thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Alphonso Davies' 'unbelievable' role in Bayern Munich's thrashing of Barcelona

In a game of 10 goals it 's quite something to steal the show if you 're not one of those to have hit the back of the net .
For Alphonso Davies that is the reality as the dust begins to settle on Bayern Munich 's 8-2 mauling of Barcelona .
Despite not getting on the scoresheet himself , the left-back 's assist for Joshua Kimmich has left football fans purring - and with good reason .
Davies left poor Nelson Semedo trailing in his wake as he feinted past him and shifted through the gears , before laying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` That was unbelievable .
I even was a bit ashamed when I celebrated , '' Kimmich said .
`` He gets 99 percent credit for this goal .
I only had to get the ball over the line . ''
Even experienced defender Gerard Pique did n't know quite what to do as Davies drove into Barca 's box , eventually opting to do ... well , nothing .
The goal came at a crucial point too , as Luis Suarez 's goal just six minutes earlier had given Barca the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 4-1 down .
`` When we scored the fifth goal , it was over , '' Kimmich added .
`` Barcelona no longer believed .
And we just played for the next goal . ''
It was as one-sided a victory as you could imagine in the Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon .
Bayern dominated from the off even after Barcelona had levelled Thomas Muller 's opener with help from a David Alaba own goal .
Strikes from Ivan Perisic , Serge Gnabry and a second for Muller put the German side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later notched the fifth the flood gates opened .
Loanee Philippe Coutinho came off the bench against his employers to set up Robert Lewandowski before scoring two goals himself at the death .
What did you make of Alphono Davies ' performance ?
Have your say below .
In a match littered with stars and quality though , it was the moment of genius from 19-year-old Davies which is being played back on loop .
Bayern boss Hansi Flick said : `` It 's just nice to see it .
He has the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it more often , that 's even nicer .
`` He has the confidence , now also against Barcelona . ''
The defender even managed to help keep Lionel Messi pretty quiet , while the inquests have already begun at Barcelona .
Pique has even offered to quit the club after their humiliation , while manager Quique Setien probably wo n't be afforded the option .
`` Right now we feel enormous frustration and all we can do is make conclusions and think about the future , '' Setien said .
`` Barca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this will cause us a lot of damage and obviously some things will have to change .
The truth is this is a tremendously painful defeat . ''
Bookmakers have already slashed odds on Setien being dismissed , and he admitted his future was now out of his hands. ''
Barcelona want to recover their identity , '' he added .
`` Right now , it 's too soon to think about whether I will stay or not .
It does n't depend on me . ''
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Davies' produced a piece of magic to race past Nelson Semedo before squaring for Joshua Kimmich to apply the simplest of finishes in the moment of the match at the Estadio da Luz
In a game of 10 goals it's quite something to steal the show if you're not one of those to have hit the back of the net.
For Alphonso Davies that is the reality as the dust begins to settle on Bayern Munich's 8-2 mauling of Barcelona.
Despite not getting on the scoresheet himself, the left-back's assist for Joshua Kimmich has left football fans purring - and with good reason.
Davies left poor Nelson Semedo trailing in his wake as he feinted past him and shifted through the gears, before laying on the decisive fifth for his teammate.
"That was unbelievable. I even was a bit ashamed when I celebrated," Kimmich said. "He gets 99 percent credit for this goal. I only had to get the ball over the line."
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Even experienced defender Gerard Pique didn't know quite what to do as Davies drove into Barca's box, eventually opting to do... well, nothing.
The goal came at a crucial point too, as Luis Suarez's goal just six minutes earlier had given Barca the slightest morsel of hope of coming back from 4-1 down.
"When we scored the fifth goal, it was over," Kimmich added. "Barcelona no longer believed. And we just played for the next goal."
It was as one-sided a victory as you could imagine in the Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon.
Bayern dominated from the off even after Barcelona had levelled Thomas Muller's opener with help from a David Alaba own goal.
Strikes from Ivan Perisic, Serge Gnabry and a second for Muller put the German side well in command, and once Kimmich later notched the fifth the flood gates opened.
Loanee Philippe Coutinho came off the bench against his employers to set up Robert Lewandowski before scoring two goals himself at the death.
What did you make of Alphono Davies' performance? Have your say below.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
In a match littered with stars and quality though, it was the moment of genius from 19-year-old Davies which is being played back on loop.
Bayern boss Hansi Flick said: "It's just nice to see it. He has the quality and if he can now do it more often, that's even nicer.
"He has the confidence, now also against Barcelona."
The defender even managed to help keep Lionel Messi pretty quiet, while the inquests have already begun at Barcelona.
Pique has even offered to quit the club after their humiliation, while manager Quique Setien probably won't be afforded the option.
"Right now we feel enormous frustration and all we can do is make conclusions and think about the future," Setien said.
"Barca is a club that is so great that this will cause us a lot of damage and obviously some things will have to change. The truth is this is a tremendously painful defeat."
Bookmakers have already slashed odds on Setien being dismissed, and he admitted his future was now out of his hands.
" Barcelona want to recover their identity," he added.
"Right now, it's too soon to think about whether I will stay or not. It doesn't depend on me."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Man Utd urged to 'forget about' Jadon Sancho in favour of £100m Harry Kane move

Paul Merson has advised Manchester United to move on from their pursuit of Dortmund 's Jadon Sancho and instead target Tottenham striker Harry Kane .
Sancho is known to be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's No.1 target this summer , but despite reportedly agreeing personal terms with the player the two clubs are struggling to reach an agreement over a transfer fee .
It remains to be seen if anything is resolved over the coming weeks , but the Red Devils have also been linked with a big-money move for England captain Kane .
And writing in his column for Star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they should now prioritise the Spurs man over Sancho .
Would Harry Kane be a better signing than Jadon Sancho ?
Have your say below '' Manchester United should forget Jadon Sancho and sign Harry Kane instead - it would make them title contenders , '' Merson said .
`` With Sancho , it ’ s a transfer saga that ’ s dragging on now , and I keep on weighing it up thinking : ‘ Is this what United really need ?
’ '' They ’ ve got Mason Greenwood , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Marcus Rashford is only going to get better and better .
`` But while Anthony Martial lets nobody down , I think they need an out and out centre forward .
With Sancho , where is everyone going to play ?
Do they leave Greenwood out ?
`` I just think with £100m , why don ’ t you go and get Kane from Tottenham ?
Over 38 games , Harry Kane will score more goals for you than Sancho .
I think they have a chance of winning the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he go ?
You ’ d have to ask serious questions of him if he didn ’ t !
Winning trophies is the name of the game and he has a much better chance of doing that at United than Spurs . ''
Kane was in great form towards the end of the season , scoring five goals in his last three games in the Premier League , and it remains to be seen if they turn out to be his last for Spurs amid United 's reported interest .

The Red Devils have been in negotiations with Dortmund over Sancho for some time now but it is not yet clear whether a deal this summer will be possible
Paul Merson has advised Manchester United to move on from their pursuit of Dortmund's Jadon Sancho and instead target Tottenham striker Harry Kane.
Sancho is known to be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's No.1 target this summer, but despite reportedly agreeing personal terms with the player the two clubs are struggling to reach an agreement over a transfer fee.
It remains to be seen if anything is resolved over the coming weeks, but the Red Devils have also been linked with a big-money move for England captain Kane.
And writing in his column for Star Sport, Merson stated his belief that they should now prioritise the Spurs man over Sancho.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
Would Harry Kane be a better signing than Jadon Sancho? Have your say below
" Manchester United should forget Jadon Sancho and sign Harry Kane instead - it would make them title contenders," Merson said.
"With Sancho, it’s a transfer saga that’s dragging on now, and I keep on weighing it up thinking: ‘Is this what United really need?’
"They’ve got Mason Greenwood, who’s going to be a star. Marcus Rashford is only going to get better and better.
"But while Anthony Martial lets nobody down, I think they need an out and out centre forward. With Sancho, where is everyone going to play? Do they leave Greenwood out?
"I just think with £100m, why don’t you go and get Kane from Tottenham? Over 38 games, Harry Kane will score more goals for you than Sancho. I think they have a chance of winning the Premier League if he goes there.
Image: Imago/PA Images) Imago/PA Images)
"Would he go? You’d have to ask serious questions of him if he didn’t! Winning trophies is the name of the game and he has a much better chance of doing that at United than Spurs."
Kane was in great form towards the end of the season, scoring five goals in his last three games in the Premier League, and it remains to be seen if they turn out to be his last for Spurs amid United's reported interest.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--P&O captain shares life aboard empty 'ghost ship' off coast during pandemic

The captain of a huge P & O luxury cruise liner has revealed what life is like on board his empty 'ghost ship ' since it 's been anchored of the south west coast during the coronavirus pandemic .
Marcin Banach is one of the few crew members left aboard the cruise liner Azura which is currently moored off Babbacombe Bay , Torquay .
In a series of tweets , the relentlessly cheery captain has kept his followers updated with anecdotes and images of what his life has been like for the last few months .
The 14 deck boat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ships moored off the bay and it would usually have 3,100 passengers and 1,280 crew members on board .
But for the moment , it is only occupied by a skeleton crew .
The pictures show the captain alone in the empty gym , with furniture hidden under dust sheets and shows just what the crew is doing to keep fit and healthy until the restrictions are lifted in November , reports Devon Live .
The captain is clearly surprised by the beauty of Torbay and compares it to the Riveria .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the sister ship , Ventura , emerging from the morning mists .
The Azura boasts 12-bars , 5-entertainment venues , age specific kids club , adult only areas and an open air cinema .
In normal times , the 14-passenger deck ship sails to a variety of destinations including ; the Mediterranean , Eastern Mediterranean and Western Mediterranean .
MS Azura is a cruise ship operated by P & O Cruises and owned by Carnival plc .
The ship was built in Italy and was officially named by ballerina and Strictly Come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ship first arrived in Devon the Captain admired his view `` from the office '' and said : `` This coast line looks incredible . ''
Even when the two ships first arrived in stormy weather tweeted saying there was no better place to watch the show being put on by the clouds , rain and wind .
P & O Cruises has announced that it will be extending its suspension of cruises until November 12 2020 .
It means there will be more time still for the skeleton staff to enjoy some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Azura and Ventura first arrived in Babbacombe Bay on August 6 .
The decision to push back the suspension of the ships travel was made in line with the Foreign Office which continues to advise all Brits against cruise ship travel .
Along with extending the suspension of operations , P & O has cancelled two long haul cruises which were due to depart in 2021 .
Cruise ships are often spotted off the Torbay coast because the South Devon coast offers secure anchorage with the prevailing weather .

