birminghammail--2020-08-16--Aston Villa transfers live - Rashica, Benrahma, Grealish latest

Hello and welcome to Sunday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa 's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer .
We will be adding all the latest Villa news , views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day , with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club .
This week , Werder Bremen wing wizard Milot Rashica - valued at £20 million-plus - has been the name on everybody 's lips after his agent revealed 'advanced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa .
Elsewhere , Brentford duo Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahma are top targets for Villa following the Bees ' play-off final defeat to Fulham - so we will be keeping a close eye on the situation concerning those two , particularly with the situation seemingly developing on the latter .
There will be plenty on the likes of Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard and Bournemouth frontman Callum Wilson too , while Manchester United 's interest in £80 million-valued Jack Grealish has significantly cooled .
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Hello and welcome to LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive on Wednesday, September 9.
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer.
We will be adding all the latest Villa news, views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day, with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club.
Matty Cash arrived from Nottingham Forest to become the club's first senior signing of the window and Brentford striker Ollie Watkins completed his £28m switch to Villa Park on Wednesday.
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has also been touted for a move with Dean Smith keen to add cover given Tom Heaton's long lay-off.
So stay with us for today's transfer blog and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion.


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Villa 'weighing up' new £10m striker bid

Aston Villa are said to be considering making a move for Southampton 's £10m-rated striker Michael Obafemi .
The Sun @ @ @ @ @ is monitoring the 20-year-old 's situation at St Mary 's as he looks to bolster @ @ @ @ @ new Premier League season .
West Brom are also understood to be interested in the @ @ @ @ @ who graduated from Southampton 's youth ranks into their first-team squad .
Obafemi played 25 @ @ @ @ @ season , scoring four goals , against Chelsea , West Ham and Manchester United in @ @ @ @ @ in the EFL Cup .
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is said to be a big @ @ @ @ @ but he is spoilt for choice in attack , with Danny Ings , Che Adams @ @ @ @ @ to be ahead of him in the pecking order at St Mary 's .
Obafemi @ @ @ @ @ in January 2018 by former boss Mauricio Pellegrino .
The one-cap Ireland international has made @ @ @ @ @ , scoring six times .

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Aston Villa are said to be considering making a move for Southampton's £10m-rated striker Michael Obafemi.
The Sun report Villa boss Dean Smith is monitoring the 20-year-old's situation at St Mary's as he looks to bolster his strikeforce ahead of the new Premier League season.
West Brom are also understood to be interested in the Republic of Ireland international, who graduated from Southampton's youth ranks into their first-team squad.
Obafemi played 25 times for the Saints last season, scoring four goals, against Chelsea, West Ham and Manchester United in the Premier League and Fulham in the EFL Cup.
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is said to be a big fan of the youngster, but he is spoilt for choice in attack, with Danny Ings, Che Adams and Shane Long all considered to be ahead of him in the pecking order at St Mary's.
Obafemi was handed his Saints debut in January 2018 by former boss Mauricio Pellegrino.
The one-cap Ireland international has made 35 Saints appearances in total, scoring six times.


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Ismaila Sarr tipped to complete Liverpool move amid Wolves links

Wolverhampton Wanderers target Ismaila Sarr would be a 'great signing ' for Liverpool , according to former Premier League striker Kevin Phillips .
Sarr , 22 , is expected to leave Watford this summer after the Hornets were relegated to the Championship .
He scored six goals in 30 top-flight appearances having arrived as the club 's record signing from Rennes for £30m last year .
According to the Watford Observer , Wolves are one of three Premier League clubs who have already been in contact with Sarr 's representatives .
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`` He would be a good signing for Liverpool .
I like him a lot , '' Phillips told Football Insider .
`` I was amazed when he first went there that he was not played straight away because he arrived for a lot of money .
`` Nigel Pearson got the best out of him .
He started to score @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been told from within the club he is a top player and will only get better .
`` Any of those big clubs like Liverpool will be looking and if they can get him out of there on decent money he could turn out to be a great signing . ''
Sarr , who is thought to be valued at £40m , hinted this week that he would be interested in a move to Jurgen Klopp 's side .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers target Ismaila Sarr would be a 'great signing' for Liverpool, according to former Premier League striker Kevin Phillips.
Sarr, 22, is expected to leave Watford this summer after the Hornets were relegated to the Championship.
He scored six goals in 30 top-flight appearances having arrived as the club's record signing from Rennes for £30m last year.
According to the Watford Observer, Wolves are one of three Premier League clubs who have already been in contact with Sarr's representatives.
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Liverpool and Crystal Palace are believed to have done the same thing and Phillips thinks the Senegal international would thrive at Anfield.
"He would be a good signing for Liverpool. I like him a lot," Phillips told Football Insider. "I was amazed when he first went there that he was not played straight away because he arrived for a lot of money.
"Nigel Pearson got the best out of him. He started to score some goals and from what I have been told from within the club he is a top player and will only get better.
"Any of those big clubs like Liverpool will be looking and if they can get him out of there on decent money he could turn out to be a great signing."
Sarr, who is thought to be valued at £40m, hinted this week that he would be interested in a move to Jurgen Klopp's side.


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Aston Villa receive Wesley transfer boost as £20m striker bid made - reports

Aston Villa will be set to keep hold of record signing Wesley , with Lazio choosing to look elsewhere as they close in on a striker transfer .
Wesley was identified by Lazio as a target last season , before moving to Villa for a club record fee .
The Italian side had been searching for a striker to back-up Ciro Immobile - with Wesley once more landing on their radar this summer .
Sign up for our Aston Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here However , Lazio have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an offer for Vedat Muriqi of Fenerbahce .
According to SportItalia , Lazio have made a bid of around £20 million for the forward , offering a five-year deal .
Muriqi has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur , West Bromwich Albion and Villa - but is reportedly set to complete a transfer to the Italian giants soon - leaving Wesley set to continue his recovery from injury at Villa .
As for Wesley , the Brazilian striker succumbed to a serious injury in January as Villa beat Burnley on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be set for a stay at the club , returning to action following the start of the 20/21 campaign .

