another said : `` Man Utd target Alex Telles likes Patrice Evra post .
Here we go ! ''
United have so far signed just one player this summer , with Donny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a £40m fee , and fans are getting frustrated with their lack of activity .
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have reportedly lodged a £12m bid for the left-back and are confident of bringing him to the Premier League before transfer deadline day next week
Manchester United have reportedly made an initial bid of £12million for Porto left-back Alex Telles.
Porto value the Brazil international at around £18m, but the Premier League giants are reportedly confident of lowering the price.
Telles, 27, is in the final year of his Porto deal, so unless he extends, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side know they will have the chance to sign him for free on a pre-contract agreement in January.
So United have submitted their opening offer in the hope of bringing the Portuguese club's price down, according to The Guardian.
The publication reports that the Red Devils are confident of completing a deal before next week's transfer deadline, as Telles is keen on the switch to Old Trafford.
Image: 2020 Quality Sport Images) 2020 Quality Sport Images)
It has been reported that the Brazilian has already agreed personal terms with United.
And last week he fuelled rumours that he is close to sealing a move after he 'liked' an Instagram post by Patrice Evra with reference to the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson.
Former United defender Patrice Evra took to Instagram on Thursday to post a picture of himself with his ex-manager Ferguson, recounting a story in which the Scottish manager's criticism of him led to him finishing a game as Man of the Match.
Image: John Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images) John Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)
The post was 'liked' by Telles, and his activity did not go unnoticed by supporters of United.
One responded: "We see you Alex Telles", along with a pair of eyes emoji, while another said: "Man Utd target Alex Telles likes Patrice Evra post. Here we go!"
United have so far signed just one player this summer, with Donny van de Beek joining from Ajax for a £40m fee, and fans are getting frustrated with their lack of activity.
Will Alex Telles be a good signing for Manchester United? Have your say in the comments below
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thedailymirror--2020-09-29--'Mindless' attack after road row leaves granddad lying in street with broken jaw

A granddad was left lying on the pavement in agony and in desperate need of hospital treatment after a `` mindless '' attack left him with a broken jaw .
Dennis Crowe had challenged a motorist who `` nearly hit him '' with his car , before things reportedly turned violent .
The 72-year-old had been walking home from the pub when a speeding Astra came shooting round the corner , leading to the pensioner confronting the driver .
He was punched twice during the incident in Ellesmere Park , Eccles , on Friday evening , reports the Manchester Evening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called after a passer-by rushed to help Mr Crowe .
He is in hospital in a stable condition awaiting surgery but has been left unable to speak properly .
Mr Crowe 's loved ones are appealing for anyone with information speak to police .
Son Mark told the newspaper : `` He went to Eccles to put some electric on his meter then stopped in the pub on the way home .
`` He was walking back along Chatsworth Road in Ellesmere Park - it was only about 6pm .
`` He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young lad in an Astra came speeding around the corner and nearly hit him .
`` He said he and the lad had words ... my dad told him he 'd nearly ran him over .
`` The lad gave him some abuse out of the window so my dad gave him the Vs and the lad drove off .
`` Then he 's come around the corner and the lad 's there waiting for him in his car .
He 's got out of his car , walked over to my dad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jaw , twice .
`` He 's then left him on the floor and driven off . ''
Mark said his dad is well-known in Eccles , having lived there for over 40 years .
`` Everyone is shocked , '' he added .
`` It 's a disgusting crime and I do n't know what went through his head to break an old man 's jaw . ''
Mark said doctors told Mr Crowe he 'll be in hospital for another three or four days .
He ca n't have visitors because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's now got to stay in there on his own , '' Mark continued .
`` We do n't know when we can next see him . ''
In a statement , a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said : `` Police were called at around 12.55pm on Saturday 26 September 2020 to reports of an assault on Portland Road in the Eccles area of Salford .
`` It is believed that at on the evening of Friday 25 September , a man in his 70s was punched twice in the face by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made off .
`` The victim suffered a broken jaw and was taken to hospital .
`` No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing . ''

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Dennis Crowe, 72, was walking home in Eccles, Salford, when he claims a young motorist sped round the corner and almost hit him, before a confrontation saw the pensioner savagely beaten
A granddad was left lying on the pavement in agony and in desperate need of hospital treatment after a "mindless" attack left him with a broken jaw.
Dennis Crowe had challenged a motorist who "nearly hit him" with his car, before things reportedly turned violent.
The 72-year-old had been walking home from the pub when a speeding Astra came shooting round the corner, leading to the pensioner confronting the driver.
He was punched twice during the incident in Ellesmere Park, Eccles, on Friday evening, reports the Manchester Evening News.
An ambulance was then only called after a passer-by rushed to help Mr Crowe.
He is in hospital in a stable condition awaiting surgery but has been left unable to speak properly.
Image: Manchester Evening News WS) Manchester Evening News WS)
Mr Crowe's loved ones are appealing for anyone with information speak to police.
Son Mark told the newspaper: "He went to Eccles to put some electric on his meter then stopped in the pub on the way home.
"He was walking back along Chatsworth Road in Ellesmere Park - it was only about 6pm.
"He was crossing the road when he said some young lad in an Astra came speeding around the corner and nearly hit him.
"He said he and the lad had words... my dad told him he'd nearly ran him over.
"The lad gave him some abuse out of the window so my dad gave him the Vs and the lad drove off.
"Then he's come around the corner and the lad's there waiting for him in his car. He's got out of his car, walked over to my dad and punched him twice, breaking his jaw, twice.
"He's then left him on the floor and driven off."
Mark said his dad is well-known in Eccles, having lived there for over 40 years.
"Everyone is shocked," he added. "It's a disgusting crime and I don't know what went through his head to break an old man's jaw."
Mark said doctors told Mr Crowe he'll be in hospital for another three or four days. He can't have visitors because of the Covid pandemic.
"He's now got to stay in there on his own," Mark continued.
"We don't know when we can next see him."
In a statement, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at around 12.55pm on Saturday 26 September 2020 to reports of an assault on Portland Road in the Eccles area of Salford.
"It is believed that at on the evening of Friday 25 September, a man in his 70s was punched twice in the face by a man who got into his car and made off.
"The victim suffered a broken jaw and was taken to hospital.
"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."


thedailymirror--2020-09-29--What to watch out for in the first US election TV debate