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Marcin Banach is one of the few crew members left aboard the luxury cruise liner Azura, which would usually carry up to 3,100 passengers
The captain of a huge P&O luxury cruise liner has revealed what life is like on board his empty 'ghost ship' since it's been anchored of the south west coast during the coronavirus pandemic.
Marcin Banach is one of the few crew members left aboard the cruise liner Azura which is currently moored off Babbacombe Bay, Torquay.
In a series of tweets, the relentlessly cheery captain has kept his followers updated with anecdotes and images of what his life has been like for the last few months.
The 14 deck boat is one of two P&O ships moored off the bay and it would usually have 3,100 passengers and 1,280 crew members on board.
But for the moment, it is only occupied by a skeleton crew.
The pictures show the captain alone in the empty gym, with furniture hidden under dust sheets and shows just what the crew is doing to keep fit and healthy until the restrictions are lifted in November, reports Devon Live.
The captain is clearly surprised by the beauty of Torbay and compares it to the Riveria.
Earlier this week, he captured a picture of the sister ship, Ventura, emerging from the morning mists.
The Azura boasts 12-bars, 5-entertainment venues, age specific kids club, adult only areas and an open air cinema.
In normal times, the 14-passenger deck ship sails to a variety of destinations including; the Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean and Western Mediterranean.
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
MS Azura is a cruise ship operated by P&O Cruises and owned by Carnival plc. The ship was built in Italy and was officially named by ballerina and Strictly Come Dancing Judge Darcey Bussell.
When the ship first arrived in Devon the Captain admired his view "from the office" and said: "This coast line looks incredible."
Even when the two ships first arrived in stormy weather tweeted saying there was no better place to watch the show being put on by the clouds, rain and wind.
P&O Cruises has announced that it will be extending its suspension of cruises until November 12 2020.
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
It means there will be more time still for the skeleton staff to enjoy some of the facilities on the ship.
The Azura and Ventura first arrived in Babbacombe Bay on August 6.
The decision to push back the suspension of the ships travel was made in line with the Foreign Office which continues to advise all Brits against cruise ship travel.
Along with extending the suspension of operations, P&O has cancelled two long haul cruises which were due to depart in 2021.
Cruise ships are often spotted off the Torbay coast because the South Devon coast offers secure anchorage with the prevailing weather.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Tuilagi handed Sale debut loss as rugby returns on a sombre note at Harlequins

Manu Tuilagi was handed defeat on his Sale debut as Harlequins ripped up the script at Twickenham Stoop last night .
Watched by a masked Eddie Jones , England star Tuilagi made little impact as his new team fluffed their lines horribly in a 16-10 loss on rugby ’ s long-awaited return .
“ We seem to be a good team on paper but not on the field at this moment in time , ” rued Sharks boss Steve Diamond after his side gave up precious ground in the title race .
What had been billed as Tuilagi ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Chris Ashton , making his first appearance for Quins since quitting Sale before the lockdown .
The evening began on a shocking note with former Quins star Ugo Monye revealing , as part of Premiership Rugby ’ s campaign against racism , how he had been physically abused at nursery school because of his colour .
“ My key worker , the lady who was looking after the nursery , she actually put out four cigarettes down my spine , ” he told BT Sport .
“ It ’ s not something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s not very nice .
But it ’ s important for people to try and understand .
You ’ re two years old .
It was directed at me for one sole reason and that was because of my skin colour.
” An emotional Monye said he shared his story “ because I know I ’ m not alone in this ” and ahead of kick-off every player on his former team took a knee as part of an orchestrated pre-match Black Lives Matter tribute .
Sale wore anti-racism tee-shirts but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ join Quins on one knee .
Tuilagi was not among them and for all the talk of what he was likely to inflict on a team Sale walloped 48-10 in January , it was Quins who handed out a lesson at the breakdown .
By half-time the Londoners led 9-0 with Marcus Smith ’ s boot punishing woeful indiscipline from a Sale side pinged 12 times .
Sale ’ s hapless half was summed up by Rob du Preez missing an easy pot at goal afterTuilagi had knocked-on over the line .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twickenham Stoop rocking .
Instead their backroom staff got excited and nearly 15,000 empty seats remained unmoved .
They would have been glad of the lack of witnesses soon after half-time however as Sale at last came alive , albeit with a helping hand .
Quins shipped three quick penalties and from the resultant field position Sale pinged line-out ball across the field , Tuilagi sat down the defence and Byron McGuigan dotted down the try .
That might have been the turning point , instead du Preez handed Quins the game with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a try for Scott Baldwin , a yellow card for Simon Hammersley and the hook for Sale ’ s misfiring fly-half .
`` We did n't fire a shot , ” admitted Diamond .
“ So I 'm delighted to get a bonus point if I 'm honest .
We were shooting blanks really , we could n't get a grip .
”

Harlequins 16-10 Sale: Marcus Smith bosses the game as Quins welcome rugby back after 159 days with gritty win over misfiring title chasers
Manu Tuilagi was handed defeat on his Sale debut as Harlequins ripped up the script at Twickenham Stoop last night.
Watched by a masked Eddie Jones, England star Tuilagi made little impact as his new team fluffed their lines horribly in a 16-10 loss on rugby’s long-awaited return.
“We seem to be a good team on paper but not on the field at this moment in time,” rued Sharks boss Steve Diamond after his side gave up precious ground in the title race.
What had been billed as Tuilagi’s big night was instead one to remember for Chris Ashton, making his first appearance for Quins since quitting Sale before the lockdown.
Image: Andrew Fosker/Seconds Left/REX/Shutterstock) Andrew Fosker/Seconds Left/REX/Shutterstock)
The evening began on a shocking note with former Quins star Ugo Monye revealing, as part of Premiership Rugby’s campaign against racism, how he had been physically abused at nursery school because of his colour.
“My key worker, the lady who was looking after the nursery, she actually put out four cigarettes down my spine,” he told BT Sport.
“It’s not something I’ve spoken about before because it’s not very nice. But it’s important for people to try and understand. You’re two years old. It was directed at me for one sole reason and that was because of my skin colour.”
Image: Andrew Fosker/Seconds Left/REX/Shutterstock) Andrew Fosker/Seconds Left/REX/Shutterstock)
An emotional Monye said he shared his story “because I know I’m not alone in this” and ahead of kick-off every player on his former team took a knee as part of an orchestrated pre-match Black Lives Matter tribute.
Sale wore anti-racism tee-shirts but only four of their team chose to join Quins on one knee.
Tuilagi was not among them and for all the talk of what he was likely to inflict on a team Sale walloped 48-10 in January, it was Quins who handed out a lesson at the breakdown.
By half-time the Londoners led 9-0 with Marcus Smith’s boot punishing woeful indiscipline from a Sale side pinged 12 times.
Sale’s hapless half was summed up by Rob du Preez missing an easy pot at goal afterTuilagi had knocked-on over the line.
In normal times Quins would have had the Twickenham Stoop rocking. Instead their backroom staff got excited and nearly 15,000 empty seats remained unmoved.
Image: Javier Garcia/BPI/REX/Shutterstock) Javier Garcia/BPI/REX/Shutterstock)
They would have been glad of the lack of witnesses soon after half-time however as Sale at last came alive, albeit with a helping hand.
Quins shipped three quick penalties and from the resultant field position Sale pinged line-out ball across the field, Tuilagi sat down the defence and Byron McGuigan dotted down the try.
That might have been the turning point, instead du Preez handed Quins the game with a dreadful cross kick which led to a try for Scott Baldwin, a yellow card for Simon Hammersley and the hook for Sale’s misfiring fly-half.
Image: PA) PA)
"We didn't fire a shot,” admitted Diamond. “So I'm delighted to get a bonus point if I'm honest. We were shooting blanks really, we couldn't get a grip.”
QUINS - Try: Baldwin. Con: Smith. Pens: Smith 3.
SALE - Try: McGuigan. Con: R du Preez. Pen: MacGinty.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Man Utd transfer round-up: Newcastle eye Chris Smalling, Gabriel Magalhaes boost