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Aston Villa will be set to keep hold of record signing Wesley, with Lazio choosing to look elsewhere as they close in on a striker transfer.
Wesley was identified by Lazio as a target last season, before moving to Villa for a club record fee.
The Italian side had been searching for a striker to back-up Ciro Immobile - with Wesley once more landing on their radar this summer.
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However, Lazio have settled on a target - moving forward with an offer for Vedat Muriqi of Fenerbahce.
According to SportItalia, Lazio have made a bid of around £20 million for the forward, offering a five-year deal.
Muriqi has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur, West Bromwich Albion and Villa - but is reportedly set to complete a transfer to the Italian giants soon - leaving Wesley set to continue his recovery from injury at Villa.
As for Wesley, the Brazilian striker succumbed to a serious injury in January as Villa beat Burnley on New Year's Day, and will be set for a stay at the club, returning to action following the start of the 20/21 campaign.


birminghammail--2020-08-16--West Brom 'on the verge' of completing Shane Duffy transfer

West Bromwich Albion are poised to beat Celtic to the signing of Shane Duffy , according to reports in Scotland .
Duffy , 28 , is expected to leave Brighton and Hove Albion this summer having made only 12 starts in the Premier League last season .
A host of clubs including Albion , fellow promoted side Leeds United and Scottish Premiership champions Celtic are believed to be interested .
It had been reported that Duffy , a boyhood Celtic fan , was holding out for a move north of the border .
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Duffy, 28, is expected to leave Brighton and Hove Albion this summer having made only 12 starts in the Premier League last season.
A host of clubs including Albion, fellow promoted side Leeds United and Scottish Premiership champions Celtic are believed to be interested.
It had been reported that Duffy, a boyhood Celtic fan, was holding out for a move north of the border.
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But the Daily Record now states the Republic of Ireland international is destined for The Hawthorns.
They write: "Celts look to be fighting a losing battle in their bid to land Brighton centre-half Shane Duffy on loan, with West Brom on the verge of signing the 28-year-old Irish stopper on a permanent deal."
Duffy has made 130 appearances for Brighton since joining the south coast club from Blackburn Rovers in 2017.
Almost 100 of those have come in the Premier League but he found playing time harder to come under Graham Potter following the appointment of the former Baggies defender last year.


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Family-of-six flee city home in terror after 'arsonists torch car'

A family-of-six are too scared to return home after 'arsonists torched ' their car as they slept - forcing them to flee in the dead of night .
Stephen Mann , a nurse at Birmingham Children 's Hospital , told how their seven-seater Ford Galaxy was set ablaze on their Nechells drive in a 'random attack ' .
Dramatic footage above shows the moment firefighters tackled the blaze in Kellett Road at around 3am last Monday ( August 10 ) .
As soon as they spotted the smoke , the married couple raced to wake their sleeping children - aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - before evacuating their housing association home of 16 years .
The family have now been 'split up ' since the attack amid fears they may have been targeted for reasons still unbeknown to them .
The children are staying with relatives outside of Birmingham while the couple sleep in one-bed temporary accommodation locally , provided by the city council , as they try to sort a new family home and car .
The 38-year-old dad told BirminghamLive : `` The kids still are terrified , we 're staying in temporary accommodation at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scared to go back .
`` The family is split up now , we 're not even going back ourselves just in case it was a targeted attack for some reason or another . ''
Mr Mann explained how he had just finished a 16 hour shift at Birmingham Children 's Hospital when the family were quite literally saved by the doorbell .
`` We have a Ring door bell and it went off on my wife 's phone .
She woke me up and said : ' I think the car 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` When we looked on the camera , there was smoke coming from the car which triggered the motion sensor on the doorbell .
`` We were all in bed , we had to get the children all up quickly to evacuate the house , we could n't go through the front because that 's where the car was .
`` The car was so close to the house , so we had to go round the back , climb over the neighbour 's fence and onto the main road .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out and they 'd been knocking on our door saying : 'You 've got to get out of there ' .
Fire crews arrived within ten minutes , with one of the firefighters suggesting the car had been 'done in ' deliberately , he said .
Petrol cans were also found behind a bush , along with a trail of petrol leading from the car so the suspects 'could ignite it ' .
The family say they are still waiting for West Midlands Police to visit as they try to collect CCTV evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to understand why they were targeted .
`` We were so confused why anyone would do it , '' said the dad .
`` This was serious , if that had been a petrol car , it would have exploded .
`` Thankfully it was a diesel car so it just burned really slowly .
`` I do n't know if it was done for fun or whether I was mistaken for someone else because I do n't have any grievances with anyone . ''

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A family-of-six are too scared to return home after 'arsonists torched' their car as they slept - forcing them to flee in the dead of night.
Stephen Mann, a nurse at Birmingham Children's Hospital, told how their seven-seater Ford Galaxy was set ablaze on their Nechells drive in a 'random attack'.
Dramatic footage above shows the moment firefighters tackled the blaze in Kellett Road at around 3am last Monday (August 10) .
As soon as they spotted the smoke, the married couple raced to wake their sleeping children - aged five, eight, 12 and 13 - before evacuating their housing association home of 16 years.
The family have now been 'split up' since the attack amid fears they may have been targeted for reasons still unbeknown to them.
The children are staying with relatives outside of Birmingham while the couple sleep in one-bed temporary accommodation locally, provided by the city council, as they try to sort a new family home and car.
The 38-year-old dad told BirminghamLive: "The kids still are terrified, we're staying in temporary accommodation at the moment because the kids are too scared to go back.
"The family is split up now, we're not even going back ourselves just in case it was a targeted attack for some reason or another."
Mr Mann explained how he had just finished a 16 hour shift at Birmingham Children's Hospital when the family were quite literally saved by the doorbell.
"We have a Ring door bell and it went off on my wife's phone. She woke me up and said: 'I think the car's on fire,'" he added.
"When we looked on the camera, there was smoke coming from the car which triggered the motion sensor on the doorbell.
"We were all in bed, we had to get the children all up quickly to evacuate the house, we couldn't go through the front because that's where the car was.
"The car was so close to the house, so we had to go round the back, climb over the neighbour's fence and onto the main road.
"At this point all my neighbours were out and they'd been knocking on our door saying: 'You've got to get out of there'.
Fire crews arrived within ten minutes, with one of the firefighters suggesting the car had been 'done in' deliberately, he said.
Petrol cans were also found behind a bush, along with a trail of petrol leading from the car so the suspects 'could ignite it'.
The family say they are still waiting for West Midlands Police to visit as they try to collect CCTV evidence from nearby homes in a desperate bid to understand why they were targeted.
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"We were so confused why anyone would do it," said the dad.
"This was serious, if that had been a petrol car, it would have exploded.
"Thankfully it was a diesel car so it just burned really slowly.
"I don't know if it was done for fun or whether I was mistaken for someone else because I don't have any grievances with anyone."
BirminghamLive has contacted West Midlands Police for a full statement.


