thedailymirror--2020-09-18--Phillip Schofield 'buys £2m London pad close to famous pals' amid divorce

Phillip Schofield has reportedly bought himself a nice £2 million home in London as he prepares to divorce his wife Stephanie Lowe .
Following reports that they 're going to officially divorce and share his £9m fortune , the 58-year-old is said to have picked up a large semi-detached property in Chiswick , close to his famous friends .
In pictures obtained by MailOnline , Phil is seen leaving his new pad alongside best friend and co-presenter Holly Willoughby .
Holly turned up on her bike , ready to get some exercise in a pair of black leggings and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joined by Phil outside his front gates .
He opted for black shorts and a white Nike T-shirt and of course , they both wore helmets and sunglasses to protect themselves during their bike ride .
Phil 's new home is also close to fellow ITV star Dec Donnelly 's home as well as the house Ant McPartlin shared with his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong .
Neighbours told the site that Phil had moved in two weeks ago and that they 'd seen him around the property regularly ever since .
Phillip is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the River Thames , just a short distance from his new home .
One neighbour said : `` It ’ s caused quite a stir since he ’ s moved in and got people very excited .
He seems like a very nice man and quite normal .
You see him walking or cycling mainly and he smiles every time he goes past . ''
Another added : `` There ’ s quite a few famous people already living around here so Phillip Schofield moving in is not a big deal .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , but nobody bothers him .
He ’ s a lovely bloke and I ’ m sure he ’ ll enjoy living in our community . ''
Phillip moved out of the family home earlier this year after coming out as gay with the support of his wife and their two daughters , Molly and Ruby .
It was reported this week that Phil and Steph were going to divorce after nearly 27 years of marriage and share his £9m fortune equally .
A source told The Sun : `` Phillip and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , painful conversations over the past ten months but remain as tight and devoted to one another as ever .
`` She has been so supportive , and he won ’ t skip off into the sunset now and abandon her .
At the same time , he has no desire to become embroiled in a bitter and costly divorce battle .
`` Phillip is in no hurry to meet someone new , but obviously the D word has now been mooted , albeit in very loose and casual terms .
His earning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Steph is entitled to half . ''

HOLLY AND PHIL ARE SHOCKED AT WHERE THEY FIND THEMSELVES TATTOOED...
HOLLY AND PHIL ARE SHOCKED AT WHERE THEY FIND THEMSELVES TATTOOED...
The This Morning presenter, 58, is said to have picked up a nice semi-detached property in Chiswick after moving out of the family home he shared with wife Stephanie Lowe
Phillip Schofield has reportedly bought himself a nice £2 million home in London as he prepares to divorce his wife Stephanie Lowe.
Following reports that they're going to officially divorce and share his £9m fortune, the 58-year-old is said to have picked up a large semi-detached property in Chiswick, close to his famous friends.
In pictures obtained by MailOnline, Phil is seen leaving his new pad alongside best friend and co-presenter Holly Willoughby.
Holly turned up on her bike, ready to get some exercise in a pair of black leggings and a grey Levi's jumper as she was joined by Phil outside his front gates.
He opted for black shorts and a white Nike T-shirt and of course, they both wore helmets and sunglasses to protect themselves during their bike ride.
Phil's new home is also close to fellow ITV star Dec Donnelly's home as well as the house Ant McPartlin shared with his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong.
Neighbours told the site that Phil had moved in two weeks ago and that they'd seen him around the property regularly ever since.
Phillip is also said to have been frequenting pubs along the River Thames, just a short distance from his new home.
One neighbour said: "It’s caused quite a stir since he’s moved in and got people very excited. He seems like a very nice man and quite normal. You see him walking or cycling mainly and he smiles every time he goes past."
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Another added: "There’s quite a few famous people already living around here so Phillip Schofield moving in is not a big deal. A lot of people have been talking about it, but nobody bothers him. He’s a lovely bloke and I’m sure he’ll enjoy living in our community."
Phillip moved out of the family home earlier this year after coming out as gay with the support of his wife and their two daughters, Molly and Ruby.
It was reported this week that Phil and Steph were going to divorce after nearly 27 years of marriage and share his £9m fortune equally.
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A source told The Sun : "Phillip and Steph have had a lot of hard, painful conversations over the past ten months but remain as tight and devoted to one another as ever.
"She has been so supportive, and he won’t skip off into the sunset now and abandon her. At the same time, he has no desire to become embroiled in a bitter and costly divorce battle.
"Phillip is in no hurry to meet someone new, but obviously the D word has now been mooted, albeit in very loose and casual terms. His earning power is at an all-time high, and Steph is entitled to half."
Mirror Online has contacted Phillip's representatives or comment.


thedailymirror--2020-09-18--Dwayne Johnson rips gate off its hinges with his bare hands to get to work

Dwayne `` The Rock '' Johnson has proved he 's the real deal after showing off his true brute strength .
The actor and entrepreneur , 48 , was n't messing around as he ripped a gate from his hinges with his own two hands so he would n't be late to work .
Taking to Instagram Dwayne explained that storms in his area had caused power outages , meaning he could n't get his electric front gate open .
So he showed those biceps are n't just for show and tore it from its frame .
He shared a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the side after the famously ripped star had done his thing .
`` Not my finest hour , '' he admitted , `` but a man 's got ta go to work .
`` We experienced a power outage due to severe storms , causing my front gate not to open .
`` I tried to override the hydraulic system to open the gates , which usually works when power goes out - but this time it would n't .
`` Made some calls to see how fast I can get the gate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't have 45min to wait . ''
He went on to explain that a bunch of people were waiting on him to get going , adding : `` By this time , I know I have hundreds of production crew members waiting for me to come to work so we can start our day .
`` So I did what I had to do .
`` I pushed , pulled and ripped the gate completely off myself .
`` Ripped it completely out of the brick wall , severed the steel hydraulics and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My security team was able to meet the gate technician and welders about an hour later — and they were apparently , 'in disbelief and equally scared ' as to how I ripped it off .
`` Not my finest hour , but I had to go to work .
`` And I 'm ready to be BLACK ADAM . ''
Dwayne was referencing one of his most frequently one roles , that of anti-hero Black Adam in DC 's superhero film universe .
He recently shared a lengthy video in which he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife Lauren and their two girls all had coronavirus .
`` My wife Lauren , as well as my two baby girls and myself , we have all tested positive for Covid-19 and I can tell you that this has been one of the most challenging and difficult things we have ever had to endure as a family , '' he said .
He added : `` I 've had my a**-kicked in the past with some challenges but testing positive for Covid-19 is much different to overcoming nasty injuries , being evicted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been more than a few times . ''

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was forced to tear his front gate from its hinges after a power outage meant it was stuck shut
Dwayne Johnson rips gate off its hinges with his bare hands to get to work on time
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has proved he's the real deal after showing off his true brute strength.
The actor and entrepreneur, 48, wasn't messing around as he ripped a gate from his hinges with his own two hands so he wouldn't be late to work.
Taking to Instagram Dwayne explained that storms in his area had caused power outages, meaning he couldn't get his electric front gate open.
So he showed those biceps aren't just for show and tore it from its frame.
He shared a look at the gate, laid to the side after the famously ripped star had done his thing.
"Not my finest hour," he admitted, "but a man's gotta go to work.
Image: therock/Instagram) therock/Instagram)
"We experienced a power outage due to severe storms, causing my front gate not to open.
"I tried to override the hydraulic system to open the gates, which usually works when power goes out - but this time it wouldn't.
"Made some calls to see how fast I can get the gate tech on site, but I didn't have 45min to wait."
He went on to explain that a bunch of people were waiting on him to get going, adding: "By this time, I know I have hundreds of production crew members waiting for me to come to work so we can start our day.
"So I did what I had to do.
Image: therock/Instagram) therock/Instagram) Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
"I pushed, pulled and ripped the gate completely off myself.
"Ripped it completely out of the brick wall, severed the steel hydraulics and threw it on the grass.
"My security team was able to meet the gate technician and welders about an hour later — and they were apparently, 'in disbelief and equally scared' as to how I ripped it off.
"Not my finest hour, but I had to go to work.
"And I'm ready to be BLACK ADAM."
Dwayne was referencing one of his most frequently one roles, that of anti-hero Black Adam in DC's superhero film universe.
Image: therock/Instagram) therock/Instagram)
He recently shared a lengthy video in which he disclosed to fans that he, his wife Lauren and their two girls all had coronavirus.
"My wife Lauren, as well as my two baby girls and myself, we have all tested positive for Covid-19 and I can tell you that this has been one of the most challenging and difficult things we have ever had to endure as a family," he said.
He added: "I've had my a**-kicked in the past with some challenges but testing positive for Covid-19 is much different to overcoming nasty injuries, being evicted or being broke, which I have been more than a few times."


thedailymirror--2020-09-18--Corrie viewers infuriated by multiple mask blunders in hospital scenes

