thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Time summer transfer window shuts for Premier League clubs

Despite no crowds since March and reduced revenue , Premier League clubs have still spent huge amounts of money during the summer transfer window .
This year the transfer window has remained open into the autumn as a result of the 2019/20 season not finishing until the last weekend of July .
Since then , most clubs have been busy welcoming new players and saying goodbye to others .
Chelsea have spent more than £200million on new players , bringing in the likes of Timo Werner , Kai Havertz , Ben Chilwell and Edouard Mendy - while Liverpool have also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likes of Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota .
For those clubs looking to make some more signings before the transfer window closes , they don ’ t have long left .
What time does the transfer window close ?
Premier League clubs have until 11pm on Monday ( October 5 ) to make new signings .
However , Premier League clubs can still do business after Monday , with certain limitations .
An extra domestic transfer window will be open until 5pm on Friday October 16 , allowing players to move from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ versa .
However , uring that time , players can not switch from one Premier League club to another , or arrive from/depart to foreign clubs .
EFL clubs can also trade amongst themselves until October 16 .
So all top-flight business and international transfers must be done by the end of October 5 .
Clubs that have qualified for the Champions League or Europa League - Liverpool , Manchester City , Manchester United , Chelsea , Leicester City , Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur - also have to register their squads by Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Europe ’ s other four major leagues also close on Monday night .
Spanish La Liga clubs and those in France ’ s Ligue 1 have until 11pm as well to do business , while the German Bundesliga ’ s window shuts at 5pm .
Serie A clubs in Italy can not do business after 7pm on Monday .
North of the border , Scottish Premiership clubs have until midnight to sign players .
The deadline day for other leagues includes :

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There's been no shortage of transfer news in the Premier League this summer. For those clubs wanting to do a deadline day deal, they have a few hours left
What time does transfer deadline day finish for Premier League clubs?
Despite no crowds since March and reduced revenue, Premier League clubs have still spent huge amounts of money during the summer transfer window.
This year the transfer window has remained open into the autumn as a result of the 2019/20 season not finishing until the last weekend of July.
Since then, most clubs have been busy welcoming new players and saying goodbye to others.
Chelsea have spent more than £200million on new players, bringing in the likes of Timo Werner, Kai Havertz, Ben Chilwell and Edouard Mendy - while Liverpool have also splashed out in recent weeks on the likes of Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota.
For those clubs looking to make some more signings before the transfer window closes, they don’t have long left.
What time does the transfer window close?
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Premier League clubs have until 11pm on Monday (October 5) to make new signings, or by 1am on Tuesday (October 6) if they submit a deal sheet between 9pm and 11pm on Monday - saying a transfer has been agreed between.
However, Premier League clubs can still do business after Monday, with certain limitations.
An extra domestic transfer window will be open until 5pm on Friday October 16, allowing players to move from the EFL to Premier League, and vice versa.
However, uring that time, players cannot switch from one Premier League club to another, or arrive from/depart to foreign clubs.
EFL clubs can also trade amongst themselves until October 16.
So all top-flight business and international transfers must be done by the end of October 5.
Clubs that have qualified for the Champions League or Europa League - Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Leicester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur - also have to register their squads by Tuesday October 6.
Other leagues
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The transfer windows for Europe’s other four major leagues also close on Monday night.
Spanish La Liga clubs and those in France’s Ligue 1 have until 11pm as well to do business, while the German Bundesliga’s window shuts at 5pm.
Serie A clubs in Italy cannot do business after 7pm on Monday.
North of the border, Scottish Premiership clubs have until midnight to sign players.
The deadline day for other leagues includes:
Eredivisie (The Netherlands) - October 6
MLS (USA) - October 29


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Strictly's Shirley Ballas worries trolling will worsen because of lockdown

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has admitted that she is worried she will be trolled even worse than before due to lockdown .
Head judge Shirley , 60 , has faced such nasty comments in the past that even ex-pro James Jordan stepped in to hit back at the vile tweets .
And Shirley fears that she will receive even more abuse as people are stuck at home with little to do .
She told PA : `` Going into this next phase of Strictly , I wouldn ’ t be surprised if the trolling is 10 times worse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we may go into a second lockdown and heaven help us if we do and people are sat at home with nothing more to do . ''
Shirley explained that she was first trolled when she joined the show in 2017 and said that the first year was incredibly tough .
She said : `` The first year it was very difficult , when people tell you ‘ You ’ ve got a chest like a Seville orange that ’ s been eaten by a thousand slugs .
Ugly bitch , die , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head on them .
“ We ( she and her mother ) talked about whether I should continue , given the invasion of privacy , but my mother decided we needed to take everything with a sense of humour .
So when they laugh at me or call me stupid or thick , I just have to let it go.
” In her memoir , Behind The Sequins , Shirley revealed that a death threat has been delivered to her by hand while she was appearing in a pantomime .
The message included @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which read : `` Do you realise how much you are hated ?
The country hates you .
How did they ever give a job to someone like you , you old witch . ''
Earlier this year , she also received a nasty message branding her a `` gob***** '' and `` a******e '' which , at the time , she had called upsetting .
After sharing the messages on Instagram , she urged her own fans to be strong if they received such abuse .
She wrote at the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite a lot of bullying on Strictly this time and my Inbox on insta was full of horrific and horrendous messages .
But this has gone a step further now so I 've had a hand delivered message which I 'm going to share with you .
`` Hand delivered to the hippodrome addressed to me with not such nice comments or words or whatever and my message is for the young people , anybody out there who receives awful messages or hate mail or things from people that do n't know them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person 's issue it 's not so much ours .
Even though i still do find it quite upsetting to have to go and perform and then read something like this from somebody who does n't even know me .
`` So the message out there today is be strong going into 2020 , really really love yourself and do n't be phased by the bullies . ''
*Strictly returns to the BBC later this month

Strictly Come Dancing Head Judge Shirley, 60, has faced death threats in the past as the trolling became increasingly nasty
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has admitted that she is worried she will be trolled even worse than before due to lockdown.
Head judge Shirley, 60, has faced such nasty comments in the past that even ex-pro James Jordan stepped in to hit back at the vile tweets.
And Shirley fears that she will receive even more abuse as people are stuck at home with little to do.
She told PA: "Going into this next phase of Strictly, I wouldn’t be surprised if the trolling is 10 times worse because people are in lockdown, because we may go into a second lockdown and heaven help us if we do and people are sat at home with nothing more to do."
Shirley explained that she was first trolled when she joined the show in 2017 and said that the first year was incredibly tough.
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
She said: "The first year it was very difficult, when people tell you ‘You’ve got a chest like a Seville orange that’s been eaten by a thousand slugs. Ugly bitch, die,’ and people doing coffins with your head on them.
“We (she and her mother) talked about whether I should continue, given the invasion of privacy, but my mother decided we needed to take everything with a sense of humour. So when they laugh at me or call me stupid or thick, I just have to let it go.”
In her memoir, Behind The Sequins, Shirley revealed that a death threat has been delivered to her by hand while she was appearing in a pantomime.
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The message included a drawing of her digging a grave, which read: "Do you realise how much you are hated? The country hates you. How did they ever give a job to someone like you, you old witch."
Earlier this year, she also received a nasty message branding her a "gob*****" and "a******e" which, at the time, she had called upsetting.
After sharing the messages on Instagram, she urged her own fans to be strong if they received such abuse.
Image: PA) PA)
She wrote at the time: "As we know I had quite a lot of bullying on Strictly this time and my Inbox on insta was full of horrific and horrendous messages. But this has gone a step further now so I've had a hand delivered message which I'm going to share with you.
"Hand delivered to the hippodrome addressed to me with not such nice comments or words or whatever and my message is for the young people, anybody out there who receives awful messages or hate mail or things from people that don't know them.
"The issue is the other person's issue it's not so much ours. Even though i still do find it quite upsetting to have to go and perform and then read something like this from somebody who doesn't even know me.
"So the message out there today is be strong going into 2020, really really love yourself and don't be phased by the bullies."
*Strictly returns to the BBC later this month


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Intergalactic Brits Sharman and Tim Peake honoured on top 20 space pioneers list

The cosmic contributions of two Britons have been named among the greatest-ever space triumphs .
Helen Sharman becoming the first British astronaut in space in 1991 and Tim Peake ’ s five-month stay on the International Space Station both made it into the top 20 .
Neil Armstrong ’ s first steps on the moon , the Apollo 13 crew ’ s return to Earth and Sputnik becoming the world ’ s first space satellite ranked at the top .
Research of 2,000 Britons found 35 % wished they had seen the Apollo 11 moon landing first-hand .
Over a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after this year ’ s manned Space X launch .
More than 11 % think they have what it takes to be an astronaut – and would train for five years to do it .
And one in six of us would consider moving to Mars if it were possible , Disney+ found .
Last year , the UK Space Agency launched a search for its next astronaut in the first recruitment drive in a decade - and members of the public were invited to apply .
Britain 's next astronaut will follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a trip to the International Space Station , with a selection process due to start next year .
The ideal applicant will be aged between 27 and 37 , between 5ft and 6ft 2ins and have a masters degree in science , medicine or engineering .
The ad said that experience as a pilot is a 'plus ' , as is the ability to speak Russian because the rocket trip to the International Space Station will be aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft .
Denmark 's first astronaut Andreas Mogensen said learning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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A survey found that Helen Sharman's 1991 trip to space, and Tim Peake's more recent stay on the International Space Station, are still vivid in Brits' imaginations
The cosmic contributions of two Britons have been named among the greatest-ever space triumphs.
Helen Sharman becoming the first British astronaut in space in 1991 and Tim Peake’s five-month stay on the International Space Station both made it into the top 20.
Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon, the Apollo 13 crew’s return to Earth and Sputnik becoming the world’s first space satellite ranked at the top.
Research of 2,000 Britons found 35% wished they had seen the Apollo 11 moon landing first-hand.
Over a quarter became more interested in space exploration after this year’s manned Space X launch.
More than 11% think they have what it takes to be an astronaut – and would train for five years to do it.
And one in six of us would consider moving to Mars if it were possible, Disney+ found.
Last year, the UK Space Agency launched a search for its next astronaut in the first recruitment drive in a decade - and members of the public were invited to apply.
Britain's next astronaut will follow in the footsteps of Major Tim Peake with a trip to the International Space Station, with a selection process due to start next year.
The ideal applicant will be aged between 27 and 37, between 5ft and 6ft 2ins and have a masters degree in science, medicine or engineering.
The ad said that experience as a pilot is a 'plus', as is the ability to speak Russian because the rocket trip to the International Space Station will be aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
Denmark's first astronaut Andreas Mogensen said learning to speak Russian was his biggest challenge.