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden face each other for the first time tonight in their first presidential debate .
With five weeks to go until the Nov. 3 general election , the stakes are high .
The first debate will take place on the 29th September in Cleveland , Ohio .
It will be hosted by Fox Sunday News host Chris Wallace and will consist of six fifteen minute sections on a different topic chosen by Mr Wallace .
The debate was previously meant to take place at Notre Dame University in Indiana .
But in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 .
Each section will start with a question and the candidates will each have two minutes to respond .
Here are five things to watch for during the 90-minute televised debate in Cleveland .
The face-to-face match-up comes after the New York Times revealed that Trump , a wealthy former businessman and reality television star , paid only $ 750 in federal income taxes in both 2016 and 2017 , and no federal income taxes in 10 of the previous 15 years through 2017 .
The report , which Trump called `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fresh opening to make his case that his working-class roots better position him to understand the economic struggles of everyday Americans than the billionaire occupying the White House .
Trump also faced persistent questions , based on his statements about a rigged election , about whether he will accept the voting results should he lose .
With millions at home watching , how will he respond if Biden pushes him to commit to a peaceful transfer of power ?
Both candidates will scuffle over Trump 's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using his pick to rally his conservative voter base and distract from his record on the coronavirus and other matters , while Biden is warning of threats to health care and abortion rights .
For Biden , the debate will serve as sort of a reintroduction .
While he has held limited events in some states and given media interviews , the coronavirus pandemic has largely rendered him off stage for months .
That has allowed Biden to keep the focus where he wants it : on Trump and his performance in office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nominee will have to make his own case for the presidency , while giving concise answers and avoiding some of the verbal mishaps that have plagued him throughout his political career .
With Biden leading in polls , a strong outing could place Trump in even worse shape .
A weak one could reshape the race .
Trump blaming literally anyone else for everything Faced with alarming coronavirus statistics or unrest in the streets , Trump is quick to blame Democratic officials , activists , scientists - anybody but him .
One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public understands that Trump is the one in charge .
Trump could use his office to his advantage , as he often tries to do with the economy .
Voters like to see a president take responsibility - for the good and the bad .
John Geer , an expert on voter opinion at Vanderbilt University , wonders if Trump will react poorly to sharp or unfriendly queries from moderator Chris Wallace of Fox News .
`` Will Trump have a tough time answering non-softball questions ? ''
Geer said .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can fire off falsehoods in machine-gun fashion .
Examples include the Republican 's common claim that the U.S. economy was operating at historic levels before the pandemic ( it was n't ) and that the virus has largely dissipated ( it has n't ) .
Attempting to constantly pin Trump to the truth could turn Biden into a real-time fact-checker - possibly to the Democrat 's detriment .
`` It 's a big mistake to try and do that , '' said Aaron Kall , the director of debate at the University of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on your own agenda . ''
Biden has worried aloud about reacting to Trump 's propensity for ad hominem attacks .
On the campaign trail , the former vice president has sometimes shown flashes of temper , getting his `` Irish up '' as he calls it .
Trump in a tweet on Sunday went as far as to suggest Biden will be on performance-enhancing drugs during the debate , signaling that perhaps there is little he will not do or say to rattle Biden and disrupt the proceedings .
Polls show that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden 's mental fitness has registered with some voters .
Trump 's team will be looking for moments where Biden seems flustered or unsure to exploit as viral video .
`` If the president lies , call it a lie .
If he attacks Biden personally , just shrug it off and not get personal , '' Geer said .
`` Biden needs to continue to be presidential and tough , even if there is some mud on his suit jacket . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (James Oliphant, Mikey Smith)

These are the five things to watch out for as Donald Trump and Joe Biden face off in the first of three Presidential TV debates
US Election 2020: What to watch out for in the first presidential TV debate
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden face each other for the first time tonight in their first presidential debate.
With five weeks to go until the Nov. 3 general election, the stakes are high.
The first debate will take place on the 29th September in Cleveland, Ohio.
It will be hosted by Fox Sunday News host Chris Wallace and will consist of six fifteen minute sections on a different topic chosen by Mr Wallace.
The debate was previously meant to take place at Notre Dame University in Indiana. But in July they had to withdraw due to Covid-19.
Each section will start with a question and the candidates will each have two minutes to respond.
Here are five things to watch for during the 90-minute televised debate in Cleveland.
The potential flashpoints
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The face-to-face match-up comes after the New York Times revealed that Trump, a wealthy former businessman and reality television star, paid only $750 in federal income taxes in both 2016 and 2017, and no federal income taxes in 10 of the previous 15 years through 2017.
The report, which Trump called "total fake news," gives Biden a fresh opening to make his case that his working-class roots better position him to understand the economic struggles of everyday Americans than the billionaire occupying the White House.
Trump also faced persistent questions, based on his statements about a rigged election, about whether he will accept the voting results should he lose.
With millions at home watching, how will he respond if Biden pushes him to commit to a peaceful transfer of power?
Both candidates will scuffle over Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Trump is using his pick to rally his conservative voter base and distract from his record on the coronavirus and other matters, while Biden is warning of threats to health care and abortion rights.
Biden's big moment in the spotlight
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For Biden, the debate will serve as sort of a reintroduction.
While he has held limited events in some states and given media interviews, the coronavirus pandemic has largely rendered him off stage for months.
That has allowed Biden to keep the focus where he wants it: on Trump and his performance in office.
But on Tuesday, the Democratic nominee will have to make his own case for the presidency, while giving concise answers and avoiding some of the verbal mishaps that have plagued him throughout his political career.
With Biden leading in polls, a strong outing could place Trump in even worse shape.
A weak one could reshape the race.
Trump blaming literally anyone else for everything
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Faced with alarming coronavirus statistics or unrest in the streets, Trump is quick to blame Democratic officials, activists, scientists - anybody but him.
One of Biden's goals will be making sure the public understands that Trump is the one in charge.
Trump could use his office to his advantage, as he often tries to do with the economy.
Voters like to see a president take responsibility - for the good and the bad.
John Geer, an expert on voter opinion at Vanderbilt University, wonders if Trump will react poorly to sharp or unfriendly queries from moderator Chris Wallace of Fox News.
"Will Trump have a tough time answering non-softball questions?" Geer said.
Nonsense and falsehoods
Image: MICHAEL REYNOLDS/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) MICHAEL REYNOLDS/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
As Trump's campaign rallies show, he can fire off falsehoods in machine-gun fashion.
Examples include the Republican's common claim that the U.S. economy was operating at historic levels before the pandemic (it wasn't) and that the virus has largely dissipated (it hasn't).
Attempting to constantly pin Trump to the truth could turn Biden into a real-time fact-checker - possibly to the Democrat's detriment.
"It's a big mistake to try and do that," said Aaron Kall, the director of debate at the University of Michigan.
"You have to focus on your own agenda."
Rough and tumble
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Biden has worried aloud about reacting to Trump's propensity for ad hominem attacks. On the campaign trail, the former vice president has sometimes shown flashes of temper, getting his "Irish up" as he calls it.
Trump in a tweet on Sunday went as far as to suggest Biden will be on performance-enhancing drugs during the debate, signaling that perhaps there is little he will not do or say to rattle Biden and disrupt the proceedings.
Polls show that Trump's frequent questioning of the 77-year-old Biden's mental fitness has registered with some voters. Trump's team will be looking for moments where Biden seems flustered or unsure to exploit as viral video.
"If the president lies, call it a lie. If he attacks Biden personally, just shrug it off and not get personal," Geer said.
"Biden needs to continue to be presidential and tough, even if there is some mud on his suit jacket."