Coronation Street viewers were furious on Friday as several characters wore their face coverings incorrectly .
Leanne Battersby ( Jane Danson ) and Steve McDonald ( Simon Gregson ) were visiting their son Oliver in hospital , and they both had face coverings on .
But they could be seen with the coverings down over their chins or taken off and in their hands , which would potentially contaminate the mask .
The general medical advice is to get a fresh mask as soon as you have removed one , rather than pulling it down over your face or touching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` In # Corrie , everyone wears a mask to walk into an indoor place where someone else is , and then takes it off to talk to them .
`` They even do it at people 's sick beds .
I understand why for filming , but it just looks odd . ''
Another added `` @ itvcorrie Your soap drama is great .
Ca n't be easy but your mask/face covering practice/example is appalling . ''
A third asked : `` Why do Steve and Leanne take their masks off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting the whole mask situation .
I 'm assuming they 're being taken off so the viewers can hear the dialogue ... ?
# Corrie `` .
`` Masks on , masks off , mask curled up in hand , outside of mask resting against throat .
Fairly reckless from # Corrie tonight , '' remarked a fourth .
Meanwhile , viewers are concerned Leanne and Steve are being conned in their quest to find treatment for their poorly son Oliver .
A German doctor has promised to help three-year-old Oliver , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leanne has not been entirely truthful to Dr Schmitz about how sick Oliver is , because she is so desperate for him to get help .
But after Leanne spoke to the doctor on the phone , some viewers voiced their fear that the already struggling family are being conned .
They are not the only ones , as Tracy Barlow ( Kate Ford ) felt the same , and said : `` I thought that doctor would ask a few more questions .
`` Steve , it 's such a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to know they had exactly the right case .
`` I just want to make sure they are not trying it on , '' she added .
* Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV

Coronation Street viewers were unimpressed as Steve and Leanne wore their face coverings incorrectly at their son's hospital bedside
Coronation Street viewers were furious on Friday as several characters wore their face coverings incorrectly.
Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) and Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) were visiting their son Oliver in hospital, and they both had face coverings on.
But they could be seen with the coverings down over their chins or taken off and in their hands, which would potentially contaminate the mask.
The general medical advice is to get a fresh mask as soon as you have removed one, rather than pulling it down over your face or touching it too much.
Image: ITV) ITV)
One viewer tweeted: "In #Corrie, everyone wears a mask to walk into an indoor place where someone else is, and then takes it off to talk to them.
"They even do it at people's sick beds. I understand why for filming, but it just looks odd."
Another added " @itvcorrie Your soap drama is great. Can't be easy but your mask/face covering practice/example is appalling."
Image: ITV) ITV)
A third asked: "Why do Steve and Leanne take their masks off in the room with Oliver? Not getting the whole mask situation. I'm assuming they're being taken off so the viewers can hear the dialogue...? #Corrie ".
"Masks on, masks off, mask curled up in hand, outside of mask resting against throat. Fairly reckless from #Corrie tonight," remarked a fourth.
Meanwhile, viewers are concerned Leanne and Steve are being conned in their quest to find treatment for their poorly son Oliver.
Image: ITV) ITV)
A German doctor has promised to help three-year-old Oliver, but is asking for a whopping £500,000.
Leanne has not been entirely truthful to Dr Schmitz about how sick Oliver is, because she is so desperate for him to get help.
But after Leanne spoke to the doctor on the phone, some viewers voiced their fear that the already struggling family are being conned.
They are not the only ones, as Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) felt the same, and said: "I thought that doctor would ask a few more questions.
"Steve, it's such a lot of money, you'd think they want to know they had exactly the right case.
"I just want to make sure they are not trying it on," she added.
* Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-09-18--Timo Werner ready to show what Liverpool missed out on in Chelsea showdown

As a child he built up his endurance by powering up mountains .
Now Timo Werner , in his new role as Chelsea striker , is primed to come up against £75million man-mountain Virgil van Dijk .
Liverpool 's Dutch defender has made two mistakes leading to goals in his last four Premier Leagues games .
In his previous 154 matches , Van Dijk was culpable just once .
It sets up a fascinating sub-plot between the German speedster - who clocked 11.11sec for the 100metres as a teenager - and the Anfield colossus whose leadership was pivotal to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The last time I ran 11.11 I was 15 or 16 so hopefully I ’ m a bit faster , ” said Werner .
“ My dad always wanted me to be faster and he wanted to give me strength in my muscles .
“ He let me run up some hills and it helped me a lot .
It taught me you have to work hard , and the strength and fitness in the games doesn ’ t come from doing nothing .
`` It wasn ’ t the hills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was me thinking about how you have to train and work hard and be fit enough to go past defenders.
” Nicknamed Turbo , Werner ’ s ability to leave defenders for dead helped him to amass 34 goals in 45 games last season for RB Leipzig .
“ I was a little bit surprised but Turbo Timo is not the worst nickname , ” he said .
“ Hopefully I can show the nickname suits me .
“ Being fast is a really good thing for me as it gives me a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It means I can create chances .
It ’ s a nickname I can hold and maybe people can say Turbo Timo scores a lot of goals .
“ It was the right time to say , ‘ OK , I want to try something new , out of Germany .
I want to go to the Premier League ’ .
” Werner is relishing the challenge of “ a lot of massive , strong defenders ” he will come against in the English top flight , feeling it will improve his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made steps coming from Stuttgart .
I got to the first team , then went to Leipzig , played for Leipzig for four years , played in the quarter-finals of the Champions League .
“ This was a really good experience and now I want a new way to grow , to give my game some parts of English football .
“ When I get the strengths of English football I ’ ll get more possibilities , more options , in my game to do different things.
” Werner , courted by  @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his Chelsea , paid tribute to his former Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann , for the improvements in his game that lifted him to elite level .
“ I don ’ t want to speak about other clubs , ” he said .
“ But Nagelsmann gave me a lot of opportunities and new ways to go in different situations when other teams stay deep and there is not so much space.
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The 24-year-old has come a long way since the days when his father , Gunther , give him money if he scored goals as a child .
Now it is Chelsea giving him a huge financial incentive to keep finding the net .
“ For every goal he didn ’ t give me much , ” laughed Werner .
“ It was for me to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 goals today I ’ ll have €10 ’ .
It could buy me a lot of candy .
“ It made me want to score goals , and I love scoring goals.
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Timo Werner is ready for the Premier League's land of defensive giants and now he's relishing the chance to pit his wits against Liverpool, a club that have long admired the German international's talents
Timo Werner ready to show what Liverpool missed out on in Chelsea showdown
As a child he built up his endurance by powering up mountains.
Now Timo Werner, in his new role as Chelsea striker, is primed to come up against £75million man-mountain Virgil van Dijk.
Liverpool's Dutch defender has made two mistakes leading to goals in his last four Premier Leagues games.
In his previous 154 matches, Van Dijk was culpable just once.
It sets up a fascinating sub-plot between the German speedster - who clocked 11.11sec for the 100metres as a teenager - and the Anfield colossus whose leadership was pivotal to their first title in 30 years last season.
“The last time I ran 11.11 I was 15 or 16 so hopefully I’m a bit faster,” said Werner. “My dad always wanted me to be faster and he wanted to give me strength in my muscles.
Image: Glyn Kirk/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Glyn Kirk/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
“He let me run up some hills and it helped me a lot. It taught me you have to work hard, and the strength and fitness in the games doesn’t come from doing nothing.
"It wasn’t the hills that gave me my speed, it was me thinking about how you have to train and work hard and be fit enough to go past defenders.”
Nicknamed Turbo, Werner’s ability to leave defenders for dead helped him to amass 34 goals in 45 games last season for RB Leipzig.
“I was a little bit surprised but Turbo Timo is not the worst nickname,” he said. “Hopefully I can show the nickname suits me.
“Being fast is a really good thing for me as it gives me a lot of opportunities to score goals.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
“It means I can create chances. It’s a nickname I can hold and maybe people can say Turbo Timo scores a lot of goals.
“It was the right time to say, ‘OK, I want to try something new, out of Germany. I want to go to the Premier League’.”
Werner is relishing the challenge of “a lot of massive, strong defenders” he will come against in the English top flight, feeling it will improve his game.
He added: “I made steps coming from Stuttgart. I got to the first team, then went to Leipzig, played for Leipzig for four years, played in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
“This was a really good experience and now I want a new way to grow, to give my game some parts of English football.
“When I get the strengths of English football I’ll get more possibilities, more options, in my game to do different things.”
Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Werner, courted by  Liverpool ’s Jurgen Klopp prior to his Chelsea, paid tribute to his former Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann, for the improvements in his game that lifted him to elite level.
“I don’t want to speak about other clubs,” he said. “But Nagelsmann gave me a lot of opportunities and new ways to go in different situations when other teams stay deep and there is not so much space.”
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The 24-year-old has come a long way since the days when his father, Gunther, give him money if he scored goals as a child. Now it is Chelsea giving him a huge financial incentive to keep finding the net.
“For every goal he didn’t give me much,” laughed Werner. “It was for me to say, ‘OK if I score 10 goals today I’ll have €10’. It could buy me a lot of candy.
“It made me want to score goals, and I love scoring goals.”
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thedailymirror--2020-09-18--Labour Connected kicks off with Angela Rayner attacking Tories over coronavirus

Labour offers Britain “ the leadership it needs at this time of national crisis ” , Angela Rayner declared tonight as she kicked off the party 's stripped-back annual conference .
Keir Starmer 's deputy said Labour would act in the “ best interests of the British people and in our shared mission to defeat this terrible virus ” as the country is braced for a second wave of Covid-19 .
The party will “ call this failing Conservative Government out for its serial incompetence that is holding Britain back ” , she vowed .
Labour Connected , a four-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , will be the first major party bash – albeit virtual – since December 's disastrous election defeat , its worst since 1935 .
Ms Rayner , who clashed with Boris Johnson at Prime Minister 's Questions this week while Mr Starmer was in coronavirus self-isolation awaiting his wife 's test results , said : “ Over the next four days , the Labour Party will show what we can achieve with a new leadership for our party and for our country .
“ At this time of national crisis , we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We will act in the best interests of the British people , and in our shared mission to defeat this terrible virus – and we will call this failing Conservative Government out for its serial incompetence that is holding Britain back .
“ We know that we have a mountain to climb to win the next election , but we are determined to climb it .
“ We must , and we will , restore the British people ’ s trust in Labour as a party of government.
” The “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Starmer and Ms Rayner at the helm after the pair seized the leadership in April following Jeremy Corbyn 's resignation in the wake of the general election humiliation .