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Rebel Wilson shows stunning slimmed-down figure as she nears weight-loss goal

Rebel Wilson has said that she is close to her `` goal weight '' as she once again showcased her slimmed-down frame in her `` year of health '' .
The 40-year-old Australian comedian is aiming to to reach 72kg ( 11.3 stone , or 159lbs ) in her health regime and on Sunday she declared that she is just 3kg away from hitting her target , The Bridesmaids star also shared an insight into her exercise regime that has helped her head towards her goal in some dramatic fashion .
Rebel shared a photo on Instagram of her celebrating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Los Angeles .
The actress looked over the city 's skyline as she stood hands on hips and wearing activewear .
She captioned the snap : `` Happy Sunday everyone !
Gearing up for a great week ahead .
`` This week was super busy but I got up super early three times ( 6am ) and went on a hike ... even did a couple of 100m sprints to get the heart rate even higher - although my 'sprint ' is probably someone else 's 'slow jog ' .
`` But I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] now only 3kg away from my goal weight ! ''
Her efforts had n't gone unnoticed across the globe as her Sydney-based personal trainer , Jono Castano , shared his support for Rebel 's efforts : `` Amazing boss !
You got this ❤ . ''
Later on Sunday evening , Rebel shared several snaps of her recent trip to Monaco , where she spent time with her new boyfriend , Jacob Busch .
She also showed off her incredible slimmed-down figure in a low-cut pink gown as she posed for pics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where she was staying .
Just to show that her healthy regime was not all work and no play , Rebel was pictured tucking into a fancy dessert as she told her followers that it is still important to `` treat yourself '' every now and then .
She captioned the photo : `` Remember though girls , you still got ta treat yourself .
`` I just do it with food now only once or twice a week ... and substitute bubble baths on alternate nights . ''
Rebel 's debuted her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Planetary Health Gala in Monte Carlo , Monaco , on September 24 .
Her 29-year-old boyfriend is part of the family that founded the Anheuser-Busch brewery , which produces America 's most popular beer , Budweiser .
He 's not short of a drink or a few dollars as the Busch family is thought to be worth $ 13.4 billion , according to Forbes , which makes them the 16th richest family in the United States .
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Rebel Wilson has shared her exercise regime and how she has shed more than three stone in her 'year of health' before showing the results in a stunning outfit
Rebel Wilson has said that she is close to her "goal weight" as she once again showcased her slimmed-down frame in her "year of health".
The 40-year-old Australian comedian is aiming to to reach 72kg (11.3 stone, or 159lbs) in her health regime and on Sunday she declared that she is just 3kg away from hitting her target,
The Bridesmaids star also shared an insight into her exercise regime that has helped her head towards her goal in some dramatic fashion.
Rebel shared a photo on Instagram of her celebrating the end of a morning hike in Los Angeles.
The actress looked over the city's skyline as she stood hands on hips and wearing activewear.
Image: rebelwilson/Instagram) rebelwilson/Instagram)
She captioned the snap: "Happy Sunday everyone! Gearing up for a great week ahead.
"This week was super busy but I got up super early three times (6am) and went on a hike... even did a couple of 100m sprints to get the heart rate even higher - although my 'sprint' is probably someone else's 'slow jog'.
"But I felt proud of myself and [am] now only 3kg away from my goal weight!"
Her efforts hadn't gone unnoticed across the globe as her Sydney-based personal trainer, Jono Castano, shared his support for Rebel's efforts: "Amazing boss! You got this ❤."
Image: rebelwilson/Instagram) rebelwilson/Instagram)
Later on Sunday evening, Rebel shared several snaps of her recent trip to Monaco, where she spent time with her new boyfriend, Jacob Busch.
She also showed off her incredible slimmed-down figure in a low-cut pink gown as she posed for pics on the balcony of the hotel suite where she was staying.
Just to show that her healthy regime was not all work and no play, Rebel was pictured tucking into a fancy dessert as she told her followers that it is still important to "treat yourself" every now and then.
She captioned the photo: "Remember though girls, you still gotta treat yourself.
"I just do it with food now only once or twice a week... and substitute bubble baths on alternate nights."
Image: rebelwilson/Instagram) rebelwilson/Instagram)
Rebel's debuted her new relationship on the red carpet debut at the Planetary Health Gala in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on September 24.
Her 29-year-old boyfriend is part of the family that founded the Anheuser-Busch brewery, which produces America's most popular beer, Budweiser.
He's not short of a drink or a few dollars as the Busch family is thought to be worth $13.4 billion, according to Forbes, which makes them the 16th richest family in the United States.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Saracens produce final hurrah to leave Bath sweating on play-off qualification

Just when it seemed Saracens had fired their last shot as a Premiership club , they stood up and blew a hole in Bath ’ s play-off hopes .
On an emotional final day in English rugby ’ s top flight , the fallen champions looked to be bowing out with a whimper .
But typical of a club which won five Premiership titles and three European Cups , albeit helped by breaching the salary cap , they were far from finished .
With 16 minutes left and Bath play-off bound with a 17-3 lead , the Londoners roused themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Billy Vunipola and the rest of the forwards powered over to force for a penalty try - then Itoje pounced on a Bath lineout blunder for Tim Swinson to score and Manu Vunipola to kick the game tying conversion .
Team boss Mark McCall said : “ That was a real proper Saracens performance , one we are very proud of .
“ Backs to the wall , needing to show some fight , we rolled our sleeves up and you saw all the characteristics and qualities you ’ d expect .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ve been through would have torn other clubs apart ; it could have torn us apart .
But we have stayed strong and as connected as we ’ ve ever been.
” Instead it was Bath left to rue blowing a golden chance to confirm a play-off place for the first time in five years .
They had started so brightly , as befits a team which had won seven games out of eight since lockdown .
Despite never having triumphed at Allianz Park , they helped themselves to two tries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and former Saracens star Ben Spencer .
When Rhys Priestland kicked a penalty shortly after half time it seemed they had put themselves out of reach of Covid-hit fifth placed club Sale , who controversially have been given leave to delay their final game play until Wednesday .
But that was to underestimate the pride of Saracens and at the final whistle director of rugby Stuart Hooper admitted they had “ lost control ” of their own destiny .
With a three-point lead over Sale , they now need Worcester to do them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That , or for Premiership Rugby to shut down Sale ’ s season .
“ We had an opportunity but it 's out of our hands now , ” he sighed .

Saracens 17-17 Bath: Champions sign off by coming from 17-3 down to end Premiership campaign on a high
Just when it seemed Saracens had fired their last shot as a Premiership club, they stood up and blew a hole in Bath’s play-off hopes.
On an emotional final day in English rugby’s top flight, the fallen champions looked to be bowing out with a whimper.
But typical of a club which won five Premiership titles and three European Cups, albeit helped by breaching the salary cap, they were far from finished.
With 16 minutes left and Bath play-off bound with a 17-3 lead, the Londoners roused themselves for one last push.
Maro Itoje, Billy Vunipola and the rest of the forwards powered over to force for a penalty try - then Itoje pounced on a Bath lineout blunder for Tim Swinson to score and Manu Vunipola to kick the game tying conversion.
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Team boss Mark McCall said: “That was a real proper Saracens performance, one we are very proud of.
“Backs to the wall, needing to show some fight, we rolled our sleeves up and you saw all the characteristics and qualities you’d expect.
“The last 10 months and what we’ve been through would have torn other clubs apart; it could have torn us apart. But we have stayed strong and as connected as we’ve ever been.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: PA) PA)
Instead it was Bath left to rue blowing a golden chance to confirm a play-off place for the first time in five years.
They had started so brightly, as befits a team which had won seven games out of eight since lockdown.
Despite never having triumphed at Allianz Park, they helped themselves to two tries in the first quarter through Beno Obano and former Saracens star Ben Spencer.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
When Rhys Priestland kicked a penalty shortly after half time it seemed they had put themselves out of reach of Covid-hit fifth placed club Sale, who controversially have been given leave to delay their final game play until Wednesday.
But that was to underestimate the pride of Saracens and at the final whistle director of rugby Stuart Hooper admitted they had “lost control” of their own destiny.
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With a three-point lead over Sale, they now need Worcester to do them a favour at the AJ Bell. That, or for Premiership Rugby to shut down Sale’s season.
“We had an opportunity but it's out of our hands now,” he sighed.
SARACENS - Tries: Penalty try, Swinson. Con: M Vunipola. Pen: M Vunipola.
BATH - Tries: Obano, Spencer. Cons: Priestland 2. Pen: Priestland.