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Aston Villa could sign Said Benrahma for 'vastly reduced fee'

Aston Villa may be able to snatch Said Benrahma for a vastly reduced fee this summer , according to reports .
Benrahma is in demand after Brentford failed in their bid to achieve promotion to the Premier League having lost in the Championship play-off final to Fulham .
A host of top-flight clubs are believed to be keen on the winger , including Aston Villa who are targeting attacking signings for Dean Smith 's squad .
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They report another of the Algeria international 's suitors , newly-promoted Leeds United , believe they can strike a deal in the region of £12m-£15m .
Following Brentford 's play-off final defeat , manager Thomas Frank admitted he expects interest in his best players .
`` We played a top season , and we have some top players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there is going to be interest , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` We know how Brentford works , so it 's likely one player will go but let 's see . ''

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birminghammail--2020-08-16--Police urge people not to share Sedgely attack footage

Police have pleaded with the public to not share footage which appears to show an attack outside a Sedgley pub .
The video , which is being circulated on social media , is being examined as part of the ongoing murder investigation after a man suffered fatal head injuries when a brawl broke out near The Clifton pub in Bull Ring , on Saturday ( August 15 ) .
West Midlands Police said the 24-year-old 's family were being supported by specialist officers but urged people to avoid causing further upset by sharing the distressing clip .
A spokesman for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aware of footage circulating on social media which appears to show the assault and this is being examined as part of the investigation .
`` We would urge people not to share the video as this can only cause further upset to the grieving family .
`` Anyone who does have images of the incident is urged to get in touch and pass them on to detectives as soon as possible .
`` We would also like to speak to anyone who has any information which might help our investigation . ''
Anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get in touch via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight .
Alternatively , call 101 at anytime or contact Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
People are asked to quote crime number 20DY/194445N/20 .

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Police have pleaded with the public to not share footage which appears to show an attack outside a Sedgley pub.
The video, which is being circulated on social media, is being examined as part of the ongoing murder investigation after a man suffered fatal head injuries when a brawl broke out near The Clifton pub in Bull Ring, on Saturday (August 15).
West Midlands Police said the 24-year-old's family were being supported by specialist officers but urged people to avoid causing further upset by sharing the distressing clip.
A spokesman for the force said: "We are aware of footage circulating on social media which appears to show the assault and this is being examined as part of the investigation.
"We would urge people not to share the video as this can only cause further upset to the grieving family.
"Anyone who does have images of the incident is urged to get in touch and pass them on to detectives as soon as possible.
"We would also like to speak to anyone who has any information which might help our investigation."
Anyone who can assist with the investigation should get in touch via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
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birminghammail--2020-08-16--Solskajer makes Wolves admission ahead of Europa League semi-final

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits his Manchester United staff had their work cut out to prepare for a Europa League semi-final against Sevilla - rather than Wolverhampton Wanderers .
Sevilla broke Wolves hearts with a late winner in Duisburg at the start of the week to set up a final four tie with United on Sunday ( 8pm ) .
Lucas Ocampos scored the winning goal for the La Liga club to end a memorable European journey which began in July last year for Nuno Espirito Santo 's side .
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`` Then when it became Sevilla of course , us as staff had more analysis to do and the players as well .
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`` Of course we had the first couple of days since the quarters to recover , watch who we 're going to play in the semi and then prepare by watching them more closely , '' said Solskajer .
`` And then now , the last couple of days have been more tactical on the pitch .
`` They 're [ Sevilla are ] a very good team .
Obviously , you talk about it , the record they 've got in this tournament - five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Champions League so we know all about their team really .
Individual quality , the style of play , aggressive ... it 's a good team . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits his Manchester United staff had their work cut out to prepare for a Europa League semi-final against Sevilla - rather than Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Sevilla broke Wolves hearts with a late winner in Duisburg at the start of the week to set up a final four tie with United on Sunday (8pm).
Lucas Ocampos scored the winning goal for the La Liga club to end a memorable European journey which began in July last year for Nuno Espirito Santo's side.
Wolves have locked horns United no fewer than seven times in the last two seasons across all competitions.
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Solskajer told manutd.com: "I think you can see their [players'] eyes widening. It could have been Wolverhampton that we knew so much about.
"Then when it became Sevilla of course, us as staff had more analysis to do and the players as well. It's a new challenge for them."
United edged past Danish side FC Copenhagen in Cologne on Monday with Bruno Fernandes converting an extra-time penalty.
"Of course we had the first couple of days since the quarters to recover, watch who we're going to play in the semi and then prepare by watching them more closely," said Solskajer. "And then now, the last couple of days have been more tactical on the pitch.
"They're [Sevilla are] a very good team. Obviously, you talk about it, the record they've got in this tournament - five wins. They obviously beat Man United in the Champions League so we know all about their team really. Individual quality, the style of play, aggressive... it's a good team."


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Crash leaves BMW on its roof in Wolverhampton

A car ended up on its roof after a crash in Penn .
The BMW X5 smashed into two parked cars in Braden Road at around 12.30am on Sunday , August 16 .
It also hit a tree and overturned , landing on a driveway .
West Midlands Fire Service sent one crew from Wolverhampton to the scene .
A spokesman said : `` The call came in at 12.37am .
It was a road traffic collision involving three vehicles - two were stationary - and a small tree .
`` We requested the council attended to remove the remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe and left the incident with the police . ''
Wolverhampton Fire tweeted a photograph from the scene - which can be viewed above .
An accompanying post said : `` White watch have dealt with this three vehicle road traffic collision in Penn , Wolverhampton , with our colleagues from Wolves Police during the early hours .
`` X5 came to rest on its roof of a driveway after colliding with two other vehicles and tree !
Lucky to walk away ! ''
West Midlands Police has been contacted for comment .