The party's deputy leader said Labour offers the leadership the country needs during a crisis
Labour offers Britain “the leadership it needs at this time of national crisis”, Angela Rayner declared tonight as she kicked off the party's stripped-back annual conference.
Keir Starmer's deputy said Labour would act in the “best interests of the British people and in our shared mission to defeat this terrible virus” as the country is braced for a second wave of Covid-19.
The party will “call this failing Conservative Government out for its serial incompetence that is holding Britain back”, she vowed.
Labour Connected, a four-day online event replacing the traditional autumn get-together, will be the first major party bash – albeit virtual – since December's disastrous election defeat, its worst since 1935.
Ms Rayner, who clashed with Boris Johnson at Prime Minister's Questions this week while Mr Starmer was in coronavirus self-isolation awaiting his wife's test results, said: “Over the next four days, the Labour Party will show what we can achieve with a new leadership for our party and for our country.
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“At this time of national crisis, we are offering the country the leadership it needs.
“We will act in the best interests of the British people, and in our shared mission to defeat this terrible virus – and we will call this failing Conservative Government out for its serial incompetence that is holding Britain back.
“We know that we have a mountain to climb to win the next election, but we are determined to climb it.
Image: PA) PA)
“We must, and we will, restore the British people’s trust in Labour as a party of government.”
The “conference” is the first with Mr Starmer and Ms Rayner at the helm after the pair seized the leadership in April following Jeremy Corbyn's resignation in the wake of the general election humiliation.


thedailymirror--2020-09-18--Gary Neville's message for Wan-Bissaka amid Alexander-Arnold comparisons

Gary Neville has claimed “ old fashioned ” Aaron Wan-Bissaka will never be an attacking threat like Trent Alexander-Arnold – and the £50million right-back should focus on stopping goals not making them .
The Manchester United star has yet to score in 77 Premier League appearances and has provided only seven assists during his top-flight career .
By contrast his rival for the England No.2 shirt Alexander-Arnold provided 13 assists for Liverpool just last season – second only to Kevin De Bruyne in the top flight .
But before Wan-Bissaka faces his former club Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big money for a top-class defender and must play to his strengths .
“ Aaron Wan-Bissaka should focus on his defending and become a brilliant Manchester United full back defensively , who keeps clean sheets , ” said the Sky Sports analyst .
“ That ’ s No.1 , and he should focus on that .
“ The idea that you are going to make Aaron Wan-Bissaka into Trent Alexander-Arnold or Kyle Walker is never going to happen .
`` So let ’ s concentrate on how he can support Manchester United becoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than one way to win a football match .
“ The idea that because Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kyle Walker are two of the most outstanding attacking full backs in Europe means that Manchester United have to have one of the most outstanding attacking full backs in Europe is not the case .
“ I ’ ve seen Branislav Ivanovic , Cesar Azpilicueta be successful in the Premier League over the past five , 10 years and they have been very different full backs to the ones I ’ ve mentioned .
`` Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so rather than try and change him they have to work with what he does .
“ It ’ s a bit of an old fashioned approach because nowadays full backs are expected to be wingers , score goals , set up goals , take free kicks and penalties .
This is a little bit of a throwback .
I don ’ t think we have to try and say he needs to be something different .
`` He ’ s an outstanding defensive right back – he could potentially be part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a better defender than some of the attacking full backs , work on that.
” Neville acknowledged Wan-Bissaka , 22 , could add to his offensive game by working on his passing and overlapping but needs helps from his United team-mates .
“ I have seen him gets left isolated on the ball in what ’ s a big pitch at Old Trafford , ” added the eight-time Premier League winner .
“ I always had three options , whether it was Beckham , Keane or Yorke , or whether it would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I knew where they were and I was feeding it into them .
`` He just needs to polish up serving into the forward players to start the attack , that ’ s the only thing I would ask of him.
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MAN UTD BOSS OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER OPENS UP ON AIMS FOR NEW SEASON
MAN UTD BOSS OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER OPENS UP ON AIMS FOR NEW SEASON
Manchester United kick off their new Premier League campaign against Crystal Palace on Saturday, with Gary Neville insisting that the focus on Aaron Wan-Bissaka should be on his strengths - not his perceived weaknesses
Gary Neville has claimed “old fashioned” Aaron Wan-Bissaka will never be an attacking threat like Trent Alexander-Arnold – and the £50million right-back should focus on stopping goals not making them.
The Manchester United star has yet to score in 77 Premier League appearances and has provided only seven assists during his top-flight career.
By contrast his rival for the England No.2 shirt Alexander-Arnold provided 13 assists for Liverpool just last season – second only to Kevin De Bruyne in the top flight.
But before Wan-Bissaka faces his former club Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday, Neville insisted Manchester United paid big money for a top-class defender and must play to his strengths.
“Aaron Wan-Bissaka should focus on his defending and become a brilliant Manchester United full back defensively, who keeps clean sheets,” said the Sky Sports analyst.
“That’s No.1, and he should focus on that.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“The idea that you are going to make Aaron Wan-Bissaka into Trent Alexander-Arnold or Kyle Walker is never going to happen.
"So let’s concentrate on how he can support Manchester United becoming a winning team. There is more than one way to win a football match.
“The idea that because Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kyle Walker are two of the most outstanding attacking full backs in Europe means that Manchester United have to have one of the most outstanding attacking full backs in Europe is not the case.
“I’ve seen Branislav Ivanovic, Cesar Azpilicueta be successful in the Premier League over the past five, 10 years and they have been very different full backs to the ones I’ve mentioned.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
"Manchester United have invested £50million in him, so rather than try and change him they have to work with what he does.
“It’s a bit of an old fashioned approach because nowadays full backs are expected to be wingers, score goals, set up goals, take free kicks and penalties. This is a little bit of a throwback. I don’t think we have to try and say he needs to be something different.
"He’s an outstanding defensive right back – he could potentially be part of a back three - he’s a better defender than some of the attacking full backs, work on that.”
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Neville acknowledged Wan-Bissaka, 22, could add to his offensive game by working on his passing and overlapping but needs helps from his United team-mates.
“I have seen him gets left isolated on the ball in what’s a big pitch at Old Trafford,” added the eight-time Premier League winner.
“I always had three options, whether it was Beckham, Keane or Yorke, or whether it would be Carrick, Ronaldo and Rooney.
“I knew where they were and I was feeding it into them.
"He just needs to polish up serving into the forward players to start the attack, that’s the only thing I would ask of him.”
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thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Ashley Banjo and ITV say change is coming ahead of BGT return amid Ofcom storm