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--'Shameless Boris Johnson is a disgrace describing pandemic as an 'opportunity''

Cynical Boris Johnson describing the coronavirus pandemic as a “ massive opportunity ” that his party can take advantage of is a Prime Minister putting partisan politics before his country .
His manoeuvring will sicken up to 5,500 Cineworld workers worried about their futures as the cinema chain shuts all 127 sites across the country .
Appalled too will be legions of staff in a hospitality trade brought to its knees by restrictions intended to save lives that are also destroying livelihoods .
The Tory double-whammy of Europe ’ s highest death count and financial damage worse than the downturn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of national shame , not pride .
The plight of Cineworld is a warning that Chancellor Rishi Sunak replacing the successful furlough scheme with a cut-price alternative will create mass unemployment .
When France and Germany are spending more to keep people in work , cutting back now in Britain is an unforgivable false economy .
Admitting mistakes when the virus test and trace system is still malfunctioning is the least Boris Johnson could do .
Opinion polls have revealed widespread dissatisfaction with the Government ’ s incompetent response to the pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ take personal responsibility for failing to do his job properly instead of trying to shift blame on to individuals and families unable to understand complex and constantly changing rules .
The sooner laws are simplified the better – yet the Prime Minister must also put up his hand and apologise for his party ’ s blunders .

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The Tory double-whammy of Europe’s highest death count and financial damage worse than the downturn in other big economies is a source of national shame, not pride
Cynical Boris Johnson describing the coronavirus pandemic as a “massive opportunity” that his party can take advantage of is a Prime Minister putting partisan politics before his country.
His manoeuvring will sicken up to 5,500 Cineworld workers worried about their futures as the cinema chain shuts all 127 sites across the country.
Appalled too will be legions of staff in a hospitality trade brought to its knees by restrictions intended to save lives that are also destroying livelihoods.
The Tory double-whammy of Europe’s highest death count and financial damage worse than the downturn in other big economies is a source of national shame, not pride.
The plight of Cineworld is a warning that Chancellor Rishi Sunak replacing the successful furlough scheme with a cut-price alternative will create mass unemployment.
When France and Germany are spending more to keep people in work, cutting back now in Britain is an unforgivable false economy.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
A sorry excuse
Admitting mistakes when the virus test and trace system is still malfunctioning is the least Boris Johnson could do.
Opinion polls have revealed widespread dissatisfaction with the Government’s incompetent response to the pandemic.
What he needs to do next is take personal responsibility for failing to do his job properly instead of trying to shift blame on to individuals and families unable to understand complex and constantly changing rules.
The sooner laws are simplified the better – yet the Prime Minister must also put up his hand and apologise for his party’s blunders.


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Donald Trump furious over illness coverage with mixed messages on his health

Donald Trump was “ incandescent ” with rage due to his team disobeying his order to say he was improving as he battles Covid-19 .
The US President , 74 , responded by recording a video in which he assured voters he was “ starting to feel good ” .
One of his medical team later went as far as saying Trump may be discharged from hospital as early as today .
There is growing confusion about exactly how ill the President is .
Some say he is desperate to seem better than he really is to avoid appearing weak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try to get Covid-19 out of the headlines .
First , docs treating him told how his condition was improving and that he was talking about returning to the White House .
Minutes later , Trump ’ s blood pressure soared when his Chief of Staff , Mark Meadows , contradicted the medical team .
Meadows said the President ’ s “ vitals are very concerning ” , adding the next 48 hours would be “ critical ” .
Trump felt forced into filming his upbeat video which he then put on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the four-minute message he was “ much better ” , but added : “ You don ’ t know , over the next period of a few days , I guess that ’ s the real test.
” The White House has been accused of doctoring the footage – editing out a cough .
His video was part of a stream of conflicting information from the White House about his health .
An insider told the Mirror : “ The President was incandescent that the picture of him recovering well from what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been shattered .
When Meadows gave a briefing to the contrary all hell broke loose.
” The source added : “ When the President was diagnosed and started suffering a fever , he was so concerned he was asking if he was going to die .
“ After everything he has said and done playing down Covid , he does not want to be seen at its mercy so close to the election .
He got dressed and insisted he recorded a video message to reassure the nation he was fine .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a briefing , White House doctor Sean Conley refused to say whether the President had needed oxygen , before trying to confuse reporters with his answer .
It later emerged Trump had been given oxygen at home as he struggled to breathe before being taken to hospital on Friday .
Amid the backlash over misleading statements , Dr Conley later said he had been evasive to “ reflect the upbeat attitude ” of the President .
Dr Brian Garibaldi , from Trump ’ s medical team , said yesterday : “ [ If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as he does our hope is to plan for a discharge as early as tomorrow [ Monday ] to the White House where he can continue his treatment.
” The White House has not been “ open at all ” about Trump ’ s health , a former UK ambassador to the US has said .
Sir Christopher Meyer added : “ I am astonished at the reason he has given , flagrant even by Trump ’ s standards , that the reason he went to hospital was one of joining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their suffering and show leadership .
This is rubbish.
” Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said he has spoken to the Trump family and believes the President is “ going to be OK ” .
First Lady Melania Trump , 50 , also has the virus .
Lord Darroch , Britain ’ s ambassador to the US until last year , said that unless Trump fully recovers within days “ like Superman ” , the brush with the virus will hit his election chances .
He said : “ He doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because the polls will tell you most Americans think he has not handled it well.
” Lord Darroch added he “ would be astonished ” if Trump does not take legal action if he loses a close election .
He said : “ It could be a real mess.
” The virus has killed more than 200,000 people in the US .

EXCLUSIVE: Some US critics claim that he is desperate to seem better than he really is to avoid appearing weak in the run-up to the election on November 3
How ill is Donald Trump? President's fury as team refuse to tell public he is OK
Donald Trump was “incandescent” with rage due to his team disobeying his order to say he was improving as he battles Covid-19.
The US President, 74, responded by recording a video in which he assured voters he was “starting to feel good”.
One of his medical team later went as far as saying Trump may be discharged from hospital as early as today.
There is growing confusion about exactly how ill the President is.
Some say he is desperate to seem better than he really is to avoid appearing weak in the run-up to the election and to try to get Covid-19 out of the headlines.
First, docs treating him told how his condition was improving and that he was talking about returning to the White House.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
Minutes later, Trump’s blood pressure soared when his Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows, contradicted the medical team. Meadows said the President’s “vitals are very concerning”, adding the next 48 hours would be “critical”. Trump felt forced into filming his upbeat video which he then put on his Twitter page.
The President said in the four-minute message he was “much better”, but added: “You don’t know, over the next period of a few days, I guess that’s the real test.”
The White House has been accused of doctoring the footage – editing out a cough.
His video was part of a stream of conflicting information from the White House about his health.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
An insider told the Mirror: “The President was incandescent that the picture of him recovering well from what his team had said were mild symptoms had been shattered. When Meadows gave a briefing to the contrary all hell broke loose.”
The source added: “When the President was diagnosed and started suffering a fever, he was so concerned he was asking if he was going to die.
“After everything he has said and done playing down Covid, he does not want to be seen at its mercy so close to the election. He got dressed and insisted he recorded a video message to reassure the nation he was fine. He is far from it.”
At a briefing, White House doctor Sean Conley refused to say whether the President had needed oxygen, before trying to confuse reporters with his answer. It later emerged Trump had been given oxygen at home as he struggled to breathe before being taken to hospital on Friday.
Amid the backlash over misleading statements, Dr Conley later said he had been evasive to “reflect the upbeat attitude” of the President.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
Dr Brian Garibaldi, from Trump’s medical team, said yesterday: “[If] he continues to look and feel as well as he does our hope is to plan for a discharge as early as tomorrow [Monday] to the White House where he can continue his treatment.”
The White House has not been “open at all” about Trump’s health, a former UK ambassador to the US has said. Sir Christopher Meyer added: “I am astonished at the reason he has given, flagrant even by Trump’s standards, that the reason he went to hospital was one of joining the American people [to] share their suffering and show leadership. This is rubbish.”
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said he has spoken to the Trump family and believes the President is “going to be OK”. First Lady Melania Trump, 50, also has the virus.
Lord Darroch, Britain’s ambassador to the US until last year, said that unless Trump fully recovers within days “like Superman”, the brush with the virus will hit his election chances.
He said: “He doesn’t want the narrative to be about coronavirus because the polls will tell you most Americans think he has not handled it well.”
Lord Darroch added he “would be astonished” if Trump does not take legal action if he loses a close election. He said: “It could be a real mess.”
The virus has killed more than 200,000 people in the US.