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A car ended up on its roof after a crash in Penn.
The BMW X5 smashed into two parked cars in Braden Road at around 12.30am on Sunday, August 16.
It also hit a tree and overturned, landing on a driveway.
West Midlands Fire Service sent one crew from Wolverhampton to the scene.
A spokesman said: "The call came in at 12.37am. It was a road traffic collision involving three vehicles - two were stationary - and a small tree.
"We requested the council attended to remove the remains of the tree, made the vehicle safe and left the incident with the police."
Wolverhampton Fire tweeted a photograph from the scene - which can be viewed above.
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An accompanying post said: "White watch have dealt with this three vehicle road traffic collision in Penn, Wolverhampton, with our colleagues from Wolves Police during the early hours.
"X5 came to rest on its roof of a driveway after colliding with two other vehicles and tree! Lucky to walk away!"
West Midlands Police has been contacted for comment.


birminghammail--2020-08-16--West Brom insider urges Baggies to complete Filip Krovinovic transfer deal

While West Bromwich Albion are seeking a Hawthorns return for Filip Krovinovic - the exact mechanics of that return have n't been worked out yet .
It had previously been reported by Record that Albion 's attempt at bringing the player back in on loan was rejected - with parent club Benfica open to a permanent deal rather than another loan spell .
However , Benfica could be tempted by a loan with an obligation to buy - and the Baggies are negotiating a deal on those terms according to the Express & Star .
Sign up for our West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the box at the top of the page or click here That type of deal would be a boost to the club , according to Kevin Phillips , who has urged WBA to complete the transfer ahead of their Premier League return .
`` Yes , that ’ s a smart deal , '' said former Baggies striker Phillips speaking exclusively to West Brom News .
`` Any deal to keep him at the club is a sensible one and a good deal for the club .
`` As I ’ ve said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he looks like he really enjoys it .
I ’ m sure he ’ ll want to play in the Premier League with them .
`` Whether it ’ s a loan or a permanent , for Slaven Bilic to be able to get his services , I think it will be a huge boost for him . ''

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While West Bromwich Albion are seeking a Hawthorns return for Filip Krovinovic - the exact mechanics of that return haven't been worked out yet.
It had previously been reported by Record that Albion's attempt at bringing the player back in on loan was rejected - with parent club Benfica open to a permanent deal rather than another loan spell.
However, Benfica could be tempted by a loan with an obligation to buy - and the Baggies are negotiating a deal on those terms according to the Express & Star.
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That type of deal would be a boost to the club, according to Kevin Phillips, who has urged WBA to complete the transfer ahead of their Premier League return.
"Yes, that’s a smart deal," said former Baggies striker Phillips speaking exclusively to West Brom News.
"Any deal to keep him at the club is a sensible one and a good deal for the club.
"As I’ve said all along, he knows the club and he looks like he really enjoys it. I’m sure he’ll want to play in the Premier League with them.
"Whether it’s a loan or a permanent, for Slaven Bilic to be able to get his services, I think it will be a huge boost for him."


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Public Health England 'to be scrapped' over 'sluggish' response to coronavirus

Public Health England is to be scrapped after criticisms of its 'sluggish ' response to coronavirus in the UK , it 's been reported today .
A new body called the Institute for Health Protection will instead deal with responding to pandemics .
The Covid-19 work of PHE is to be merged with NHS Test and Trace to form the new organisation , according to The Sunday Telegraph .
Other aspects of PHE 's operations - such as tackling obesity - could be handed over to councils and family doctors , the paper said .
Scientists and NHS trusts said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performance they have only themselves blame as it is directly under ministerial control .
According to The Sunday Telegraph , Health Secretary Matt Hancock is to announce a new Institute for Health Protection will become `` effective '' from next month , although the merger will take until next spring to complete .
It comes amid repeated reports ministers have been frustrated with PHE , with Boris Johnson complaining of the country 's `` sluggish '' response to Covid-19 - a comment widely thought to have been aimed at the organisation .
Chris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Providers , representing NHS trusts , said `` years of underfunding '' for PHE and public health more generally have left the country unprepared to deal with a pandemic .
He said unlike other health bodies such as NHS England , PHE - which replaced the Health Protection Agency ( HPA ) in 2013 under the Conservatives ' NHS reorganisation -is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care .
`` This gives ministers direct control of its activities , '' he said .
`` So whilst it might be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leadership team , it is important that the Government reflect on its responsibilities as well . ''
His comments were echoed by Dr Amitava Banerjee , associate professor at the Institute of Health Informatics , University College London , who said the move is a `` huge concern '' in the midst of a global health crisis .
`` If PHE has fallen short , responsibility lies firmly with the current Government and health ministers , '' he said .
`` Rather than a rash restructuring , a sensible approach must involve a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future waves and future pandemics . ''
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PHE has had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so carving it up will just mean too little resource spread even further , '' she said .
`` Producing this disruption in the middle of a pandemic is a complete diversion . ''
Dr Michael Head , a senior research fellow in global health at the University of Southampton , poured scorn on suggestions Baroness Harding , the Conservative peer and former TalkTalk telecoms boss who heads Track and Trace , could head up the new body .
Find out the latest coronavirus figures where you are , by entering your postcode @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes about as much sense as ( chief medical officer ) Chris Whitty being appointed the Vodafone head of branding and corporate image '' .
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said : `` Public Health England have played an integral role in our national response to this unprecedented global pandemic .
`` We have always been clear that we must learn the right lessons from this crisis to ensure that we are in the strongest possible position , both as we continue to deal with Covid-19 and to respond to @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Public Health England is to be scrapped after criticisms of its 'sluggish' response to coronavirus in the UK, it's been reported today.
A new body called the Institute for Health Protection will instead deal with responding to pandemics.
The Covid-19 work of PHE is to be merged with NHS Test and Trace to form the new organisation, according to The Sunday Telegraph.
Other aspects of PHE's operations - such as tackling obesity - could be handed over to councils and family doctors, the paper said.
Scientists and NHS trusts said if ministers are unhappy with PHE's performance they have only themselves blame as it is directly under ministerial control.
According to The Sunday Telegraph, Health Secretary Matt Hancock is to announce a new Institute for Health Protection will become "effective" from next month, although the merger will take until next spring to complete.
It comes amid repeated reports ministers have been frustrated with PHE, with Boris Johnson complaining of the country's "sluggish" response to Covid-19 - a comment widely thought to have been aimed at the organisation.
Chris Hopson, the chief executive of NHS Providers, representing NHS trusts, said "years of underfunding" for PHE and public health more generally have left the country unprepared to deal with a pandemic.
He said unlike other health bodies such as NHS England, PHE - which replaced the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in 2013 under the Conservatives' NHS reorganisation -is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care.
"This gives ministers direct control of its activities," he said.
"So whilst it might be convenient to seek to blame PHE's leadership team, it is important that the Government reflect on its responsibilities as well."
His comments were echoed by Dr Amitava Banerjee, associate professor at the Institute of Health Informatics, University College London, who said the move is a "huge concern" in the midst of a global health crisis.
"If PHE has fallen short, responsibility lies firmly with the current Government and health ministers," he said.
"Rather than a rash restructuring, a sensible approach must involve a rapid enquiry to establish lessons learned for future waves and future pandemics."
Professor Dame Til Wykes, of the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, said merging PHE with a "failing" Track and Trace service does not provide much confidence for the future.
" PHE has had a 40% decrease in its budget so carving it up will just mean too little resource spread even further," she said.
"Producing this disruption in the middle of a pandemic is a complete diversion."
Dr Michael Head, a senior research fellow in global health at the University of Southampton, poured scorn on suggestions Baroness Harding, the Conservative peer and former TalkTalk telecoms boss who heads Track and Trace, could head up the new body.
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He said the idea "makes about as much sense as (chief medical officer) Chris Whitty being appointed the Vodafone head of branding and corporate image".
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said: "Public Health England have played an integral role in our national response to this unprecedented global pandemic.
"We have always been clear that we must learn the right lessons from this crisis to ensure that we are in the strongest possible position, both as we continue to deal with Covid-19 and to respond to any future public health threat."


