thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Keown sends blunt message to Aubameyang as he drops latest contract hint

Martin Keown says contract rebel Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is very important to Arsenal - but has warned the club wo n't be held to ransom .
Aubameyang is out of contract at Arsenal next summer and is yet to sign an extension .
The Gunners are keen to tie the FA Cup final hero down to a new three-year deal , worth around £250,000 per week .
Aubameyang is yet to put pen to paper but has been dropping hints he is ready to commit the rest of his career to the north London club .
Keown admits the Gabon international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but says no one player is bigger than the club .
He is hoping the contract stand-off will come to an end soon .
`` Your centre-forward gives you hope and belief , '' Keown told Mirror Sport .
`` You have got to have someone in your team who can score goals .
At the end of the day that 's what it comes down to , that 's what sets them apart .
`` Someone who can put the ball in the back of the net .
And the goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FA Cup final ] said it all .
It was world-class .
`` And that 's what Arsenal are trying to hang on to .
You can see that there would be an awful lot of people that would want to take his services .
`` He seems to have the occasional smile on his face , he works hard every game .
He 's a goal-machine .
`` He 's doing it from the left hand side , and in a team that is maybe not as successful or productive as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And yet he keeps banging the goals in .
`` So we have to hold our hands up and say , 'This guy is really important to Arsenal football club ' .
But , if you look at recent history , the club ca n't be held to ransom .
`` And no individual is more important than the club itself .
So , they need to get that right and sort out the details for a new contract .
`` He 's 31 years of age now , he 's at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another two years of being a top player .
Strikers do dip a little bit , but we do see examples of others going on into their late thirties .
`` We 'll have to wait and see what he 'll produce . ''
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EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal's FA Cup final hero Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is out of contract in north London next summer and is yet to sign an extension worth around £250,000 per week
Martin Keown says contract rebel Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is very important to Arsenal - but has warned the club won't be held to ransom.
Aubameyang is out of contract at Arsenal next summer and is yet to sign an extension.
The Gunners are keen to tie the FA Cup final hero down to a new three-year deal, worth around £250,000 per week.
Aubameyang is yet to put pen to paper but has been dropping hints he is ready to commit the rest of his career to the north London club.
Keown admits the Gabon international is vital to Arsenal's continued success, but says no one player is bigger than the club.
He is hoping the contract stand-off will come to an end soon.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"Your centre-forward gives you hope and belief," Keown told Mirror Sport.
"You have got to have someone in your team who can score goals. At the end of the day that's what it comes down to, that's what sets them apart.
"Someone who can put the ball in the back of the net. And the goal he scored the other day [in the FA Cup final] said it all. It was world-class.
"And that's what Arsenal are trying to hang on to. You can see that there would be an awful lot of people that would want to take his services.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
"He seems to have the occasional smile on his face, he works hard every game. He's a goal-machine.
"He's doing it from the left hand side, and in a team that is maybe not as successful or productive as teams we have had in the past. And yet he keeps banging the goals in.
"So we have to hold our hands up and say, 'This guy is really important to Arsenal football club'. But, if you look at recent history, the club can't be held to ransom.
"And no individual is more important than the club itself. So, they need to get that right and sort out the details for a new contract.
"He's 31 years of age now, he's at his peak.
"He probably has another two years of being a top player. Strikers do dip a little bit, but we do see examples of others going on into their late thirties.
"We'll have to wait and see what he'll produce."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Two disabled men injured in care to have case examined by human rights lawyer

Injuries sustained by two disabled men while in care will be examined by a human rights lawyer after their families raised £10,000 for a landmark legal campaign .
Relatives hope to end a five-year “ battle for answers ” after Matthew Bates and Gary Lewis suffered “ unexplained ” fractured thighs at the same care home in 2015 .
They are now set to instruct Nick Bowen QC of Doughty Street Chambers - whose alumni includes Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer - after raising 10k in three weeks .
Mr Bowen will review the case and consider whether there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Beech Lodge in Horsham , West Sussex , provider Sussex Health Care and local authorities who originally investigated .
Finance advisor Martyn , 61 , Gary ’ s brother , said : “ It ’ s been five years but we still have questions about what happened - and believe the evidence suggests gross misconduct and a cover-up by several bodies .
“ After years of battling for an explanation , this is our only way to find out the truth.
” Sussex Health Care is currently subject to a separate Sussex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents , including 11 who died , at nine of its homes .
The two men ’ s cases are not among those being looked at , though Beech Lodge is one of the sites .
Matthew , then 30 , suffered a severe mid-shaft fracture to his right thigh .
Gary , who died earlier this year , was 64 when he had a complete split of his left femur at the home .
Both men had cerebral palsy and limited communication .
Martyn said : `` Neither Gary nor Matthew could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what happened .
Nobody has ever been held responsible for the injuries or how they were caused.
” Sussex Police previously said there was insufficient evidence to recommend any criminal proceedings .
A safeguarding review by West Sussex County Council in 2018 found that the men were probably poorly-handled at the home .
Sussex Police said it found insufficient evidence to recommend criminal proceedings .
It added that an independent review of its investigation was held in 2019 and both families were updated about its progress .
A spokesperson said : `` No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified that can help definitively establish how and when these men sustained their injuries .
`` While the investigation is now closed , any new information that could lead to new lines of inquiry will be followed up . ''
Sussex Health Care told the Sunday Mirror it seeks to provide “ highest-quality ” care for residents .
A rep said : “ Both cases were subject to comprehensive safeguarding investigations at the time , involving the local authority and the police .
We cooperated fully and openly with those investigations.
” Matthew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Martyn have increased their target to £20,000 to cover further legal expenses which they have a week to hit .
They are not entitled to legal aid .
Martyn added : “ So many families do n't know what to do when doors are closed on them .
We are trying to set a precedent .
”

EXCLUSIVE: Relatives hope to end a five-year “battle for answers” after Matthew Bates and Gary Lewis suffered “unexplained” fractured thighs at the same care home in 2015
Two disabled men injured in care home to have case examined by human rights lawyer
Injuries sustained by two disabled men while in care will be examined by a human rights lawyer after their families raised £10,000 for a landmark legal campaign.
Relatives hope to end a five-year “battle for answers” after Matthew Bates and Gary Lewis suffered “unexplained” fractured thighs at the same care home in 2015.
They are now set to instruct Nick Bowen QC of Doughty Street Chambers - whose alumni includes Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer - after raising 10k in three weeks.
Mr Bowen will review the case and consider whether there is enough evidence to bring a private prosecution against Beech Lodge in Horsham, West Sussex, provider Sussex Health Care and local authorities who originally investigated.
Finance advisor Martyn, 61, Gary’s brother, said: “It’s been five years but we still have questions about what happened - and believe the evidence suggests gross misconduct and a cover-up by several bodies.
Image: crowdjustice.com) crowdjustice.com)
“After years of battling for an explanation, this is our only way to find out the truth.”
Sussex Health Care is currently subject to a separate Sussex Police investigation over the treatment of 43 residents, including 11 who died, at nine of its homes.
The two men’s cases are not among those being looked at, though Beech Lodge is one of the sites.
Matthew, then 30, suffered a severe mid-shaft fracture to his right thigh. Gary, who died earlier this year, was 64 when he had a complete split of his left femur at the home.
Both men had cerebral palsy and limited communication.
Martyn said: "Neither Gary nor Matthew could scream, run away or tell of what happened. Nobody has ever been held responsible for the injuries or how they were caused.”
Image: crowdjustice.com) crowdjustice.com)
Sussex Police previously said there was insufficient evidence to recommend any criminal proceedings.
A safeguarding review by West Sussex County Council in 2018 found that the men were probably poorly-handled at the home.
Sussex Police said it found insufficient evidence to recommend criminal proceedings.
It added that an independent review of its investigation was held in 2019 and both families were updated about its progress.
A spokesperson said: "No further reasonable lines of enquiry have been identified that can help definitively establish how and when these men sustained their injuries.
"While the investigation is now closed, any new information that could lead to new lines of inquiry will be followed up."
Sussex Health Care told the Sunday Mirror it seeks to provide “highest-quality” care for residents. A rep said: “Both cases were subject to comprehensive safeguarding investigations at the time, involving the local authority and the police. We cooperated fully and openly with those investigations.”
Matthew’s dad Mark, 66, and Martyn have increased their target to £20,000 to cover further legal expenses which they have a week to hit. They are not entitled to legal aid.
Martyn added: “So many families don't know what to do when doors are closed on them. We are trying to set a precedent.”
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thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Curtis Pritchard's pals say cheating claims 'a smear campaign by Maura Higgins'

Curtis Pritchard 's friends says claims he cheated with Amber Pierson are a 'smear campaign ' by bitter ex Maura Higgins .
She is said to be livid after seeing her old boyfriend kissing the woman he was accused of going behind her back with .
The 29-year-old , who dated professional dancer Curtis after they met on Love Island , has reportedly told friends that she should have `` trusted her gut '' after rumours that Curtis had strayed - accusations he denies .
But now pal of Curtis say she is waging war against him .
The MailOnline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'divert ' speculation of Maura 's rumoured romance with Dancing On Ice partner Alexander Demetriou .
Alexander and wife Carlotta Edwards split up earlier this year .
Now Curtis ' friends have spoken and says there this is an on-going campaign to damage the star 's reputation .
They said '' `` Maura and Alex both swore nothing was going on , yet Alex split from his wife soon after the show finished in suspicious circumstances which got everyone taking .
`` We all know the truth that there was overlap of him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toured together without any form of spark , it was only afterwards that this occurred .
`` Any suggestion otherwise is just a smear campaign by Maura to cause harm to Curtis and cause him further upset and hurt .
`` The truth will all come out in time , but we all back Curtis and support his version of events .
Those in glass houses should n't throw bricks ! ''
Just hours after the pictures of Curtis and Amber emerged , Maura took to Twitter with the cryptic message : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end . ''
Curtis has previously hit back at claims that he was unfaithful to Maura with Amber , and she also spoke out against the reports , calling them a `` complete lie '' .
In the images published by The Sun , Curtis wrapped his arm around fellow professional dancer Amber and leaned in for a kiss .
A source told the newspaper : `` It 's game over for Curtis and Amber pretending they are just pals .
Their 'friends ' line fooled no one . ''