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Schoolboy chased into fish and chip shop by gang of men and stabbed twice

A schoolboy aged just 14 was chased into a city takeaway and stabbed twice in a horrific attack .
The youngster was first approached by a 'number of men ' before being chased into the business in Handsworth , Birmingham .
The attack took place at around 3pm on Saturday , police confirmed .
Video from the scene shows a number of police officers in the doorway of Big Saj - a fish and chip shop on the street , reports BirminghamLive .
Several marked police cars and an ambulance could also be seen in the clip , which can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing .
Police have yet to make any arrests but CCTV trawls and house to house enquiries are said to be underway .
Anyone who witnessed the stabbing or who has information is urged to make contact with the police .
A statement from West Midlands Police read : `` We 're investigating after a boy aged 14 was stabbed on Rookery Road , Handsworth , at around 3pm yesterday ( Saturday ) .
`` He was approached by a number of men before they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him twice .
`` His injuries are not believed to be life changing or life threatening .
`` CCTV and house-to-house enquiries are under way .
`` Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk , quoting 20BW/239621Y/20 .
`` Alternatively , contact us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Stephanie Balloo, Ben Perrin, Lucy Skoulding)

POLICE AT THE SCENE IN ROOKERY ROAD, HANDSWORTH AFTER AN INCIDENT
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A young boy was approached by a 'number of men' before being chased into a fish and chip shop in Handsworth, Birmingham
Schoolboy chased into fish and chip shop by gang of men and stabbed twice
A schoolboy aged just 14 was chased into a city takeaway and stabbed twice in a horrific attack.
The youngster was first approached by a 'number of men' before being chased into the business in Handsworth, Birmingham.
The attack took place at around 3pm on Saturday, police confirmed.
Video from the scene shows a number of police officers in the doorway of Big Saj - a fish and chip shop on the street, reports BirminghamLive.
Several marked police cars and an ambulance could also be seen in the clip, which can be viewed above.
The boy's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Image: Birmingham Live) Birmingham Live)
Police have yet to make any arrests but CCTV trawls and house to house enquiries are said to be underway.
Anyone who witnessed the stabbing or who has information is urged to make contact with the police.
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "We're investigating after a boy aged 14 was stabbed on Rookery Road, Handsworth, at around 3pm yesterday (Saturday).
"He was approached by a number of men before they chased him into a takeaway and stabbed him twice.
"His injuries are not believed to be life changing or life threatening.
"CCTV and house-to-house enquiries are under way.
"Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, quoting 20BW/239621Y/20.
"Alternatively, contact us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Emily Atack finds love' with 21-year-old tattooed model Charlie Edwards

The Inbetweeners star Emily , 30 , is said to have struck up a romance with the 21-year-old model and tattoo artist .
Photos in The Sun showed the pair walking together with their arms interlocked for a night out in London on Saturday .
The pair then took a moment to lean in for a passionate kiss , which was captured by photographers .
Emily and Charlie were also seen sat outside a pub and laughing the night away before paying a visit to a local shop .
They were last seen climbing into the back of a taxi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on board .
A friend reportedly told the paper : `` Emily seems totally taken with Charlie — and he ’ s really into her .
Mirror Online has reached out to a representative of Emily Atack for comment .
The news comes after Emily was announced alongside Love Island host Laura Whitmore to be replacing Holly Willoughby on Celebrity Juice .
The pair will move in after Holly left the show after `` 12 years of chaos '' , while fellow team captain Mel B also departed the ITV2 panel show .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Every time I ’ ve been on Juice in the past I ’ ve had such a good time , and now I ’ m doing it with two of my best mates and I ’ m a ruddy team captain !
!
!
Can ’ t believe it .
`` I dread to think what we 're going to be faced with , but Whitmore should know that I won ’ t be backing down and she is going to have some tough competition .
`` But more importantly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on !
” '' A few days ago , Emily posted that she had filmed her first episode of the show .
She penned on Instagram : First recording of Celeb Juice last night as team captain .
Woke up in this outfit .
Send help .
And a very large pizza if you can ? ''
Emily previously posted a snap alongside host Keith Lemon and Laura Whitmore out in a rural setting .
She wrote on September 18 : `` I ’ m covered in manure and passata sauce .
First @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
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! ''
We ca n't wait to see Emily in action !
Celebrity Juice returns to ITV 2 on October 10 at 10pm .
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The Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack has been photographed in a romantic embrace with model Charlie Edwards and are reportedly dating
Actress Emily Atack has reportedly fallen for model Charlie Edwards.
The Inbetweeners star Emily, 30, is said to have struck up a romance with the 21-year-old model and tattoo artist.
Photos in The Sun showed the pair walking together with their arms interlocked for a night out in London on Saturday.
The pair then took a moment to lean in for a passionate kiss, which was captured by photographers.
Emily and Charlie were also seen sat outside a pub and laughing the night away before paying a visit to a local shop.
They were last seen climbing into the back of a taxi together, which departed with them both on board.
Image: emilyatackofficial/Instagram) emilyatackofficial/Instagram)
A friend reportedly told the paper: "Emily seems totally taken with Charlie — and he’s really into her.
"They met through a mutual friend."
Mirror Online has reached out to a representative of Emily Atack for comment.
Image: charlieedwardz/Instagram) charlieedwardz/Instagram)
Image: charlieedwardz/Instagram) charlieedwardz/Instagram)
The news comes after Emily was announced alongside Love Island host Laura Whitmore to be replacing Holly Willoughby on Celebrity Juice.
The pair will move in after Holly left the show after "12 years of chaos", while fellow team captain Mel B also departed the ITV2 panel show.
Speaking about joining the show, Emily said: "Every time I’ve been on Juice in the past I’ve had such a good time, and now I’m doing it with two of my best mates and I’m a ruddy team captain!!! Can’t believe it.
"I dread to think what we're going to be faced with, but Whitmore should know that I won’t be backing down and she is going to have some tough competition.
"But more importantly a wonderfully hilarious time. Bring it on!”"
Image: emilyatack/Instagram) emilyatack/Instagram)
A few days ago, Emily posted that she had filmed her first episode of the show.
She penned on Instagram : First recording of Celeb Juice last night as team captain. Woke up in this outfit. Send help. And a very large pizza if you can?"
Emily previously posted a snap alongside host Keith Lemon and Laura Whitmore out in a rural setting.
Image: emilyatack/Instagram) emilyatack/Instagram)
She wrote on September 18: "I’m covered in manure and passata sauce. First day as team captain on Celeb Juice!!!"
We can't wait to see Emily in action!
Celebrity Juice returns to ITV 2 on October 10 at 10pm.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Four bodies found on shore near Italy-France border after deadly severe storms

Five bodies have been found in the north of Italy today after violent storms in the region .
Four were discovered washed up on the shore very near to Italy 's border with France , their deaths believed to be caused by the severe weather .
It is possible that some of the bodies were swept down the coast from France , reports Reuters .
Officials said on Saturday that two people were confirmed dead and nine people were missing .
Strong rains and fierce winds first hit the border areas linking France and Italy on Friday and the poor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four people were found dead on the coast between the town of Ventimiglia and Santo Stefano al Mare .
Then the fifth body was found a bit more inland near to a river .
No-one could be immediately identified when they were found .
As well as the tragic deaths , the severe storms caused millions of euros of damage .
Multiple road bridges were swept away in Italy and the streets in some towns were completely covered with debris , overturned cars and mud .
A record 630 mm or 24.8 inches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours in the Piedmont region in Sambughetto close to Switzerland , which is more than half of its average rainfall .

Strong rains and fierce winds first hit the border areas linking France and Italy on Friday and officials said on Saturday nine people were missing
Four bodies found on shore near Italy-France border after deadly severe storms
Five bodies have been found in the north of Italy today after violent storms in the region.
Four were discovered washed up on the shore very near to Italy's border with France, their deaths believed to be caused by the severe weather.
It is possible that some of the bodies were swept down the coast from France, reports Reuters.
Officials said on Saturday that two people were confirmed dead and nine people were missing.
Strong rains and fierce winds first hit the border areas linking France and Italy on Friday and the poor weather has continued.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Police confirmed that four people were found dead on the coast between the town of Ventimiglia and Santo Stefano al Mare.
Then the fifth body was found a bit more inland near to a river.
No-one could be immediately identified when they were found.
As well as the tragic deaths, the severe storms caused millions of euros of damage.
Multiple road bridges were swept away in Italy and the streets in some towns were completely covered with debris, overturned cars and mud.
A record 630 mm or 24.8 inches of rain was reported in just 24 hours in the Piedmont region in Sambughetto close to Switzerland, which is more than half of its average rainfall.