Ashely Banjo shared a defiant message supporting change ahead of his eagerly anticipated Britain 's Got Talent return this everning .
The Diversity star , 31 , will return to his post on the judging panel after fielding of a barrage of abuse from some viewers over a controversial performance from his dance troupe .
Earlier this month , Ashley led the stars of Diversity in a dramatic retelling of some of the biggest news events of the year - including the killing of George Floyd - for a routine aired on the first BGT semi-final on September 5 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 24,000 complaints to regulator Ofcom and is on the way to becoming the most protested TV event of the decade .
Not to be beaten down by the mounting complaints or by what he has called 'racist ' abuse on social media , Banjo took to Instagram hours before his live TV return to share an important message .
Alongside a shot of himself taking the knee in the routine in the dance - as a homage to the Black Lives Matter movement - Ashley penned : `` This is what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` @ itv stand with @ diversity_official and we ’ ve never been prouder .
This is in all the national papers today .
`` Thank you again to everyone that has supported us .
# Diversity `` The black and white picture , which has been printed in papers up and down the country today , carried the slogan : `` We are changed by what we see .
Just as we are changed when we are seen . ''
The move doubles down on the statement released from ITV earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Diversity 's defence despite viewer complaints soaring above 20k and a drop in ratings following the performance .
Former BGT winners Diversity were caught up in a media storm after their Black Lives Matter inspired routine on the talent show poloarised viwers .
The performance included a moment where a white police officer appeared to kneel on Banjo 's neck while his fellow dancers took pictures , as a reference to the killing of George Flloyd in America in May .
Ashley said that while he had received some criticism for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compared to the positive reviews he 'd been sent .
He also claimed that the backlash showed him how much the conversation he and his Diversity pals sparked needed to be had .
ITV also backed the stand-in judge and his troupe , saying BGT had always been a show that supports diversity and inclusivity .
An ITV spokesman : `` Britain 's Got Talent has always been an inclusive show , which showcases diversity and supports strong storytelling in all forms and ITV stands behind the decision to broadcast Diversity 's performance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group are a great example of the talent , creativity and diversity of modern Britain and their performance was an authentic , heartfelt response to many of the issues and events which have affected society in 2020 . ''
Despite the complaints almost surpassing Ofcom 's most complained about TV event , the watchdog have said they will not be investigating the performance as it does not breach guidelines .
Top five most complained about TV moments of the decade Roxanne Pallett sparked national outrage in 2018 when she accused fellow ex soap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The scandal - dubbed 'punch-gate ' - infuriated viewers who witnessed Roxanne grossly exaggerate her play fight with Ryan before she was removed .
The former Emmerdale actress said she left the house feeling like 'the most hated women in Britain ' before apologising to Ryan for the upset caused .
A dance performance by former BGT winners Diversity has become the latest TV event to hit the record books for all the wrong reaons .
The provocative routine retold a number of major news events from 2020 , including the killing of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polarised viewers with some accusing the family show of becoming 'too political ' .
ITV has stood by the decision to broadcast the routine with choreographer Ashley Banjo assuring fans that the positive comments he 's received far outweigh the bad .
The daytime talk show was embroiled in scandal in 2018 over an ugly spat between guest Kim Woodburn and panelist Coleen Nolan that exploded live on air .
The two women had a long history of feuding and their meeting on the show was billed as the chance to settle their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the stunt spectacularly backfired when a war of words quickly escalated and culminated in a highly emotional Kim calling Coleen 'trash ' before storming off stage .
The one-off mockumentary imagined what the world would be like if UKIP rose to power and won the General Election told from the perspective of a fictional Asian MP .
More than 6,000 viewers complained to Ofcom accusing the show of provoking electoral bias .
The Guardian reported that a 'significant number ' of these were just a copy and paste job organised by far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Tommy Robinson received thousands of complaints in 2018 with supporters of the right-wing activist complaining that he had been defamed by the channel and accused them of showing political bias .
In the chat , Robinson discussed being found guilty of contempt of court and his attitudes towards Muslims and Islam .
As it was broadcast , the interview was headlined : Tommy Robinson : I do n't care if I incite fear of Muslims . ''
Robinson later called the interview 'disgusting ' on his Facebook page prompting his followers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ruled they were not investigate the alleged bias .
The ruling on the website stated : `` Ofcom received approximately 24,500 complaints about the above programme .
Complainants outlined a range of concerns about Diversity ’ s performance , including that the themes of violence and racism were inappropriate for family viewing , that it expressed support for the political organisation ‘ Black Lives Matter ’ and that it was racist towards White people .
`` Ofcom also received a number of messages of support and praise for the performance .
Ofcom has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Broadcasting Code ( “ the Code ” ) .
`` Our assessment is that this programme did not raise any issues which warranted investigation .
In our view , Diversity ’ s performance was an artistic expression of topical social issues and did not contain any content which was racist , unsuitably violent or otherwise inappropriate in the context of this programme .
`` Given the significant publicity surrounding this case and the high volume of complaints received , we have decided to publish our reasons for this assessment . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ITV at 8pm

The Diversity star shared a striking poster defending his near Ofcom record breaking performance that ITV has paid to publicise in all national newspapers today ahead of Britain's Got Talent's return
Ashley Banjo and ITV say change is coming in defiant move ahead of BGT amid Ofcom storm
Ashely Banjo shared a defiant message supporting change ahead of his eagerly anticipated Britain's Got Talent return this everning.
The Diversity star, 31, will return to his post on the judging panel after fielding of a barrage of abuse from some viewers over a controversial performance from his dance troupe.
Earlier this month, Ashley led the stars of Diversity in a dramatic retelling of some of the biggest news events of the year - including the killing of George Floyd - for a routine aired on the first BGT semi-final on September 5.
Since then, the episode has received more than 24,000 complaints to regulator Ofcom and is on the way to becoming the most protested TV event of the decade.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Not to be beaten down by the mounting complaints or by what he has called 'racist' abuse on social media, Banjo took to Instagram hours before his live TV return to share an important message.
Alongside a shot of himself taking the knee in the routine in the dance - as a homage to the Black Lives Matter movement - Ashley penned: "This is what change looks like."
He added: " @itv stand with @diversity_official and we’ve never been prouder. This is in all the national papers today.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Thank you again to everyone that has supported us. #Diversity "
The black and white picture, which has been printed in papers up and down the country today, carried the slogan: "We are changed by what we see. Just as we are changed when we are seen."
Underneath was written: "ITV stands by Diversity."
The move doubles down on the statement released from ITV earlier this week where the broadcaster positioned themselves on Diversity's defence despite viewer complaints soaring above 20k and a drop in ratings following the performance.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Former BGT winners Diversity were caught up in a media storm after their Black Lives Matter inspired routine on the talent show poloarised viwers.
The performance included a moment where a white police officer appeared to kneel on Banjo's neck while his fellow dancers took pictures, as a reference to the killing of George Flloyd in America in May.
Ashley said that while he had received some criticism for the performance online, the hate was nothing compared to the positive reviews he'd been sent.
He also claimed that the backlash showed him how much the conversation he and his Diversity pals sparked needed to be had.
Image: Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX/Shutterstock) Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX/Shutterstock)
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
ITV also backed the stand-in judge and his troupe, saying BGT had always been a show that supports diversity and inclusivity.
An ITV spokesman: "Britain's Got Talent has always been an inclusive show, which showcases diversity and supports strong storytelling in all forms and ITV stands behind the decision to broadcast Diversity's performance on BGT.
"Ashley and the group are a great example of the talent, creativity and diversity of modern Britain and their performance was an authentic, heartfelt response to many of the issues and events which have affected society in 2020."
Despite the complaints almost surpassing Ofcom's most complained about TV event, the watchdog have said they will not be investigating the performance as it does not breach guidelines.
Top five most complained about TV moments of the decade 1. Celebrity Big Brother, Channel 5 - 25,327 complaints Roxanne Pallett sparked national outrage in 2018 when she accused fellow ex soap star Ryan Thomas of deliberately punching her.. The scandal - dubbed 'punch-gate' - infuriated viewers who witnessed Roxanne grossly exaggerate her play fight with Ryan before she was removed. The former Emmerdale actress said she left the house feeling like 'the most hated women in Britain' before apologising to Ryan for the upset caused. 2. Britain's Got Talent, ITV - 24,500 complaints A dance performance by former BGT winners Diversity has become the latest TV event to hit the record books for all the wrong reaons. The provocative routine retold a number of major news events from 2020, including the killing of unarmed black man George Floyd, instantly polarised viewers with some accusing the family show of becoming 'too political'. ITV has stood by the decision to broadcast the routine with choreographer Ashley Banjo assuring fans that the positive comments he's received far outweigh the bad. 3. Loose Women, ITV - 8,002 complaints The daytime talk show was embroiled in scandal in 2018 over an ugly spat between guest Kim Woodburn and panelist Coleen Nolan that exploded live on air. The two women had a long history of feuding and their meeting on the show was billed as the chance to settle their differences in front of viewers. However, the stunt spectacularly backfired when a war of words quickly escalated and culminated in a highly emotional Kim calling Coleen 'trash' before storming off stage. 4. UKIP: The First 100 Days, Channel 4 - 6,187 complaints The one-off mockumentary imagined what the world would be like if UKIP rose to power and won the General Election told from the perspective of a fictional Asian MP. More than 6,000 viewers complained to Ofcom accusing the show of provoking electoral bias. The Guardian reported that a 'significant number' of these were just a copy and paste job organised by far right group Britain First. 5. Sky News - 3,463 complaints An interview with Tommy Robinson received thousands of complaints in 2018 with supporters of the right-wing activist complaining that he had been defamed by the channel and accused them of showing political bias. In the chat, Robinson discussed being found guilty of contempt of court and his attitudes towards Muslims and Islam. As it was broadcast, the interview was headlined: Tommy Robinson: I don't care if I incite fear of Muslims." Robinson later called the interview 'disgusting' on his Facebook page prompting his followers to complain to the regulator. Ofcom later ruled they were not investigate the alleged bias.
The ruling on the website stated: "Ofcom received approximately 24,500 complaints about the above programme. Complainants outlined a range of concerns about Diversity’s performance, including that the themes of violence and racism were inappropriate for family viewing, that it expressed support for the political organisation ‘Black Lives Matter’ and that it was racist towards White people.
"Ofcom also received a number of messages of support and praise for the performance. Ofcom has assessed this programme against the relevant rules in the Broadcasting Code (“the Code”).
Image: ITV) ITV)
"Our assessment is that this programme did not raise any issues which warranted investigation. In our view, Diversity’s performance was an artistic expression of topical social issues and did not contain any content which was racist, unsuitably violent or otherwise inappropriate in the context of this programme.
"Given the significant publicity surrounding this case and the high volume of complaints received, we have decided to publish our reasons for this assessment."
Britain's Got Talent returns tonight on ITV at 8pm