The Love Island beauty, 29, is said to be furious after her former lover was pictured kissing dancer Amber Pierson, who he has previously denied cheating on Maura with
Curtis Pritchard's pals say cheating claims 'are smear campaign' by ex Maura Higgins
Curtis Pritchard's friends says claims he cheated with Amber Pierson are a 'smear campaign' by bitter ex Maura Higgins.
She is said to be livid after seeing her old boyfriend kissing the woman he was accused of going behind her back with.
The 29-year-old, who dated professional dancer Curtis after they met on Love Island, has reportedly told friends that she should have "trusted her gut" after rumours that Curtis had strayed - accusations he denies.
But now pal of Curtis say she is waging war against him.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
The MailOnline report that the stories are trying to 'divert' speculation of Maura's rumoured romance with Dancing On Ice partner Alexander Demetriou.
Alexander and wife Carlotta Edwards split up earlier this year.
Now Curtis' friends have spoken and says there this is an on-going campaign to damage the star's reputation.
They said" "Maura and Alex both swore nothing was going on, yet Alex split from his wife soon after the show finished in suspicious circumstances which got everyone taking.
"We all know the truth that there was overlap of him beginning to see Amber.
Image: Amber Pierson/Instagram) Amber Pierson/Instagram)
"They toured together without any form of spark, it was only afterwards that this occurred.
"Any suggestion otherwise is just a smear campaign by Maura to cause harm to Curtis and cause him further upset and hurt.
"The truth will all come out in time, but we all back Curtis and support his version of events. Those in glass houses shouldn't throw bricks!"
Just hours after the pictures of Curtis and Amber emerged, Maura took to Twitter with the cryptic message: "The truth always comes out in the end."
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX) Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
Curtis has previously hit back at claims that he was unfaithful to Maura with Amber, and she also spoke out against the reports, calling them a "complete lie".
In the images published by The Sun, Curtis wrapped his arm around fellow professional dancer Amber and leaned in for a kiss.
A source told the newspaper: "It's game over for Curtis and Amber pretending they are just pals. Their 'friends' line fooled no one."


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Chelsea spending set to continue as Frank Lampard plans £200m transfer splurge

Frank Lampard will be given the green light to carry on spending to turn Chelsea into title contenders .
Lampard is targeting at least three more big signings this summer with Kai Havertz , Ben Chilwell and Declan Rice in his sights as primary targets .
Lampard also wants a No1 with Kepa Arrizabalaga on his way out after a miserable season for the £71m keeper with Chelsea ready to push through the £200m barrier this summer .
It comes after Lampard told the Chelsea hierarchy that to move forward they will need to improve dramatically to catch up with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Premier League and the rest of Europe in the Champions League .
Lampard has made it clear that Chelsea - who have already spent £53m on Timo Werner and £33m for Hakim Ziyech - should be spending big after not doing business in the last two transfer windows and selling Eden Hazard last summer .
Blues boss Lampard said : “ It is a work in progress .
It is not the norm at Chelsea in the last 15-20 years finishing where we are .
Now is not the time to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can improve .
“ We have had the likes of Hazard and Costa and then Cech , Terry and Drogba and those teams were competing for Premier League titles and getting to semi finals and finals but we know that ’ s not the case right now .
“ We lost the best player in the league in Hazard and we have had to develop young players .
We don ’ t normally think finishing fourth is a good thing , that isn ’ t our level we are used to and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is an achievement with this group.
” They have already made moves to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfield star Havertz and are ready to pay £60m , although the Germans are trying to hold out for £90m .
But the belief at Chelsea is that they can get a deal done for one of the best young talents in Europe and most exciting players in Germany .
They are also targeting a left back with Leicester ’ s Ben Chilwell their No1 target although his club will not allow him to go on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lampard also sees Rice on his wish list and wants him to play in central defence rather than his current midfield role but West Ham will want huge money for their England international .
Chelsea could look towards Brighton ’ s in-demand Ben White if they can not get Rice with Liverpool also monitoring his progress after Leeds had a £20m turned down .
Lampard is ready to replace error-prone keeper Kepa but the reality is that they will have to offload him and that makes that deal much more difficult .
Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keeper Jan Oblak and they would be ready to put Kepa into any deal but could not then justify a huge outlay in any player-plus-cash deal .
They could look at Ajax keeper Andre Onana who would be a cheaper option while the Dutch club ’ s left back Nicolás Tagliafico would also cost less than Chilwell .
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Lampard has already tied up big-money deals for Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech this summer and is closing in on Kai Havertz as well as chasing several other targets
Frank Lampard will be given the green light to carry on spending to turn Chelsea into title contenders.
Lampard is targeting at least three more big signings this summer with Kai Havertz, Ben Chilwell and Declan Rice in his sights as primary targets.
Lampard also wants a No1 with Kepa Arrizabalaga on his way out after a miserable season for the £71m keeper with Chelsea ready to push through the £200m barrier this summer.
It comes after Lampard told the Chelsea hierarchy that to move forward they will need to improve dramatically to catch up with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City in the Premier League and the rest of Europe in the Champions League.
Lampard has made it clear that Chelsea - who have already spent £53m on Timo Werner and £33m for Hakim Ziyech - should be spending big after not doing business in the last two transfer windows and selling Eden Hazard last summer.
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Blues boss Lampard said: “It is a work in progress. It is not the norm at Chelsea in the last 15-20 years finishing where we are. Now is not the time to rest and not settle and think where we can improve.
“We have had the likes of Hazard and Costa and then Cech, Terry and Drogba and those teams were competing for Premier League titles and getting to semi finals and finals but we know that’s not the case right now.
“We lost the best player in the league in Hazard and we have had to develop young players. We don’t normally think finishing fourth is a good thing, that isn’t our level we are used to and we are not happy with that but it is an achievement with this group.”
They have already made moves to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfield star Havertz and are ready to pay £60m, although the Germans are trying to hold out for £90m.
Image: Adam Davy/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Adam Davy/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
But the belief at Chelsea is that they can get a deal done for one of the best young talents in Europe and most exciting players in Germany.
They are also targeting a left back with Leicester ’s Ben Chilwell their No1 target although his club will not allow him to go on the cheap or without a fight.
Lampard also sees Rice on his wish list and wants him to play in central defence rather than his current midfield role but West Ham will want huge money for their England international.
Chelsea could look towards Brighton ’s in-demand Ben White if they cannot get Rice with Liverpool also monitoring his progress after Leeds had a £20m turned down.
Lampard is ready to replace error-prone keeper Kepa but the reality is that they will have to offload him and that makes that deal much more difficult.
Chelsea’s No1 target is Atletico Madrid keeper Jan Oblak and they would be ready to put Kepa into any deal but could not then justify a huge outlay in any player-plus-cash deal.
They could look at Ajax keeper Andre Onana who would be a cheaper option while the Dutch club’s left back Nicolás Tagliafico would also cost less than Chilwell.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Tammy Abraham makes vow on Chelsea future after Timo Werner signing

Tammy Abraham insists he is ready to fight for his place at Chelsea despite the arrival of big name competition .
Chelsea striker Abraham , 22 , has managed 19 goals in his breakthrough season at Stamford Bridge which has also seen him become a regular part of the England set-up .
But the competition will become even more fierce next season with the arrival of £53m Germany forward Timo Werner as Chelsea look to spend big this summer to improve next year .
However , Abraham - who came up through the ranks at Chelsea - insists he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sees it as a challenge to inspire him to new levels .
Abraham said : “ This is Chelsea Football Club , there 's always going to be high standards and high competition and this is something I 've been dreaming of since I was a kid .
`` I 've always been fighting for it , it 's never come easy , it was n't easy at the start of the season but i worked my way into the team and that 's what I 've got to keep doing.
” Abraham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get to the same levels as Robert Lewandowski after the Bayern Munich superstar helped destroy Chelsea in the Champions League .
Lewandowski and Bayern gave Chelsea ’ s young side a painful lesson in Munich as Frank Lampard ’ s first season in charge ended with back-to-back defeats in the FA Cup final and the Champions League .
But Abraham says if he and the other young players want to play for a big club at the highest level then they must push themselves against the best .
He said : ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a new manager and so we have to be pleased with ourselves .
But this is the level , it 's where we have to get to and better .
`` For me , Robert Lewandowski is the best striker and that 's the level I 've got to get to and better and that 's what I am inspired to be .
`` It 's been a great learning curve , great experience for me and upwards going into next season .
I 've got to build myself up to those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as first choice striker , scored for England , played in the Champions League and ended it having lost his place in the place in the final few weeks to Olivier Giroud .
But overall , Abraham insists his first full season in the top flight is unforgettable and he finished it by starting and scoring against Bayern Munich .
He added : “ It 's been a phenomenal season for myself and for the lads .
I could n't ask for a better season .
I 've had a few niggles here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stronger and build myself for next season .
Start well and end well .
`` That 's my aim and as I said , that 's the level I want to get to so I have to raise my bar and go again.
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Abraham has been Chelsea's lead striker this season but now faces a battle for his place in the side after the club splashed out £53million on new arrival Timo Werner
Tammy Abraham insists he is ready to fight for his place at Chelsea despite the arrival of big name competition.
Chelsea striker Abraham, 22, has managed 19 goals in his breakthrough season at Stamford Bridge which has also seen him become a regular part of the England set-up.
But the competition will become even more fierce next season with the arrival of £53m Germany forward Timo Werner as Chelsea look to spend big this summer to improve next year.
However, Abraham - who came up through the ranks at Chelsea - insists he is not intimidated by the new signings but sees it as a challenge to inspire him to new levels.
Abraham said: “This is Chelsea Football Club, there's always going to be high standards and high competition and this is something I've been dreaming of since I was a kid.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I've always been fighting for it, it's never come easy, it wasn't easy at the start of the season but i worked my way into the team and that's what I've got to keep doing.”
Abraham has even claimed that he will have to get to the same levels as Robert Lewandowski after the Bayern Munich superstar helped destroy Chelsea in the Champions League.
Lewandowski and Bayern gave Chelsea’s young side a painful lesson in Munich as Frank Lampard’s first season in charge ended with back-to-back defeats in the FA Cup final and the Champions League.
But Abraham says if he and the other young players want to play for a big club at the highest level then they must push themselves against the best.
He said: ”We're a new young side, with a new manager and so we have to be pleased with ourselves. But this is the level, it's where we have to get to and better.
"For me, Robert Lewandowski is the best striker and that's the level I've got to get to and better and that's what I am inspired to be.
"It's been a great learning curve, great experience for me and upwards going into next season. I've got to build myself up to those high levels.”
Abraham started the season as first choice striker, scored for England, played in the Champions League and ended it having lost his place in the place in the final few weeks to Olivier Giroud.
But overall, Abraham insists his first full season in the top flight is unforgettable and he finished it by starting and scoring against Bayern Munich.
He added: “It's been a phenomenal season for myself and for the lads. I couldn't ask for a better season. I've had a few niggles here and there but I've come off stronger and build myself for next season. Start well and end well.
"That's my aim and as I said, that's the level I want to get to so I have to raise my bar and go again.”
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thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Four-day working week could help to prevent family breakdowns, campaigners say