thedailymirror--2020-09-29--Nicola Adams says 'people move handbags away from me and I'm followed'

Nicola Adams has spoken about the micro-aggressions she experiences as a black woman , saying people move their handbags away from her and security guards follow her around shops .
The 37-year-old Olympic boxing champion , who will become the first celebrity to be part of a same-sex pairing on Strictly Come Dancing , said she has had to become resilient to the homophobic and racist comments she received online .
Speaking to Women 's Health magazine , Nicola said : `` The first time my partner Ella ( Baig , 21 ) and I really considered that we were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman commented on a picture of us on social media saying she was proud of us for being one .
We just feel like two ordinary people . ''
Nicola said that she has grown a tougher skin after reading some disparaging comments online and is now starting to hit back at the trolls .
She continued : `` I 've become resilient to the comments I get online - I 'll block people rather than reply .
`` But recently , Ella ( who has also been subjected to online bullying ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because maybe there are people out there who are n't able to cope with these sorts of message . ''
Nicola added : `` People who might find it comforting to know that even though I 'm an Olympic champion , people still say horrible things to me . ''
`` As a black woman , I know I 'm treated differently - subtle things , like people moving their handbags away from me or security guards following me around shops . ''
*The full interview is in the November 2020 issue of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 30 and also available as a digital edition .
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Forthcoming Strictly Come Dancing star Nicola Adams has spoken out about 'micro-aggressions' of racism that she is subjected to when she is out and about
Strictly's Nicola Adams says 'people move handbags away from me and I'm followed'
Nicola Adams has spoken about the micro-aggressions she experiences as a black woman, saying people move their handbags away from her and security guards follow her around shops.
The 37-year-old Olympic boxing champion, who will become the first celebrity to be part of a same-sex pairing on Strictly Come Dancing, said she has had to become resilient to the homophobic and racist comments she received online.
Speaking to Women's Health magazine, Nicola said: "The first time my partner Ella (Baig, 21) and I really considered that we were an 'interracial' couple was when a woman commented on a picture of us on social media saying she was proud of us for being one. We just feel like two ordinary people."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Nicola said that she has grown a tougher skin after reading some disparaging comments online and is now starting to hit back at the trolls.
She continued: "I've become resilient to the comments I get online - I'll block people rather than reply.
"But recently, Ella (who has also been subjected to online bullying) and I decided to fight back, because maybe there are people out there who aren't able to cope with these sorts of message."
Nicola added: "People who might find it comforting to know that even though I'm an Olympic champion, people still say horrible things to me."
"As a black woman, I know I'm treated differently - subtle things, like people moving their handbags away from me or security guards following me around shops."
*The full interview is in the November 2020 issue of Women's Health, on sale from September 30 and also available as a digital edition.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-29--Croydon shooting suspect described as being 'good with weapons' in yearbook

The man suspected of killing a police officer in Croydon was described by pals as being “ good with weapons ” in his school yearbook .
Sergeant Matiu Ratana , 54 , was killed in the early hours of Friday , allegedly shot by a handcuffed suspect who apparently managed to smuggle a revolver into the police custody suite .
Mr Ratana 's suspected murderer , widely reported to be 23-year-old Louis De Zoysa , remains in a critical condition in hospital after he was also hit by a bullet following the killing .
Now pictures of De Zoysa 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school uniform , with one friend saying he was “ very clever ” and another adding : “ One day we will rule the world together ” .
It also describes him as `` good with weapons '' and `` maths geek for the form quiz '' .
The photo was taken when De Zoysa was 16 and a pupil at The John Fisher School , a Roman Catholic boys ’ comprehensive in Purley , South London .
Sgt Ratana - known at Matt - was shot in the heart at 2.15am at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London .
He was preparing to search a handcuffed suspect arrested in nearby Norbury for possession of ammunition and possession of class B drugs with intent to supply .
The police watchdog is investigating how the suspect allegedly concealed a revolver in his trousers after his arrest .
He had been on foot when he was stopped by a patrol car at around 1.30am .
According to the Independent Office for Police Conduct , the suspect was taken into the police station and put in a holding area in the custody suite .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ while still in the handcuffs as officers prepared to search him with a metal detector .
No police firearms were discharged in the incident .
It comes after Sgt Ratana 's girlfriend spoke of her grief over the killing of her “ gentle giant with an infectious smile and a big heart ” .
Su Bushby said : “ There aren ’ t really any words for how I ’ m feeling right now about the loss of Matt – about losing someone I loved and was so close to .
“ Matt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives with his friendliness , patience , kindness , enthusiasm and caring ways .
“ Matt was my partner , friend , confidant , support and soul mate .
“ I had the pleasure of sharing five years with this lovely man – my gentle giant , with his infectious smile and big heart .
“ I think of him with tenderness and love .
Matt will always be in my head and in my heart.
” The New Zealand-born Met officer had been due to retire within months , after 30 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Police searched De Zoysa ’ s home and another house in Banstead , Surrey .
A police guard was in place outside a housing development in Banstead on Sunday , after neighbours reported an explosion in the early hours of the previous morning .
Officers also arrested a man at around 2am on Sunday in Norwich , Norfolk , on suspicion of supplying a firearm .
A string of community leaders and charity bosses in Croydon paid tribute to Sgt Ratana in a video shared yesterday on social media .
Supt Andy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives of so many.
” Other colleagues on the Met ’ s Croydon pages called the video a “ beautiful tribute to our incredible Sergeant ” .
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick described Sgt Ratana as “ an extraordinary person ” who was good at his job , adding that his death might bring home to people the challenges of police work .
She said she hoped it might help people “ to see us as who we are – human beings , going to work to help people , to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the epitome of that.
” East Grinstead Rugby Club , where Sgt Ratana was head coach , described him as “ an irreplaceable figure ” .
Tribute was also paid to Matt by New Zealand ’ s Prime Minister , Jacinda Ardern .
In the Commons , Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle invited members in the chamber , including Home Secretary Priti Patel , to pay their respects .
He said : `` I am sure all honourable members will wish to join me in paying their respects to Police Sergeant Matt Ratana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of duty on Friday , and sending our condolences to his family .
`` Yesterday was National Police Memorial Day , and I ask all honourable members to stand and observe a minute 's silence to mark that occasion and to remember Matt Ratana . ''
Shadow Home Office Minister Sarah Jones said : “ As a Croydon MP , as well as Shadow Policing Minister , can I pay tribute to Sgt Matt Ratana for his years of service in my community .
“ Our community spoke as one on Friday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our gratitude to the many years of service from a wonderful officer .
“ He was the very best of us , and we will not forget him.
” Policing Minister Kit Malthouse added in reply : “ I know it hit home hard in Croydon for her and I think she was due to visit the very custody suite that day or the following day .
“ It was a terrible time and hopefully justice will follow that awful crime.
” Prince Charles described the incident as “ heartbreaking ” as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police officers .
Claudia Lynn , the ex-partner of Sgt Ratana , told the Mirror : “ We lived together for six years and we broke up four or five years ago .
“ He was a stepfather to my two children , who are now 14 and 16 , so it ’ s painful for them , although we ’ ve not been in touch for a while .
“ He was a good police officer and he loved his job.
” Before joining the Met in 1991 , Sgt Ratana was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Queen Mother and ex-Prime Minister John Major .
The officer , who lived in Worthing , West Sussex , and was head coach for East Grinstead Rugby Club , was 300 yards from an IRA bomb that went off outside 10 Downing Street in 1992 .