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--West Brom boss Slaven Bilic sent off after on-pitch argument with Mike Dean

West Brom manager Slaven Bilic was sent off on the stroke of half-time by Mike Dean after a furious argument with the match referee .
After a decent first half from West Brom , things turned sour for the Baggies as the clock ticked down towards half time .
James Rodriguez put Everton ahead in injury time , before Kieran Gibbs was sent off just two minutes later for violent conduct on Rodriguez .
Bilic clearly felt the red card was very harsh on Gibbs , and protested to Dean as the players walked down the tunnel .
“ Check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Bilic demanded .
“ And the red card .
Next time kill us .
“ Now it ’ s done , you could also kill us , ” continues Bilic .
At this point , Dean pulled out the red card and showed it to Bilic , though the Croatian continued to protest .
“ Go away , you go away , ” continued Dean , pointing at another member of Bilic ’ s backroom staff .
“ So I can ’ t talk to you ?
I can ’ t talk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Dean heads back towards the tunnel .
Bilic was forced to watch the second half from the press box with a mask on , and may face a ban from the touchline .
Former referee and BT Sport pundit Peter Walton revealed on air that Bilic is not allowed to enter the field of play under current restrictions .
“ Protocol is that a manager can ’ t approach a referee on the field of play , ” said Walton .
“ He ’ s not allowed to go on the field @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a word in the dressing room .
He can ’ t go on the field of play and talk to him .
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West Brom manager Slaven Bilic saw red after approaching referee Mike Dean at half-time during their clash with Everton on Saturday
West Brom boss Slaven Bilic sent off after furious on-pitch argument with Mike Dean
West Brom manager Slaven Bilic was sent off on the stroke of half-time by Mike Dean after a furious argument with the match referee.
After a decent first half from West Brom, things turned sour for the Baggies as the clock ticked down towards half time.
James Rodriguez put Everton ahead in injury time with the two teams drawing 1-1, before Kieran Gibbs was sent off just two minutes later for violent conduct on Rodriguez.
Bilic clearly felt the red card was very harsh on Gibbs, and protested to Dean as the players walked down the tunnel.
“Check the foul. Check the foul,” Bilic demanded. “And the red card. Next time kill us.
Image: BT Sport) BT Sport)
“Go away, go away,” Dean told Bilic.
“Now it’s done, you could also kill us,” continued Bilic.
At this point, Dean pulled out the red card and showed it to Bilic, though the Croatian continued to protest.
“Go away, you go away,” continued Dean, pointing at another member of Bilic’s backroom staff.
“So I can’t talk to you? I can’t talk to you?” asked Bilic, as Dean heads back towards the tunnel.
Bilic was forced to watch the second half from the press box with a mask on, and may face a ban from the touchline.
Image: POOL/Getty) POOL/Getty)
Former referee and BT Sport pundit Peter Walton revealed on air that Bilic is not allowed to enter the field of play under current restrictions.
“Protocol is that a manager can’t approach a referee on the field of play,” said Walton.
“He’s not allowed to go on the field of play. He should wait for a word in the dressing room. He can’t go on the field of play and talk to him.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Murder victim whose body was found on fire in middle of street is pictured

The first picture of a murder victim whose body was found on fire in the middle of the street has been released by police .
Detectives launched a murder probe after Loeike Guei , 23 , was discovered alight on the road near Mitcham Common , south west London .
Loeike , who lived in Thornton Heath , was named by Scotland Yard today as cops launched an appeal for information .
Officers were initially called to reports of a man on fire at Commonside East in Mitcham just after 6am on Thursday .
His family are aware and are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DCI Wayne Jolley said : `` Loeike ’ s family are traumatised and we need the support of the public in bringing them justice.
” Police said the death is being treated as suspicious and no arrests have yet been made .
A crime scene remains in place and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances .
DCI Jolley added : ” Loeike ’ s family have been intensely shocked by the loss of their loved one and are at the very beginning of coming to terms with their grief .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – they are being supported by specially trained officers and we ask that their privacy is respected at this terribly sad time .
“ We are in the initial stages of our investigation and are keeping an open mind with regards any motive .
`` We are making good progress , following a number of leads and have spoken to a number of people already .
`` What I need now is for anyone who has not spoken to us yet but have seen any suspicious activity or vehicles in the vicinity to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You may have information that may seem insignificant but could prove crucial to our investigation .
`` I urge you to contact us immediately , or tell us what you know via Crimestoppers if you wish .
What matters most is that you make the call . ''
Any witnesses or anyone with information can call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers .

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Police released the image of Loeike Guei, 23, whose body was discovered in Mitcham, south west London on Thursday
First picture of murder victim whose body was found on fire in middle of street
The first picture of a murder victim whose body was found on fire in the middle of the street has been released by police.
Detectives launched a murder probe after Loeike Guei, 23, was discovered alight on the road near Mitcham Common, south west London.
Loeike, who lived in Thornton Heath, was named by Scotland Yard today as cops launched an appeal for information.
Officers were initially called to reports of a man on fire at Commonside East in Mitcham just after 6am on Thursday.
Image: Alex Lentati/LNP) Alex Lentati/LNP)
A post mortem revealed the tragic victim died from a head injury.
His family are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers.
DCI Wayne Jolley said: "Loeike’s family are traumatised and we need the support of the public in bringing them justice.”
Police said the death is being treated as suspicious and no arrests have yet been made.
A crime scene remains in place and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
Image: Alex Lentati/LNP) Alex Lentati/LNP)
DCI Jolley added: ”Loeike’s family have been intensely shocked by the loss of their loved one and are at the very beginning of coming to terms with their grief.
"Foremost in our thoughts are their welfare – they are being supported by specially trained officers and we ask that their privacy is respected at this terribly sad time.
“We are in the initial stages of our investigation and are keeping an open mind with regards any motive.
"We are making good progress, following a number of leads and have spoken to a number of people already.
"What I need now is for anyone who has not spoken to us yet but have seen any suspicious activity or vehicles in the vicinity to make contact with us immediately.
“You may have information that may seem insignificant but could prove crucial to our investigation.
"I urge you to contact us immediately, or tell us what you know via Crimestoppers if you wish. What matters most is that you make the call."
Any witnesses or anyone with information can call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers.


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Thiago, Diogo Jota and the latest masterstroke of Liverpool's Michael Edwards