A four day working week would mean more happy families and fewer marriage breakdowns , a poll suggests .
Time with family is the overwhelming first choice for how workers would spend their extra time off .
More than half those polled by Survation welcomed a move to a four day week as a way of spending more leisure hours with the family – as long as there was no drop in pay .
Supporters say changes in work habits during the pandemic have made the shift to a shorter week inevitable .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is under pressure from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move to boost jobs in the face of the threatened post Covid surge in unemployment this autumn .
Studies suggest a clear link between long working hours and family breakdown .
Overworking leads to stress causing family tensions , high blood pressure , strokes , excessive drinking and absence from work .
Joe Ryle , of the 4 Day Week Campaign which commissioned the survey , said : “ A four day working week would result in a much happier and healthier country as people spend more time with family and friends .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ where working all the time is seen as a badge of honour.
” The poll showed 53 % would spend the extra time with family , 39 % would catch up with “ rest ” , 38 % would spend more time with friends and 36 % would do more exercise .
The idea is already being considered in Scotland , where First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has set up a Post Covid-19 Futures Commission to report this autumn .
In Japan , productivity went up 40 % in a trial of four-day working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TUC , say the move would increase employment by divvying up jobs .
Critics say it would cost the economy up to £45 billion a year .
Government figures suggest stress through overwork is currently costing the economy £5 billion a year with 11 million working days lost to working stress every year .
Harry Benson , research director of the Marriage Foundation , said there was early evidence that longer time under lockdown had had a “ very positive ” effect on couples ’ relationships .
But he warned the additional time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken for granted .
“ It ’ s about what you do with that time .
And that depends on big picture factors like attitude and commitment.
” Labour ’ s Clive Lewis , one of a cross-party group of MPs who earlier this year backed a Commons motion calling on the Government to set up a commission into the four day week , said : “ A five-day week means people don ’ t have enough time to spend with their family and to repair broken personal relationships .
“ Covid has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The time has come for a four-day week to become the norm.
” Research by the Family Friendly campaign group in Ireland said : “ We have to consider the positive impact on the family unit as a whole .
“ We are quite confident it would be better for family time .
”

More than half of people polled by Survation said they would spend more time with family if their working hours were reduced
Four-day working week could help to prevent family breakdowns, campaigners say
A four day working week would mean more happy families and fewer marriage breakdowns, a poll suggests.
Time with family is the overwhelming first choice for how workers would spend their extra time off.
More than half those polled by Survation welcomed a move to a four day week as a way of spending more leisure hours with the family – as long as there was no drop in pay.
Supporters say changes in work habits during the pandemic have made the shift to a shorter week inevitable.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is under pressure from MPs and think tanks to consider the move to boost jobs in the face of the threatened post Covid surge in unemployment this autumn.
Image: PA) PA)
Studies suggest a clear link between long working hours and family breakdown. Overworking leads to stress causing family tensions, high blood pressure, strokes, excessive drinking and absence from work.
Joe Ryle, of the 4 Day Week Campaign which commissioned the survey, said: “A four day working week would result in a much happier and healthier country as people spend more time with family and friends.
“We need to end the culture where working all the time is seen as a badge of honour.”
The poll showed 53% would spend the extra time with family, 39% would catch up with “rest”, 38% would spend more time with friends and 36% would do more exercise.
The idea is already being considered in Scotland, where First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has set up a Post Covid-19 Futures Commission to report this autumn.
In Japan, productivity went up 40% in a trial of four-day working by Microsoft.
Supporters, including the TUC, say the move would increase employment by divvying up jobs.
Critics say it would cost the economy up to £45 billion a year. Government figures suggest stress through overwork is currently costing the economy £5 billion a year with 11 million working days lost to working stress every year.
Harry Benson, research director of the Marriage Foundation, said there was early evidence that longer time under lockdown had had a “very positive” effect on couples’ relationships.
But he warned the additional time spent together should not be wasted or taken for granted.
“It’s about what you do with that time. And that depends on big picture factors like attitude and commitment.”
Labour ’s Clive Lewis, one of a cross-party group of MPs who earlier this year backed a Commons motion calling on the Government to set up a commission into the four day week, said: “A five-day week means people don’t have enough time to spend with their family and to repair broken personal relationships.
“Covid has changed the world of work irreversibly. The time has come for a four-day week to become the norm.”
Research by the Family Friendly campaign group in Ireland said: “We have to consider the positive impact on the family unit as a whole.
“We are quite confident it would be better for family time.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Jadon Sancho 'expects' move as he arrives in UK

Manchester United are eager to improve their squad during the summer transfer window as Ole Gunnar Solskajer looks to strengthen @ @ @ @ @ Red Devils sealed their spot in the Champions League and they will need to bolster @ @ @ @ @ to mount a challenge .
Jadon Sancho remains top of their wishlist but it appears @ @ @ @ @ winger will be tricky due to Borussia Dortmund 's valuation .
Another player on their @ @ @ @ @ although Aston Villa will be desperate to hang on to the playmaker .
Kasper Schmeichel @ @ @ @ @ a move to United amid doubts over David De Gea 's future , with Dean @ @ @ @ @ Trafford also unclear .
Here 's all the latest news regarding comings and goings at @ @ @ @ @ set to be a fascinating summer window .

Jadon Sancho is still firmly on the agenda for Manchester United despite Borussia Dortmund's attempts to block a deal.
But the delays continue to persist and we will have the latest on the transfer saga in the blog below today.
Despite missing Borussia Dortmund's deadline to get a deal done, United are still actively pursuing the player, and it seems certain the saga will continue throughout the summer.
But it's not just Sancho who is hitting the headlines in regards to United transfer news - far from it.
Paul Pogba has also been linked with a swap deal and the club are eyeing up the likes of Ben White and David Brooks.
Follow the latest on the transfer front with our live updates below.


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Police shut down illegal rave as 500 people party as furious locals kept awake

More than 500 revellers attended an illegal rave overnight , with youths dancing and singing until the early hours of the morning .
The unlicensed music event took place in woodland in Walthamstow Forest late last night and was n't shut down by police until shortly after 3am .
Images show hundreds of people packed tightly into an area in the middle of the forest .
With bright lights dangled around trees , youths can be seen dancing in front of a young DJ who is playing a live set on make-shift decks .
Two large speakers blasted out loud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most of the night .
A number of complaints were reportedly made by residents to police , who swooped in to shut down the rave .
One unofficial organiser said the rave was held deep into the forest and next to the A406 North Circular Road in the hope residents would n't be able to hear the music .
When officers turned up to the rave , they were seen speaking to a number of youths who were in attendance .
The force was reportedly called to a number of drunk people walking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the event was shut down .
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police told Mirror Online : `` Police were called at 12.43am on Sunday , August 9 to reports of a large group of people gathered at an unlicensed music event in Walthamstow Forest .
`` Those in attendance were dispersed by 3.19am .
There were no arrests .
`` UMEs are illegal , have no security , are not insured , are not ticketed and they are frequently associated with anti-social behaviour and violence .
Those attending a UME are putting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as police receive information on a UME , officers we will work with organisers and local authorities to shut down events at the earliest opportunity .
`` If organisers fail to comply , police will use legislation to seize sound systems and laptops .
Legislation is also used to disperse crowds and ultimately make arrests if people fail to comply . ''
Due to the coronavirus pandemic , gatherings of more than 30 people are still banned .
Scotland Yard have vowed to continue to shut down the “ dangerous ” unlicensed music @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the surge in street parties since Covid-19 lockdown measures have been eased .
Commander Ade Adelekan said last month : “ There can be doubt that unlicensed music events are dangerous and highly disruptive for local communities .
“ Communities caught in the middle of an event have a miserable time , with large crowds turning up at their estate and playing loud music and consuming alcohol , and at times , drugs and causing damage .
He added : “ What is of great concern to me is the very real risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ During previous events a small minority have targeted police officers with extreme violence , resulting in police officers being injured .
“ We also have to remember that the country remains in a national health crisis .
“ It is vitally important we all play our part in avoiding mass gatherings to help protect ourselves , family and friends .
“ It is because of this , we will not standby and allow these events to happen .
They will be shut down .
”