Sergeant Matiu Ratana was shot when preparing to search a suspect in a police station in Croydon on Friday. Louis De Zoysa, 23, is understood to have shot himself in the incident
Croydon shooting suspect described as being 'good with weapons' in school yearbook
The man suspected of killing a police officer in Croydon was described by pals as being “good with weapons” in his school yearbook.
Sergeant Matiu Ratana, 54, was killed in the early hours of Friday, allegedly shot by a handcuffed suspect who apparently managed to smuggle a revolver into the police custody suite.
Mr Ratana's suspected murderer, widely reported to be 23-year-old Louis De Zoysa, remains in a critical condition in hospital after he was also hit by a bullet following the killing.
Now pictures of De Zoysa's yearbook entry have emerged showing him in school uniform, with one friend saying he was “very clever” and another adding: “One day we will rule the world together”.
It also describes him as "good with weapons" and "maths geek for the form quiz".
The photo was taken when De Zoysa was 16 and a pupil at The John Fisher School, a Roman Catholic boys’ comprehensive in Purley, South London.
Sgt Ratana - known at Matt - was shot in the heart at 2.15am at the police station in Croydon, South London.
He was preparing to search a handcuffed suspect arrested in nearby Norbury for possession of ammunition and possession of class B drugs with intent to supply.
The police watchdog is investigating how the suspect allegedly concealed a revolver in his trousers after his arrest. He had been on foot when he was stopped by a patrol car at around 1.30am.
According to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, the suspect was taken into the police station and put in a holding area in the custody suite.
He is said to have opened fire while still in the handcuffs as officers prepared to search him with a metal detector.
No police firearms were discharged in the incident.
It comes after Sgt Ratana's girlfriend spoke of her grief over the killing of her “gentle giant with an infectious smile and a big heart”.
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Su Bushby said: “There aren’t really any words for how I’m feeling right now about the loss of Matt – about losing someone I loved and was so close to.
“Matt touched many, many people’s lives with his friendliness, patience, kindness, enthusiasm and caring ways.
“Matt was my partner, friend, confidant, support and soul mate.
“I had the pleasure of sharing five years with this lovely man – my gentle giant, with his infectious smile and big heart.
“I think of him with tenderness and love. Matt will always be in my head and in my heart.”
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The New Zealand-born Met officer had been due to retire within months, after 30 years’ service with the force.
Meanwhile, Police searched De Zoysa’s home and another house in Banstead, Surrey.
A police guard was in place outside a housing development in Banstead on Sunday, after neighbours reported an explosion in the early hours of the previous morning.
Officers also arrested a man at around 2am on Sunday in Norwich, Norfolk, on suspicion of supplying a firearm.
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A string of community leaders and charity bosses in Croydon paid tribute to Sgt Ratana in a video shared yesterday on social media. Supt Andy Brittain said: “Matt touched the lives of so many.”
Other colleagues on the Met’s Croydon pages called the video a “beautiful tribute to our incredible Sergeant”.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick described Sgt Ratana as “an extraordinary person” who was good at his job, adding that his death might bring home to people the challenges of police work.
She said she hoped it might help people “to see us as who we are – human beings, going to work to help people, to support people and to protect people. Matt was the epitome of that.”
East Grinstead Rugby Club, where Sgt Ratana was head coach, described him as “an irreplaceable figure”.
Image: Humphrey Nemar.) Humphrey Nemar.)
Tribute was also paid to Matt by New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern.
In the Commons, Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle invited members in the chamber, including Home Secretary Priti Patel, to pay their respects.
He said: "I am sure all honourable members will wish to join me in paying their respects to Police Sergeant Matt Ratana, who was killed in the course of duty on Friday, and sending our condolences to his family.
"Yesterday was National Police Memorial Day, and I ask all honourable members to stand and observe a minute's silence to mark that occasion and to remember Matt Ratana."
Image: PA) PA)
Shadow Home Office Minister Sarah Jones said: “As a Croydon MP, as well as Shadow Policing Minister, can I pay tribute to Sgt Matt Ratana for his years of service in my community.
“Our community spoke as one on Friday, both in our grief but also in our gratitude to the many years of service from a wonderful officer.
“He was the very best of us, and we will not forget him.”
Policing Minister Kit Malthouse added in reply: “I know it hit home hard in Croydon for her and I think she was due to visit the very custody suite that day or the following day.
“It was a terrible time and hopefully justice will follow that awful crime.”
Prince Charles described the incident as “heartbreaking” as he led tributes on Sunday to all fallen police officers.
Claudia Lynn, the ex-partner of Sgt Ratana, told the Mirror: “We lived together for six years and we broke up four or five years ago.
“He was a stepfather to my two children, who are now 14 and 16, so it’s painful for them, although we’ve not been in touch for a while.
“He was a good police officer and he loved his job.”
Before joining the Met in 1991, Sgt Ratana was previously a protection officer to Princess Diana, the Queen Mother and ex-Prime Minister John Major.
The officer, who lived in Worthing, West Sussex, and was head coach for East Grinstead Rugby Club, was 300 yards from an IRA bomb that went off outside 10 Downing Street in 1992.


thedailymirror--2020-09-29--Man Utd 'make Ismaila Sarr transfer enquiry' after Liverpool baulked at £40m fee