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--The rise and fall of rugby giant Sam Burgess, Russell Crowe's 'sparkly eyed man'

His rise to stardom from humble beginnings as a Yorkshire schoolboy to one of England ’ s greatest-ever sporting exports could be the plot of a Hollywood movie .
Rugby league icon Sam Burgess caught the eye of Hollywood royalty while he was still playing for Bradford Bulls in Super League .
Russell Crowe was so impressed by the former England captain ’ s uncompromising performances on the pitch that he persuaded him to sign for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in New South Wales , which the Aussie actor has co-owned since 2006 .
But Burgess ’ s fall from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He has been forced to step down as a coach at the Sydney club following a string of domestic violence and drug use allegations – including that he attacked his heavily-pregnant wife and took Class A drugs cocaine and MDMA .
The retired star , 31 , allegedly attacked ex-wife Phoebe Hooke during their three-year marriage , verbally and physically , according to medical records , police statements , legal papers , emails , texts and witness accounts uncovered by The Australian newspaper .
Burgess is said to be “ devastated ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His lawyer Mark O ’ Brien said : “ The allegations are false and constitute an indefensible defamation against my client .
It is apparent sources of the false allegations are those currently in dispute with my client over various issues.
” Oscar winner Crowe ’ s team is also linked after it was claimed the Rabbitohs allegedly used fake identities to protect its star player after failed drug tests – though the club has denied involvement .
The club promoted him to captain in April 2019 despite allegedly being aware of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a close friend of the Burgess family , a rugby-playing dynasty which included Sam ’ s dad Mark – who died of motor-neurone disease in 2007 .
Burgess was 15 when he was told his dad was seriously ill .
While his three brothers lived with their mum , Sam lived with his dad and nursed him – even carrying him upstairs to bed each night and paying his bills .
He admitted that tough period made him grow up fast : “ I learned not to take things for granted .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too , in a way.
” Burgess , who grew up in Dewsbury , West Yorks , was 17 and launching his rugby career when Mark died .
In 2010 , he moved to “ Souths ” in Australia ’ s National Rugby League – after meeting Crowe on the set of Robin Hood in Hertfordshire .
Burgess became a gladiator of the Aussie game as Crowe took him under his wing .
Burgess said : “ For the first week or two I spent every day with him .
We ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was a great experience.
” His three brothers Tom , George and Luke also signed for Souths – and all four played together in a 2013 match .
Burgess helped the Rabbitohs win the 2014 NRL Grand Final , despite the man of the match breaking his cheekbone in the first minute .
Congratulating the forward later as he faced surgery , Crowe called him “ the sparkly-eyed man ” .
After four years at the Rabbitohs , Burgess went to play union for Bath and soon made the England squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Burgess was reunited with Crowe when returned to league with the Rabbitohs before injury finished him .
Crowe is believed to have counselled him through his struggles , treating him “ like a son ” while Burgess has said he is “ forever indebted ” to the actor .
When a shoulder injury forced Bur-gess into early retirement and a career in coaching , Crowe hailed him a hero .
Days later , police charged Burgess with intimidating his estranged wife ’ s father .
Phoebe ’ s dad Mitch claims he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in November 2018 : “ I was worried she was going to lose the baby .
You could tell she was in pain.
” The couple split in 2018 , weeks after the birth of son Billy , but later reconciled .
They also have a daughter Poppy , three .
Mr Hooke also claimed he heard Burgess call his daughter “ weak ” .
In a police statement , Phoebe wrote : “ There have been a lot of issues in my relationship with Sam , including physical violence as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made me feel intimidated and scared.
” She also alleged : “ I was bath-ing the kids when Sam heard me sniffling and crying quietly .
He walked into the bathroom and told me to ‘ get the f*** up , you piece of s*** ’ , ‘ why are you f***ing crying in front of my children ’ .
” Phoebe allegedly appealed to Crowe for help .
In texts to him from November 2018 , she allegedly said : “ I thought we had the world at our feet together .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is just not our Sam.
” Burgess reportedly messaged her later , saying : “ Why did you message RC saying everything .
I am at work today fixing the club and now they think I ’ m a drug addict .
What are you trying to solve here .
Such lies.
” Burgess ’ s mum Julie was apparently summoned for crisis talks with him after the revelations .
Sworn statements also allege he failed drug tests , recorded under a fake name as part of an alleged cover-up .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement saying the allegations would be treated with the “ utmost seriousness ” .
Burgess also stepped down as a TV pundit and the NRL has launched an investigation .
New South Wales Police announced they had launched Strike Force Irrabella to investigate the allegations .

EXCLUSIVE: Sam Burgess was handpicked by the Gladiator side to join his Australian rugby team, the South Sydney Rabbitohs - but now he faces damning accusations
His rise to stardom from humble beginnings as a Yorkshire schoolboy to one of England’s greatest-ever sporting exports could be the plot of a Hollywood movie.
Rugby league icon Sam Burgess caught the eye of Hollywood royalty while he was still playing for Bradford Bulls in Super League.
Russell Crowe was so impressed by the former England captain’s uncompromising performances on the pitch that he persuaded him to sign for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in New South Wales, which the Aussie actor has co-owned since 2006.
But Burgess’s fall from grace has possibly curtailed a Hollywood ending.
He has been forced to step down as a coach at the Sydney club following a string of domestic violence and drug use allegations – including that he attacked his heavily-pregnant wife and took Class A drugs cocaine and MDMA.
The retired star, 31, allegedly attacked ex-wife Phoebe Hooke during their three-year marriage, verbally and physically, according to medical records, police statements, legal papers, emails, texts and witness accounts uncovered by The Australian newspaper.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Burgess is said to be “devastated” and has strongly denied all allegations.
His lawyer Mark O’Brien said: “The allegations are false and constitute an indefensible defamation against my client. It is apparent sources of the false
allegations are those currently in dispute with my client over various issues.”
Oscar winner Crowe’s team is also linked after it was claimed the Rabbitohs allegedly used fake identities to protect its star player after failed drug tests – though the club has denied involvement.
Image: Nigel Wiskar) Nigel Wiskar)
The club promoted him to captain in April 2019 despite allegedly being aware of his behaviour off the pitch.
Crowe is a close friend of the Burgess family, a rugby-playing dynasty which included Sam’s dad Mark – who died of motor-neurone disease in 2007.
Burgess was 15 when he was told his dad was seriously ill. While his three brothers lived with their mum, Sam lived with his dad and nursed him – even carrying him upstairs to bed each night and paying his bills.
He admitted that tough period made him grow up fast: “I learned not to take things for granted. It has made me stronger but colder, too, in a way.”
Burgess, who grew up in Dewsbury, West Yorks, was 17 and launching his rugby career when Mark died. In 2010, he moved to “Souths” in Australia’s National Rugby League – after meeting Crowe on the set of Robin Hood in Hertfordshire.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Burgess became a gladiator of the Aussie game as Crowe took him under his wing. Burgess said: “For the first week or two I spent every day with him. We’d get on bikes and cycle around Sydney. It was a great experience.”
His three brothers Tom, George and Luke also signed for Souths – and all four played together in a 2013 match.
Burgess helped the Rabbitohs win the 2014 NRL Grand Final, despite the man of the match breaking his cheekbone in the first minute. Congratulating the forward later as he faced surgery, Crowe called him “the sparkly-eyed man”.
After four years at the Rabbitohs, Burgess went to play union for Bath and soon made the England squad for their
ill-fated 2015 World Cup campaign.
Burgess was reunited with Crowe when returned to league with the Rabbitohs before injury finished him.
Crowe is believed to have counselled him through his struggles, treating him “like a son” while Burgess has said he is “forever indebted” to the actor.
When a shoulder injury forced Bur-gess into early retirement and a career in coaching, Crowe hailed him a hero. Days later, police charged Burgess with intimidating his estranged wife’s father.
Phoebe’s dad Mitch claims he saw Burgess assault his heavily pregnant daughter in November 2018: “I was worried she was going to lose the baby. You could tell she was in pain.” The couple split in 2018, weeks after the birth of son Billy, but later reconciled.
They also have a daughter Poppy, three. Mr Hooke also claimed he heard Burgess call his daughter “weak”.
In a police statement, Phoebe wrote: “There have been a lot of issues in my relationship with Sam, including physical violence as well as emotional and psychological abuse. Sam… has made me feel intimidated and scared.”
Image: REX/Newspix) REX/Newspix)
She also alleged: “I was bath-ing the kids when Sam heard me sniffling and crying quietly. He walked into the bathroom and told me to ‘get the f*** up, you piece of s***’, ‘why are you f***ing crying in front of my children’.”
Phoebe allegedly appealed to Crowe for help. In texts to him from November 2018, she allegedly said: “I thought we had the world at our feet together. He might need a good friend because he is just not our Sam.”
Burgess reportedly messaged her later, saying: “Why did you message RC saying everything. I am at work today fixing the club and now they think I’m a drug addict. What are you trying to solve here. Such lies.”
Burgess’s mum Julie was apparently summoned for crisis talks with him after the revelations. Sworn statements also allege he failed drug tests, recorded under a fake name as part of an alleged cover-up.
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The Rabbitohs club denies any involvement and released a statement saying the allegations would be treated with the “utmost seriousness”. Burgess also stepped down as a TV pundit and the NRL has launched an investigation.
New South Wales Police announced they had launched Strike Force Irrabella to investigate the allegations.


thedailymirror--2020-10-05--Boris Johnson gets £500 self-isolation payment wrong in another Covid blunder