Hundreds of youths were pictured dancing and singing in the middle of the forest as speakers blasted out loud music, which kept residents awake for most of the night
More than 500 revellers attended an illegal rave overnight, with youths dancing and singing until the early hours of the morning.
The unlicensed music event took place in woodland in Walthamstow Forest late last night and wasn't shut down by police until shortly after 3am.
Images show hundreds of people packed tightly into an area in the middle of the forest.
With bright lights dangled around trees, youths can be seen dancing in front of a young DJ who is playing a live set on make-shift decks.
Two large speakers blasted out loud music, which kept residents awake for most of the night.
Image: UKNIP) UKNIP)
A number of complaints were reportedly made by residents to police, who swooped in to shut down the rave.
One unofficial organiser said the rave was held deep into the forest and next to the A406 North Circular Road in the hope residents wouldn't be able to hear the music.
When officers turned up to the rave, they were seen speaking to a number of youths who were in attendance.
The force was reportedly called to a number of drunk people walking along the busy North Circular Road shortly after the event was shut down.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police told Mirror Online: "Police were called at 12.43am on Sunday, August 9 to reports of a large group of people gathered at an unlicensed music event in Walthamstow Forest.
"Officers attended.
Image: UKNIP) UKNIP)
"Those in attendance were dispersed by 3.19am. There were no arrests.
"UMEs are illegal, have no security, are not insured, are not ticketed and they are frequently associated with anti-social behaviour and violence. Those attending a UME are putting themselves at risk.
"As soon as police receive information on a UME, officers we will work with organisers and local authorities to shut down events at the earliest opportunity.
"If organisers fail to comply, police will use legislation to seize sound systems and laptops. Legislation is also used to disperse crowds and ultimately make arrests if people fail to comply."
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, gatherings of more than 30 people are still banned.
Image: UKNIP) UKNIP)
Scotland Yard have vowed to continue to shut down the “dangerous” unlicensed music events and seize sound systems to tackle the surge in street parties since Covid-19 lockdown measures have been eased.
Commander Ade Adelekan said last month: “There can be doubt that unlicensed music events are dangerous and highly disruptive for local communities.
“Communities caught in the middle of an event have a miserable time, with large crowds turning up at their estate and playing loud music and consuming alcohol, and at times, drugs and causing damage.
“The fear they create is totally unacceptable.”
Image: UKNIP) UKNIP)
He added: “What is of great concern to me is the very real risk that these events will result in violence.
“During previous events a small minority have targeted police officers with extreme violence, resulting in police officers being injured.
“We also have to remember that the country remains in a national health crisis.
“It is vitally important we all play our part in avoiding mass gatherings to help protect ourselves, family and friends.
“It is because of this, we will not standby and allow these events to happen. They will be shut down.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Guardiola details chat with Zidane after Man City's win over Real Madrid

Pep Guardiola has lifted the lid on his post-match chat with Zinedine Zidane after his Man City side knocked Real Madrid out of the Champions League .
The two bosses went head to head on Friday in the second leg of their last-16 tie , with City winning 2-1 on the night to book their passage to the last eight .
After the match at The Etihad the pair re-emerged from the tunnel onto the empty pitch and were spotted having a lengthy discussion .
Guardiola was sat perched on top of an ice box and was seen gesturing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contents of their chat in his post-match press conference .
“ I congratulated him for La Liga , '' Guardiola said .
`` I always said to win the league is the most difficult title because it shows 11 months being there .
“ We spoke about our families and I wished him all the best .
He was one of my idols when I was a player .
“ I played against him in the national team with France and I suffered a lot .
`` He was one of the greatest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an example and I like how he can represent our profession like he does . ''
Sadly for Zidane , Guardiola 's City were too good for his side as goals from Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus earned them victory .
Madrid defender Raphael Varane had a nightmare evening , gifting the Premier League side both goals with glaring errors .
It was the first time Zidane had been knocked out of the competition as a manager , having won it in each of his three seasons in charge previously .
Guardiola meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League trophy with City , but insisted his time at the club would not be a failure if he failed to land the grand prize .
“ I ’ m not here to judge whether it ’ s enough or it 's not good .
We tried before to win it , we work a lot and we will try again , ” he said .
“ People may say we have to lift this title before you can say ‘ okay we ’ ve done it.
’ “ But for us it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And for me and my staff in the last ten years we ’ ve played in the last ten Champions Leagues .
“ I live in Manchester and work at an incredible club and those will be my memories . ''
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Zidane suffered elimination from the Champions League for the first time as a manager after City's 4-2 aggregate win over Real Madrid but still had time for a debrief with Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has lifted the lid on his post-match chat with Zinedine Zidane after his Man City side knocked Real Madrid out of the Champions League.
The two bosses went head to head on Friday in the second leg of their last-16 tie, with City winning 2-1 on the night to book their passage to the last eight.
After the match at The Etihad the pair re-emerged from the tunnel onto the empty pitch and were spotted having a lengthy discussion.
Guardiola was sat perched on top of an ice box and was seen gesturing to his opposite number, and revealed the contents of their chat in his post-match press conference.
Image: @DiscoMirror/Twitter) @DiscoMirror/Twitter)
“I congratulated him for La Liga," Guardiola said. "I always said to win the league is the most difficult title because it shows 11 months being there.
“We spoke about our families and I wished him all the best. He was one of my idols when I was a player.
“I played against him in the national team with France and I suffered a lot.
"He was one of the greatest and as a human being he is an example and I like how he can represent our profession like he does."
Image: Manchester City FC via Getty Images) Manchester City FC via Getty Images)
Sadly for Zidane, Guardiola's City were too good for his side as goals from Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus earned them victory.
Madrid defender Raphael Varane had a nightmare evening, gifting the Premier League side both goals with glaring errors.
It was the first time Zidane had been knocked out of the competition as a manager, having won it in each of his three seasons in charge previously.
Guardiola meanwhile is still waiting for his first Champions League trophy with City, but insisted his time at the club would not be a failure if he failed to land the grand prize.
“I’m not here to judge whether it’s enough or it's not good. We tried before to win it, we work a lot and we will try again,” he said.
“People may say we have to lift this title before you can say ‘okay we’ve done it.’
“But for us it’s been a big success. And for me and my staff in the last ten years we’ve played in the last ten Champions Leagues.
“I live in Manchester and work at an incredible club and those will be my memories."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Martinez issues Arsenal quit threat as Arteta ponders goalkeeper conundrum

Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has warned he will quit the Gunners if he is not installed as the club 's No.1 shot-stopper next seson .
The Argentine has impressed between the sticks since Bernd Leno suffered a season-ending knee injury in the defeat at Brighton following the restart .
He gave an emotional TV interview after helping Arsenal to FA Cup glory against Chelsea at Wembley , but has now told Argentine radio station Continental he is not willing to stay in north London to play second fiddle to Leno , or any other keeper .
“ I have shown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them and when I return next season I need to have more games , '' Martinez said .
“ That is the only way I will stay at Arsenal .
“ My target is to consolidate my place with Arsenal and to reach the Argentinian national team as number one .
“ I won ’ t stop until I get that and if I don ’ t play for Arsenal , then clearly I would move on.
” Martinez arrived at the Emirates from Argentine side Independiente for £1.1million in 2010 and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday , Rotherham , Wolves , Getafe and Reading .
Arsenal are keen to tie him down to fresh terms after a string of impressive displays at the back end of the season .
The 27-year-old 's comments give Gunners boss Mikel Arteta a conundrum as he weighs up how to manage his goalkeepers next term .
Newly-promoted duo Leeds and Fulham , as well as Sheffield United , are said to have been alerted by the situation .
The Blades could be in the market for a keeper if they fail to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to Bramall Lane for a third successive season on loan from Manchester United .

ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS: WHO IS COMING AND GOING THIS SUMMER AT THE EMIRATES?
ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS: WHO IS COMING AND GOING THIS SUMMER AT THE EMIRATES?
Emiliano Martinez impressed in goal for Arsenal towards the end of the season - but has warned he will quit the Gunners if he does not retain his spot between the sticks
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has warned he will quit the Gunners if he is not installed as the club's No.1 shot-stopper next seson.
The Argentine has impressed between the sticks since Bernd Leno suffered a season-ending knee injury in the defeat at Brighton following the restart.
He gave an emotional TV interview after helping Arsenal to FA Cup glory against Chelsea at Wembley, but has now told Argentine radio station Continental he is not willing to stay in north London to play second fiddle to Leno, or any other keeper.
“I have shown the club that I can play for them and when I return next season I need to have more games," Martinez said.
“That is the only way I will stay at Arsenal.
Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
“My target is to consolidate my place with Arsenal and to reach the Argentinian national team as number one.
“I won’t stop until I get that and if I don’t play for Arsenal, then clearly I would move on.”
Martinez arrived at the Emirates from Argentine side Independiente for £1.1million in 2010 and has had loan spells at Oxford, Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham, Wolves, Getafe and Reading.
Arsenal are keen to tie him down to fresh terms after a string of impressive displays at the back end of the season.
The 27-year-old's comments give Gunners boss Mikel Arteta a conundrum as he weighs up how to manage his goalkeepers next term.
Newly-promoted duo Leeds and Fulham, as well as Sheffield United, are said to have been alerted by the situation.
The Blades could be in the market for a keeper if they fail to seal a deal to bring Dean Henderson back to Bramall Lane for a third successive season on loan from Manchester United.