Manchester United have reportedly enquired about Watford winger Ismaila Sarr - and have also made a bid for Porto left-back Alex Telles .
The Premier League giants will try to land top target Jadon Sancho this week , but Sarr is being lined up as a cheaper alternative after Liverpool gave up their pursuit of the winger .
Sarr was on Jurgen Klopp 's radar after scoring twice as Watford ended the Reds ' long unbeaten run with a shock 3-0 victory back in February .
The Senegal international - who Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has referred to as `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals in all for the relegated Hornets last season , also posting six assists .
Klopp 's side were linked with a move for Sarr earlier this summer but were not prepared to pay Watford 's £40m asking price - although they signed Diogo Jota from Wolves for a similar price last week .
With Liverpool having stepped back from the race for Sarr 's services , United have now asked Watford about the winger 's availability , according to The Daily Telegraph .
United are believed to be preparing a £90m bid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Borussia Dortmund will relent on their £108m asking price for the England star .
But if that does n't happen , Sarr would be a cut-price alternative if a fee can be agreed with Watford .
One player United are hopeful of landing on the cheap is Telles , having made an initial bid of £12m for the left-back , according to The Guardian .
Porto value the Brazil international at around £18m , but United are reportedly confident of lowering the price .
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Telles , 27 , is in the final year of his current deal , so unless he extends , the Red Devils know they will have the chance to sign him for free on a pre-contract agreement in January .
Solskjaer wants to add competition for Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams , having earlier identified Sergio Reguilon as a target before the left-back joined Tottenham from Real Madrid .

The Premier League giants are set to launch a £90m bid for Jadon Sancho this week, with Sarr reportedly lined up as an alternative target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Manchester United have reportedly enquired about Watford winger Ismaila Sarr - and have also made a bid for Porto left-back Alex Telles.
The Premier League giants will try to land top target Jadon Sancho this week, but Sarr is being lined up as a cheaper alternative after Liverpool gave up their pursuit of the winger.
Sarr was on Jurgen Klopp's radar after scoring twice as Watford ended the Reds' long unbeaten run with a shock 3-0 victory back in February.
The Senegal international - who Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has referred to as "a younger brother" - scored six goals in all for the relegated Hornets last season, also posting six assists.
Klopp's side were linked with a move for Sarr earlier this summer but were not prepared to pay Watford's £40m asking price - although they signed Diogo Jota from Wolves for a similar price last week.
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With Liverpool having stepped back from the race for Sarr's services, United have now asked Watford about the winger's availability, according to The Daily Telegraph.
United are believed to be preparing a £90m bid for Sancho this week in the hope that Borussia Dortmund will relent on their £108m asking price for the England star.
But if that doesn't happen, Sarr would be a cut-price alternative if a fee can be agreed with Watford.
One player United are hopeful of landing on the cheap is Telles, having made an initial bid of £12m for the left-back, according to The Guardian.
Porto value the Brazil international at around £18m, but United are reportedly confident of lowering the price.
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Telles, 27, is in the final year of his current deal, so unless he extends, the Red Devils know they will have the chance to sign him for free on a pre-contract agreement in January.
Solskjaer wants to add competition for Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams, having earlier identified Sergio Reguilon as a target before the left-back joined Tottenham from Real Madrid.


thedailymirror--2020-09-29--More than one million people have died from coronavirus worldwide

Global deaths linked to the new strain of coronavirus have passed one million .
Confirmed cases of the virus are also currently over 33,270,000 worldwide , according to John Hopkins University of Medicine data .
Around one fifth of the fatalities have been reported by the United States , which has a death toll of 205,031 figures show .
Brazil sits in second , with a total of 142,058 , while India 's 95,542 puts it in third and Mexico is fourth with 76,430 .
The UK , fifth for the most deaths , saw its toll reach 42,090 on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new virus was on January 9 , a 61-year-old man from the Chinese city of Wuhan who was a regular shopper at a wet market that has been identified as the source of the outbreak .
It took 91 days for the death toll to pass 100,000 and a further 16 days to reach 200,000 , according to a Reuters tally of official reports from governments .
It then surpassed half a million people at the end of June , a grim milestone with the pandemic already seeming to be into its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus has been particularly dangerous for the elderly , although other adults and children are also among the fatalities and reported cases .
In just five months from January , the Covid-19 death toll overtook the number of people who die annually from malaria , one of the most deadly infectious diseases .
It comes as panic buying continued in the UK on Sunday as supermarkets ramped-up rationing to prevent shelves from being cleared like they were at the start of the pandemic .
While Britain could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 45-years-old shield , scientists advising the Government have said .
And Professor Mark Woolhouse , a top expert advising the Government , warned that a third wave of Covid-19 is “ entirely possible ” .
Ministers are under growing pressure to review the “ hard ” 10pm curfew on pubs , bars and restaurants amid criticism that the new rules are leading to revellers filling streets en masse .

Britain currently sits in fifth place worldwide for the most coronavirus deaths, with 42,090, as of Monday, though the US has around one fifth of the overall fatalities
Global deaths linked to the new strain of coronavirus have passed one million.
Confirmed cases of the virus are also currently over 33,270,000 worldwide, according to John Hopkins University of Medicine data.
Around one fifth of the fatalities have been reported by the United States, which has a death toll of 205,031 figures show.
Brazil sits in second, with a total of 142,058, while India's 95,542 puts it in third and Mexico is fourth with 76,430.
The UK, fifth for the most deaths, saw its toll reach 42,090 on Monday.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The first recorded death from the new virus was on January 9, a 61-year-old man from the Chinese city of Wuhan who was a regular shopper at a wet market that has been identified as the source of the outbreak.
It took 91 days for the death toll to pass 100,000 and a further 16 days to reach 200,000, according to a Reuters tally of official reports from governments.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
It then surpassed half a million people at the end of June, a grim milestone with the pandemic already seeming to be into its second wave in some countries.
The respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus has been particularly dangerous for the elderly, although other adults and children are also among the fatalities and reported cases.
In just five months from January, the Covid-19 death toll overtook the number of people who die annually from malaria, one of the most deadly infectious diseases.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
It comes as panic buying continued in the UK on Sunday as supermarkets ramped-up rationing to prevent shelves from being cleared like they were at the start of the pandemic.
While Britain could avoid another full-blown lockdown by making everyone over 45-years-old shield, scientists advising the Government have said.
And Professor Mark Woolhouse, a top expert advising the Government, warned that a third wave of Covid-19 is “entirely possible”.
Ministers are under growing pressure to review the “hard” 10pm curfew on pubs, bars and restaurants amid criticism that the new rules are leading to revellers filling streets en masse.


thedailymirror--2020-09-29--Kylie Jenner strips down for sizzling bikini pics with an 'important message'