Manchester United face Sevilla in the Europa League semi-final on Sunday .
Before that , however , the Red Devils must contend with the ongoing summer transfer market as off-the-pitch preparations for next season continue to build .
And Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has plenty of positions that he would like to address .
Obviously , Jadon Sancho is the highest-profile name , though a deal currently seems unlikely after Borussia Dortmund ’ s self-imposed August 10 deadline was missed , while United may look to add a centre-forward , central midfielder , and centre-half .
There are also potential sales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United will look to offload depth and reserve players as they both streamline and improve the squad , while raising funds for potential signings .
With all that in mind , here is the latest transfer round-up involving all the news at Old Trafford .
Lille have confirmed that centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes will leave the club this summer .
“ The way we work is very simple , ” Lille president Gerard Lopez told BBC Sport .
“ We explain to him [ Gabriel ] and his environment , his agent , what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we get those offers the choice is his .
“ We are there now , so we told him : Eventually you have to make a decision but we 're not pressing you .
“ I think he will make it this week , or next week at the latest .
He is leaving , we 've given the OK for that .
“ There 's a lot of competition .
He 's a young player so he 's got to make sure he makes the right decision .
We help him out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : We think this might be the right manager or club for you.
” Manchester United , Arsenal , and a host of other top European clubs have been strongly linked with a move for the Brazilian .
After a strong season on loan at Roma , 30-year-old Chris Smalling , who has two years left of his contract and does not seem to be a part of Solslkjaer ’ s long-term plans , could leave United on a permanent basis this summer .
Roma are interested in bringing the defender back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce would like to sign the former England international as he looks to bolster his backline .
The report states that Bruce wants to ‘ buy British ’ this summer and he views the experienced Smalling as the ideal player to add to his squad ahead of next season .
Smalling last played for United in the final game of the 2018/19 season but made 37 appearances for Roma last season .
After a second excellent season for Wolves , striker Raul Jimenez has reportedly attracted interest from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked with a move as they search for attacking weapons and may have to turn to Jadon Sancho alternatives .
However , now it has been reported that Cristiano Ronaldo wants Jimenez to join him at Juventus as Andrea Pirlo looks to retool an ageing and expensive squad .
Per Gazzetta dello Sport via the Express , Ronaldo wants Jimenez to snub United ’ s interest and join him in Italy .
Solskjaer is said to be keen to add to his strikeforce to ease the burden on Anthony Martial and views the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scored 27 goals across all competitions last season , but after Wolves exited the Europa League , he may look to leave to find Champions League football .
Wolves are reportedly asking for £90million .

Chris Smalling could have found a route out of Man Utd with Newcastle interested in the defender following his impressive loan spell in Italy while much sought after Lille star Gabriel Magalhaes will be on the move
Manchester United face Sevilla in the Europa League semi-final on Sunday. Before that, however, the Red Devils must contend with the ongoing summer transfer market as off-the-pitch preparations for next season continue to build.
And Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has plenty of positions that he would like to address. Obviously, Jadon Sancho is the highest-profile name, though a deal currently seems unlikely after Borussia Dortmund’s self-imposed August 10 deadline was missed, while United may look to add a centre-forward, central midfielder, and centre-half.
There are also potential sales. In the financially pressured market, United will look to offload depth and reserve players as they both streamline and improve the squad, while raising funds for potential signings.
With all that in mind, here is the latest transfer round-up involving all the news at Old Trafford.
Image: Icon Sport via Getty Images) Icon Sport via Getty Images)
Lille chief confirms Gabriel Magalhaes exit
Lille have confirmed that centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes will leave the club this summer.
“The way we work is very simple,” Lille president Gerard Lopez told BBC Sport. “We explain to him [Gabriel] and his environment, his agent, what we're looking for, and once we get those offers the choice is his.
“We are there now, so we told him: Eventually you have to make a decision but we're not pressing you.
“I think he will make it this week, or next week at the latest. He is leaving, we've given the OK for that.
“There's a lot of competition. He's a young player so he's got to make sure he makes the right decision. We help him out a little bit so we tell him: We think this might be the right manager or club for you.”
Manchester United, Arsenal, and a host of other top European clubs have been strongly linked with a move for the Brazilian.
Image: LightRocket via Getty Images) LightRocket via Getty Images)
Newcastle target Chris Smalling
After a strong season on loan at Roma, 30-year-old Chris Smalling, who has two years left of his contract and does not seem to be a part of Solslkjaer’s long-term plans, could leave United on a permanent basis this summer.
Roma are interested in bringing the defender back to the club, while Sky Sports reported that Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce would like to sign the former England international as he looks to bolster his backline.
The report states that Bruce wants to ‘buy British’ this summer and he views the experienced Smalling as the ideal player to add to his squad ahead of next season.
Smalling last played for United in the final game of the 2018/19 season but made 37 appearances for Roma last season.
Ronaldo wants Raul Jimenez
After a second excellent season for Wolves, striker Raul Jimenez has reportedly attracted interest from across Europe. Manchester United have been linked with a move as they search for attacking weapons and may have to turn to Jadon Sancho alternatives.
However, now it has been reported that Cristiano Ronaldo wants Jimenez to join him at Juventus as Andrea Pirlo looks to retool an ageing and expensive squad.
Per Gazzetta dello Sport via the Express, Ronaldo wants Jimenez to snub United’s interest and join him in Italy. Solskjaer is said to be keen to add to his strikeforce to ease the burden on Anthony Martial and views the 29-year-old as the ideal option.
Jimenez scored 27 goals across all competitions last season, but after Wolves exited the Europa League, he may look to leave to find Champions League football. Wolves are reportedly asking for £90million.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Family pay tribute to boy, 6, who died after being hit by car while riding bike

A six-year-old boy killed in a tragic collision has been described by his heartbroken family as a 'lively , bubbly young boy ' who 'dreamed of being a policeman ' .
Kidus Wondwosen died after being struck by a car while riding his bike in Manchester .
Emergency services were called to the scene at the junction of Wilmott Street and Chevril Close in Hulme , but the youngster was pronounced dead a short time later .
His devastated family said Kidus `` had lots of friends '' and had `` his whole life to look forward to '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ boy who was always smiling , '' said the family in a statement .
`` He was very smart and his mum was proud that he was the smartest boy in his class at school .
`` He loved his family especially his mum , aunty and brother .
He had lots of friends and loved to be out playing games with them .
He also loved to play football and to go swimming .
“ He liked Manchester United and his favourite player was Marcus Rashford .
This lively , bubbly young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward to and dreamed of being a policeman when he grew up .
“ His whole family are devastated by his death and are struggling to comprehend that they will never see him again.
” Greater Manchester Police shared the statement via their Twitter account in honour of Kidus and referenced his love for England football star Rashford in their post .
And Rashford expressed his sadness to Kidus 's family , saying : `` My heart hurts for Kidus ’ s family and I want them to know that I will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sorry for your loss . ''
A 32-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving following the collision on August 9 .
She has since been released under investigation .
Sergeant Joseph Barron , of the serious collision investigation unit at Greater Manchester Police , said : `` This was a devastating collision .
Our thoughts are with the boy 's loved ones at what is understandably a heartbreaking time for them .
`` Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision .
`` I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the area shortly before or at the time of the incident to contact us . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting 2951 of 09/08/20 or can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Kidus Wondwosen, who died in a collision while riding his bike, has been described by his devastated family as 'a lively, bubbly young boy' who had 'his whole life to look forward to'
Family pay tribute to 'bubbly' boy, 6, who died after being hit by car while riding bike
A six-year-old boy killed in a tragic collision has been described by his heartbroken family as a 'lively, bubbly young boy' who 'dreamed of being a policeman'.
Kidus Wondwosen died after being struck by a car while riding his bike in Manchester.
Emergency services were called to the scene at the junction of Wilmott Street and Chevril Close in Hulme, but the youngster was pronounced dead a short time later.
His devastated family said Kidus "had lots of friends" and had "his whole life to look forward to".
"Kidus was a happy, friendly boy who was always smiling," said the family in a statement.
Image: PA) PA)
"He was very smart and his mum was proud that he was the smartest boy in his class at school.
"He loved his family especially his mum, aunty and brother. He had lots of friends and loved to be out playing games with them. He also loved to play football and to go swimming.
“He liked Manchester United and his favourite player was Marcus Rashford. This lively, bubbly young boy had his whole life to look forward to and dreamed of being a policeman when he grew up.
“His whole family are devastated by his death and are struggling to comprehend that they will never see him again.”
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Greater Manchester Police shared the statement via their Twitter account in honour of Kidus and referenced his love for England football star Rashford in their post.
And Rashford expressed his sadness to Kidus's family, saying: "My heart hurts for Kidus’s family and I want them to know that I will be in touch. I’m so sorry for your loss."
A 32-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving following the collision on August 9.
She has since been released under investigation.
Sergeant Joseph Barron, of the serious collision investigation unit at Greater Manchester Police, said: "This was a devastating collision. Our thoughts are with the boy's loved ones at what is understandably a heartbreaking time for them.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.
"I would also appeal to anyone with dashcam footage from the area shortly before or at the time of the incident to contact us."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting 2951 of 09/08/20 or can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Liverpool transfer round-up: Thiago says Bayern goodbyes, Origi's admirers

Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool find themselves in a strange situation right now .
The Reds flew to Austria on Saturday morning to begin pre-season training ahead of the 2020/21 campaign which starts next month .
Liverpool will begin their title defence just 46 days after playing their last game of the 2019/20 season .
That short break has led to the players having just one week of designated holiday during a period that has seen the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United play in European competitions .
Such a break for Jurgen Klopp ’ s could mean a slight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as more time to consider further activity in the transfer market .
Kosta Tsimikas became the club ’ s first signing in the summer window earlier this week and further business could yet be done before the transfer deadline on October 5 .
Here is your Liverpool transfer rumours round-up for Saturday August 15 .
Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool forward Divock Origi this summer .
The Belgian striker has struggled for game time behind the likes of Roberto Firmino , Mohammed Salah and Sadio Mane which might persuade him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smith ’ s side are believed to be interested in signing Origi as they look to add more quality in attacking areas , according to the Mirror .
While there has been no indication of Liverpool actively looking to sell the forward this summer , departures to other squad players like Adam Lallana and possibly Xherdan Shaqiri could prevent a move from materialising .
Thiago has ‘ said his goodbyes ’ to Bayern Munich teammates Reds transfer target Thiago Alcantara is believed to have already said goodbye to his Bayern Munich teammates .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a move to Anfield this summer and talkSPORT reports that he has already told his current teammates that he will be leaving after the Champions League campaign .
Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 8-2 on Friday night to extend their run in UEFA ’ s flagship competition which means that any chances of a move to Anfield will be put on hold for now .
However , reports that he has already said goodbye to his Bayern Munich teammates could be good news for Liverpool .
Liverpool have reportedly placed a £2million price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to leave Anfield this summer .
The 19-year-old has received interest from several clubs with Leeds United monitoring his situation and , according to Afrique Sports via HITC , Marcelo Bielsa ’ s side believe it would cost £2m to take him away from Anfield .
Larouchi has received limited game time given the performances of Andrew Robertson and the recent signing of Kostas Tsimikas indicates he is free to leave this summer .
With Leeds looking to add depth in their squad as they prepare for their first season back in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be an interesting long-term signing .

LIVERPOOL TRANSFER NEWS: WHO'S COMING AND GOING AT ANFIELD THIS SUMMER?
LIVERPOOL TRANSFER NEWS: WHO'S COMING AND GOING AT ANFIELD THIS SUMMER?
Liverpool's pursuit of Thiago continues with the Bayern Munich midfielder keen to quit the Allianz Arena and has already said his farewells despite no deal yet agreed
Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool find themselves in a strange situation right now.
The Reds flew to Austria on Saturday morning to begin pre-season training ahead of the 2020/21 campaign which starts next month.
Liverpool will begin their title defence just 46 days after playing their last game of the 2019/20 season. That short break has led to the players having just one week of designated holiday during a period that has seen the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United play in European competitions.
Such a break for Jurgen Klopp’s could mean a slight edge going into next season as well as more time to consider further activity in the transfer market.
Kosta Tsimikas became the club’s first signing in the summer window earlier this week and further business could yet be done before the transfer deadline on October 5.
Here is your Liverpool transfer rumours round-up for Saturday August 15.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Origi eyed as Villa transfer target
Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool forward Divock Origi this summer.
The Belgian striker has struggled for game time behind the likes of Roberto Firmino, Mohammed Salah and Sadio Mane which might persuade him of more game time elsewhere.
Dean Smith’s side are believed to be interested in signing Origi as they look to add more quality in attacking areas, according to the Mirror.
While there has been no indication of Liverpool actively looking to sell the forward this summer, departures to other squad players like Adam Lallana and possibly Xherdan Shaqiri could prevent a move from materialising.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Thiago has ‘said his goodbyes’ to Bayern Munich teammates
Reds transfer target Thiago Alcantara is believed to have already said goodbye to his Bayern Munich teammates.
The 29-year-old midfielder has been widely linked with a move to Anfield this summer and talkSPORT reports that he has already told his current teammates that he will be leaving after the Champions League campaign.
Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 8-2 on Friday night to extend their run in UEFA’s flagship competition which means that any chances of a move to Anfield will be put on hold for now.
However, reports that he has already said goodbye to his Bayern Munich teammates could be good news for Liverpool.
Liverpool reportedly set price tag on young left-back
Liverpool have reportedly placed a £2million price tag on Yasser Larouchi who is set to leave Anfield this summer.
The 19-year-old has received interest from several clubs with Leeds United monitoring his situation and, according to Afrique Sports via HITC, Marcelo Bielsa’s side believe it would cost £2m to take him away from Anfield.
Larouchi has received limited game time given the performances of Andrew Robertson and the recent signing of Kostas Tsimikas indicates he is free to leave this summer.
With Leeds looking to add depth in their squad as they prepare for their first season back in the Premier League since 2004, Larouchi could be an interesting long-term signing.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--I'm A Celeb to have radical new sleeping arrangements for first time ever

I ’ m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here !
are making another huge change to the set up for 2020 – with the first ever change in how the contestants will be sleeping .
Fans of the long-running ITV reality popularity contest will know that contestants traditionally sleep in hammocks and sleeping bags under the stars while living in the Australian jungle while taking part in the show .
With the series relocating to Wales for the 2020 season , however – due to complications presented by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic – show bosses are going to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stars sleep .
The show is said to be taking part within the grounds of the ‘ haunted ’ Gwrych Castle in Abergele , North Wales – where temperatures in November and December traditionally range from between 3-12C .
I ’ m A Celeb bosses are bracing for cold , wet weather and are said to be knocking up plans to provide a makeshift roofed camp for the celebrities to sleep inside .
The stars will also be provided with thermals amid fears many might quit the show if the filming conditions prove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told The Sun on Sunday : “ Bosses need to make sure their celeb cast don ’ t quit – they can ’ t have them sleeping outside , like in Australia , as they ’ d freeze .
“ The UK winter is not the nicest and the talent are not used to roughing it in the cold so bosses are creating an under-cover camp kitted out with cameras to capture all the action.
” Things will be looking very different on I 'm A Celeb for the 2020 season as gone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aussie outback and in is the haunted grounds of the Welsh castle .
Paparazzi shots earlier in the week showed workmen taking action to renovate the castle grounds into a filming location .
The move from the Southern Hemisphere to the wilds of Wales come after too many issues were presented by coronavirus to film Down Under as usual .
Show bosses were concerned local lockdowns and second waves relating to the pandemic could hinder contestants and crew travelling to and from the filming location .
While the new filming location in Wales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – which is expected to add a new level of terror to the long-running series .

The Welsh castle that will be used for 'I'm A Celeb' 2020
The Welsh castle that will be used for 'I'm A Celeb' 2020
The 2020 series is going to be far more different from every series that has run before in the show's 18-year-long history as filming moves from Australia to Wales
I'm A Celeb to have radical new sleeping arrangements for first time ever
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! are making another huge change to the set up for 2020 – with the first ever change in how the contestants will be sleeping.
Fans of the long-running ITV reality popularity contest will know that contestants traditionally sleep in hammocks and sleeping bags under the stars while living in the Australian jungle while taking part in the show.
With the series relocating to Wales for the 2020 season, however – due to complications presented by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic – show bosses are going to have to make drastic changes to how the stars sleep.
The show is said to be taking part within the grounds of the ‘haunted’ Gwrych Castle in Abergele, North Wales – where temperatures in November and December traditionally range from between 3-12C.
I’m A Celeb bosses are bracing for cold, wet weather and are said to be knocking up plans to provide a makeshift roofed camp for the celebrities to sleep inside.
The stars will also be provided with thermals amid fears many might quit the show if the filming conditions prove too bleak and cold.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Bosses need to make sure their celeb cast don’t quit – they can’t have them sleeping outside, like in Australia, as they’d freeze.
Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
“The UK winter is not the nicest and the talent are not used to roughing it in the cold so bosses are creating an under-cover camp kitted out with cameras to capture all the action.”
Things will be looking very different on I'm A Celeb for the 2020 season as gone is the lush green jungle of the Aussie outback and in is the haunted grounds of the Welsh castle.
Paparazzi shots earlier in the week showed workmen taking action to renovate the castle grounds into a filming location.
Image: Daily Post) Daily Post)
The move from the Southern Hemisphere to the wilds of Wales come after too many issues were presented by coronavirus to film Down Under as usual.
Show bosses were concerned local lockdowns and second waves relating to the pandemic could hinder contestants and crew travelling to and from the filming location.
While the new filming location in Wales is said to be haunted by ghosts – which is expected to add a new level of terror to the long-running series.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Thierry Henry in contention to replace Quique Setien as Barcelona manager

Thierry Henry is among a list of candidates who could become the next Barcelona boss .
The Catalans are due to hold an emergency meeting after they were embarrassingly dumped out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich .
Head coach Quique Setien watched on as his team shipped eight goals against the German side and his eight month tenure is set to end in the coming days .
It leaves Barcelona looking for a second manager in 2020 after sacking Ernesto Valverde in January .
The Spanish giants have often looked to appoint a man ingrained in their footballing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Who should Barcelona hire as their next manager ?
Have your say below He moved to the Nou Camp in 2007 and was part of Pep Guardiola 's treble winning side in 2009 .
Since going into management he has often used the former Barcelona boss as a reference point and is currently in charge of MLS side Montreal Impact .
He lasted just over three months as Monaco boss before being axed but is on a list of names that also includes Mauricio Pochettino , Ronald Koeman and Massimiliano Allegri , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the favourite but his connections with cross city rivals Espanyol would affect his popularity .
The Argentine previously said he would never take charge at the Nou Camp but has recently backtracked on such comments .
He was shown the door by Tottenham in November despite a successful spell that saw him play an attractive brand of football that would be welcomed at Barcelona .
Koeman is another former player who has long been touted with the hot seat .
The Dutchman scored the winning goal as Barcelona conquered Europe for the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Allegri has been without a job since leaving Juventus in 2019 but oversaw a hugely successful period in Turin .
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique called on the club to make changes following their European nightmare and confessed he may have played his last game for the Catalans .