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Catherine Tyldesley on why she had to stop breastfeeding her son after six weeks

Catherine Tyldesley says it hurt her when she had to stop breastfeeding her son Alfie after just six weeks .
The former Coronation Street favourite has opened up about her experiences as a mother for National Breastfeeding week .
Catherine , 36 , revealed allowing him to feed from her left the actress with serious migraines due to a dip in the hormone estrogen .
Estrogen levels fall at delivery and remain low for the first several months of breastfeeding , and a drop in the hormone can cause migraine .
She said women should only do what they want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report the Manchester Evening News .
Catherine , whose son with photographer Tom Pitfield is now five , told her followers on Instagram that she had 'hideous ' migraines with aura where the sufferer has warning signs just before the migraine begins , such as seeing flashing lights .
But Cath , who played Eva Price on the cobbles from 2011 to 2018 , says she will always cherish those weeks breastfeeding .
She wrote : `` I had to stop breastfeeding Alfie after six weeks .
`` Due to the estrogen dip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with aura ... but I will forever cherish those weeks of breastfeeding . ''
In a message to fellow mums she added : `` Ladies - HOWEVER you ’ re feeding your baby ... it ’ s what is best for YOU , and you ’ re doing a BRILLIANT job . ''
One mum replied : `` Breasted my girl for 22 months , was the best thing ever .
Breastfed my twin boys for three days then formula , best thing ever .
It ’ s what works for you and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It really upset me to stop breastfeeding but I now know that it didn ’ t make me a bad mom at all . ''
And a midwife told her : `` Best post I ’ ve seen for breastfeeding awareness !
!
!
Well done from a midwife who only breastfed her babies for 18 weeks tops x '' Catherine recently shared a photo of herself as Eva holding her on-screen daughter Susie in scenes from Corrie two years ago .
In a dramatic storyline Eva gave birth in secret after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Battersby , whose surrogate had miscarried the baby she longed for with Peter Barlow .
Toyah later had a change of heart and handed the baby back to Eva after her former fiance Aidan Connor took his own life .
Eva then left the cobbles to start a new life in France .
`` Jeeeeeeezzz time flies !
!
!
Can ’ t believe this is TWO years ago ! ''
she wrote .

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The ex-Coronation Street actress decided to speak out to mark National Breastfeeding Week and revealed why she had to stop when Alfie was less than two months old
Catherine Tyldesley forced to stop breastfeeding her son after six weeks
Catherine Tyldesley says it hurt her when she had to stop breastfeeding her son Alfie after just six weeks.
The former Coronation Street favourite has opened up about her experiences as a mother for National Breastfeeding week.
Catherine, 36, revealed allowing him to feed from her left the actress with serious migraines due to a dip in the hormone estrogen.
Estrogen levels fall at delivery and remain low for the first several months of breastfeeding, and a drop in the hormone can cause migraine.
She said women should only do what they want when it comes to feeding babies, report the Manchester Evening News.
Image: auntiecath17/Instagram) auntiecath17/Instagram)
Catherine, whose son with photographer Tom Pitfield is now five, told her followers on Instagram that she had 'hideous' migraines with aura where the sufferer has warning signs just before the migraine begins, such as seeing flashing lights.
But Cath, who played Eva Price on the cobbles from 2011 to 2018, says she will always cherish those weeks breastfeeding.
She wrote: "I had to stop breastfeeding Alfie after six weeks.
"Due to the estrogen dip it gave me the most hideous migraines with aura ... but I will forever cherish those weeks of breastfeeding."
Image: auntiecath17/Instagram) auntiecath17/Instagram)
In a message to fellow mums she added: "Ladies - HOWEVER you’re feeding your baby ... it’s what is best for YOU, and you’re doing a BRILLIANT job."
One mum replied: "Breasted my girl for 22 months, was the best thing ever. Breastfed my twin boys for three days then formula, best thing ever. It’s what works for you and baby."
And another said: "It really upset me to stop breastfeeding but I now know that it didn’t make me a bad mom at all."
And a midwife told her: "Best post I’ve seen for breastfeeding awareness!!! Well done from a midwife who only breastfed her babies for 18 weeks tops x"
Image: auntiecath17/Instagram) auntiecath17/Instagram)
Catherine recently shared a photo of herself as Eva holding her on-screen daughter Susie in scenes from Corrie two years ago.
In a dramatic storyline Eva gave birth in secret after agreeing to give her daughter to Toyah Battersby, whose surrogate had miscarried the baby she longed for with Peter Barlow.
Toyah later had a change of heart and handed the baby back to Eva after her former fiance Aidan Connor took his own life.
Eva then left the cobbles to start a new life in France.
"Jeeeeeeezzz time flies!!! Can’t believe this is TWO years ago!" she wrote.


thedailymirror--2020-08-10--Liverpool transfer roundup: Reds close in on left-back as rivals join White race

The summer transfer window is in full swing following the conclusion of the Premier League campaign .
Liverpool are one of the few clubs to enter the break not in dire need of reinforcements - it ’ s a privileged position for Jurgen Klopp ’ s title-winners .
Nevertheless , as with any squad aiming to stay at the top of domestic and European football , Liverpool ’ s playing staff will likely be supplemented by new recruits who could add depth and quality to a handful of areas .
Here are the latest Liverpool transfer rumours .
Olympiakos full-back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move to Liverpool this summer after the Reds ended their pursuit of Norwich City ’ s Jamal Lewis , according to the Daily Express .
Tsimikas is a Greek international and currently first-choice left-back at Olympiakos , who knocked Arsenal out of the Europa League this season .
The 24-year-old has been earmarked as a back-up option for Andy Robertson , who was heavily relied upon last term with no natural replacement in the first-team squad .
A reported fee of €13million ( £11.7m ) may be enough to prise Tsimikas from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at an advanced stage he could undergo a medical next week .
Anfield or Elland Road have been mooted as permanent destinations for in-form central defender Ben White this summer - however , Chelsea have now entered the race for his signature .
The Daily Star reports that the Blues remain “ undeterred ” by Brighton ’ s £40m price tag for the 22-year-old .
Liverpool are believed to be monitoring White following an impressive campaign on loan at Leeds during the 2019/20 campaign .
Leeds have had £20m and £22m bids for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s greater spending power could lure White to Anfield , where he would replace the departed Dejan Lovren .
Liverpool are reportedly linking up a shock £35m transfer swoop for Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks .
Jurgen Klopp is keen to add some width to the champions ahead of next term as the Reds look to back-up their first-ever Premier League title .
Brooks looks set to depart Dean Court after the Cherries were relegated , with injury curtailing the Welsh international 's involvement to just nine appearances .
And Liverpool are weighing up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to The Sun .
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LIVERPOOL THE BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD SAYS FORMER STAR KOLO TOURE
LIVERPOOL THE BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD SAYS FORMER STAR KOLO TOURE
The latest transfer gossip from Anfield as Jurgen Klopp targets tweaks to keep his Premier League champions ahead of their rivals
The summer transfer window is in full swing following the conclusion of the Premier League campaign.
Liverpool are one of the few clubs to enter the break not in dire need of reinforcements - it’s a privileged position for Jurgen Klopp’s title-winners.
Nevertheless, as with any squad aiming to stay at the top of domestic and European football, Liverpool’s playing staff will likely be supplemented by new recruits who could add depth and quality to a handful of areas.
Here are the latest Liverpool transfer rumours.
Greek defender set for Anfield switch
Image: PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Olympiakos full-back Kostas Tsimikas is in line for a move to Liverpool this summer after the Reds ended their pursuit of Norwich City’s Jamal Lewis, according to the Daily Express.
Tsimikas is a Greek international and currently first-choice left-back at Olympiakos, who knocked Arsenal out of the Europa League this season.
The 24-year-old has been earmarked as a back-up option for Andy Robertson, who was heavily relied upon last term with no natural replacement in the first-team squad.
A reported fee of €13million (£11.7m) may be enough to prise Tsimikas from the 45-time Greek champions, and with talks at an advanced stage he could undergo a medical next week.
Chelsea join Reds in race for White
Image: Simon Davies/ProSports/REX/Shutterstock) Simon Davies/ProSports/REX/Shutterstock)
Anfield or Elland Road have been mooted as permanent destinations for in-form central defender Ben White this summer - however, Chelsea have now entered the race for his signature.
The Daily Star reports that the Blues remain “undeterred” by Brighton ’s £40m price tag for the 22-year-old.
Liverpool are believed to be monitoring White following an impressive campaign on loan at Leeds during the 2019/20 campaign.
Leeds have had £20m and £22m bids for the centre-back rejected, but Liverpool’s greater spending power could lure White to Anfield, where he would replace the departed Dejan Lovren.
Reds targeting £35m Brooks swoop
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Liverpool are reportedly linking up a shock £35m transfer swoop for Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks.
Jurgen Klopp is keen to add some width to the champions ahead of next term as the Reds look to back-up their first-ever Premier League title.
Brooks looks set to depart Dean Court after the Cherries were relegated, with injury curtailing the Welsh international's involvement to just nine appearances.
And Liverpool are weighing up a swoop for the 23-year-old, according to The Sun.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-10--Simon Cowell AGT chair left empty as filming starts after six-hour back surgery