It may be heading deep into autumn but that does n't mean that bikini season is over for Kylie Jenner .
The 23-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has celebrated the year moving into Fall by sharing a number of snaps of her in a barely there bikini as she once again shows off her enviable body .
The reality star also used the opportunity to share an important message with her followers ahead of the US presidential elections in November .
The makeup mogul posed on a white couch in her Hidden Hills mansion , wearing a floral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep her ample assets under control .
She captioned the first pic from the collection : `` 7th day of fall . ''
Kylie then returned to Instagram with a series of pics from the same shoot as her hair cascaded down her chest as she gave off mermaid vibes .
This time , Kylie had a more specific message for her followers , as she urged her fans to register to vote for this year 's election .
Kylie captioned the photos : `` but are you registered to vote ?
click @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make a plan to vote together . ''
The pics caught the eye of her BFF Stassie Karanikolaou , who commented : `` UMM HI HOTTIE❤❤❤ '' Khloe Kardashian also chipped in on the voting call to arms , writing : `` I 'm registered . ''
The smoking hot bikini pics are a far cry from a snap that Kim Kardashian shared at the weekend which left Kylie fuming .
Kylie Jenner was left fuming when her sister Kim Kardashian shared a picture of how she used to look .
She told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when she took to Instagram to post a snap of them at Benihana restaurant years ago .
Kim , Kylie , Kendall and Khloe all look very different to the women they are today , and it seems Kylie was not happy to be reminded about her old appearance .
She was a pre-teen in the snap and had n't had the lip fillers that she 's become famous for , or any of her other rumoured cosmetic surgeries .
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KYLIE JENNER STUNS FANS WITH BIKINI SHOT AS SHE CHILLS NEXT TO POOL
KYLIE JENNER STUNS FANS WITH BIKINI SHOT AS SHE CHILLS NEXT TO POOL
Kylie Jenner has showed that autumn in California is a place where skimpy bikinis rule as she shares more sensational snaps of her near naked body
Kylie Jenner strips down for sizzling bikini pics with an 'important message'
It may be heading deep into autumn but that doesn't mean that bikini season is over for Kylie Jenner.
The 23-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has celebrated the year moving into Fall by sharing a number of snaps of her in a barely there bikini as she once again shows off her enviable body.
The reality star also used the opportunity to share an important message with her followers ahead of the US presidential elections in November.
The makeup mogul posed on a white couch in her Hidden Hills mansion, wearing a floral Dior bikini which was working hard to keep her ample assets under control.
She captioned the first pic from the collection: "7th day of fall."
Image: Kylie Jenner/Instagram) Kylie Jenner/Instagram)
Kylie then returned to Instagram with a series of pics from the same shoot as her hair cascaded down her chest as she gave off mermaid vibes.
This time, Kylie had a more specific message for her followers, as she urged her fans to register to vote for this year's election.
Kylie captioned the photos: "but are you registered to vote? click the link in my bio.. let's make a plan to vote together."
Image: Kylie Jenner/Instagram) Kylie Jenner/Instagram)
The pics caught the eye of her BFF Stassie Karanikolaou, who commented: "UMM HI HOTTIE❤❤❤"
Khloe Kardashian also chipped in on the voting call to arms, writing: "I'm registered."
The smoking hot bikini pics are a far cry from a snap that Kim Kardashian shared at the weekend which left Kylie fuming.
Kylie Jenner was left fuming when her sister Kim Kardashian shared a picture of how she used to look.
Image: Kylie Jenner/Instagram) Kylie Jenner/Instagram)
She told Kim to "delete this immediately" when she took to Instagram to post a snap of them at Benihana restaurant years ago.
Kim, Kylie, Kendall and Khloe all look very different to the women they are today, and it seems Kylie was not happy to be reminded about her old appearance.
She was a pre-teen in the snap and hadn't had the lip fillers that she's become famous for, or any of her other rumoured cosmetic surgeries.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-28--Jordyn Woods declares 'I found you' as she goes 'official' with boyfriend

Jordyn Woods has said that she has finally found her man after going Instagram official with her boyfriend .
It has been a long road for the 23-year-old model since she was publicly ejected from the Kardashians inner circle after the Tristan Thompson scandal but she has now found love and is happy to share it with the world .
In February 2019 , Jordyn was caught in a compromising position with Khloe Kardashians boyfriend at a house party and the fallout from it saw her castigated on social media and her losing her friendship with Kylie Jenner .
Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 24 , and could n't be happier if the photos on her Instagram are anything to go by , as they pose in each other 's arms on the beach .
The couple are wearing matching Versace swimwear for their ocean-side rendezvous , with Jordyn captioning the post : `` I found you , then I found me . ''
The Minnesota Timberwolves center also shared pics on his own Instagram account , which he captioned : `` There are darknesses in life and there are lights , and you are one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all lights . ''
Jordyn has recently opened up about the effect the fallout from the Tristan Thompson liaison had on her life when she spoke to Natalie Manuel Lee on her YouTube show , Now with Natalie .
Jordyn told her : `` I remember just sitting in a very dark place .
I had my family to talk to , I had you to talk to , but I just felt like I had no one .
`` You take everything you think you know for a whole decade , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life you think you know , everything that you 've grown up doing and you take it all away from someone .
I did n't even know how to feel . ''
Jordyn said that she shut herself away from the world as the backlash online became intense .
She continued : `` I deleted everything off of my phone .
I would n't respond to anyone .
I responded to about two people .
`` I pushed people away that probably shouldn ’ t have been pushed away but I just could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life changed . ''
Jordyn will be pleased that her redemption path has taken to her to a happier place where love was waiting .
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Jordyn Woods has put the Tristan Thompson scandal behind her and has found love with another NBA star, Karl-Anthony Towns, making it official on social media
Jordyn Woods declares 'I found you' as she goes 'official' with Karl-Anthony Towns
Jordyn Woods has said that she has finally found her man after going Instagram official with her boyfriend.
It has been a long road for the 23-year-old model since she was publicly ejected from the Kardashians inner circle after the Tristan Thompson scandal but she has now found love and is happy to share it with the world.
In February 2019, Jordyn was caught in a compromising position with Khloe Kardashians boyfriend at a house party and the fallout from it saw her castigated on social media and her losing her friendship with Kylie Jenner.
Now she is with NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns, 24, and couldn't be happier if the photos on her Instagram are anything to go by, as they pose in each other's arms on the beach.
Image: Jordyn Woods/Instagram) Jordyn Woods/Instagram)
The couple are wearing matching Versace swimwear for their ocean-side rendezvous, with Jordyn captioning the post: "I found you, then I found me."
The Minnesota Timberwolves center also shared pics on his own Instagram account, which he captioned: "There are darknesses in life and there are lights, and you are one of the lights, the light of all lights."
Jordyn has recently opened up about the effect the fallout from the Tristan Thompson liaison had on her life when she spoke to Natalie Manuel Lee on her YouTube show, Now with Natalie.
Image: Jordyn Woods/Instagram) Jordyn Woods/Instagram)
Jordyn told her: "I remember just sitting in a very dark place. I had my family to talk to, I had you to talk to, but I just felt like I had no one.
"You take everything you think you know for a whole decade, the people you think you know, the life you think you know, everything that you've grown up doing and you take it all away from someone. I didn't even know how to feel."
Jordyn said that she shut herself away from the world as the backlash online became intense.
Image: Jordyn Woods/Instagram) Jordyn Woods/Instagram)
She continued: "I deleted everything off of my phone. I wouldn't respond to anyone. I responded to about two people.
"I pushed people away that probably shouldn’t have been pushed away but I just couldn't trust anyone. Everything in my life changed."
Jordyn will be pleased that her redemption path has taken to her to a happier place where love was waiting.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-28--Parrots removed from UK wildlife park after they started swearing at customers