Quique Setien is set to be axed as Barcelona boss following their humiliating defeat to Bayern Munich and former Nou Camp favourite Thierry Henry is in contention to replace him
Thierry Henry is among a list of candidates who could become the next Barcelona boss.
The Catalans are due to hold an emergency meeting after they were embarrassingly dumped out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich.
Head coach Quique Setien watched on as his team shipped eight goals against the German side and his eight month tenure is set to end in the coming days.
It leaves Barcelona looking for a second manager in 2020 after sacking Ernesto Valverde in January.
The Spanish giants have often looked to appoint a man ingrained in their footballing philosophy and Henry would fit that mould.
Who should Barcelona hire as their next manager? Have your say below
He moved to the Nou Camp in 2007 and was part of Pep Guardiola's treble winning side in 2009.
Since going into management he has often used the former Barcelona boss as a reference point and is currently in charge of MLS side Montreal Impact.
He lasted just over three months as Monaco boss before being axed but is on a list of names that also includes Mauricio Pochettino, Ronald Koeman and Massimiliano Allegri, reports Sport
Pochettino is thought to be the favourite but his connections with cross city rivals Espanyol would affect his popularity.
The Argentine previously said he would never take charge at the Nou Camp but has recently backtracked on such comments.
He was shown the door by Tottenham in November despite a successful spell that saw him play an attractive brand of football that would be welcomed at Barcelona.
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Koeman is another former player who has long been touted with the hot seat.
The Dutchman scored the winning goal as Barcelona conquered Europe for the first time under Johan Cruyff in 1992.
Allegri has been without a job since leaving Juventus in 2019 but oversaw a hugely successful period in Turin.
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique called on the club to make changes following their European nightmare and confessed he may have played his last game for the Catalans.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Robot boat gives glimpse of future mapping Atlantic seabed 3,280ft below surface

A robot boat with no crew has given a glimpse of the future after completed a three-week mission mapping the Atlantic seabed .
Maxlimer - which was skippered remotely from the UK - journeyed out into the ocean to chart an area of seabed 3,280ft ( one kilometre ) below the surface .
The Uncrewed Surface Vessel ( USV ) was originally developed for a competition , but is now showcasing future ways of working at sea in a mission part-funded by the European Space Agency .
After setting off from its base in Plymouth in late July , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 460km ) to the south-west , skippered via satellite from its base in Tollesbury in eastern England .
The boat is equipped with a multi-beam echo-sounder attached to its hull , which was used to map a segment of seafloor that had essentially no modern data registered with the UK Hydrographic Office .
SEA-KIT International developed the craft , which won the Shell Ocean Discovery prize in a competition to find next-generation technologies that could be used to map the global ocean floor .
Only one fifth of the Earth 's sea bottom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Many big survey companies that run traditional crewed vessels have started to invest heavily in these kinds of futuristic , remotely operated technologies .
There are also expected to be advantages for freight companies from running robot ships .
The Maxlimer mission was being used as a test to show that 'over-the-horizon ' control technology is practical and safe .
And SEA-KIT 's director of technology Peter Walker said the mission had proved a success .
`` The project 's overall aim was to demonstrate the capabilities of current technologies to survey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite the planning challenges we faced due to Covid-19 , I feel that we have done that , '' he said in quotes reported by the the BBC .
`` We have proven the true over-the-horizon capability of our USV design and the team are exhausted but elated . ''
Maxlimer moves slowly , at up to 4 knots ( 7km/h ; 5mph ) , but its hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system is highly efficient .
The vessel returned to its base with the fuel tank still a third full .
SEA-KIT CEO and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News : `` We had a sweepstake on how much fuel would be left in the tank .
We thought there was going to be 300-400 litres .
It turned out there was 1,300 litres . ''
As well as the European Space Agency , partners on the project included Fugro , Global Marine Group , Map the Gaps , Teledyne CARIS , Woods Hole Group and the Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 initiative .

GREAT WHITE SHARK ATTACKS SURFER AND HUSBAND PUNCHES BEAST ON THE NOSE TO SAVE HER
GREAT WHITE SHARK ATTACKS SURFER AND HUSBAND PUNCHES BEAST ON THE NOSE TO SAVE HER
A boat with no crew has given a glimpse of the future by travelling 260 miles out to sea and mapping a section of the seabed that experts had no data on - all via satellite control
Robot boat gives glimpse of future by mapping Atlantic seabed 3,280ft below surface
A robot boat with no crew has given a glimpse of the future after completed a three-week mission mapping the Atlantic seabed.
Maxlimer - which was skippered remotely from the UK - journeyed out into the ocean to chart an area of seabed 3,280ft (one kilometre) below the surface.
The Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) was originally developed for a competition, but is now showcasing future ways of working at sea in a mission part-funded by the European Space Agency.
After setting off from its base in Plymouth in late July, the 12-metre long Maxlimer travelled 280 miles (460km) to the south-west, skippered via satellite from its base in Tollesbury in eastern England.
The boat is equipped with a multi-beam echo-sounder attached to its hull, which was used to map a segment of seafloor that had essentially no modern data registered with the UK Hydrographic Office.
Image: JOHN McLELLAN) JOHN McLELLAN)
SEA-KIT International developed the craft, which won the Shell Ocean Discovery prize in a competition to find next-generation technologies that could be used to map the global ocean floor.
Only one fifth of the Earth's sea bottom is currently surveyed to an acceptable resolution.
Many big survey companies that run traditional crewed vessels have started to invest heavily in these kinds of futuristic, remotely operated technologies.
There are also expected to be advantages for freight companies from running robot ships.
Image: BIGOCEANDATA.COM) BIGOCEANDATA.COM)
The Maxlimer mission was being used as a test to show that 'over-the-horizon' control technology is practical and safe.
And SEA-KIT's director of technology Peter Walker said the mission had proved a success.
"The project's overall aim was to demonstrate the capabilities of current technologies to survey unexplored or inadequately surveyed ocean frontiers and despite the planning challenges we faced due to Covid-19, I feel that we have done that," he said in quotes reported by the the BBC.
"We have proven the true over-the-horizon capability of our USV design and the team are exhausted but elated."
Maxlimer moves slowly, at up to 4 knots (7km/h; 5mph), but its hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system is highly efficient. The vessel returned to its base with the fuel tank still a third full.
SEA-KIT CEO and designer, Ben Simpson, told BBC News: "We had a sweepstake on how much fuel would be left in the tank. We thought there was going to be 300-400 litres. It turned out there was 1,300 litres."
As well as the European Space Agency, partners on the project included Fugro, Global Marine Group, Map the Gaps, Teledyne CARIS, Woods Hole Group and the Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 initiative.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Jaqueline Jossa 'lands huge deal to promote farts fighting dairy brand'

Jacqueline Jossa has landed a big money deal to endorse a dairy brand that has famously claimed to help flatulence sufferers to fight their gas problems .
The 27-year-old former EastEnders star – and reigning queen of I ’ m A Celeb – is said to have signed a six-figure contract to promote products by dairy experts Arla .
Jac – who is married to former The Only Way Is Essex star Dan Osbourne with whom she has two children – has won multiple endorsement deals since winning I ’ m A Celeb last December .
The deal with Arla @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fashion brand InTheStyle for whom she helped design and promote a number of outfits .
Of her latest signing , a source told The Sun on Sunday : “ Jacqueline has signed a big- money deal with dairy brand Arla to help promote their protein products .
“ She has filmed a series of mini workouts with them which will go online and on social media .
“ The message in the ads is all about keeping fit and healthy during the lockdown.
” The source added Arla thought Jacqueline would be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a busy working mother-of-two .
Arla have previously championed themselves for their lactose free range of products which they say help consumers fight farting issues as well as bloating and other bowel problems .
The company has a successful Lactofree range which was launched to much fanfare back in 2006 .
The company announced at the time : “ Up to 15 per cent of the UK can now enjoy the taste of fresh cows milk thanks to Lactofree , the latest launch by Arla Foods .
“ A UK first , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ milk , but without any of the sugars and enzymes which usually cause feelings of nausea , bloating , flatulence , diarrhoea and abdominal pain.
” The company said consumers could enjoy cows milk that had been filtered “ to remove over 99.95 per cent of lactose ” to provide the health benefits of milk without the lactose intolerant downsides .
The new deal will be good news for the TV star who saw her marriage to 29-year-old Dan rocked by an affair scandal earlier this year .
Former TOWIE star Dan shocked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had not been loyal to his wife – who he shares daughters Ella , five , and Mia , two , with .
The muscled and tattooed hunk has vowed to work on his marriage after Jacqueline forgave him – following years of speculation he had been unfaithful to her .