America 's Got Talent has began filming again but Simon Cowell 's chair has been left empty as he recovers from surgery on his broken back .
His fellow judges , Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum , have both shared photos and videos from the Universal Studios stage as they pay tribute to missing Simon .
In a photo that they both shared on Instagram , they were joined by fellow judge Howie Mandel in pointing at Simon 's empty seat .
Sofia , 48 , captioned the pic : `` We miss our boss !
!
Come back fast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ambulance emojis .
The 47-year-old supermodel expanded further about Simon 's absence in a video on her Instagram Story .
She told her followers : `` Filming today for America 's Got Talent and I 'm here next to Simon 's trailer .
`` I just wanted to say I miss you Simon and get well soon . ''
Heidi also shared a video of her on a tram with Sofia and Howie along with AGT host Terry Crews , as they took a socially distanced ride .
It is hoped that Simon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the August 11 and 12 live show episodes but the decision could be in the hands of the doctors after he was urged not to rush back into work .
The 60-year-old AGT executive producer fell off an electric bicycle at his Malibu home , causing him to break his back 'in several places ' .
Simon had emergency surgery with a close friend telling the Mirror that he narrowly missed breaking his spinal cord “ by a centimetre ” , which would have paralysed him .
The shocking injury would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Simon will count himself lucky that he did n't face that prospect .
On Saturday , Simon 's representative said in a statement : `` Simon has broken his back and will be having surgery this evening .
`` He hurt his back and was taken to the hospital .
He 's doing fine , he 's under observation and is in the best possible hands . ''
America 's Got Talent is in its 15th season and had seen filming delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic .
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HEIDI KLUM SAYS SHE MISSES SIMON COWELL AS SHE RETURNS TO THE SET OF AGT WITH SOFIA VERGARA
HEIDI KLUM SAYS SHE MISSES SIMON COWELL AS SHE RETURNS TO THE SET OF AGT WITH SOFIA VERGARA
America's Got Talent has began filming the next segment of the show but Simon Cowell's chair has been left empty after he broke his back 'in several places'
America's Got Talent has began filming again but Simon Cowell's chair has been left empty as he recovers from surgery on his broken back.
His fellow judges, Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum, have both shared photos and videos from the Universal Studios stage as they pay tribute to missing Simon.
In a photo that they both shared on Instagram, they were joined by fellow judge Howie Mandel in pointing at Simon's empty seat.
Sofia, 48, captioned the pic: "We miss our boss!! Come back fast @simoncowell!!" along with ambulance emojis.
Heidi wrote alongside her pic: "Wishing you a speedy recovery @simoncowell ❤"
Image: INSTAGRAM) INSTAGRAM)
The 47-year-old supermodel expanded further about Simon's absence in a video on her Instagram Story.
She told her followers: "Filming today for America's Got Talent and I'm here next to Simon's trailer.
"I just wanted to say I miss you Simon and get well soon."
Heidi also shared a video of her on a tram with Sofia and Howie along with AGT host Terry Crews, as they took a socially distanced ride.
Image: INSTAGRAM) INSTAGRAM)
It is hoped that Simon to might participate in the live filming of the August 11 and 12 live show episodes but the decision could be in the hands of the doctors after he was urged not to rush back into work.
The 60-year-old AGT executive producer fell off an electric bicycle at his Malibu home, causing him to break his back 'in several places'.
Simon had emergency surgery with a close friend telling the Mirror that he narrowly missed breaking his spinal cord “by a centimetre”, which would have paralysed him.
Image: INSTAGRAM) INSTAGRAM)
The shocking injury would have left him unable to walk again, but Simon will count himself lucky that he didn't face that prospect.
On Saturday, Simon's representative said in a statement: "Simon has broken his back and will be having surgery this evening.
"He hurt his back and was taken to the hospital. He's doing fine, he's under observation and is in the best possible hands."
America's Got Talent is in its 15th season and had seen filming delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-10--Boris Johnson to set targets for police in bid to bring more rape cases to trial

Downing Street plans to introduce controversial rape prosecution targets for police and the CPS in an effort to bring more cases to trial .
The intervention is aimed at reversing the record decline in rape prosecutions by imposing targets on police and prosecutors , a report said .
In a highly unusual move , the prime minister ’ s crime and justice taskforce is planning to set targets for police to refer more high-quality rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service and for the CPS to prosecute and bring more rape cases to trial .
It paves the way for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is likely to oppose the change for threatening its independence .
The service has in the past set its own targets for different crimes , but this is understood to be the first time it would be subject to a government-imposed target for rape prosecutions .
The cross-government crime and justice taskforce , led by Boris Johnson , is set to call for the service to prosecute a greater volume and proportion of rape cases year on year .
It is expected to announce the targets later this year .
The move follows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases referred by police to the CPS and the number and proportion of rape cases prosecuted .
Less than two weeks ago , rape prosecutions were revealed to have fallen to their lowest level since records began , 2,102 prosecutions – a 59 % decline since 2016-17 – and 1,439 convictions in England and Wales in 2019-20 .
Meanwhile , reports of rape increased by a third to 55,130 .
Referrals from police to the CPS have fallen 40 % since 2016-17 .
Fewer rape cases have been passed from police to prosecutors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of rape cases prosecuted by the CPS has been even more marked .
The average time for a report of rape to be charged is 395 days , the longest of any crime type .
Amid growing anger over the trajectory of rape prosecutions , the government is carrying out an end-to-end review of the crime , which is expected to report this year .
The attorney general ’ s office , the CPS and the police did not respond directly to questions about proposed targets .
A government spokesperson said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the justice system and give victims of rape the confidence that everything will be done to bring offenders to justice … We will continue to work with the police to look at ways to improve their role in the investigation and prosecution of rape , and ensure that their guidance and best practice is implemented in every police force area .
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The Guardian reported the intervention was aimed at reversing the record decline in rape prosecutions. But Downing Street said there would not be targets and they would 'undermine impartiality'
No10 denies plan to set targets for police in bid to bring more rape cases to trial
Downing Street has denied it plans to introduce controversial rape prosecution targets for police and the CPS in an effort to bring more cases to trial.
In a highly unusual move, the prime minister’s crime and justice taskforce was said to be planning to set targets for police to refer more high-quality rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service, and for the CPS to prosecute and bring more rape cases to trial.
The intervention was aimed at reversing the record decline in rape prosecutions by imposing targets on police and prosecutors, according to the Guardian.
But Downing Street denied the plans on Monday.
Asked if there would be targets for police and CPS, Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said: “The short answer to that is no.
“Numerical targets would undermine prosecutorial impartiality where cases are individual by nature and require a specific set of considerations in each instance.
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“We are determined to protect victims of rape and to give them the confidence that everything will be done to bring offenders to justice.
“A review of the criminal justice response to rape and serious sexual offences was commissioned in March last year.
“That review is due to report in the Autumn and I wouldn’t want to pre-empt its findings or recommendations.”
The service has in the past set its own targets for different crimes, but the move would have been the first time it would be subject to a government-imposed target for rape prosecutions.
The Guardian reported the cross-government crime and justice taskforce, led by Boris Johnson, was expected to announce the targets later this year.
The move follows steep annual declines in the number of cases referred by police to the CPS and the number and proportion of rape cases prosecuted.
Less than two weeks ago, rape prosecutions were revealed to have fallen to their lowest level since records began, 2,102 prosecutions – a 59% decline since 2016-17 – and 1,439 convictions in England and Wales in 2019-20.
Meanwhile, reports of rape increased by a third to 55,130.
Referrals from police to the CPS have fallen 40% since 2016-17.
Fewer rape cases have been passed from police to prosecutors, but the fall in the number of rape cases prosecuted by the CPS has been even more marked.
The average time for a report of rape to be charged is 395 days, the longest of any crime type.
Amid growing anger over the trajectory of rape prosecutions, the government is carrying out an end-to-end review of the crime, which is expected to report this year.
The attorney general’s office, the CPS and the police did not respond directly to questions about proposed targets.
A government spokesperson said: “We are determined to restore faith in the justice system and give victims of rape the confidence that everything will be done to bring offenders to justice … We will continue to work with the police to look at ways to improve their role in the investigation and prosecution of rape, and ensure that their guidance and best practice is implemented in every police force area.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-10--Man Utd transfer news: Henderson update as Dortmund explain why Sancho was in UK

Manchester United are still eager to add reinforcements to their squad after a strong season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
The Norwegian rode a rocky period of form to cement his position at the club , and now has United ’ s attack firing on all cylinders .
The hope now is he can have the club challenging for the Premier League title once again .
The catalyst for that , in the eyes of many , will be fresh faces , with Jadon Sancho one of the club ’ s main targets .
Here are the latest Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal before departing Old Trafford Manchester United have earmarked Dean Henderson for a big pay rise and another loan deal .
Henderson , 23 , is coming off the back of a fantastic season with Sheffield United during which he proved his credentials as a Premier League goalkeeper .
The Blades would be happy to welcome him back to the club , although reports had indicated Henderson would spend next season challenging David de Gea for the number one spot at Old Trafford .
This comes just days after Henderson confirmed he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ search of first-team opportunities .
“ I think it ’ s clear for everyone to know , I want to play for Man United and England , ’ he told Danish TV channel TV3 .
“ It feels really hard at the minute .
It feels like I always hit a brick wall .
Maybe I ’ ll get the opportunity , maybe I won ’ t .
But then I ’ ll have to look down a different avenue.
” Dortmund statement after Sancho spotted in the UK Borussia Dortmund have released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spotted in England this weekend .
Sancho , 20 , is Manchester United ’ s priority target this summer but the two clubs are locked in tense negotiations .
Fans of the Red Devils felt there was a breakthrough when Sancho was spotted alongside rappers Krept and Konan , both United fans , at a friend ’ s party in England on Saturday .
But any hopes that a deal is close were dashed by Dortmund ’ s director of media and communication Sascha Fligge , who insisted Sancho is due back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s common and fine for players to go home before a training camp if they ’ re not risky , ” Fligge said .
“ The same goes for Jadon [ Sancho ] .
From our point of view , the pictures that have been shown to us so far do not violate . ''
A host of Championship sides have reportedly taken an interest in loaning Dylan Levitt as he prepares for a departure from United .
Levitt , 19 , has made one senior appearance so far for United , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Wales Online , United believe that senior football could push Levitt into Ryan Giggs ' international squad .
The report states Giggs is a big admirer of the midfielder and routinely talks to United academy boss Nicky Butt about his progress .
Giggs has embraced youth with his Welsh squad and , after representing the nation at youth level , Levitt will be keen to earn a senior cap for his country .
Last season saw him play 12 times in the Premier League 2 , a period during which he recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