Boris Johnson has got details of his own government 's £500 self-isolation payment wrong in another coronavirus blunder .
The Prime Minister claimed the payment was worth `` £500 per week '' to people on low incomes - when in fact it 's worth £500 over the whole period , as long as 14 days .
It is another blunder by the PM after he wrongly claimed last week that the 'rule of six ' does n't apply outdoors .
Mr Johnson also stumbled in an ITV interview when he said a woman in Wirral could meet her daughter in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meetings anyway .
The latest stumble was over details of a £500 payment which has launched for anyone who is told to self-isolate from Monday 28 September onwards .
Up to 4million low-wage workers in England can claim the payment , as long as they are both working and on benefits .
To qualify people must be told directly to self-isolate by Test and Trace - either because they have tested positive , or because they 've had contact with someone who did .
Hailing the payment today , Mr Johnson said people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you do per week and a £10,000 fine if you do n't '' .
But the payment is for the whole isolation period - 10 days for someone who is positive , or 14 for their contacts .
That means the Test and Trace Support Payment is still less than the £700 a 25-year-old would earn in two weeks on the minimum wage .
Asked why the PM did n't know the rules , his official spokesman said : `` The payment of £500 is there , it ’ s a lump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in recognising that we ’ re asking people to make a sacrifice by self-isolating .
`` It ’ s right that where they ’ re on lower incomes financial support should be available . ''
Asked again why the PM did n't know the rules , his spokesman said : `` I think he was setting out the fact that we ’ ve recognising we are placing a burden on people by asking them to self-isolate . ''
The spokesman added it was “ right ” to help with financial support .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the same time as £10,000 fines .
It will only begin in mid-October , and be backdated for anyone who was self-isolating from September 28 onwards .
Millions of Brits will not be eligible for the payment , instead relying on a support scheme to be run by local councils .
Mr Johnson made the comments as he was quizzed on missing coronavirus data .
Public Health England admitted they had missed 15,841 cases from their tally between September 25 and October 2 .
While people were told they were positive , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in official figures - and were only passed to contact-tracers by 1am on Saturday .
It 's understood the glitch was caused by officials using an outdated Excel spreadsheet format which was not capable of displaying all the lines of data .
The data was 'Pillar 2 ' data , which is overseen by the Department of Health .
Mr Johnson said : `` What happened here was that some of the data got truncated and it was lost .
`` But what they have done now is not only contacted all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease - that was done in the first place - but they are now working through all the contacts as well .
`` The key thing , I would say , and it goes for everybody , is that if you are contacted by NHS Test and Trace then you must self-isolate , if you are told you have been in contact with somebody who has the virus . ''

Boris Johnson is unable to give any figures regarding how many people have not yet been traced
Boris Johnson is unable to give any figures regarding how many people have not yet been traced
The PM made his third blunder in a week after he extolled the virtues of a £500 payment for workers on low incomes to self-isolate
Boris Johnson has got details of his own government's £500 self-isolation payment wrong in another coronavirus blunder.
The Prime Minister claimed the payment was worth "£500 per week" to people on low incomes - when in fact it's worth £500 over the whole period, as long as 14 days.
It is another blunder by the PM after he wrongly claimed last week that the 'rule of six' doesn't apply outdoors.
Mr Johnson also stumbled in an ITV interview when he said a woman in Wirral could meet her daughter in the park - despite previously advising against meetings anyway.
The latest stumble was over details of a £500 payment which has launched for anyone who is told to self-isolate from Monday 28 September onwards.
Up to 4million low-wage workers in England can claim the payment, as long as they are both working and on benefits.
To qualify people must be told directly to self-isolate by Test and Trace - either because they have tested positive, or because they've had contact with someone who did.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Hailing the payment today, Mr Johnson said people must isolate and will get "£500 if you do per week and a £10,000 fine if you don't".
But the payment is for the whole isolation period - 10 days for someone who is positive, or 14 for their contacts.
That means the Test and Trace Support Payment is still less than the £700 a 25-year-old would earn in two weeks on the minimum wage.
Asked why the PM didn't know the rules, his official spokesman said: "The payment of £500 is there, it’s a lump sum and we think it is important in recognising that we’re asking people to make a sacrifice by self-isolating.
"It’s right that where they’re on lower incomes financial support should be available."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Asked again why the PM didn't know the rules, his spokesman said: "I think he was setting out the fact that we’ve recognising we are placing a burden on people by asking them to self-isolate."
The spokesman added it was “right” to help with financial support.
However, the actual payment has not started at the same time as £10,000 fines. It will only begin in mid-October, and be backdated for anyone who was self-isolating from September 28 onwards.
Millions of Brits will not be eligible for the payment, instead relying on a support scheme to be run by local councils.
Mr Johnson made the comments as he was quizzed on missing coronavirus data.
Public Health England admitted they had missed 15,841 cases from their tally between September 25 and October 2.
While people were told they were positive, the cases took days to show up in official figures - and were only passed to contact-tracers by 1am on Saturday.
It's understood the glitch was caused by officials using an outdated Excel spreadsheet format which was not capable of displaying all the lines of data.
The data was 'Pillar 2' data, which is overseen by the Department of Health.
Mr Johnson said: "What happened here was that some of the data got truncated and it was lost.
"But what they have done now is not only contacted all the people who were identified as having the disease - that was done in the first place - but they are now working through all the contacts as well.
"The key thing, I would say, and it goes for everybody, is that if you are contacted by NHS Test and Trace then you must self-isolate, if you are told you have been in contact with somebody who has the virus."


thedailymirror--2020-10-05--Two freshers from same halls among 4 weekend drug-linked deaths as 10 arrested

Two female students , both freshers aged 18 , from the same halls of residence died after taking Ketamine , police have revealed today .
Another student , a 21-year-old male undergraduate from Northumbria University , died after taking MDMA .
And the fourth death over the weekend in the Newcastle area linked to drugs , an 18-year-old man from Washington , Tyne and Wear , who was not a student , also died from the effects of MDMA .
Police have made 10 arrests and carried out searches with drug dogs .
A team went through the Derwent Block @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received the first report of an unresponsive woman at an address on Richardson Road .
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One 18-year-old , who was a student at Newcastle University , is believed to have taken a quantity of ketamine and was pronounced dead at the scene .
An 18-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of supplying a Class B drug and has since been released on police bail .
Northumbria Police received a further call to the same building on Richardson Road , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Another 18-year-old student had died and it is believed ketamine had been present at the address .
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug and has been released on police bail .
Police have also confirmed they carried out a number of consent-based room searches at student accommodation with the Force ’ s drugs dogs , in collaboration with student wellbeing teams at Newcastle University and further patrols .
Officers were calked were called to a report of a cardiac arrest at a property on Coach Road Estate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reportedly taken a quantity of MDMA and fallen ill. Officers and emergency services attended but the man , who is not a university student , was pronounced dead a short time after .
Seven people were arrested in connection with this incident and have since been released under investigation .
The force was alerted to a report that a 21-year-old student from Northumbria University who had taken ill at an address on Melbourne Street , Newcastle .
It is suspected he had taken a quantity of MDMA .
He was transported to hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A 20-year-old male arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs has since been released on police bail .
Chief Inspector Steve Wykes said : “ This weekend we have seen the tragic loss of four young lives and our thoughts continue to be with the family and friends of those who have sadly died .
“ Although our investigations are at an early stage and we continue to establish the circumstances around these tragedies , we want to reiterate our warning to people against taking drugs for recreational use .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We will continue to work with both universities and will be increasing our patrols in the areas where these tragedies have occurred.
” He added : “ We would urge anyone with any information in relation to these tragedies to come forward – even the smallest piece of information could help us .
`` If anyone has any information about who has supplied the drugs in question then we would also encourage them to contact us at the earliest opportunity . ''

Two Newcastle University students and a Northumbria University student are among those who died after they are believed to have taken drugs such as ketamine and MDMA at the weekend
Two freshers from same halls among 4 drug-linked deaths in Newcastle as 10 arrested
The deaths of two female students, both 18-year-old freshers, from the same halls of residence have been linked to taking ketamine by police.
Another student, a 21-year-old male undergraduate from Northumbria University, died after taking MDMA.
And the fourth death over the weekend in the Newcastle area linked to drugs, an 18-year-old man from Washington, Tyne and Wear, who was not a student, also died from the effects of MDMA.
Police have made 10 arrests and carried out searches with drug dogs.
A team went through the Pont Block at Park View Student Village searching police received the first report of an unresponsive woman at an address on Richardson Road.
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One 18-year-old, who was a student at Newcastle University, is believed to have taken a quantity of ketamine and was pronounced dead at the scene.
An 18-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of supplying a Class B drug and has since been released on police bail.
Northumbria Police received a further call to the same building on Richardson Road, where the first woman had been found.
Another 18-year-old student had died and it is believed ketamine had been present at the address. An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug and has been released on police bail.
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Police have also confirmed they carried out a number of consent-based room searches at student accommodation with the Force’s drugs dogs, in collaboration with student wellbeing teams at Newcastle University and further patrols.
Officers were calked were called to a report of a cardiac arrest at a property on Coach Road Estate, Washington, where an 18-year-old had reportedly taken a quantity of MDMA and fallen ill.
Officers and emergency services attended but the man, who is not a university student, was pronounced dead a short time after.
Seven people were arrested in connection with this incident and have since been released under investigation.
The force was alerted to a report that a 21-year-old student from Northumbria University who had taken ill at an address on Melbourne Street, Newcastle.
It is suspected he had taken a quantity of MDMA, and it is understood that he became unwell in private accommodation
He was transported to hospital, but died a short time later. A 20-year-old male arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs has since been released on police bail.
Chief Inspector Steve Wykes said: “This weekend we have seen the tragic loss of four young lives and our thoughts continue to be with the family and friends of those who have sadly died.
“Although our investigations are at an early stage and we continue to establish the circumstances around these tragedies, we want to reiterate our warning to people against taking drugs for recreational use.
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“The consequences could cost you your life.
“We will continue to work with both universities and will be increasing our patrols in the areas where these tragedies have occurred.”
He added: “We would urge anyone with any information in relation to these tragedies to come forward – even the smallest piece of information could help us.
"If anyone has any information about who has supplied the drugs in question then we would also encourage them to contact us at the earliest opportunity."
A Newcastle University spokesperson said: "We are devastated to learn of a second death at our University and our wellbeing teams are providing support to those affected.
“The health and safety of our students is our utmost priority and in light of the sad and shocking events of this weekend our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chris Day, has with great sadness written to all our students this morning informing them of the distressing news and offering support to anyone affected.
“In light of the warning from Northumbria Police and Public Health that drugs may be a factor in these and a further two deaths in our region, the Vice-Chancellor also wrote to all students last night to remind them of the dangers of illegal drugs and directing them to our Wellbeing Service if they need any help or support.
“Students who are found with illegal substances are subject to disciplinary procedures ranging from written caution to expulsion from the University."
The university urged anyone with information to contact police or anyone needing help to contact the Wellbeing Team, adding: "As this is an active police investigation, we are unable to provide further comment at this time.”
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Professor Day wrote to students: "It is with the greatest sadness that I am writing to inform you that over the weekend, two of your fellow students have tragically lost their lives.
"We are all heartbroken and our thoughts and condolences are with their families, friends and loved ones at this most difficult of times.
"We know that many of you will be affected by this distressing news. All those who were friends of the students or who have been directly affected by their deaths are receiving support from our wellbeing team and if there is anyone else who needs help or wants to speak to us about this, please contact the team.
"The loss of these two young lives from our university has been felt acutely across our whole community and the University Executive Team is working closely with the Students’ Union and the police to understand what support can be put in place.
"As this is an ongoing police investigation, I’m afraid I cannot give you any more details at this time.
"Investigations are still at an early stage and we are supporting the police in every way we can to help them establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
"However, I am sure many of you will have seen the urgent warning that was issued late last night by Northumbria Police, highlighting the tragic deaths of four young people in our region over the weekend.
"I hope this explains my urgent email yesterday which was sent out of genuine concern for your safety.
"Given that we were aware of four potentially drug-related deaths in 18-21 yr olds in the past 48 hours, I felt I had little choice but to send out this message before another evening began.
"I’m afraid there was very little information I could give you at that time and sharing this news with you now is devastating for us all.
"Please stay safe and look out for each other and do not hesitate to contact our wellbeing team if you need help and support."
A spokesperson for Northumbria University said: "We are deeply saddened to confirm that one of the young people who died over the weekend was a Northumbria University student.
"We are in contact with the student’s family and friends to offer any support we can do at this tragic time. As this is an on-going police investigation we are unable to offer any further comment."