When Liverpool refused to splash out on Timo Werner during the summer , Chelsea swooped and landed the Germany striker .
Werner , red hot for RB Leipzig last season , had seemed like an ideal fit for the Premier League champions .
At 24 , he has his best years ahead of him , is liked by Jurgen Klopp , has Champions League experience and last term added a more solid all-round game to his undoubted goalscoring ability under the guidance of Julian Nagelsmann .
Able to play from the left or through the middle , he looked a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s much-vaunted current front trio of Mohamed Salah , Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane .
But with suitors needing to pay his £53million buyout clause up front , in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and with its potential financial implications , Liverpool stepped back .
Chelsea , no longer under a transfer embargo , moved in swiftly , splashed the cash and have since gone on to add over £150million worth of other talent , including Kai Havertz , Hakim Ziyech and Ben Chilwell , in a big-spending summer .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ powder dry .
Kostas Tsimikas arrived from Olympiacos to rival Andy Robertson at left-back , but with Jurgen Klopp declaring Liverpool are “ not owned by countries or an oligarch ” , they have been unable to spend .
Until , on Friday , it all changed .
Firstly , Liverpool confirmed the signing of Thiago Alcantara , the Bayern Munich playmaker - a Champions League winner with seven successive Bundesliga titles in his back pocket - in a potential £26million deal , with £20m guaranteed .
Then , as the fanfare over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subside slightly , sporting director Michael Edwards promptly put in place a deal with Wolves for Portugal international Diogo Jota - worth a potential £45million , with £41m guaranteed .
From nowhere , amid suggestions they couldn ’ t spend , suddenly the champions were splashing out , spending at least £65million with another £10m in add-ons .
Except , not quite .
Well , not yet .
Edwards , who doesn ’ t court publicity as some sporting directors are prone to do , has developed a reputation for being one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a far cry from when he was once upon a time derided as being a “ laptop guru who did a number on Brendan Rodgers.
” Now , at a time of financial uncertainty in football , when Klopp has wanted to strengthen but Liverpool ’ s owners have not wanted to over-commit funds , he has produced for all .
Firstly , Thiago , who all summer has had his heart set on a new challenge at Anfield , but whom Liverpool had consistently briefed they weren ’ t in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed a fee had been agreed after Edwards negotiated Bayern down from their £27million asking price .
Knowing Thiago only wanted to move to Anfield , and with the 29-year-old ’ s contract expiring next summer , Edwards held fire before striking a deal with counterpart Hasan Salihamidzic which sees Liverpool spread their guaranteed £20million initial fee over his four-year contract .
Thus , they ’ re paying just £5million now .
With Jota , it is a similar story .
Unlike Werner and Watford 's Ismaila Sarr - in whom they also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amiable to staggering the payment for the Portuguese , who recently scored his first goal for the Seleccao .
It is something Wolves are happy to do , if it means slightly more income long-term - they ’ ve done similar with Leeds in regards Helder Costa and Fulham with Ivan Cavaleiro .
Valued by Wolves at £35million , Edwards and Liverpool have cut a deal where , yes they will pay a little more long-term , but they get their man and commit just over £4million now .
`` Liverpool are going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo .
Combined , that means Liverpool have added a genuinely world-class midfield metronome who will add greater variety to the side ’ s attacks and a talented , diligent , hard-working forward with tremendous upside for around £9million in the here and now .
And it doesn ’ t end there .
They ’ re getting that back immediately , after negotiating a deal to sell teenage defender Ki-Jana Hoever to Wolves for £9million - up to £13.5million with add-ons .
The Dutchman was highly-rated at Anfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with five centre-back options ahead of him in the pecking order , plus both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Neco Williams at right-back , they have cashed in .
Two first-team players in , one youngster out .
Books balanced .
It not only gives Klopp what he wants , but also gives the club time , both to see how things continue amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic , and to sell fringe players such as Xherdan Shaqiri , Divock Origi , Harry Wilson and Marko Grujic without any need to slash prices .
From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has done in the last few days has been a masterstroke .
In 2017 , an online petition was set up to get Edwards sacked from his position .
“ Michael Edwards is incompetent ” reads the opening .
“ He ’ s useless , just useless ” declares the first comment .
It has not aged well .
And what Edwards has pulled off in recent days , is simply further proof .
Will Diogo Jota be a success at Anfield ?
Have your say below .
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KLOPP SAYS THIAGO ARRIVAL WILL HAVE "NO IMPACT" ON WIJNALDUM'S FUTURE
KLOPP SAYS THIAGO ARRIVAL WILL HAVE "NO IMPACT" ON WIJNALDUM'S FUTURE
The Premier League champions have strengthened their squad with the arrivals of Champions League winner Thiago and Wolves striker Diogo Jota.
When Liverpool refused to splash out on Timo Werner during the summer, Chelsea swooped and landed the Germany striker.
Werner, red hot for RB Leipzig last season, had seemed like an ideal fit for the Premier League champions.
At 24, he has his best years ahead of him, is liked by Jurgen Klopp, has Champions League experience and last term added a more solid all-round game to his undoubted goalscoring ability under the guidance of Julian Nagelsmann.
Able to play from the left or through the middle, he looked a suitable arrival to help enhance the club’s much-vaunted current front trio of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.
But with suitors needing to pay his £53million buyout clause up front, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and with its potential financial implications, Liverpool stepped back.
Chelsea, no longer under a transfer embargo, moved in swiftly, splashed the cash and have since gone on to add over £150million worth of other talent, including Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech and Ben Chilwell, in a big-spending summer.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
The Reds meanwhile, have largely kept their powder dry.
Kostas Tsimikas arrived from Olympiacos to rival Andy Robertson at left-back, but with Jurgen Klopp declaring Liverpool are “not owned by countries or an oligarch”, they have been unable to spend.
Until, on Friday, it all changed.
Firstly, Liverpool confirmed the signing of Thiago Alcantara, the Bayern Munich playmaker - a Champions League winner with seven successive Bundesliga titles in his back pocket - in a potential £26million deal, with £20m guaranteed.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Then, as the fanfare over the Spaniard’s arrival began to subside slightly, sporting director Michael Edwards promptly put in place a deal with Wolves for Portugal international Diogo Jota - worth a potential £45million, with £41m guaranteed.
From nowhere, amid suggestions they couldn’t spend, suddenly the champions were splashing out, spending at least £65million with another £10m in add-ons.
Except, not quite. Well, not yet.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Edwards, who doesn’t court publicity as some sporting directors are prone to do, has developed a reputation for being one of football’s toughest negotiators.
It’s a far cry from when he was once upon a time derided as being a “laptop guru who did a number on Brendan Rodgers.”
Now, at a time of financial uncertainty in football, when Klopp has wanted to strengthen but Liverpool’s owners have not wanted to over-commit funds, he has produced for all.
Image: John Powell) John Powell)
Firstly, Thiago, who all summer has had his heart set on a new challenge at Anfield, but whom Liverpool had consistently briefed they weren’t in for.
Until Thursday, when they confirmed a fee had been agreed after Edwards negotiated Bayern down from their £27million asking price.
Knowing Thiago only wanted to move to Anfield, and with the 29-year-old’s contract expiring next summer, Edwards held fire before striking a deal with counterpart Hasan Salihamidzic which sees Liverpool spread their guaranteed £20million initial fee over his four-year contract.
Thus, they’re paying just £5million now.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
With Jota, it is a similar story.
Unlike Werner and Watford's Ismaila Sarr - in whom they also held an interest - Wolves have been amiable to staggering the payment for the Portuguese, who recently scored his first goal for the Seleccao.
It is something Wolves are happy to do, if it means slightly more income long-term - they’ve done similar with Leeds in regards Helder Costa and Fulham with Ivan Cavaleiro.
Valued by Wolves at £35million, Edwards and Liverpool have cut a deal where, yes they will pay a little more long-term, but they get their man and commit just over £4million now. "Liverpool are going to have a great player," says Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Combined, that means Liverpool have added a genuinely world-class midfield metronome who will add greater variety to the side’s attacks and a talented, diligent, hard-working forward with tremendous upside for around £9million in the here and now.
And it doesn’t end there.
They’re getting that back immediately, after negotiating a deal to sell teenage defender Ki-Jana Hoever to Wolves for £9million - up to £13.5million with add-ons.
The Dutchman was highly-rated at Anfield, but in need of games and with five centre-back options ahead of him in the pecking order, plus both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Neco Williams at right-back, they have cashed in.
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Two first-team players in, one youngster out. Books balanced.
It not only gives Klopp what he wants, but also gives the club time, both to see how things continue amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and to sell fringe players such as Xherdan Shaqiri, Divock Origi, Harry Wilson and Marko Grujic without any need to slash prices.
From Liverpool’s perspective, what he has done in the last few days has been a masterstroke.
In 2017, an online petition was set up to get Edwards sacked from his position.
“Michael Edwards is incompetent” reads the opening. “He’s useless, just useless” declares the first comment.
Only 36 people signed it. It has not aged well.
And what Edwards has pulled off in recent days, is simply further proof.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Nuno Espirito Santo breaks silence on "amazing" Diogo Jota's move to Liverpool

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo has heaped praise on Diogo Jota ahead of the player 's imminent move to Liverpool .
The Reds have agreed a £45m deal with Wolves to sign the Portuguese winger , and the move looks set to be officially announced by both clubs by the end of Saturday .
Jota spent three seasons at Wolves , scoring 44 goals in 131 appearances , and was a crucial part of Nuno 's first-team squad .
And speaking ahead of his side 's Premier League clash with Manchester City on Monday , Nuno wished Jota well on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amazing , '' he said .
`` What Diogo did for us is absolutely fantastic .
Things happen when naturally they should happen .
He 's going to the right place .
He 'll never be forgotten by our fans . ''
Jota , who joined Wolves from Atletico Madrid three years ago , was left out of Wanderers ' starting lineup in their Premier League opener against Sheffield United .
Nor was he included in the squad for Thursday night 's Carabao Cup tie with Stoke City .
Jurgen Klopp has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a key man as Wolves have claimed successive seventh place finishes in the Premier League .
And he sees the 23-year-old as ideal backup to Sadio Mane , Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah , with the flexible forward , who has scored 44 goals in 131 games for Wolves , capable of covering all three attacking positions .
Is Jota good business for Liverpool ?
Have your say below .
Reds youngster Ki-Jana Hoever set to move in the opposite direction to Molineux in a separate deal for £9million plus £4.5m in add-ons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With Jota and midfielder Thiago Alcantara being signed over the course of just a few days , Liverpool will be happy with their business as they prepare to defend their Premier League title .
It remains to be seen if there are any other new arrivals through the door before the transfer window slams shut next month .

The Portuguese winger is set to complete a £45m move to Anfield imminently and his manager has bid him an emotional farewell
Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo has heaped praise on Diogo Jota ahead of the player's imminent move to Liverpool.
The Reds have agreed a £45m deal with Wolves to sign the Portuguese winger, and the move looks set to be officially announced by both clubs by the end of Saturday.
Jota spent three seasons at Wolves, scoring 44 goals in 131 appearances, and was a crucial part of Nuno's first-team squad.
And speaking ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City on Monday, Nuno wished Jota well on his new move.
"Diogo is amazing," he said. "What Diogo did for us is absolutely fantastic. Things happen when naturally they should happen. He's going to the right place. He'll never be forgotten by our fans."
Jota, who joined Wolves from Atletico Madrid three years ago, was left out of Wanderers' starting lineup in their Premier League opener against Sheffield United.
Nor was he included in the squad for Thursday night's Carabao Cup tie with Stoke City.
Jurgen Klopp has been impressed by Jota, who has been a key man as Wolves have claimed successive seventh place finishes in the Premier League.
And he sees the 23-year-old as ideal backup to Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah, with the flexible forward, who has scored 44 goals in 131 games for Wolves, capable of covering all three attacking positions.
Is Jota good business for Liverpool? Have your say below.
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Reds youngster Ki-Jana Hoever set to move in the opposite direction to Molineux in a separate deal for £9million plus £4.5m in add-ons with a 15% sell-on clause.
With Jota and midfielder Thiago Alcantara being signed over the course of just a few days, Liverpool will be happy with their business as they prepare to defend their Premier League title.
It remains to be seen if there are any other new arrivals through the door before the transfer window slams shut next month.