The former EastEnders actress has been landing endorsement deals galore since leaving the hit BBC soap and winning I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! last year
Jacqueline Jossa has landed a big money deal to endorse a dairy brand that has famously claimed to help flatulence sufferers to fight their gas problems.
The 27-year-old former EastEnders star – and reigning queen of I’m A Celeb – is said to have signed a six-figure contract to promote products by dairy experts Arla.
Jac – who is married to former The Only Way Is Essex star Dan Osbourne with whom she has two children – has won multiple endorsement deals since winning I’m A Celeb last December.
The deal with Arla follows her recent hit collaboration with fast fashion brand InTheStyle for whom she helped design and promote a number of outfits.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Of her latest signing, a source told The Sun on Sunday: “Jacqueline has signed a big- money deal with dairy brand Arla to help promote their protein products.
“She has filmed a series of mini workouts with them which will go online and on social media.
“The message in the ads is all about keeping fit and healthy during the lockdown.”
Image: jacjossa/Instagram) jacjossa/Instagram)
The source added Arla thought Jacqueline would be the perfect ambassador due to her high profile as a busy working mother-of-two.
Arla have previously championed themselves for their lactose free range of products which they say help consumers fight farting issues as well as bloating and other bowel problems.
The company has a successful Lactofree range which was launched to much fanfare back in 2006.
The company announced at the time: “Up to 15 per cent of the UK can now enjoy the taste of fresh cows milk thanks to Lactofree, the latest launch by Arla Foods.
“A UK first, Lactofree has the same taste of fresh milk, but without any of the sugars and enzymes which usually cause feelings of nausea, bloating, flatulence, diarrhoea and abdominal pain.”
The company said consumers could enjoy cows milk that had been filtered “to remove over 99.95 per cent of lactose” to provide the health benefits of milk without the lactose intolerant downsides.
Image: Jacqueline Jossa/Instagram) Jacqueline Jossa/Instagram)
The new deal will be good news for the TV star who saw her marriage to 29-year-old Dan rocked by an affair scandal earlier this year.
Former TOWIE star Dan shocked fans last month when he confessed he had not been loyal to his wife – who he shares daughters Ella, five, and Mia, two, with.
The muscled and tattooed hunk has vowed to work on his marriage after Jacqueline forgave him – following years of speculation he had been unfaithful to her.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Chelsea transfer round-up: Ben Chilwell deal close, Jan Oblak move axed

With their 2019/20 season done and dusted , Chelsea have turned their attention to preparations for the upcoming campaign .
Comings and goings will play a central role in those preparations , of course , as Blues boss Frank Lampard continues to reshape his squad .
Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech have already joined the club , while Willian and Pedro have moved on .
As the transfer window heats up , here is the latest on the ins and outs as Chelsea prepare for the 2020/21 season .
Chelsea are expected to complete a deal to sign Leicester City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negotiations , according to The Times .
Chilwell , 23 , is the club ’ s top target in that position although they have also been linked with Sergio Reguilon ( Real Madrid ) , Nicolas Tagliafico ( Ajax ) and Alex Telles ( Porto ) .
Leicester reportedly want £80million for Chilwell , which would be a world record for a left-back .
Last year , the Foxes sold Harry Maguire to Manchester United for the same price .
Chilwell has made 123 appearances for the Foxes since breaking into the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 .
He has been capped 11 times by England .
Leeds United are interested in Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi , according to The Athletic .
Batshuayi shone for Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa during their time together at Marseille with the Argentine coach now supposedly keen on a reunion .
The Belgium international has struggled to nail down a starting place at Chelsea since joining in 2016 , taking in loan spells at Borussia Dortmund , Valencia and Crystal Palace .
He has 25 goals in 77 Blues appearances .
Chelsea are prepared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak , according to the Daily Star .
The Blues are long-time admirers of Oblak but are not prepared to meet the Spanish club ’ s £110m asking price .
The Slovenian , widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world , is due to hold talks with Atletico over his future following the club ’ s elimination from the Champions League .
Chelsea are said to be willing to offer Atletico Kepa Arrizabalaga but the La Liga outfit are not interested in the 25-year-old , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ record £71.6m in 2018 .
Other goalkeepers on Chelsea ’ s shortlist reportedly include Ajax ’ s Andre Onana and Burnley ’ s Nick Pope .
West Ham United have rejected Chelsea ’ s players-plus-cash bid for midfielder Declan Rice , according to The Times .
The Blues are said to have offered Batshuayi and Ross Barkley but the Hammers were not interested .
The east Londoners are standing firm in their £80m valuation of the 21-year-old .
Rice , who left Chelsea as a teenager in 2014 , has become a key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in all 38 of the club ’ s Premier League games during the 2019/20 season .
The seven-time England international can play either in defensive midfield or at centre-back .

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Chelsea have already acted in the summer transfer target and are now eyeing new faces at the back as they continue their pursuit of Ben Chilwell and a new goalkeeper
With their 2019/20 season done and dusted, Chelsea have turned their attention to preparations for the upcoming campaign.
Comings and goings will play a central role in those preparations, of course, as Blues boss Frank Lampard continues to reshape his squad.
Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech have already joined the club, while Willian and Pedro have moved on.
As the transfer window heats up, here is the latest on the ins and outs as Chelsea prepare for the 2020/21 season.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Chelsea closing in on Chilwell
Chelsea are expected to complete a deal to sign Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell following a breakthrough in negotiations, according to The Times.
Chilwell, 23, is the club’s top target in that position although they have also been linked with Sergio Reguilon ( Real Madrid ), Nicolas Tagliafico (Ajax) and Alex Telles (Porto).
Leicester reportedly want £80million for Chilwell, which would be a world record for a left-back. Last year, the Foxes sold Harry Maguire to Manchester United for the same price.
Chilwell has made 123 appearances for the Foxes since breaking into the first team at the King Power Stadium in 2016. He has been capped 11 times by England.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Leeds target Batshuayi
Leeds United are interested in Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi, according to The Athletic.
Batshuayi shone for Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa during their time together at Marseille with the Argentine coach now supposedly keen on a reunion.
The Belgium international has struggled to nail down a starting place at Chelsea since joining in 2016, taking in loan spells at Borussia Dortmund, Valencia and Crystal Palace.
He has 25 goals in 77 Blues appearances.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
Blues ready to end Oblak pursuit
Chelsea are prepared to give up on their pursuit of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak, according to the Daily Star.
The Blues are long-time admirers of Oblak but are not prepared to meet the Spanish club’s £110m asking price.
The Slovenian, widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, is due to hold talks with Atletico over his future following the club’s elimination from the Champions League.
Chelsea are said to be willing to offer Atletico Kepa Arrizabalaga but the La Liga outfit are not interested in the 25-year-old, who the Blues signed for a world record £71.6m in 2018.
Other goalkeepers on Chelsea’s shortlist reportedly include Ajax’s Andre Onana and Burnley ’s Nick Pope.
Hammers turn down Blues move for Rice
West Ham United have rejected Chelsea’s players-plus-cash bid for midfielder Declan Rice, according to The Times.
The Blues are said to have offered Batshuayi and Ross Barkley but the Hammers were not interested. The east Londoners are standing firm in their £80m valuation of the 21-year-old.
Rice, who left Chelsea as a teenager in 2014, has become a key figure at the London Stadium, appearing in all 38 of the club’s Premier League games during the 2019/20 season.
The seven-time England international can play either in defensive midfield or at centre-back.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--More than 500 people found at two illegal lockdown raves as police storm events

More than 500 people were dispersed as police descended on two illegal parties in Birmingham during the coronavirus lockdown .
Police swooped on the city centre to disperse 300 people from an illegal rave , before disrupting a 'block party ' where 200 revellers were dangerously crammed into a small space .
A busy night for West Midlands Police came after the force had warned of the dangers of illegal gatherings , with the UK still in the grip of the coronavirus pandemic after five more deaths were recorded on Saturday .
Cops descended on a huge illegal gathering in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a drone into the sky above the rave to capture evidence for a prosecution .
Partygoers left the scene strewn with debris , showing what was described as `` a complete and utter disregard for other people '' .
Sharing footage of the event on Twitter , Superintendent Jack Hadley said : `` Can you believe it ... .officers are clearing a group of over 300 people at an illegal rave in the city centre .
This will not be tolerated ! ''
He added on Twitter : `` A direction to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justice Public Order Act 1994 .
`` Our @ WMPolice drone is gathering evidence to allow us to prosecute the organiser of this illegal music event .
This type of behaviour is dangerous and will not be tolerated !
# OpReliant '' Partygoers left a huge clear-up operation , with litter strewn all over a car park .
Supt Hadley tweeted : `` A huge amount of rubbish has been left at this illegal music event in Hampton Street .
Complete and utter disregard for other people who may need to use this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an hour after that , police were in action again as they swooped on a block party in the city .
`` Officers are disrupting yet another 'block party ' in Birmingham , 200 people crammed into communal area with sound systems .
# OpReliant '' Supt Hadley tweeted .
The illegal gatherings took place the day after West Midlands Police warned of the risk of spreading the virus through illegal gatherings , after they broke up a shocking 125 parties and raves across Birmingham last weekend .
The region 's police commissioner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal with serious crimes such as stabbings and even shootings when such gatherings took place .
On Saturday , bodycam footage emerged showing police dispersing around 70 partygoers from a rave in the early hours of last Saturday .
Officers found around 70 partygoers at the rave in Elliot Street in Nechells , with music being played by a DJ who had travelled from Gloucestershire - more than 60 miles away .
Chief Superintendent Claire Bell warned people of the dangers of flouting the law .
She said : `` While we accept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult and people want to get out and have some fun , gatherings such as parties and unlicensed music events only increase the risk of spreading the virus .
`` Please think - is it worth the risk ?
You could be putting the lives of your family and friends at risk .
“ We ’ re continuing to urge people to inform us if they hear of plans for raves and large gatherings in parks which can also lead to anti-social behaviour and noise nuisance . ''
The Deputy Police and Crime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These gatherings aren ’ t just irresponsible , but illegal .
“ It ’ s important that those considering going to these events know that by attending them , you not only pose a risk to yourself , but also those you care about .
“ Coronavirus is very much still out there and events like this can easily spread the virus .
“ There has also been serious criminal behaviour reported ; stabbings , drug use and in some cases , shots fired .
`` They are dangerous and the proactive work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them is vital to keeping the public safe . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Gareth Bicknell, Georgia Diebelius)