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Villa fans all make the same point about Rashica transfer 'blow'

Aston Villa 's hopes of completing a deal for Milot Rashica have been dealt a serious blow , according to reports .
The Werder Bremen winger is high on Villa 's list of targets for the summer transfer window with the club keen to add a fresh attacking impetus to Dean Smith 's squad .
Rashica , 24 , scored eight goals and provided seven assists in 28 appearances as Werder narrowly avoided relegation from the Bundesliga .
Reports in his native Kosovo had put Villa at the front of the chase and a potential Premier League switch seemed likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are also keen , failed to agree a fee .
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The report states : `` Aston Villa should be ready to dig that deep into their pockets for Rashica .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For him , a move to the Premier League is quite interesting , but not to a club that , like Werder , has just managed to stay in the league . ''
Villa finished a point above the drop zone with a draw against West Ham United on the final day of the campaign .
@ BPH83 : Rashica is the new Ben Yedder is n't he ?
@ Mangelafever : Never wanted him anyway ( quickly unfollows Rashica on Insta and Twitter ) .
@ AVFCJohnson : If the Rashica @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on and find a player that will appreciate our big club and its fans .
Only want players who are gon na wear the shirt and badge with pride .
@ RBishop_1990 : Ah well did n't want Rashica anyway .
@ 81Villans : Must n't have a lot of confidence in his own ability to get us up the table .
Perhaps he 's not the man for the job then .
Of course , it 's all just pure speculation anyway .
@ VillaWayne : Always concerned me when it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa bid when largely means nothing if the player doesn ’ t want to move .
Time will tell .

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birminghammail--2020-08-16--Burglars target homes with Mercedes and BMWs on driveway

Two homes in Wolverhampton have been targeted by burglars - and they had one thing in common .
Police believe the crooks intended to steal car keys during the early hours break-ins as Mercedes and BMWs were parked on the driveway of both properties .
The first break-in took place in Chatsworth Gardens , Tettenhall , at around 2am on Saturday , August 15 .
Damage was caused to the handles of the front and back doors and one had the lock barrel completely removed .
However the offenders were spooked when the house alarm was triggered and left empty-handed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people snapped the lock of a back door of a property three miles away in The Burrow , Compton .
But the occupants were woken by the noise and shouted out , causing the them to run away .
It is not clear whether the crimes were linked but PCSO Helen Denyer issued a warning about the incidents via West Midlands Police 's online alert system , WM Now .
She said the first property had an Audi , Mercedes , BMW and Seat parked on the driveway while there were two BMWs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The offenders may well have been looking for the keys to steal the cars , '' she said , adding that CCTV trawls and house to house enquiries were being carried out in both areas .
Anyone with information is urged to contact the force via the live chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight .

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Two homes in Wolverhampton have been targeted by burglars - and they had one thing in common.
Police believe the crooks intended to steal car keys during the early hours break-ins as Mercedes and BMWs were parked on the driveway of both properties.
The first break-in took place in Chatsworth Gardens, Tettenhall, at around 2am on Saturday, August 15.
Damage was caused to the handles of the front and back doors and one had the lock barrel completely removed.
However the offenders were spooked when the house alarm was triggered and left empty-handed.
Around 35 minutes later, two people snapped the lock of a back door of a property three miles away in The Burrow, Compton.
But the occupants were woken by the noise and shouted out, causing the them to run away.
It is not clear whether the crimes were linked but PCSO Helen Denyer issued a warning about the incidents via West Midlands Police's online alert system, WM Now.
She said the first property had an Audi, Mercedes, BMW and Seat parked on the driveway while there were two BMWs and a Mercedes vehicle outside the second.
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"The offenders may well have been looking for the keys to steal the cars," she said, adding that CCTV trawls and house to house enquiries were being carried out in both areas.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the force via the live chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
Alternatively, people can call 101.