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Villager causes outrage by flying Nazi flag day after Battle of Britain memorial

Neighbours reacted with outrage yesterday after a retired finance manager flew a Nazi flag outside his house , leading to police being informed .
It 's fluttering on a 20ft tall flagpole in the garden of Steve Allman in Hurst Lane , in the village of Hindlip , near Fernhill Heath , Worcestershire , and can be seen from a considerable distance , to the fury of other residents .
One woman passer-by , who asked not to be named , said `` I did a double take when I saw a flag bearing a swastika and eagle flying from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day after the Battle of Britain anniversary and I don ’ t believe that is a coincidence .
`` I think it is provocative and offensive to victims of the Nazis and those whose family members sacrificed so much to defeat Hitler in the Second World War .
`` How depressing that the home-owner obviously feels safe in the current political climate to display openly their support of such evil views . ''
Mr Allman says he is a keen vexillologist - a studier of flags and symbols .
He says he erected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three British war boats sank the first German U-boat .
`` I did think the symbol may cause some controversy , but I didn ’ t mean to cause any offence .
`` The Nazi symbol was actually first used by Buddhists .
It used to symbolise peace before it was purloined by the Nazis .
`` I put the confederate flag up a few years ago , and that also caused controversy , obviously .
`` I like to change the flag to remember certain anniversaries and special dates or just as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history .
`` Tomorrow I shall change it to a smiley face to try and bring some cheer to these difficult times we 're all facing .
`` I have been doing this for many years .
I have hundreds of different flags .
I first got my flagpole as a wedding gift .
`` I just find them so significant and symbolic .
It fascinates me and resonates with others .
`` I have people stop and come to the house to talk about my flags .
I put up a Bermuda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to thank me for flying his flag .
`` I have had an Estonian woman do the same .
It brings the communities together and my flags are always the talk of the village . ''
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said `` We have received a report of a hate incident in relation to a flag being flown outside a property in Hindlip , this is now being investigated . ''
Though obviously bound to cause controversy , it is not illegal to fly the Nazi flag in Britain .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I suspect this bloke is a bit wacky , weird even and is just showing off his collection of flags .
`` The idea that this action is described by old Bill as a possible hate incident is a sad reflection of where we have got to .
`` The lady who objects to it makes her point well but it should not transcend the bloke 's right to fly the flag , in my view . ''
But Coenwulf said `` Oh , come off it .
Nazi flags are beyond the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only reason someone would chose to fly a flag of this nature would be to get a reaction or cause an outcry .
There is no need for this flag to be flown , it has no place in today 's society . ''

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Steve Allman, from Hindlip, Worcestershire, insists he did not mean to cause offence by putting the Nazi flag on display, despite sparking controversy for putting a confederate flag up a few years ago
Villager causes outrage by flying Nazi flag the day after Battle of Britain memorial
Neighbours reacted with outrage yesterday after a retired finance manager flew a Nazi flag outside his house, leading to police being informed.
It's fluttering on a 20ft tall flagpole in the garden of Steve Allman in Hurst Lane, in the village of Hindlip, near Fernhill Heath, Worcestershire, and can be seen from a considerable distance, to the fury of other residents.
One woman passer-by, who asked not to be named, said "I did a double take when I saw a flag bearing a swastika and eagle flying from a flagpole.
"This is the day after the Battle of Britain anniversary and I don’t believe that is a coincidence.
"I think it is provocative and offensive to victims of the Nazis and those whose family members sacrificed so much to defeat Hitler in the Second World War.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
"How depressing that the home-owner obviously feels safe in the current political climate to display openly their support of such evil views."
Mr Allman says he is a keen vexillologist - a studier of flags and symbols.
He says he erected the flag to commemorate the day when three British war boats sank the first German U-boat.
"I did think the symbol may cause some controversy, but I didn’t mean to cause any offence.
"The Nazi symbol was actually first used by Buddhists. It used to symbolise peace before it was purloined by the Nazis.
"I put the confederate flag up a few years ago, and that also caused controversy, obviously.
"I like to change the flag to remember certain anniversaries and special dates or just as an educational thing in terms of the history.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
"Tomorrow I shall change it to a smiley face to try and bring some cheer to these difficult times we're all facing.
"I have been doing this for many years. I have hundreds of different flags. I first got my flagpole as a wedding gift.
"I just find them so significant and symbolic. It fascinates me and resonates with others.
"I have people stop and come to the house to talk about my flags. I put up a Bermuda flag and a young lad came round to thank me for flying his flag.
"I have had an Estonian woman do the same. It brings the communities together and my flags are always the talk of the village."
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said "We have received a report of a hate incident in relation to a flag being flown outside a property in Hindlip, this is now being investigated."
Though obviously bound to cause controversy, it is not illegal to fly the Nazi flag in Britain.
On social media, James Oliver said "I suspect this bloke is a bit wacky, weird even and is just showing off his collection of flags.
"The idea that this action is described by old Bill as a possible hate incident is a sad reflection of where we have got to.
"The lady who objects to it makes her point well but it should not transcend the bloke's right to fly the flag, in my view."
But Coenwulf said "Oh, come off it. Nazi flags are beyond the pale."
Hwicce wrote "The only reason someone would chose to fly a flag of this nature would be to get a reaction or cause an outcry. There is no need for this flag to be flown, it has no place in today's society."


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Mel B's 'marriage wrecking nanny' helps her ex husband Stephen buy £1m home

The former nanny that Mel B accused of ruining her marriage to Stephen Belfonte is alleged to have helped him buy a £1million home in Los Angeles .
According to The Sun , the former Spice Girl is 'furious ' to hear that Lorraine Gilles has given Belafonte '£154,000 ' towards a five bedroom home .
Mel , who is currently living at her mum 's bungalow in Leeds , had to make a payment of £1.8million to Gilles last year after calling her a 'prostitute . '
The singer agreed to an out of court settlement after making the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mel , 45 , branded Gilles a “ prostitute ” and alleged her ex-husband got the nanny pregnant and coerced her into threesomes .
Both Belafonte , 43 , and Gilles , 28 , denied Mel ’ s claims .
Following the costly divorce , Mel moved into her mum Andrea 's home after returning to England .
A source told The Sun : `` It is extremely galling for Mel to see this when she hasn ’ t got any money to buy a house of her own .
“ Lorraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case against Mel – now it is revealed that Lorraine has given hundreds of thousands to Stephen to go towards a house .
Mel is aghast at the cheek of it all .
`` She ’ s also paying Stephen a fortune and she ’ s got so many legal fees to pay .
If she could afford to buy her own house she would — but she can ’ t. ” Court documents filed in California in August show are reported to show that Belafonte received $ 200,000 ( £154,000 ) as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July last year .
It 's also alleged the money was put straight into escrow and not into TV producer 's band accounts .
Nanny Gilles began working for the former couple in 2009 when she was an 18-year-old student who had arrived in the US from Germany .
She admitted during a legal deposition that she had sex with him Belafonte 10 to 15 times , despite previously denying the affair .
In May 2017 , Mel obtained a five year restraining order against Gilles , 29 , with a judge ordering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yards away from the star , as well as banning her from going near Mel 's children .
In March this year Mel filed legal papers claiming that Gilles was staying with her ex husband and their eight-year-old daughter Madison .
In documents seen by The Sun , Mel claimed Belafonte , 44 , told Madison to refer to Gilles as `` Jenny '' to keep the relationship a secret .
Madison reportedly told her sister Phoenix which alarmed the 21-year-old , who knew about the restraining order .
In court papers filed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am shocked that our daughter would be forced to perpetuate a lie formed by her father simply to keep his mistress/girlfriend/nanny out of trouble .
`` It is psychologically abusive for our little girl to be forced to keep secrets for her father or be made to believe that she can not share what she wants .
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with her mother . ''
Gilles has been seen at the same bungalow as Belafonte and was also photographed picking Madison up from school .
Mel is currently fighting for custody of Madison .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to the UK to live with her and her other children Phoenix and Angel , 12 .
Mirror Online has contacted Mel and Stephen 's representatives for comment .