A group of parrots at a zoo had to be put back into isolation when they all started swearing at customers after coming out of quarantine .
The five African grey parrots were adopted by Lincolnshire Wildlife Park on August 15 and put into a room together .
But it appears they used their time in isolation teaching each other foul language , which left park staff in hysterics - but swift action had to be taken when they started using obscenities with guests .
Steve Nichols , CEO at the Friskney park , said the birds were put into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the last 25 years he 's taken in many parrots `` that have sometimes had a bit of blue language '' .
He told LincolnshireLive : `` Every now and then you ’ ll get one that swears and it ’ s always funny .
We always find it very comical when they do swear at you . ''
However , with nothing better to do in isolation and because by chance the latest crop were all adopted at the same time , they quarantined together leaving a room `` full of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they swear the more you usually laugh which then triggers them to swear again , '' continued Mr Nichols .
The park chief said they learnt to swear and laugh at each other swearing , leading to something akin to `` an old working men 's club scenario '' .
Within 20 minutes of them being on display to the public there were reports of the parrots swearing at a customer , and things quickly escalated .
`` We found it highly amusing and the customers were fine – they were no problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because we had a weekend coming up and children coming , '' explained Mr Nichols .
While the swearing birds helped to put a smile on everyone 's faces despite the worries of Covid-19 , they were placed in an off-shore enclosure in the hopes they would be influenced by other parrots to behave more appropriately .
Mr Nichols said African grey parrots are particularly adept at `` learning vocalisations from all sorts of noises '' .
The plan now is to release the five birds into separate areas so they ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has appreciated the humour the mischievous parrots have afforded at the park because the pandemic has meant the charity will likely have lost up to £400,000 this year .
`` It has been a real rough year , but we are the eternal optimists and we have no option .
We have to keep moving forward , '' said Mr Nichols .
He added that everything is geared towards next Easter and they hope things will be in `` some kind of normality by then '' .
The park has also made headlines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chico , a parrot at the park , singing Beyonce ’ s ‘ If I were a boy ’ went viral .
Mr Nichols said people have come to see Chico and then heard about the fouled-mouthed parrots , meaning both have been good for business .
`` It is quite an unusual place where you are walking around and people are swearing at aviaries trying to get a parrot to swear back at them . ''
He joked the site has become an `` adult theme park '' .

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Steve Nichols, chief executive of Lincolnshire Wildlife Park, said the five African grey parrots were adopted in the same week and while in isolation taught each other to swear
A group of parrots at a zoo had to be put back into isolation when they all started swearing at customers after coming out of quarantine.
The five African grey parrots were adopted by Lincolnshire Wildlife Park on August 15 and put into a room together.
But it appears they used their time in isolation teaching each other foul language, which left park staff in hysterics - but swift action had to be taken when they started using obscenities with guests.
Steve Nichols, CEO at the Friskney park, said the birds were put into a 'time out', but admitted over the last 25 years he's taken in many parrots "that have sometimes had a bit of blue language".
Image: Lincs Live/MEN MEDIA) Lincs Live/MEN MEDIA)
He told LincolnshireLive: "Every now and then you’ll get one that swears and it’s always funny. We always find it very comical when they do swear at you."
However, with nothing better to do in isolation and because by chance the latest crop were all adopted at the same time, they quarantined together leaving a room "full of swearing birds".
"The more they swear the more you usually laugh which then triggers them to swear again," continued Mr Nichols.
The park chief said they learnt to swear and laugh at each other swearing, leading to something akin to "an old working men's club scenario".
Within 20 minutes of them being on display to the public there were reports of the parrots swearing at a customer, and things quickly escalated.
"We found it highly amusing and the customers were fine – they were no problem at all.
"But we worried because we had a weekend coming up and children coming," explained Mr Nichols.
While the swearing birds helped to put a smile on everyone's faces despite the worries of Covid-19, they were placed in an off-shore enclosure in the hopes they would be influenced by other parrots to behave more appropriately.
Mr Nichols said African grey parrots are particularly adept at "learning vocalisations from all sorts of noises".
The plan now is to release the five birds into separate areas so they can't encourage each other.
However, everyone has appreciated the humour the mischievous parrots have afforded at the park because the pandemic has meant the charity will likely have lost up to £400,000 this year.
"It has been a real rough year, but we are the eternal optimists and we have no option. We have to keep moving forward," said Mr Nichols.
He added that everything is geared towards next Easter and they hope things will be in "some kind of normality by then".
The park has also made headlines around the world after a video of Chico, a parrot at the park, singing Beyonce ’s ‘If I were a boy’ went viral.
Mr Nichols said people have come to see Chico and then heard about the fouled-mouthed parrots, meaning both have been good for business.
"It is quite an unusual place where you are walking around and people are swearing at aviaries trying to get a parrot to swear back at them."
He joked the site has become an "adult theme park".


thedailymirror--2020-09-28--Baxter calls for an end to Premiership Rugby's Covid testing

Rob Baxter has called for an end to coronavirus testing of Premiership rugby players .
Fresh from guiding double-chasing Exeter into the European Cup final , Baxter warned his stars to be “ hyper vigilant ” to prevent the disease derailing their season .
But in the next breath he said he believed it is time to stop the testing regime for top flight teams , who face playing behind closed doors for the next six months .
Chiefs ’ director of rugby said : “ Hopefully it will be a matter of weeks where testing is deemed unnecessary .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in agreement that what is being picked up and the actual transfer rates , even around players who are testing positive , are so so small that the argument for continued testing will die away pretty quickly.
” The crippling state of rugby ’ s finances brings added urgency to the need to curtail a testing process which costs £100,000 per round , £8,000 per club .
“ It would save a fortune and free up a block of testing for other people , ” said Baxter , who claims the programme is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most recent batch yielded five positives from 1,056 tests .
“ Because of the hygiene levels that are in place and the age-range of the players , positive tests are not leading to mass outbreaks .
You would think they would .
Is testing really preventing a locked-out club ?
“ I think the argument is getting very close to saying it ’ s not .
Hopefully it will be a matter of weeks before testing is deemed unnecessary and we are moving to a different rugby environment.
” With less than three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a Premiership semi-final to play first , Baxter reminded his players to do all they can to avoid becoming another statistic .
“ It would be criminal now to allow your standards to slip or to make that one mistake that means you ’ re unavailable for the biggest games of the season , ” he said .
`` The lads have been told to be extra vigilant because the last thing you want to do is be pulled in the week of a huge game . ''