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Mudslides warning on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's £11m California mansion

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made their escape from the UK to a new life in California .
But their secluded £11million home at Montecito , in Santa Barbara county , does come with one major risk .
It was multi-millionaire businessman Terry Cunningham who built the 14,463 sq ft property - known as The Chateau of Riven Rock - in a star-studded community where Oprah Winfrey , Ellen DeGeneres and Gwyneth Paltrow are among their neighbours .
Mr Cunningham told the Daily Mail he had designed the nine-bedroom , 16-bathroom mansion down to the smallest detail , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ library , games room , arcade , cinema and private gym .
There is also a large pool and tennis court , as well as an outdoor children 's play area .
However , there 's also a dark side to the dream setting .
In 2018 , devastating mudslides – triggered by heavy rain saturating the hills which had been ravaged by wildfires – came within 200ft of the property .
Mr Cunningham , chief executive of software company Descartes Labs , said : `` We sure as hell did n't think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we were building but certainly it 's something I would be thinking about now . ''
And he added that Harry and Meghan 's peace may be shattered if Oprah Winfrey decides to throw a party next door – as happened in 2004 when she celebrated her 50th birthday and invited Stevie Wonder to perform live .
But there 's one warning system the home does have - it is so technologically advanced that it can detect fog rolling in from the Pacific ocean .
`` We used an algorithm to figure out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or spool up , based on the rate of change in the fog .
We have sensors for sunlight on the south-facing wall to figure it out , '' revealed Mr Cunningham .
He sold the home in 2009 to Russian billionaire Sergey Grishin .
Meghan and Harry bought the property in May through a shell company listed at the LA address of her long-term business manager Andrew Meyer .
They moved in six weeks ago .

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made their escape from the UK to a new life in California.
But their secluded £11million home at Montecito, in Santa Barbara county, does come with one major risk.
It was multi-millionaire businessman Terry Cunningham who built the 14,463 sq ft property - known as The Chateau of Riven Rock - in a star-studded community where Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres and Gwyneth Paltrow are among their neighbours.
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Mr Cunningham told the Daily Mail he had designed the nine-bedroom, 16-bathroom mansion down to the smallest detail, including a spa, two-bedroom guest house, library, games room, arcade, cinema and private gym.
There is also a large pool and tennis court, as well as an outdoor children's play area.
However, there's also a dark side to the dream setting.
In 2018, devastating mudslides – triggered by heavy rain saturating the hills which had been ravaged by wildfires – came within 200ft of the property.
Mr Cunningham, chief executive of software company Descartes Labs, said: "We sure as hell didn't think about it [the mudslides] when we were building but certainly it's something I would be thinking about now."
And he added that Harry and Meghan's peace may be shattered if Oprah Winfrey decides to throw a party next door – as happened in 2004 when she celebrated her 50th birthday and invited Stevie Wonder to perform live.
But there's one warning system the home does have - it is so technologically advanced that it can detect fog rolling in from the Pacific ocean.
"We used an algorithm to figure out when the heating system should shut down or spool up, based on the rate of change in the fog. We have sensors for sunlight on the south-facing wall to figure it out," revealed Mr Cunningham.
He sold the home in 2009 to Russian billionaire Sergey Grishin.
Meghan and Harry bought the property in May through a shell company listed at the LA address of her long-term business manager Andrew Meyer. They moved in six weeks ago.


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Two more coronavirus deaths in latest figures

No new coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in the Midlands over the weekend , latest daily figures have revealed .
Two more people who tested positive for Covid-19 died in hospitals across the country as of the most up to date statistics released on Sunday , August 16 .
Patients , who died in the East of England and the North West , were aged between 89 and 91 years old .
Both had known underlying health conditions and their families have been informed , NHS England said .
The number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England totalled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Two more died in Wales and no more deaths were reported in Scotland - with the total deaths in the UK reaching 34,094 .
The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by region are as follows : It comes as Brits were warned life wo n't return to normal until Easter 2021 , with ongoing restrictions , infection spikes and local lockdowns set to continue .
Although lockdown measures have eased up to allow the hospitality industry to reopen - along with the latest openings - the public have been told normality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police have been shutting down parties and raves as many people are desperate to get back to normal life by meeting up and socialising as we once did .
But Government scientist Jonathan Van Tam has said a proper reawakening of society wo n't come yet as the virus has far from disappeared .
He says Brits will need to hunker down until the arrival of a `` New Dawn '' in Easter 2021 .
Professor Van Tam warned the public to follow the rules until a vaccine could become effective , our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t think the use of vaccines will provide a meaningful public health result until about Easter , '' he said .
`` After that I ’ m hoping that their impact will be substantial .
I ’ d hope that spring 2021 will represent a new dawn for the country , by which time we ’ ll be able to live life fairly safely .
`` Even so , moving forward , the way we live will change .
Covid-19 won ’ t be eradicated anytime soon and we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to some extent . ''

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No new coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in the Midlands over the weekend, latest daily figures have revealed.
Two more people who tested positive for Covid-19 died in hospitals across the country as of the most up to date statistics released on Sunday, August 16.
Patients, who died in the East of England and the North West, were aged between 89 and 91 years old.
Both had known underlying health conditions and their families have been informed, NHS England said.
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The number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England totalled 29,458 in the most recent update.
Two more died in Wales and no more deaths were reported in Scotland - with the total deaths in the UK reaching 34,094.
The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by region are as follows:
East of England 1
London 0
Midlands 0
North East & Yorkshire 0
North West 1
South East 0
South West 0
TOTAL 2
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It comes as Brits were warned life won't return to normal until Easter 2021, with ongoing restrictions, infection spikes and local lockdowns set to continue.
Although lockdown measures have eased up to allow the hospitality industry to reopen - along with the latest openings - the public have been told normality won't resume until next spring.
Police have been shutting down parties and raves as many people are desperate to get back to normal life by meeting up and socialising as we once did.
But Government scientist Jonathan Van Tam has said a proper reawakening of society won't come yet as the virus has far from disappeared.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
He says Brits will need to hunker down until the arrival of a "New Dawn" in Easter 2021.
Professor Van Tam warned the public to follow the rules until a vaccine could become effective, our sister title Coventry Live reported.
"I don’t think the use of vaccines will provide a meaningful public health result until about Easter," he said.
"After that I’m hoping that their impact will be substantial. I’d hope that spring 2021 will represent a new dawn for the country, by which time we’ll be able to live life fairly safely.
"Even so, moving forward, the way we live will change. Covid-19 won’t be eradicated anytime soon and we’ll have to learn to live with it to some extent."