The latest transfer gossip from Old Trafford as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer targets the additions that could turn his side back into Premier League title contenders
Man Utd transfer roundup: Henderson update as Dortmund explain why Sancho was in UK
Manchester United are still eager to add reinforcements to their squad after a strong season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The Norwegian rode a rocky period of form to cement his position at the club, and now has United’s attack firing on all cylinders.
The hope now is he can have the club challenging for the Premier League title once again.
The catalyst for that, in the eyes of many, will be fresh faces, with Jadon Sancho one of the club’s main targets.
Here are the latest Manchester United transfer rumours.
Henderson set for new deal before departing Old Trafford
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Manchester United have earmarked Dean Henderson for a big pay rise and another loan deal.
Henderson, 23, is coming off the back of a fantastic season with Sheffield United during which he proved his credentials as a Premier League goalkeeper.
The Blades would be happy to welcome him back to the club, although reports had indicated Henderson would spend next season challenging David de Gea for the number one spot at Old Trafford.
This comes just days after Henderson confirmed he would be willing to leave Old Trafford in search of first-team opportunities.
“I think it’s clear for everyone to know, I want to play for Man United and England,’ he told Danish TV channel TV3.
“It feels really hard at the minute. It feels like I always hit a brick wall. Maybe I’ll get the opportunity, maybe I won’t. But then I’ll have to look down a different avenue.”
Dortmund statement after Sancho spotted in the UK
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Borussia Dortmund have released a statement explaining why Jadon Sancho was spotted in England this weekend.
Sancho, 20, is Manchester United’s priority target this summer but the two clubs are locked in tense negotiations.
Fans of the Red Devils felt there was a breakthrough when Sancho was spotted alongside rappers Krept and Konan, both United fans, at a friend’s party in England on Saturday.
But any hopes that a deal is close were dashed by Dortmund’s director of media and communication Sascha Fligge, who insisted Sancho is due back to training on Monday.
“It’s common and fine for players to go home before a training camp if they’re not risky,” Fligge said.
“The same goes for Jadon [Sancho]. From our point of view, the pictures that have been shown to us so far do not violate."
Levitt set for loan move
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
A host of Championship sides have reportedly taken an interest in loaning Dylan Levitt as he prepares for a departure from United.
Levitt, 19, has made one senior appearance so far for United, in the Europa League against Astana.
According to Wales Online, United believe that senior football could push Levitt into Ryan Giggs' international squad. The report states Giggs is a big admirer of the midfielder and routinely talks to United academy boss Nicky Butt about his progress.
Giggs has embraced youth with his Welsh squad and, after representing the nation at youth level, Levitt will be keen to earn a senior cap for his country.
Last season saw him play 12 times in the Premier League 2, a period during which he recorded three goals and four assists.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-10--Kylie Jenner shows off huge birthday sign at her £36.5m mansion as she turns 23

Kylie Jenner ’ s birthday planning has stepped up a gear as she approaches her 23rd birthday .
The beauty mogul is reportedly planning the 'biggest party of the year ' and is splashing the cash to ensure her $ 36.5 million mansion is the perfect venue for her celebrations .
Kylie is known for her lavish parties and it would seem that her own birthday will be the one that beats all others , especially with the latest addition to her pool side in the Hidden Hills house .
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has shared on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is now brightening up her home .
Witten in the same type face that she uses for her Kylie Cosmetics brand , the reality star now has `` HBD Kylie '' in huge letters beside her pool , in case anyone needed reminding that August 10 is her big day .
The short clip focused on the letters before panning around to a floral arrangement that is in the shape of an emoji surrounded by pink and purple roses .
Kylie is known for enjoying her almost billionaire status to the max @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does n't like to confine the partying just to the 24 hours of her special day .
She has already dined with her friends at Nobu , in what looked like a fabulous evening if her social media posts are to go by .
Kylie delighted fans by changing up her look with a sleak , bouncy bob to accompany her white bra and black leather jacket , on the night .
While Kylie usually surrounds herself with friends on her birthdays , usually on a boat on the deep blue ocean , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affair .
With the coronavirus pandemic meaning that large gatherings have been banned , fans will be waiting to see if the likes of Hailey Baldwin , supermodel Rosalia and the rest of the KarJenner family will be arriving at Kylie 's home or whether she will have a quiet night in with two-year-old daughter Stormi ... and her huge birthday banner .
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Kylie Jenner is determined to celebrate her 23rd birthday in style and has revealed a massive 'happy birthday' sign that has been installed at pool side in her home
Kylie Jenner shows off huge birthday sign at her £36.5m mansion as she turns 23
Kylie Jenner’s birthday planning has stepped up a gear as she approaches her 23rd birthday.
The beauty mogul is reportedly planning the 'biggest party of the year' and is splashing the cash to ensure her $36.5 million mansion is the perfect venue for her celebrations.
Kylie is known for her lavish parties and it would seem that her own birthday will be the one that beats all others, especially with the latest addition to her pool side in the Hidden Hills house.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has shared on her Instagram Story, the huge sign that is now brightening up her home.
Written in the same type face that she uses for her Kylie Cosmetics brand, the reality star now has "HBD Kylie" in huge letters beside her pool, in case anyone needed reminding that August 10 is her big day.
Image: INSTAGRAM) INSTAGRAM)
The short clip focused on the letters before panning around to a floral arrangement that is in the shape of an emoji surrounded by pink and purple roses.
Kylie is known for enjoying her almost billionaire status to the max when it comes to her birthday and doesn't like to confine the partying just to the 24 hours of her special day.
She has already dined with her friends at Nobu, in what looked like a fabulous evening if her social media posts are to go by.
Image: INSTAGRAM) INSTAGRAM)
Kylie delighted fans by changing up her look with a sleak, bouncy bob to accompany her white bra and black leather jacket, on the night.
While Kylie usually surrounds herself with friends on her birthdays, usually on a boat on the deep blue ocean, this time may be a scaled down affair.
Image: INSTAGRAM) INSTAGRAM)
With the coronavirus pandemic meaning that large gatherings have been banned, fans will be waiting to see if the likes of Hailey Baldwin, supermodel Rosalia and the rest of the KarJenner family will be arriving at Kylie's home or whether she will have a quiet night in with two-year-old daughter Stormi... and her huge birthday banner.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-10--Arsenal set Guendouzi transfer fee as PSG join Barcelona in race for midfielder

Arsenal will demand Barcelona pay £40million for Matteo Guendouzi - with Paris-Saint Germain having reportedly entered the race for the midfielder .
Guendouzi looks set to leave the Emirates this summer , having fallen out of favour since clashing with Brighton players during the Gunners ' defeat in June .
The French midfielder has attracted interest from Barcelona , and is one of several players Arsenal will look to sell to help fund Mikel Arteta 's squad overhaul this summer .
The club 's £40m price tag for Guendouzi would represent a serious profit on the £5m they paid Lorient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arteta in his efforts to sign Willian , Thomas Partey , Gabriel Magalhaes and Dani Ceballos .
And Arsenal 's chances of attaining such a fee appear to have been boosted with PSG keen on the 21-year-old , according to Football London .
The publication reports that the Ligue 1 champions have been monitoring Guendouzi 's progress since he left their youth ranks to join Lorient in 2014 .
And the super-rich French side are reportedly ready to join Barcelona in battle for the midfielder 's services .
As many as seven players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guendouzi joined on the proverbial chopping block by Mesut Ozil , Ainsley Maitland-Niles , Sokratis , Henrikh Mkhitaryan , Sead Kolasinac and Lucas Torreira .
It is hoped that by moving some of these players on the Gunners will have the funds to tie Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang down to a new deal and snap up Willian on a free transfer .
The cash raised will also help Arteta sign Lille centre-half Gabriel and Atletico Madrid midfielder Partey , as well as Real Madrid outcast Ceballos , who spent the season on loan at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restart in June .
Arsenal are believed to have offered Guendouzi to Atletico as part of a swap deal for Partey , but the La Liga club are insistent that the midfielder 's £45m release club must be met in full and in cash .
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ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS: WHO IS COMING AND GOING THIS SUMMER AT THE EMIRATES?
ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS: WHO IS COMING AND GOING THIS SUMMER AT THE EMIRATES?
Guendouzi is one of seven stars who could be sold this summer to fund Mikel Arteta's squad overhaul, and Arsenal will hope to achieving their asking price with PSG reportedly keen
Arsenal will demand Barcelona pay £40million for Matteo Guendouzi - with Paris-Saint Germain having reportedly entered the race for the midfielder.
Guendouzi looks set to leave the Emirates this summer, having fallen out of favour since clashing with Brighton players during the Gunners' defeat in June.
The French midfielder has attracted interest from Barcelona, and is one of several players Arsenal will look to sell to help fund Mikel Arteta's squad overhaul this summer.
The club's £40m price tag for Guendouzi would represent a serious profit on the £5m they paid Lorient two years ago - and would help Arteta in his efforts to sign Willian, Thomas Partey, Gabriel Magalhaes and Dani Ceballos.
And Arsenal's chances of attaining such a fee appear to have been boosted with PSG keen on the 21-year-old, according to Football London.
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The publication reports that the Ligue 1 champions have been monitoring Guendouzi's progress since he left their youth ranks to join Lorient in 2014.
And the super-rich French side are reportedly ready to join Barcelona in battle for the midfielder's services.
As many as seven players could leave Arsenal this month, with Guendouzi joined on the proverbial chopping block by Mesut Ozil, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Sokratis, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Sead Kolasinac and Lucas Torreira.
It is hoped that by moving some of these players on the Gunners will have the funds to tie Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang down to a new deal and snap up Willian on a free transfer.
The cash raised will also help Arteta sign Lille centre-half Gabriel and Atletico Madrid midfielder Partey, as well as Real Madrid outcast Ceballos, who spent the season on loan at the Emirates and has impressed since football's restart in June.
Arsenal are believed to have offered Guendouzi to Atletico as part of a swap deal for Partey, but the La Liga club are insistent that the midfielder's £45m release club must be met in full and in cash.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-10--Search for missing girl, 12, ends after her body is found in river

The body of a missing 12-year-old girl has been pulled from a river in west Scotland following a three-hour police search .
Police Scotland officers were called to a report of the girl being in difficulty in the River Leven , near Balloch Bridge , about 6.45pm on Sunday .
The coastguard , ambulance and fire crews were all present for the desperate search .
A police spokesman told the Mirror Online another child was also understood to have been at the scene with the girl , but did not go into the water .
`` Emergency services attended and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement .
`` Around 9.45pm , the young girl was recovered from the water .
`` Sadly she was pronounced dead at the scene . ''
The child 's family have been informed of her death and enquiries are ongoing , but police are not treating the death as suspicious .
A full report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal .
In a statement on Twitter , West Dumbartonshire Police said during the search officers were focused in Balloch Road , between the junctions at Ben Lomond Way and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said operations control mobilised two fire engines and two water rescue units to the scene at Balloch Bridge .
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency were called at 7.09pm and asked by the police to send the HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Prestwick to assist .
Previously it was reported the child was believed to be eight-years-old .