Police flocked to Birmingham city centre to break up a huge illegal gathering before swooping on a block party in the city, amid warnings of the risk of spreading deadly coronavirus
More than 500 people found at two illegal lockdown raves as police storm events
More than 500 people were dispersed as police descended on two illegal parties in Birmingham during the coronavirus lockdown.
Police swooped on the city centre to disperse 300 people from an illegal rave, before disrupting a 'block party' where 200 revellers were dangerously crammed into a small space.
A busy night for West Midlands Police came after the force had warned of the dangers of illegal gatherings, with the UK still in the grip of the coronavirus pandemic after five more deaths were recorded on Saturday.
Cops descended on a huge illegal gathering in Hampton Street at around midnight, sending a drone into the sky above the rave to capture evidence for a prosecution.
Partygoers left the scene strewn with debris, showing what was described as "a complete and utter disregard for other people".
Image: JackHadleyWMP/Twitter) JackHadleyWMP/Twitter)
Sharing footage of the event on Twitter, Superintendent Jack Hadley said: "Can you believe it....officers are clearing a group of over 300 people at an illegal rave in the city centre. This will not be tolerated!"
He added on Twitter: "A direction to leave the land has been given under Criminal Justice Public Order Act 1994.
"Our @WMPolice drone is gathering evidence to allow us to prosecute the organiser of this illegal music event. This type of behaviour is dangerous and will not be tolerated! #OpReliant"
Partygoers left a huge clear-up operation, with litter strewn all over a car park.
Supt Hadley tweeted: "A huge amount of rubbish has been left at this illegal music event in Hampton Street. Complete and utter disregard for other people who may need to use this car park tomorrow!"
Just over an hour after that, police were in action again as they swooped on a block party in the city.
"Officers are disrupting yet another 'block party' in Birmingham, 200 people crammed into communal area with sound systems. #OpReliant" Supt Hadley tweeted.
He added: "This weekend Op. Reliant officers have attended over 80 incidents of large gatherings & unlicensed music events where people are flaunting covid regulations & causing significant disruption to the communities around them."
Image: JackHadleyWMP/Twitter) JackHadleyWMP/Twitter)
The illegal gatherings took place the day after West Midlands Police warned of the risk of spreading the virus through illegal gatherings, after they broke up a shocking 125 parties and raves across Birmingham last weekend.
The region's police commissioner also warned that cops often had to deal with serious crimes such as stabbings and even shootings when such gatherings took place.
On Saturday, bodycam footage emerged showing police dispersing around 70 partygoers from a rave in the early hours of last Saturday.
Officers found around 70 partygoers at the rave in Elliot Street in Nechells, with music being played by a DJ who had travelled from Gloucestershire - more than 60 miles away.
Image: JackHadleyWMP/Twitter) JackHadleyWMP/Twitter)
Chief Superintendent Claire Bell warned people of the dangers of flouting the law.
She said: "While we accept the last few months have been extremely difficult and people want to get out and have some fun, gatherings such as parties and unlicensed music events only increase the risk of spreading the virus.
"Please think - is it worth the risk? You could be putting the lives of your family and friends at risk.
“We’re continuing to urge people to inform us if they hear of plans for raves and large gatherings in parks which can also lead to anti-social behaviour and noise nuisance."
The Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, Waheed Saleem said: “These gatherings aren’t just irresponsible, but illegal.
“It’s important that those considering going to these events know that by attending them, you not only pose a risk to yourself, but also those you care about.
“Coronavirus is very much still out there and events like this can easily spread the virus.
“There has also been serious criminal behaviour reported; stabbings, drug use and in some cases, shots fired.
"They are dangerous and the proactive work of our police in clamping down on them is vital to keeping the public safe."


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Jamie Redknapp 'dating bombshell Swedish model' after divorce from Louise

Jamie Redknapp has moved on from the divorce from his pop star ex-wife Louise to find new love with Swedish model Frida Andersson-Lourie .
The 47-year-old football legend is said to be falling for the 37-year-old bombshell after being introduced by mutual friends .
Father-of-two Jamie – who shares sons Charles , 16 , and Beau , 11 , with 45-year-old former wife Louise – was spotted out for a country walk with honey haired beauty Frida and their pet dogs over the past week .
And he is said to be getting on like a house on fire with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 58-year-old American hedge fund businessman Jonathan Lourie .
A source told The Sun on Sunday : “ Jamie feels ready to move on from his marriage to Louise and is happy to be doing it with someone who has kids too and is financially secure .
“ It ’ s early days for Jamie and Frida , but they have grown close and are really enjoying spending time together when they can.
” It seems the fact both are busy parents has worked in favour for the blossoming romance .
The source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knows full well that his sons are his main priority and mean everything to him , he puts them first .
“ But he really gets on with Frida and she has been very understanding about him juggling fatherhood and his successful TV career .
He likes that she ’ s also a parent so fully appreciates the balance.
” Jamie and former Eternal singer Louise are considered one of the victims of the fateful Strictly Curse after they split within months of the music star competing on the BBC dance show .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Strictly in 2016 – where they finished the competition in runner up position in December that year .
The collapse of her marriage to Jamie came just months later when in June 2017 it was revealed they had split and they were divorced by the end of the year .
The pair co-parent their two children together , which Jamie said `` worked out really well '' as they home schooled the boys during lockdown .

Jamie was spotted out for a walk with his dogs and in the company of stunning Swedish model Frida Andersson-Lourie – sparking reports that a romance is brewing between the two
Jamie Redknapp has moved on from the divorce from his pop star ex-wife Louise to find new love with Swedish model Frida Andersson-Lourie.
The 47-year-old football legend is said to be falling for the 37-year-old bombshell after being introduced by mutual friends.
Father-of-two Jamie – who shares sons Charles, 16, and Beau, 11, with 45-year-old former wife Louise – was spotted out for a country walk with honey haired beauty Frida and their pet dogs over the past week.
And he is said to be getting on like a house on fire with mother-of-four Frida – who was previously married to 58-year-old American hedge fund businessman Jonathan Lourie.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Jamie feels ready to move on from his marriage to Louise and is happy to be doing it with someone who has kids too and is financially secure.
“It’s early days for Jamie and Frida, but they have grown close and are really enjoying spending time together when they can.”
It seems the fact both are busy parents has worked in favour for the blossoming romance.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images) Dave Benett/Getty Images)
The source continues: “Anyone who knows Jamie knows full well that his sons are his main priority and mean everything to him, he puts them first.
“But he really gets on with Frida and she has been very understanding about him juggling fatherhood and his successful TV career. He likes that she’s also a parent so fully appreciates the balance.”
Jamie and former Eternal singer Louise are considered one of the victims of the fateful Strictly Curse after they split within months of the music star competing on the BBC dance show.
Image: WireImage) WireImage) Image: Richard Young/REX/Shutterstock) Richard Young/REX/Shutterstock)
Louise was partnered with Kevin Clifton on Strictly in 2016 – where they finished the competition in runner up position in December that year.
The collapse of her marriage to Jamie came just months later when in June 2017 it was revealed they had split and they were divorced by the end of the year.
The pair co-parent their two children together, which Jamie said "worked out really well" as they home schooled the boys during lockdown.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Arsenal transfer round-up: Philippe Coutinho 'formula' and Thomas Partey advice