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Report: Cristiano Ronaldo makes shock Wolves transfer demand

Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has demanded that his side sign Wolves striker Raul Jimenez this summer , according to Gazetta dello Sport .
Manchester United are said to be leading the race for the Mexico international who have been a revelation for Nuno Espirito Santo 's side this term .
Jimenez , who moved to Molineux for £32m twelve months ago , hit 27 goals for club and country during the 2019-20 season .
And , according to some reports in Portugal , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already completed the capture with only personal terms yet to be agreed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ronaldo himself , the report claims , who wants to see his club hijack the deal , stopping United from getting their man .
The same report , cited by Daily Mail , adds that Braga star Paulinho will move to Molineux as his replacement .
The Brazilian , who scored 25 times in all competitions last season - including against Wolves in the dramatic 3-3 draw between the sides in the Europa League - is attracting interest from across Europe .
Lazio are said to have made an approach for the 27-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's demands .
The report adds that Wolves remain 'in talks ' to over a deal for Paulinho , who is expected to cost £23m , and the Portuguese club are 'confident of reaching an agreement ' .

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Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has demanded that his side sign Wolves striker Raul Jimenez this summer, according to Gazetta dello Sport.
Manchester United are said to be leading the race for the Mexico international who have been a revelation for Nuno Espirito Santo's side this term.
Jimenez, who moved to Molineux for £32m twelve months ago, hit 27 goals for club and country during the 2019-20 season.
And, according to some reports in Portugal, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already completed the capture with only personal terms yet to be agreed.
But that has caught the attention of Ronaldo himself, the report claims, who wants to see his club hijack the deal, stopping United from getting their man.
The same report, cited by Daily Mail, adds that Braga star Paulinho will move to Molineux as his replacement.
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The Brazilian, who scored 25 times in all competitions last season - including against Wolves in the dramatic 3-3 draw between the sides in the Europa League - is attracting interest from across Europe.
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Lazio are said to have made an approach for the 27-year-old but are not willing to meet Braga's demands.
The report adds that Wolves remain 'in talks' to over a deal for Paulinho, who is expected to cost £23m, and the Portuguese club are 'confident of reaching an agreement'.


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Home with heated outdoor pool could be yours for less than £1m

A gorgeous four bedroom house in Stourbridge - which comes with its own outdoor heated swimming pool - could be yours for less than £1,000,000 .
Located on Chantry Road , in the Stourton area , this lovely family home is on the market with a guide price of £825,000 .
Not only does it come with an outdoor heated pool , the garage has also been converted into a bar area with a pool table .
The description of the property boasts four double bedrooms , open plan living , and a bespoke kitchen .
A mortgage on this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £3,147 per month , over 25 years , if a 10 per cent deposit was put down .
A snippet of the advert on Zoopla says : `` In the former garage there is a bar with pool table neatly tucked away , where the time can be passed away into the small hours without anyone noticing .
`` This could easily be converted back into garage space if required .
Double doors from here lead into a garden store where there is an up and over door which leads into the garden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and enclosed incorporates the kidney shaped swimming pool with patio area surround , a lawn area and a blocked paved that leads down into a mature woodland area .
`` It really is a place of sanctuary and makes it an incredible family home for all ages . ''

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A gorgeous four bedroom house in Stourbridge - which comes with its own outdoor heated swimming pool - could be yours for less than £1,000,000.
Located on Chantry Road, in the Stourton area, this lovely family home is on the market with a guide price of £825,000.
Not only does it come with an outdoor heated pool, the garage has also been converted into a bar area with a pool table.
The description of the property boasts four double bedrooms, open plan living, and a bespoke kitchen.
A mortgage on this spacious family home could set you back £3,147 per month, over 25 years, if a 10 per cent deposit was put down.
A snippet of the advert on Zoopla says: "In the former garage there is a bar with pool table neatly tucked away, where the time can be passed away into the small hours without anyone noticing.
"This could easily be converted back into garage space if required. Double doors from here lead into a garden store where there is an up and over door which leads into the garden.
"The garden is beautifully private and enclosed incorporates the kidney shaped swimming pool with patio area surround, a lawn area and a blocked paved that leads down into a mature woodland area.
"It really is a place of sanctuary and makes it an incredible family home for all ages."


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Boy, 13, arrested over '17ins machete' to face no further action

A 13-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of possessing a 17 inch machete will face no further action , police say .
Officers made the arrest on Hob Moor Road , South Yardley as they responded to an alleged knife alert on Friday night , August 14 .
They swooped on the street after reports a group of youths were armed with a weapon at around 7pm .
A red-handled machete , pictured and later shared to social media , was seized from the scene .
A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possessing a blade as officers vowed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sharing the news , force response officers said : `` C team Stechford have seized this weapon and have one in custody .
`` It ’ s unacceptable to be in a public place with this and our officers will take positive action to keep our communities safer . ''
But two days on from the arrest , police said the child has since been released pending 'no further action ' .
Police urged anyone with information on knife crime to contact the force via its website or report offences via 101 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , released on Sunday ( August 16 ) , read : `` We were called to reports of a group of young people with a weapon in Hob Moor Road , South Yardley at around 7pm on Friday .
`` A 13-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possession of a blade .
He has been released pending no further action .
`` Anyone with any information about knife crime can contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101 .
To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 . ''

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A 13-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of possessing a 17 inch machete will face no further action, police say.
Officers made the arrest on Hob Moor Road, South Yardley as they responded to an alleged knife alert on Friday night, August 14.
They swooped on the street after reports a group of youths were armed with a weapon at around 7pm.
A red-handled machete, pictured and later shared to social media, was seized from the scene.
A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possessing a blade as officers vowed to 'take action' to make communities safer.
Sharing the news, force response officers said: "C team Stechford have seized this weapon and have one in custody.
"It’s unacceptable to be in a public place with this and our officers will take positive action to keep our communities safer."
But two days on from the arrest, police said the child has since been released pending 'no further action'.
Police urged anyone with information on knife crime to contact the force via its website or report offences via 101.
A statement from West Midlands Police, released on Sunday (August 16), read: "We were called to reports of a group of young people with a weapon in Hob Moor Road, South Yardley at around 7pm on Friday.
"A 13-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possession of a blade. He has been released pending no further action.
"Anyone with any information about knife crime can contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Villa dealt major Rashica transfer blow