The former Spice Girl has a history with nanny Lorraine Giles, who she previously accused of having an affair with her ex husband while they were together
The former nanny that Mel B accused of ruining her marriage to Stephen Belfonte is alleged to have helped him buy a £1million home in Los Angeles.
According to The Sun, the former Spice Girl is 'furious' to hear that Lorraine Gilles has given Belafonte '£154,000' towards a five bedroom home.
Mel, who is currently living at her mum's bungalow in Leeds, had to make a payment of £1.8million to Gilles last year after calling her a 'prostitute.'
The singer agreed to an out of court settlement after making the accusations in her divorce declaration against Belafonte.
Mel, 45, branded Gilles a “prostitute” and alleged her ex-husband got the nanny pregnant and coerced her into threesomes. Both Belafonte, 43, and Gilles, 28, denied Mel’s claims.
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Following the costly divorce, Mel moved into her mum Andrea's home after returning to England.
A source told The Sun: "It is extremely galling for Mel to see this when she hasn’t got any money to buy a house of her own.
“Lorraine got a lot of money from her case against Mel – now it is revealed that Lorraine has given hundreds of thousands to Stephen to go towards a house. Mel is aghast at the cheek of it all.
"She’s also paying Stephen a fortune and she’s got so many legal fees to pay. If she could afford to buy her own house she would — but she can’t.”
Court documents filed in California in August show are reported to show that Belafonte received $200,000 (£154,000) as a 'gift' to buy property in July last year.
It's also alleged the money was put straight into escrow and not into TV producer's band accounts.
Image: Mark Kreusch / Splash News) Mark Kreusch / Splash News)
Nanny Gilles began working for the former couple in 2009 when she was an 18-year-old student who had arrived in the US from Germany.
She admitted during a legal deposition that she had sex with him Belafonte 10 to 15 times, despite previously denying the affair.
In May 2017, Mel obtained a five year restraining order against Gilles, 29, with a judge ordering the nanny to stay at least 100 yards away from the star, as well as banning her from going near Mel's children.
In March this year Mel filed legal papers claiming that Gilles was staying with her ex husband and their eight-year-old daughter Madison.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
In documents seen by The Sun, Mel claimed Belafonte, 44, told Madison to refer to Gilles as "Jenny" to keep the relationship a secret.
Madison reportedly told her sister Phoenix which alarmed the 21-year-old, who knew about the restraining order.
In court papers filed in LA Mel says: "I am shocked that our daughter would be forced to perpetuate a lie formed by her father simply to keep his mistress/girlfriend/nanny out of trouble.
"It is psychologically abusive for our little girl to be forced to keep secrets for her father or be made to believe that she cannot share what she wants . . . with her mother."
Gilles has been seen at the same bungalow as Belafonte and was also photographed picking Madison up from school.
Mel is currently fighting for custody of Madison.
She wants to bring her youngest child back to the UK to live with her and her other children Phoenix and Angel, 12.
Mirror Online has contacted Mel and Stephen's representatives for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Zidane admits "I don't really care" ahead of Bale's Tottenham transfer

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane claims he has no personal issue with Gareth Bale ahead of the Welshman 's imminent move to Tottenham .
Bale travelled to London on Friday to finalise a return to Tottenham on loan after seven years at Real which witnessed a remarkable haul of trophies and goals but ended with the player barely featuring at the end of last season .
While Bale was key to Real winning the 2016 Champions League in Zidane 's first season , he was absent from most of the second campaign due to injuries and never managed to re-establish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Frenchman , even after scoring twice in the 2018 final against Liverpool .
But Zidane disagreed with the perception he forced Bale out .
Speaking ahead of Real 's first game in La Liga away to Real Sociedad on Sunday , where they will begin their title defence , he said : `` It 's not like that but I do n't really care .
`` It 's more complicated .
With Bale it 's always about one side against the other .
But I 've never had a problem with Gareth '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now he 's making a change , all we can do is wish him the best ...
These things happen in football , but I 've always said he was a spectacular player . ''
Zidane also revealed he did not say anything to Bale before he left to return to the Premier League .
`` I did not speak to him , '' he added .
`` But I know what he has done for this club .
He always proved his quality and what he has achieved with the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There will now be more expectation on Real 's joint-most expensive player , Eden Hazard , although the Belgian is unlikely to feature against Real Sociedad .
Hazard 's debut season at Real was marred by two ankle injuries and other fitness troubles .
Zidane said he would not rush him back to action .
`` We have more time to prepare for the season and all he needs to do is ensure he gets to 100 or 120 % fitness , '' he said .

Bale travelled to London on Friday to finalise a return to Tottenham on loan after seven years at Real Madrid which witnessed a remarkable haul of trophies and goals
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane claims he has no personal issue with Gareth Bale ahead of the Welshman's imminent move to Tottenham.
Bale travelled to London on Friday to finalise a return to Tottenham on loan after seven years at Real which witnessed a remarkable haul of trophies and goals but ended with the player barely featuring at the end of last season.
While Bale was key to Real winning the 2016 Champions League in Zidane's first season, he was absent from most of the second campaign due to injuries and never managed to re-establish himself as a first-choice player for the Frenchman, even after scoring twice in the 2018 final against Liverpool.
But Zidane disagreed with the perception he forced Bale out.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Speaking ahead of Real's first game in La Liga away to Real Sociedad on Sunday, where they will begin their title defence, he said: "It's not like that but I don't really care.
"It's more complicated. With Bale it's always about one side against the other. But I've never had a problem with Gareth
"There will always be things that happen. Now he's making a change, all we can do is wish him the best... These things happen in football, but I've always said he was a spectacular player."
Zidane also revealed he did not say anything to Bale before he left to return to the Premier League.
"I did not speak to him," he added.
Image: Kent Gavin Daily Mirror) Kent Gavin Daily Mirror)
"But I know what he has done for this club. He always proved his quality and what he has achieved with the club cannot be argued with."
There will now be more expectation on Real's joint-most expensive player, Eden Hazard, although the Belgian is unlikely to feature against Real Sociedad.
Hazard's debut season at Real was marred by two ankle injuries and other fitness troubles. Zidane said he would not rush him back to action.
"We have more time to prepare for the season and all he needs to do is ensure he gets to 100 or 120% fitness," he said.


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--New coronavirus rule change that has come into force for pubs and hair salons

Strict new rules affecting pubs and restaurants as well as beauty salons and tourist attractions have come into effect .
Now people working in close contact industries are expected to take contact details for customers for contact tracing .
Up to this point , it has been voluntary - but now those who do n't comply face huge fines .
Those who do not stick to the `` rule of six '' can be fined up to £4,000 .
The change in the law means that all venues will have to take contact details for people who are eating or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away .
Anyone going for a drink in a pub , or to eat in a cafe or restaurant will have to leave their name , address , phone number and email .
Businesses will have to keep information for 21 days and hand it over to NHS Test and Trace when asked to do so .
If you do not provide details you may be refused entry , and there will be also fixed penalties for organisations that do not comply .
Venues could be fined if they fail to ensure their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hancock said this week : `` NHS Test and Trace is a vital part of the government ’ s response to fighting coronavirus , designed to help us return to a more normal way of life and reduce the need for local lockdowns in the future .
`` The system can not operate without the cooperation of business .
We are now mandating venues collect the necessary contact details and support NHS Test and Trace to stop the spread of the virus . ''
The contact details include : name , contact number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and departure time .
Business Secretary Alok Sharma said : `` Each and every one of us needs to play our part to control the virus and avoid a second deadly peak .
`` While the vast majority of businesses have done an incredible job by following the guidance to keep customers safe , we are now making it the law for certain establishments to collect life-saving NHS Test and Trace data and to keep this on record for 21 days .
`` We need to take these tough measures now to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the future .
If we don ’ t all pull together to drive this virus down , businesses will need to close and people ’ s jobs will be put at serious risk . ''

Businesses who do not enforce the "rule of six" and take contact details from customers could now face fines up to £4,000 under rules which came into force on Friday
New coronavirus rule change that has come into force for pubs and hair salons
Strict new rules affecting pubs and restaurants as well as beauty salons and tourist attractions have come into effect.
Now people working in close contact industries are expected to take contact details for customers for contact tracing.
Up to this point, it has been voluntary - but now those who don't comply face huge fines.
Those who do not stick to the "rule of six" can be fined up to £4,000.
The change in the law means that all venues will have to take contact details for people who are eating or drinking in, but not those taking away.
Anyone going for a drink in a pub, or to eat in a cafe or restaurant will have to leave their name, address, phone number and email.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Businesses will have to keep information for 21 days and hand it over to NHS Test and Trace when asked to do so.
If you do not provide details you may be refused entry, and there will be also fixed penalties for organisations that do not comply.
Venues could be fined if they fail to ensure their premises remain Covid-secure.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said this week: "NHS Test and Trace is a vital part of the government’s response to fighting coronavirus, designed to help us return to a more normal way of life and reduce the need for local lockdowns in the future.
Image: PA) PA)
"The system cannot operate without the cooperation of business. We are now mandating venues collect the necessary contact details and support NHS Test and Trace to stop the spread of the virus."
The contact details include: name, contact number, date of visit, arrival time, and departure time.
Business Secretary Alok Sharma said: "Each and every one of us needs to play our part to control the virus and avoid a second deadly peak.
"While the vast majority of businesses have done an incredible job by following the guidance to keep customers safe, we are now making it the law for certain establishments to collect life-saving NHS Test and Trace data and to keep this on record for 21 days.
"We need to take these tough measures now to reduce the risk of local lockdowns in the future. If we don’t all pull together to drive this virus down, businesses will need to close and people’s jobs will be put at serious risk."