The 2019/20 season is over for Arsenal following the FA Cup final success against Chelsea , with the club now turning their attention to the transfer window .
Willian has officially arrived from Chelsea as the Gunners prepare for next season with hopes of rejuvenating their squad , although the financial uncertainty and staggered season-end dates for clubs means that there is an added level of disarray .
However , Arsenal are said to have a few irons in the fire and are hopeful of concluding several deals this summer , alongside potentially moving on a few of their current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest transfer news surrounding the club .
Arsenal have ‘ proposed a formula ’ that will allow them to land playmaker Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona this summer .
That is according to a report in Mundo Deportivo , as cited by Sport Witness , who say the Gunners hope to sign the player on a loan deal with an option to buy .
The former Liverpool playmaker ’ s loan deal at Bayern expires this summer and it is said that Barcelona are desperate to move him on again , with Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provided another in a remarkable cameo against his parent club in Friday night ’ s incredible 8-2 victory for Bayern , bringing his future into renewed focus .
Coutinho ’ s agent Kia Joorabchian has told talkSPORT : “ We ’ re still waiting until the season finishes before we start talking about anything in terms of transfers .
I ’ ve always said that he loves to play in the Premier League .
“ He enjoyed his time very much and if the opportunity arises to come back to the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the future , he ’ s definitely looking at that.
” The president of Lille has confirmed in-demand central defender Gabriel Magalhaes is leaving the club this summer .
The Brazilian has been linked with a host of clubs , including Arsenal , and his suitors have been given a significant boost by the latest comments .
`` Gabriel is young , extremely powerful , currently right now probably one of the two most dominant central defenders in the French league , '' Lille president Gerard Lopez told BBC Sport .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We explain to him and his environment , his agent , what we are looking for , and once we get those offers the choice is his , like we did with Nico [ Pepe ] and Victor [ Oshimen ] .
`` We are there now , so we told him : 'Eventually you have to make a decision but we 're not pressing you . '
I think he will make it this week , or next week at the latest .
He is leaving , we 've given the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of competition .
He 's a young player so he 's got to make sure he makes the right decision .
We help him out a little bit so we tell him : 'We think this might be the right manager or club for you . '
`` He 's got so much talent , he will succeed wherever he goes.
” Ghana national team boss Charles Akonnor has advised Thomas Partey to stay at Atletico Madrid and reject any interest from Arsenal .
The central midfielder is said to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Atleti are in no mood to negotiate down on his £45million release clause .
Partey has starred for Los Rojiblancos this season and would represent a significant coup for the Gunners , but Akonnor does not believe it would be a good move for the player .
“ Honestly , I wouldn ’ t want him to move to Arsenal because with Atletico , he will always play Champions League football .
His position is guaranteed and he will always play , ” Akonnor told Starr FM , as cited by Metro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m not too sure .
Arsenal fans will kill me [ for saying he should not join the Gunners ] .
I hope that , and I ’ m sure money issues will come in , but I hope that whatever he asks for , Atletico will be able to pay.
” Arsenal have confirmed that the club ’ s Head of Football Raul Sanllehi has left the club with immediate effect .
The former Barcelona Director of Football initially joined the north London club as Head of Football Relations in February 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ivan Gazidis joined AC Milan .
Managing director Vinai Venkatesham will now replace Sanllehi in that role as the club continue to alter their personnel off the pitch .

Arsenal are set for a summer overhaul under Mikel Arteta and are targeting recruits in several positions with Philippe Coutinho's name continually linked with the Emirates
The 2019/20 season is over for Arsenal following the FA Cup final success against Chelsea, with the club now turning their attention to the transfer window.
Willian has officially arrived from Chelsea as the Gunners prepare for next season with hopes of rejuvenating their squad, although the financial uncertainty and staggered season-end dates for clubs means that there is an added level of disarray.
However, Arsenal are said to have a few irons in the fire and are hopeful of concluding several deals this summer, alongside potentially moving on a few of their current first-team squad.
We look at all the latest transfer news surrounding the club.
Image: Bongarts/Getty Images) Bongarts/Getty Images)
Gunners ‘formula’ for Coutinho deal
Arsenal have ‘proposed a formula’ that will allow them to land playmaker Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona this summer.
That is according to a report in Mundo Deportivo, as cited by Sport Witness, who say the Gunners hope to sign the player on a loan deal with an option to buy.
The former Liverpool playmaker’s loan deal at Bayern expires this summer and it is said that Barcelona are desperate to move him on again, with Arsenal strongly linked.
Coutinho netted twice and provided another in a remarkable cameo against his parent club in Friday night’s incredible 8-2 victory for Bayern, bringing his future into renewed focus.
Coutinho’s agent Kia Joorabchian has told talkSPORT: “We’re still waiting until the season finishes before we start talking about anything in terms of transfers. I’ve always said that he loves to play in the Premier League.
“He enjoyed his time very much and if the opportunity arises to come back to the Premier League, whether it be this year or in the future, he’s definitely looking at that.”
Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Lille confirm Gabriel exit
The president of Lille has confirmed in-demand central defender Gabriel Magalhaes is leaving the club this summer.
The Brazilian has been linked with a host of clubs, including Arsenal, and his suitors have been given a significant boost by the latest comments.
"Gabriel is young, extremely powerful, currently right now probably one of the two most dominant central defenders in the French league," Lille president Gerard Lopez told BBC Sport.
"The way we work is very simple. We explain to him and his environment, his agent, what we are looking for, and once we get those offers the choice is his, like we did with Nico [Pepe] and Victor [Oshimen].
"We are there now, so we told him: 'Eventually you have to make a decision but we're not pressing you.' I think he will make it this week, or next week at the latest. He is leaving, we've given the OK for that.
"There's a lot of competition. He's a young player so he's got to make sure he makes the right decision. We help him out a little bit so we tell him: 'We think this might be the right manager or club for you.'
"He's got so much talent, he will succeed wherever he goes.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Partey told to reject Gunners move
Ghana national team boss Charles Akonnor has advised Thomas Partey to stay at Atletico Madrid and reject any interest from Arsenal.
The central midfielder is said to be a prime transfer target for the Gunners but Atleti are in no mood to negotiate down on his £45million release clause.
Partey has starred for Los Rojiblancos this season and would represent a significant coup for the Gunners, but Akonnor does not believe it would be a good move for the player.
“Honestly, I wouldn’t want him to move to Arsenal because with Atletico, he will always play Champions League football. His position is guaranteed and he will always play,” Akonnor told Starr FM, as cited by Metro.
“With Arsenal, I’m not too sure. Arsenal fans will kill me [for saying he should not join the Gunners]. I hope that, and I’m sure money issues will come in, but I hope that whatever he asks for, Atletico will be able to pay.”
Arsenal confirm Sanllehi exit
Arsenal have confirmed that the club’s Head of Football Raul Sanllehi has left the club with immediate effect.
The former Barcelona Director of Football initially joined the north London club as Head of Football Relations in February 2018 before his promotion later that year after Ivan Gazidis joined AC Milan.
Managing director Vinai Venkatesham will now replace Sanllehi in that role as the club continue to alter their personnel off the pitch.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Police bodycam captures moment officers catch 70 partygoers at illegal rave

The moment police busted an illegal rave attended by more than 70 people was captured on bodycam .
Police bodycam footage shows cops swooping on a large party in Birmingham in the early hours of last Saturday .
The footage emerged as the force braced itself for another weekend of illegal gatherings , on the day five more coronavirus deaths were recorded in the UK .
Officers found around 70 partygoers at the rave in Elliot Street in Nechells , with music being played by a DJ who had travelled from Gloucestershire - more than 60 miles away .
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We want everyone to disperse , can you leave this location ?
“ We are just trying to get everyone out the area.
” The officer then shouts to the crowd : “ Everyone can we please start dispersing out of the street please .
“ We ’ ve been patient with you , please leave.
” West Midlands Police broke up a shocking 125 illegal parties and raves across Birmingham last weekend .
Chief Superintendent Claire Bell warned people of the dangers of flouting the law .
She said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been extremely difficult and people want to get out and have some fun , gatherings such as parties and unlicensed music events only increase the risk of spreading the virus .
`` Please think - is it worth the risk ?
You could be putting the lives of your family and friends at risk .
“ We ’ re continuing to urge people to inform us if they hear of plans for raves and large gatherings in parks which can also lead to anti-social behaviour and noise nuisance . ''
The Deputy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ These gatherings aren ’ t just irresponsible , but illegal .
“ It ’ s important that those considering going to these events know that by attending them , you not only pose a risk to yourself , but also those you care about .
“ Coronavirus is very much still out there and events like this can easily spread the virus .
“ There has also been serious criminal behaviour reported ; stabbings , drug use and in some cases , shots fired .
`` They are dangerous and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clamping down on them is vital to keeping the public safe . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Jack Evans, Gareth Bicknell)

Footage showed cops swooping on a party in Birmingham - which included a DJ who had travelled 60 miles to be there - amid warnings revellers could be putting lives at risk
Partygoers caught on police bodycam at illegal rave - along with DJ who drove 60 miles
The moment police busted an illegal rave attended by more than 70 people was captured on bodycam.
Police bodycam footage shows cops swooping on a large party in Birmingham in the early hours of last Saturday.
The footage emerged as the force braced itself for another weekend of illegal gatherings, on the day five more coronavirus deaths were recorded in the UK.
Officers found around 70 partygoers at the rave in Elliot Street in Nechells, with music being played by a DJ who had travelled from Gloucestershire - more than 60 miles away.
One cop is heard telling the revellers: “We want everyone to disperse, can you leave this location?
Image: SWNS.COM) SWNS.COM)
“We are just trying to get everyone out the area.”
A female partygoer replies: “Yeah, that’s fine.”
The officer then shouts to the crowd: “Everyone can we please start dispersing out of the street please.
“We’ve been patient with you, please leave.”
West Midlands Police broke up a shocking 125 illegal parties and raves across Birmingham last weekend.
Image: SWNS.COM) SWNS.COM)
Chief Superintendent Claire Bell warned people of the dangers of flouting the law.
She said: "While we accept the last few months have been extremely difficult and people want to get out and have some fun, gatherings such as parties and unlicensed music events only increase the risk of spreading the virus.
"Please think - is it worth the risk? You could be putting the lives of your family and friends at risk.
“We’re continuing to urge people to inform us if they hear of plans for raves and large gatherings in parks which can also lead to anti-social behaviour and noise nuisance."
The Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, Waheed Saleem said: “These gatherings aren’t just irresponsible, but illegal.
“It’s important that those considering going to these events know that by attending them, you not only pose a risk to yourself, but also those you care about.
“Coronavirus is very much still out there and events like this can easily spread the virus.
“There has also been serious criminal behaviour reported; stabbings, drug use and in some cases, shots fired.
"They are dangerous and the proactive work of our police in clamping down on them is vital to keeping the public safe."