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The body of a 12-year-old girl has been found by police after she got into difficulty in the River Leven, near Balloch Bridge, West Dumbartonshire, on Sunday evening
Search for missing girl, 12, ends after her body is found in river
The body of a missing 12-year-old girl has been pulled from a river in west Scotland following a three-hour police search.
Police Scotland officers were called to a report of the girl being in difficulty in the River Leven, near Balloch Bridge, about 6.45pm on Sunday.
The coastguard, ambulance and fire crews were all present for the desperate search.
A police spokesman told the Mirror Online another child was also understood to have been at the scene with the girl, but did not go into the water.
"Emergency services attended and searches were carried out," police said in a statement.
"Around 9.45pm, the young girl was recovered from the water.
"Sadly she was pronounced dead at the scene."
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The child's family have been informed of her death and enquiries are ongoing, but police are not treating the death as suspicious.
A full report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
In a statement on Twitter, West Dumbartonshire Police said during the search officers were focused in Balloch Road, between the junctions at Ben Lomond Way and Dalavait Road, which were closed.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said operations control mobilised two fire engines and two water rescue units to the scene at Balloch Bridge.
Image: CLYDE1/Twitter) CLYDE1/Twitter)
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency were called at 7.09pm and asked by the police to send the HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Prestwick to assist.
Previously it was reported the child was believed to be eight-years-old.


thedailymirror--2020-08-10--Cristiano Ronaldo's agent 'in PSG talks' as transfer speculation ramps up

Cristiano Ronaldo 's agent is reportedly in talks with Paris-Saint Germain as speculation ramps up of a shock summer transfer for the Juventus ace .
Following Juve 's Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon on Friday , Ronaldo issued a rallying cry to his teammates , urging them to `` come back stronger '' next season .
But there is talk the Portuguese superstar may be considering a move away from Turin after it was reported that his agent is in talks with PSG sporting director Leonardo .
Jorge Mendes is in discussions with Leonardo over a potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madrid misfit James Rodriguez , according to Le10Sport .
But the French publication also cites information from Foot Mercato claiming the two will be discussing Ronaldo 's future as well .
Ronaldo won four Champions League titles with Real Madrid and one with Manchester United , but has been criticised in some quarters for so far having failed to deliver Europe 's biggest club prize to Juventus .
While such criticism may seem unfair , it is feasible that Ronaldo could be weighing up his options following Juve 's elimination this week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as manager by Andrea Pirlo .
PSG have made the quarter-finals of this year 's competition , and face Atalanta on Wednesday for a place in the last four .
And with a dream frontline of Ronaldo , Kylian Mbappe and Neymar they would be a fearsome prospect next season .
A report earlier this week claimed Ronaldo almost made the switch to PSG previously because he was `` unhappy '' at Juventus - only to see a potential move curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic .
According to France Football , his frustrations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year when Juventus secured a late win at Lokomotiv Moscow .
It was a below par performance in which the five-time Ballon D'or winner failed to find the back of the net or provide for a team-mate .
Ronaldo 's global brand would have appealed to PSG 's Qatari owners , who have cashed in off the pitch as well as on it as they turn the French side into a worldwide powerhouse .
But any transfer for Ronaldo would cost an eye-watering sum , and even with PSG 's riches , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club finances , making a summer transfer seem unlikely .
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IN PICTURES: RONALDO DOUBLE NOT ENOUGH TO SAVE JUVE AS LYON HEAD THROUGH
IN PICTURES: RONALDO DOUBLE NOT ENOUGH TO SAVE JUVE AS LYON HEAD THROUGH
Five-times Champions League winner Ronaldo saw his Juventus side eliminated on Friday, and reports of Jorge Mendes discussions with PSG have raised prospect of shock switch
Cristiano Ronaldo's agent 'in PSG talks' as speculation over summer transfer ramps up
Cristiano Ronaldo's agent is reportedly in talks with Paris-Saint Germain as speculation ramps up of a shock summer transfer for the Juventus ace.
Following Juve's Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon on Friday, Ronaldo issued a rallying cry to his teammates, urging them to "come back stronger" next season.
But there is talk the Portuguese superstar may be considering a move away from Turin after it was reported that his agent is in talks with PSG sporting director Leonardo.
Jorge Mendes is in discussions with Leonardo over a potential transfer for another his clients, Real Madrid misfit James Rodriguez, according to Le10Sport.
But the French publication also cites information from Foot Mercato claiming the two will be discussing Ronaldo's future as well.
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Ronaldo won four Champions League titles with Real Madrid and one with Manchester United, but has been criticised in some quarters for so far having failed to deliver Europe's biggest club prize to Juventus.
While such criticism may seem unfair, it is feasible that Ronaldo could be weighing up his options following Juve's elimination this week, which saw Maurizio Sarri sacked and replaced as manager by Andrea Pirlo.
PSG have made the quarter-finals of this year's competition, and face Atalanta on Wednesday for a place in the last four.
And with a dream frontline of Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar they would be a fearsome prospect next season.
A report earlier this week claimed Ronaldo almost made the switch to PSG previously because he was "unhappy" at Juventus - only to see a potential move curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic.
According to France Football, his frustrations seemed to boil over in November of last year when Juventus secured a late win at Lokomotiv Moscow.
It was a below par performance in which the five-time Ballon D'or winner failed to find the back of the net or provide for a team-mate.
Ronaldo's global brand would have appealed to PSG's Qatari owners, who have cashed in off the pitch as well as on it as they turn the French side into a worldwide powerhouse.
But any transfer for Ronaldo would cost an eye-watering sum, and even with PSG's riches, the global pandemic has impacted massively on club finances, making a summer transfer seem unlikely.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Sky News' Sarah-Jane Mee shares adorable newborn daughter's name

Sarah-Jane Mee has revealed that her newborn daughter is called Rae Brenda Richardson .
The Sky News presenter shared her daughter 's name in an interview with Hello !
magazine , labelling the baby as her “ little ray of sunshine ” .
Sarah-Jane said that during the lockdown , she and fiancé Ben Richardson “ kept hearing about rainbows and rays of hope and we came up with her name from that ” .
“ The morning after she was born , Ben said to me , ‘ I think she ’ s a Rae ’ , and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ You ’ re right , she ’ s Rae and she ’ s our little ray of sunshine ’ .
” Sarah-Jane revealed that the birth was not all plain sailing as she was planning to have a home birth .
This was thrown into disarray though and Sarah-Jane had to go in to hospital because of complications with her pregnancy .
“ I went in on a Saturday and went through every stage of labour , but we got to Tuesday night and I was only two centimetres dilated , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disappointing as my body wasn ’ t ready , but we had to get her out safely so they recommended I have a C-section.
” Little Rae was eventually born on June 24 .
The presenter said that “ one of the positives of lockdown has been Ben being at home so he has been in this 50/50 with me ” .
She added : “ We ’ re a tag team .
At night , I will feed her and then he ’ ll take her from me so I can go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it in his stride and has made me feel more confident too.
” Sarah-Jane continued to say that Ben “ loves being a dad more than anything ” .
“ It ’ s made me love him even more , if that ’ s possible , ” she said .
*The full interview in Hello !
magazine , out now .
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Sarah-Jane Mee has labelled her daughter her "little ray of sunshine" after revealing what she and her fiancé have chosen for her daughter
Sarah-Jane Mee has revealed that her newborn daughter is called Rae Brenda Richardson.
The Sky News presenter shared her daughter's name in an interview with Hello! magazine, labelling the baby as her “little ray of sunshine”.
Sarah-Jane said that during the lockdown, she and fiancé Ben Richardson “kept hearing about rainbows and rays of hope and we came up with her name from that”.
“The morning after she was born, Ben said to me, ‘I think she’s a Rae’, and I remember looking at her and thinking, ‘You’re right, she’s Rae and she’s our little ray of sunshine’.”
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Sarah-Jane revealed that the birth was not all plain sailing as she was planning to have a home birth.
This was thrown into disarray though and Sarah-Jane had to go in to hospital because of complications with her pregnancy.
“I went in on a Saturday and went through every stage of labour, but we got to Tuesday night and I was only two centimetres dilated,” she said.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for AllBright) Dave Benett/Getty Images for AllBright)
“It was really disappointing as my body wasn’t ready, but we had to get her out safely so they recommended I have a C-section.”
Little Rae was eventually born on June 24.
The presenter said that “one of the positives of lockdown has been Ben being at home so he has been in this 50/50 with me”.
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She added: “We’re a tag team. At night, I will feed her and then he’ll take her from me so I can go back to sleep.
“He takes it in his stride and has made me feel more confident too.”
Sarah-Jane continued to say that Ben “loves being a dad more than anything”.
“It’s made me love him even more, if that’s possible,” she said.
*The full interview in Hello! magazine, out now.
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