thedailymirror--2020-10-05--Best baby booster seats for feeding

Best baby booster seats for feeding

Booster seats can really be a life saver when it comes to meal times .
If the little one at home wants to be involved with the chat at the dinner table , but ca n't quite reach it yet ; a booster seat is well worth the investment .
Whether you 're at the table or you need something suitable for quick feeding on the go ; there 's plenty of options out there to choose from including a number of choices that will grow with your baby .
A a glance , top performers in the field come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're looking for variety , we 'd check out the ranges available on Amazon .
We 've rounded up the top picks worth a spot at your table now .
Boasting a sleek design and ergonomic fit suitable for all chairs , the Ingenuity Toddler Booster seat gets top marks all around .
It 's lightweight making it portable for mealtimes at home and on the go , giving them the boost they to be at optimal feeding height .
The seat fits comfortably on most dining chairs , via safety straps which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seat has a soft foam insert for comfort and a 3-point harness to keep little ones strapped in securely .
This lightweight design from Prince Lionheart is a good decision to opt for , for little ones who can already sit up unaided by themselves .
It 's waterpoof , slip resistant and nice and portable for meal times anywhere .
It does n't have any safety harness ' so it 's a better choice for little ones who are able to support themselves fully , but just need an extra boost .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ foam , offering comfortable place to sit at meal times and during play time .
For kids aged three upwards that have outgrown their highchairs , this booster seat from BabyBjörn is a top contender .
Boasting an ergonomic design that 's comfortable and practical , the seat ’ s has a non-slip design thanks to rubber underside ensures that your child sits safely and securely .
It 's made from BPA-free plastic which is a complete breeze to clean up afterwards .
This clever design from Chicco will grow with your child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ functions , for easy peasy mealtimes .
The booster seat is nice and compact and fully collapsible , perfect for storing away afterwards .
A 3-point harness keeps your little one securely strapped in , whilst safety straps keep it fixed to your dining chair .
At under £25 , it 's an offer hard to refuse .
Price : £22.99 , Very - buy here now The Lobster Highchair is a great idea for meals on the go , at anytime and at any table .
Using a clever twist and grip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alternative to your conventional highchair ; with a padded seat for comfort as well as a 4-point harness for extra safety .
The award winning design folds flat for convenient storage , it also features wipe clean surfaces and a dishwasher safe food tray .
This folding booster chair from Summer 's Deluxe range has a playful design that 's also practical thanks to the multi features .
As well as being a suitable feeding seat , as your child grows older it 's perfect as a booster seat suitable for the table @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three different positions in which it can be used ; and a 3-point harness for full peace of mind .
Suitable for little ones aged 6 - 36 months the Bumbo Multi Seat is the perfect next step from the Bumbo Floor Seat , and ideal for kids who can already sit up unaided .
The practical 3-in-1 design means it can be used as a floor seat , strapped to an adult chair for feeding or as a booster seat for sitting around the table when the pad is removed .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be stowed away when it 's not in use .
If you 're looking for an affordable booster seat that is easily transported to different locations .
It 's a good options for children aged between one and three years old .
It 's portable and folds down neatly for storage , it also features a 5-point harness as well a T-bar shoulder straps for added security .
Also included in the set is a matching placemat .
If you 've got little ones aged between one and three years old , Bumbo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with a sleek design to suit any interior setting and most dining chairs .
It 's made from the same high density foam , so it 's nice and comfortable for little bums , it 's also really sturdy thanks to a 3-point belt system to secure it to furniture .
The no fuss design also makes it a joy to clean and can simply be wiped down with a damp cloth .
Let your little one join in at mealtimes with the Baby Bud booster seat and Universal Play Tray .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ chairs so baby can sit at the big table and the Universal Play Tray will help keep little one entertained whilst you ’ re cooking , thanks to six interactive and three toy arrangements .
The padded seat insert helps keep your little one comfortable whilst they learn to sit independently .
As baby grows , the seat insert can be removed so you can use the seat for longer .
Attach the booster seat to any dining chair using the straps .
An extra-safe harness keeps your little one in place for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £68 , Mamas and Papas - buy here now To get little ones around hassle-free and in style , check out the best baby strollers to buy in 2020 .

Make meal times a breeze for kids of all ages with these booster seats. Our list includes bestsellers from Chicco, BabyBjörn and Summer.
Booster seats can really be a life saver when it comes to meal times. If the little one at home wants to be involved with the chat at the dinner table, but can't quite reach it yet, a booster seat is well worth the investment.
Whether you're at the table or you need something suitable for quick feeding on the go; there's plenty of options out there to choose from including a number of choices that will grow with your baby.
A a glance, top performers in the field come from Ingenuity and BabyBjörn. If you're looking for variety, we'd check out the ranges available on Amazon.
We've rounded up the top picks worth a spot at your table now.
Best table booster seats to buy
Boasting a sleek design and ergonomic fit suitable for all chairs, the Ingenuity Toddler Booster seat gets top marks all around.
It's lightweight making it portable for mealtimes at home and on the go, giving them the boost they to be at optimal feeding height.
The seat fits comfortably on most dining chairs, via safety straps which keep it firmly in place. The seat has a soft foam insert for comfort and a 3-point harness to keep little ones strapped in securely.
Price: £24.99, Smyths Toys - buy here now
This lightweight design from Prince Lionheart is a good decision to opt for, for little ones who can already sit up unaided by themselves.
It's waterpoof, slip resistant and nice and portable for meal times anywhere. It doesn't have any safety harness' so it's a better choice for little ones who are able to support themselves fully, but just need an extra boost.
The seat is formed using high density foam, offering comfortable place to sit at meal times and during play time.
Price: £29.99, Amazon - buy here now
For kids aged three upwards that have outgrown their highchairs, this booster seat from BabyBjörn is a top contender.
Boasting an ergonomic design that's comfortable and practical, the seat’s has a non-slip design thanks to rubber underside ensures that your child sits safely and securely.
It's made from BPA-free plastic which is a complete breeze to clean up afterwards.
Price: £32.10, Amazon - buy here now
This clever design from Chicco will grow with your child, offering different height positions and tray functions, for easy peasy mealtimes.
The booster seat is nice and compact and fully collapsible, perfect for storing away afterwards. A 3-point harness keeps your little one securely strapped in, whilst safety straps keep it fixed to your dining chair.
At under £25, it's an offer hard to refuse.
Price: £22.99, Very - buy here now
The Lobster Highchair is a great idea for meals on the go, at anytime and at any table.
Using a clever twist and grip mechanism, the seat is a great alternative to your conventional highchair; with a padded seat for comfort as well as a 4-point harness for extra safety.
The award winning design folds flat for convenient storage, it also features wipe clean surfaces and a dishwasher safe food tray.
Price: £79, JoJo Maman Bebe - buy here now
This folding booster chair from Summer's Deluxe range has a playful design that's also practical thanks to the multi features.
As well as being a suitable feeding seat, as your child grows older it's perfect as a booster seat suitable for the table. There's two adjustable heights and three different positions in which it can be used; and a 3-point harness for full peace of mind.
Price: £34.95, Amazon - buy here now
Suitable for little ones aged 6 - 36 months the Bumbo Multi Seat is the perfect next step from the Bumbo Floor Seat, and ideal for kids who can already sit up unaided.
The practical 3-in-1 design means it can be used as a floor seat, strapped to an adult chair for feeding or as a booster seat for sitting around the table when the pad is removed.
There's even a removable tray which can be stowed away when it's not in use.
Price: £59.99, JoJo Maman Bebe - buy here now
If you're looking for an affordable booster seat that is easily transported to different locations. It's a good options for children aged between one and three years old.
It's portable and folds down neatly for storage, it also features a 5-point harness as well a T-bar shoulder straps for added security.
Also included in the set is a matching placemat.
Price: £19.99, Amazon - buy here now
If you've got little ones aged between one and three years old, Bumbo's Booster seat is a neat option, with a sleek design to suit any interior setting and most dining chairs.
It's made from the same high density foam, so it's nice and comfortable for little bums, it's also really sturdy thanks to a 3-point belt system to secure it to furniture.
The no fuss design also makes it a joy to clean and can simply be wiped down with a damp cloth.
Price: £44, Kidly - buy here now
Let your little one join in at mealtimes with the Baby Bud booster seat and Universal Play Tray.
The Baby Bud attaches easily to most chairs so baby can sit at the big table and the Universal Play Tray will help keep little one entertained whilst you’re cooking, thanks to six interactive and three toy arrangements.
The padded seat insert helps keep your little one comfortable whilst they learn to sit independently. As baby grows, the seat insert can be removed so you can use the seat for longer. Attach the booster seat to any dining chair using the straps. An extra-safe harness keeps your little one in place for further peace of mind.
Price: £68, Mamas and Papas - buy here now