“Hopefully it will be a matter of weeks before testing is deemed unnecessary and we are moving to a different rugby environment”
Rob Baxter calls for an end to rugby's Covid testing - whilst warning his Chiefs to be 'hyper vigilant'
Rob Baxter has called for an end to coronavirus testing of Premiership rugby players.
Fresh from guiding double-chasing Exeter into the European Cup final, Baxter warned his stars to be “hyper vigilant” to prevent the disease derailing their season.
But in the next breath he said he believed it is time to stop the testing regime for top flight teams, who face playing behind closed doors for the next six months.
Chiefs’ director of rugby said: “Hopefully it will be a matter of weeks where testing is deemed unnecessary.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“I think most clubs would be in agreement that what is being picked up and the actual transfer rates, even around players who are testing positive, are so so small that the argument for continued testing will die away pretty quickly.”
The crippling state of rugby’s finances brings added urgency to the need to curtail a testing process which costs £100,000 per round, £8,000 per club.
“It would save a fortune and free up a block of testing for other people,” said Baxter, who claims the programme is fast becoming “unnecessary”. The most recent batch yielded five positives from 1,056 tests.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“Because of the hygiene levels that are in place and the age-range of the players, positive tests are not leading to mass outbreaks. You would think they would. Is testing really preventing a locked-out club?
“I think the argument is getting very close to saying it’s not. Hopefully it will be a matter of weeks before testing is deemed unnecessary and we are moving to a different rugby environment.”
With less than three weeks until the Champions Cup showpiece, and a Premiership semi-final to play first, Baxter reminded his players to do all they can to avoid becoming another statistic.
Image: CameraSport via Getty Images) CameraSport via Getty Images)
“It would be criminal now to allow your standards to slip or to make that one mistake that means you’re unavailable for the biggest games of the season,” he said.
"The lads have been told to be extra vigilant because the last thing you want to do is be pulled in the week of a huge game."


thedailymirror--2020-09-28--Honour viewers sickened as ITV drama details harrowing murder of Banaz Mahmod

Viewers of ITV drama Honour were left sickened as the drama detailed the fate of real-life murder victim Banaz Mahmod .
A powerful moment in the drama came when a scene revealed harrowing details about what happened to Banaz and how she was murdered , with viewers seeing the reaction of investigator Det Supt Caroline Goode , played by Keeley Hawes .
The scene left viewers distressed as one of her killers had described Banaz 's final moments as she was raped and tortured before her death .
As if this was n't horrific enough , the drama 's portrayal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed to protect Banaz also left viewers truly shattered .
Taking to social media , fans shared their thoughts on the harrowing contents of the drama .
One viewer wrote on Twitter : `` I ’ m watching # Honour on ITV and I ’ m all teared up man .
It ’ s so upsetting .
`` Banaz Mahmod was failed in the worst way and now she ’ s no longer here .
This is why I feel so strongly about domestic abuse .
It ’ s NOT a joke .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ commented : `` # honour watched it with a very heavy heart and anger in my mind how could the police let this happen a beautiful young woman murdered by her family for falling in love rip angel god bless ur sister for standing up @ allthingshawes fabulous as always '' .
Meanwhile , another viewer tweeted : `` This is a very hard watch , but a important watch .
This poor woman was failed on all levels ; by the police , the community and her own family .
This evil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be eradicated # honour # itv # honourkillings # BanazMahmod `` A fourth added : `` Banaz Mahmod I am sickened and saddened with what they did to you I am so glad they faced Justice and we know their names , sick b******s may they rot in hell # Honour `` .
Elsewhere , praise was directed at Keeley Hawes ' harrowing performance , with one noting : `` Keeley Hawes is a phenomenal actor , the amount of emotion she holds in her expressions .
`` Also love the analyst in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the analysts who piece things together for police .
The cinematography is great too .
# Honour `` .
Finally , one viewer concluded : `` What happened to Banaz was absolutely horrific and sickening and evil .
The poor , poor girl .
It was a very tough watch .
# Honour `` . '
Honour is available now on ITV Hub .
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Viewers of ITV drama Honour were left sickened as the drama detailed the fate of real-life murder victim Banaz Mahmod.
A powerful moment in the drama came when a scene revealed harrowing details about what happened to Banaz and how she was murdered, with viewers seeing the reaction of investigator Det Supt Caroline Goode, played by Keeley Hawes.
The scene left viewers distressed as one of her killers had described Banaz's final moments as she was raped and tortured before her death.
As if this wasn't horrific enough, the drama's portrayal of how the system and local community failed to protect Banaz also left viewers truly shattered.
Taking to social media, fans shared their thoughts on the harrowing contents of the drama.
Image: ITV) ITV)
One viewer wrote on Twitter : "I’m watching #Honour on ITV and I’m all teared up man. It’s so upsetting.
"Banaz Mahmod was failed in the worst way and now she’s no longer here. This is why I feel so strongly about domestic abuse. It’s NOT a joke."
A different viewer of the show commented: " #honour watched it with a very heavy heart and anger in my mind how could the police let this happen a beautiful young woman murdered by her family for falling in love rip angel god bless ur sister for standing up @allthingshawes fabulous as always".
Image: ITV) ITV)
Meanwhile, another viewer tweeted: "This is a very hard watch, but a important watch. This poor woman was failed on all levels; by the police, the community and her own family. This evil practice is still prevalent and needs to be eradicated #honour #itv #honourkillings #BanazMahmod "
A fourth added: "Banaz Mahmod I am sickened and saddened with what they did to you I am so glad they faced Justice and we know their names, sick b******s may they rot in hell #Honour ".
Image: ITV) ITV)
Elsewhere, praise was directed at Keeley Hawes' harrowing performance, with one noting: "Keeley Hawes is a phenomenal actor, the amount of emotion she holds in her expressions.
"Also love the analyst in this; no one ever thinks about the analysts who piece things together for police. The cinematography is great too. #Honour ".
Finally, one viewer concluded: "What happened to Banaz was absolutely horrific and sickening and evil. The poor, poor girl. It was a very tough watch. #Honour ".'
Honour is available now on ITV Hub.
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