thedailymirror--2020-10-05--Everton in talks with Man Utd over Sergio Romero loan amid Jordan Pickford form

Everton are looking to bring a keeper in on loan today , with talks proceeding over both Sergio Romero AND Paulo Gazzaniga .
The Blues hope to sign ONE of the Argentines , as negotiations continue this afternoon , with manager Calro Ancelotti looking to provide competition for under-fire number one , Jordan Pickford .
Negotiations are continuing this afternoon with both Spurs and Manchester United , with the stumbling block over both keepers , their desire to sell rather than loan .
Romero is third choice at United and has little chance of playing , so the Old Trafford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some funds .
Spurs too , are looking to sell Gazzaniga , who has slipped to third choice after they signed the experienced former England keeper Joe Hart .
Everton though , are hopeful they can conclude a loan deal for one of the goalkeepers , who have both represented Argentina .
Romero has 96 caps and would bring vast experience to Goodison , but so far , talks have stalled over Everton ’ s preference for a loan .
Gazzaniga has just one cap , and performed well for Spurs last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but he has slipped down the pecking order , and Jose Mourinho could be prepared to let him leave , if Everton pay a reasonable loan fee .
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already brought in Donny van de Beek but Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United 's number one target .
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Southampton meanwhile , are increasingly confident of signing Theo Walcott on loan from Everton .
The winger has a year left on his contract so would effectively join the south coast club , with an option of an extra year at Saints .

Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero could be set for a loan switch to Everton - with the Toffees also speaking to Tottenham about Paulo Gazzaniga
Everton are looking to bring a keeper in on loan today, with talks proceeding over both Sergio Romero AND Paulo Gazzaniga.
The Blues hope to sign ONE of the Argentines, as negotiations continue this afternoon, with manager Calro Ancelotti looking to provide competition for under-fire number one, Jordan Pickford.
Negotiations are continuing this afternoon with both Spurs and Manchester United, with the stumbling block over both keepers, their desire to sell rather than loan.
Romero is third choice at United and has little chance of playing, so the Old Trafford board would prefer to offload and raise some funds.
Spurs too, are looking to sell Gazzaniga, who has slipped to third choice after they signed the experienced former England keeper Joe Hart.
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Everton though, are hopeful they can conclude a loan deal for one of the goalkeepers, who have both represented Argentina.
Romero has 96 caps and would bring vast experience to Goodison, but so far, talks have stalled over Everton’s preference for a loan.
Gazzaniga has just one cap, and performed well for Spurs last season when number one Hugo Lloris was injured, but he has slipped down the pecking order, and Jose Mourinho could be prepared to let him leave, if Everton pay a reasonable loan fee.
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Southampton meanwhile, are increasingly confident of signing Theo Walcott on loan from Everton.
The winger has a year left on his contract so would effectively join the south coast club, with an option of an extra year at Saints.


thedailymirror--2020-10-05--Stanley Johnson pictured flouting face mask rules again at London station

Boris Johnson 's dad has once again been pictured flouting mask rules - by not wearing his face covering properly at a Tube station .
Stanley Johnson was this morning pictured sporting a mask while waiting for a train - but it did not cover his nose .
It comes less than a week after he was forced to apologise for failing to cover his face at a newsagent in West London - despite his son 's warning that those who do not do so face steep fines .
The PM 's dad - a former Tory MEP - was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his face covering pulled down .
Although the picture was taken at an outside station and there did not appear to be anyone within two metres of him , rules state he could still face a £200 fine .
Transport for London says masks must be worn for `` the full duration of journeys on the public transport network '' and must cover the face and nose .
Those who disobey face £200 fines - reduced to £100 if paid within two weeks .
These fines double with each infringement , up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also pictured with his mask down at an airport in Athens , Greece , just over a week ago - and subsequently called on people to stick to the rules .
Mirror Online has attempted to contact Mr Johnson senior about the latest infringement .
He did however post a photo of himself on Instagram showing him sporting a mask correctly once he got on the train .
Mr Johnson shared a picture of himself alongside Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey and MP John Penrose , writing : `` Masks firmly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theresecoffey and @ JohnPenroseNews after # CPF session at the `` virtual '' Conservative Party Conference . ''
Last week Mr Johnson senior said he was “ extremely sorry ” for not sticking to the PM 's rules .
He told the Mirror : “ I was maybe not 100 % up to speed but that was my first day back in England after three weeks not in England .
“ So they ( the rules ) may have changed in that time .
I ’ m not really a big shopping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sorry for the slip up and I would urge absolutely everybody to do everything they can to make sure they do follow the rules about masks and social distancing .
“ The fact this was my first day back in the UK after three weeks abroad is , I am sure , no excuse for not knowing the rules.
” Asked by the Mirror during the televised press briefing what his message was for people not wearing masks in shops , Boris Johnson urged the public to comply , adding : “ Bear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very considerable and they will be imposed . ''
In July Mr Johnson senior jetted off to Greece , saying he needed to `` covid proof '' his holiday home .
His trip sparked fierce criticism as the Foreign Office was advising against non essential travel .

The Prime Minister's dad was this morning spotted waiting for a Bakerloo line train with his mask not covering his nose - an offence which could earn a £200 fine
Boris Johnson's dad has once again been pictured flouting mask rules - by not wearing his face covering properly at a Tube station.
Stanley Johnson was this morning pictured sporting a mask while waiting for a train - but it did not cover his nose.
It comes less than a week after he was forced to apologise for failing to cover his face at a newsagent in West London - despite his son's warning that those who do not do so face steep fines.
The PM's dad - a former Tory MEP - was today seen on a Bakerloo line platform with his face covering pulled down.
Although the picture was taken at an outside station and there did not appear to be anyone within two metres of him, rules state he could still face a £200 fine.
Image: Stanley Johnson/Instagram) Stanley Johnson/Instagram)
Transport for London says masks must be worn for "the full duration of journeys on the public transport network" and must cover the face and nose.
Those who disobey face £200 fines - reduced to £100 if paid within two weeks.
These fines double with each infringement, up to a total of £6,400.
He was also pictured with his mask down at an airport in Athens, Greece, just over a week ago - and subsequently called on people to stick to the rules.
Mirror Online has attempted to contact Mr Johnson senior about the latest infringement.
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Image: Ben Cawthra/LNP) Ben Cawthra/LNP)
He did however post a photo of himself on Instagram showing him sporting a mask correctly once he got on the train.
Mr Johnson shared a picture of himself alongside Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey and MP John Penrose, writing: "Masks firmly in Place on the Jubilee Line with @theresecoffey and @JohnPenroseNews after #CPF session at the ''virtual'' Conservative Party Conference."
Mr Johnson later admitted he "slipped up" and insisted he was unaware that rules also applied when standing on the platform.
When informed that doing so was required on all areas of the London Underground, he told the PA news agency: "I'm happy to be informed by you that this is indeed the case... it's only my third day back in London. I am learning every day."
Last week Mr Johnson senior said he was “extremely sorry” for not sticking to the PM's rules.
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He told the Mirror: “I was maybe not 100% up to speed but that was my first day back in England after three weeks not in England.
“So they (the rules) may have changed in that time. I’m not really a big shopping man.
“I’m extremely sorry for the slip up and I would urge absolutely everybody to do everything they can to make sure they do follow the rules about masks and social distancing.
“The fact this was my first day back in the UK after three weeks abroad is, I am sure, no excuse for not knowing the rules.”
Asked by the Mirror during the televised press briefing what his message was for people not wearing masks in shops, Boris Johnson urged the public to comply, adding: “Bear in mind that the fines are now very considerable and they will be imposed."
In July Mr Johnson senior jetted off to Greece, saying he needed to "covid proof" his holiday home.
His trip sparked fierce criticism as the Foreign Office was advising against non essential travel.