Villa dealt major Rashica transfer blow

Milot Rashica is said to be reluctant about joining Aston Villa .
Villa have been tracking the 24-year-old Werder Bremen @ @ @ @ @ having first looked at the Kosovo international ahead of the January transfer window .
And @ @ @ @ @ given a boost in their pursuit of him when it was reported in Germany that @ @ @ @ @ match Bremen 's asking price , which is thought to be 25m euros .
But @ @ @ @ @ Rashica is not interested in moving to Villa Park amid fears of being involved in @ @ @ @ @ Aston Villa should be ready to dig that deep into their pockets for Rashica .
@ @ @ @ @ play along .
For him , a move to the Premier League is quite interesting @ @ @ @ @ club that , like Werder , has just managed to stay in the league , @ @ @ @

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Milot Rashica is said to be reluctant about joining Aston Villa.
Villa have been tracking the 24-year-old Werder Bremen winger for several months, having first looked at the Kosovo international ahead of the January transfer window.
And they looked to have been given a boost in their pursuit of him when it was reported in Germany that RB Leipzig have refused to match Bremen's asking price, which is thought to be 25m euros.
But DeichStube report on Sunday that Rashica is not interested in moving to Villa Park amid fears of being involved in a relegation battle.
"Aston Villa should be ready to dig that deep into their pockets for Rashica. But the striker doesn't play along. For him, a move to the Premier League is quite interesting, but not to a club that, like Werder, has just managed to stay in the league," they report.


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Teenage brothers who went missing in sea named by police as search called off

Coastguard workers and police have called off a search for two brothers who have gone missing in the sea .
The teenagers , who disappeared in water off the Fylde coast in Lancashire , have been named by police .
An extensive air and sea search has been unable to find brothers Muhammad Azhar Shabbir , 18 , and Ali Athar Shabbir , 16 , from Dewsbury , West Yorkshire .
Police were alerted at 6.55pm on Saturday after they vanished close to St Anne 's Pier in Lytham St Annes .
Their 15-year-old cousin , also from Dewsbury , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youngster , who was not named , remains in hospital .
The search , which had resumed on Sunday morning , has been temporarily stood down .
Danny Jamson , area commander for HM Coastguard , said : `` Following a comprehensive search effort made by all , sadly the brothers have not been found and a decision has been taken to suspend the search .
`` Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those involved . ''
Coastguard rescue teams from Lytham and Fleetwood and the coastguard search and rescue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the operation .
They were joined by RNLI lifeboats from Lytham St Annes and Blackpool , independent rescue service Southport Lifeboat , Lancashire police and North West Ambulance Service .
An RNLI spokesman said : `` The all-weather lifeboat from Lytham searched through the night and was rejoined at first light this morning by the station 's D-class lifeboat and the Atlantic 85 lifeboat from neighbouring Blackpool .
Our thoughts remain with the families at this time . ''
Lancashire Constabulary said the family have been informed and are being supported by trained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our thoughts remain with them at this incredibly sad and difficult time .
Our thanks goes to HM Coastguard and the RNLI for their efforts , along with everyone who has offered their support and well wishes . ''

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Coastguard workers and police have called off a search for two brothers who have gone missing in the sea.
The teenagers, who disappeared in water off the Fylde coast in Lancashire, have been named by police.
An extensive air and sea search has been unable to find brothers Muhammad Azhar Shabbir, 18, and Ali Athar Shabbir, 16, from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.
Police were alerted at 6.55pm on Saturday after they vanished close to St Anne's Pier in Lytham St Annes.
Their 15-year-old cousin, also from Dewsbury, managed to swim to shore. The youngster, who was not named, remains in hospital.
The search, which had resumed on Sunday morning, has been temporarily stood down.
Danny Jamson, area commander for HM Coastguard, said: "Following a comprehensive search effort made by all, sadly the brothers have not been found and a decision has been taken to suspend the search.
"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those involved."
Coastguard rescue teams from Lytham and Fleetwood and the coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Caernarfon had been part of the operation.
They were joined by RNLI lifeboats from Lytham St Annes and Blackpool, independent rescue service Southport Lifeboat, Lancashire police and North West Ambulance Service.
An RNLI spokesman said: "The all-weather lifeboat from Lytham searched through the night and was rejoined at first light this morning by the station's D-class lifeboat and the Atlantic 85 lifeboat from neighbouring Blackpool. Our thoughts remain with the families at this time."
Lancashire Constabulary said the family have been informed and are being supported by trained officers.
A spokeswoman said: "Our thoughts remain with them at this incredibly sad and difficult time. Our thanks goes to HM Coastguard and the RNLI for their efforts, along with everyone who has offered their support and well wishes."


birminghammail--2020-08-16--West Brom and Blues in race for defender Villa couldn't sign

West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City are said to be in the race to sign 15-year-old defender Paul Ibahadon .
The Nigerian youngster , tipped for big things , was on his way to Aston Villa earlier this year but saw his dream move collapse due to clearance issues .
Born in Italy , Ibahadon was on course to climb the ranks at Atalanta before having to relocate to the United Kingdom for family reason .
That is when Villa sensed a golden opportunity to pounce , luring the teenager to Villa Park to see him put pen to paper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal soon collapsed over issues with his international clearances , claimed All Nigeria Soccer .
And now the same reporters are tipping West Brom and Birmingham to swoop for his services - but they will face competition from Nottingham Forest and Chelsea , it is claimed .
Frank Lampard 's scouts are said to have invited him to their academy training centre for a trial .
The report adds : `` A ball-playing central defender who is composed , strong and quick , Ibahadon can also be utilized as a holding midfielder and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nigeria international Semi Ajayi . ''

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West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City are said to be in the race to sign 15-year-old defender Paul Ibahadon.
The Nigerian youngster, tipped for big things, was on his way to Aston Villa earlier this year but saw his dream move collapse due to clearance issues.
Born in Italy, Ibahadon was on course to climb the ranks at Atalanta before having to relocate to the United Kingdom for family reason.
That is when Villa sensed a golden opportunity to pounce, luring the teenager to Villa Park to see him put pen to paper on a new deal.
But that deal soon collapsed over issues with his international clearances, claimed All Nigeria Soccer.
And now the same reporters are tipping West Brom and Birmingham to swoop for his services - but they will face competition from Nottingham Forest and Chelsea, it is claimed.
Frank Lampard's scouts are said to have invited him to their academy training centre for a trial.
The report adds: "A ball-playing central defender who is composed, strong and quick, Ibahadon can also be utilized as a holding midfielder and has drawn comparisons with West Brom's Nigeria international Semi Ajayi."
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Since the emergence of this report, BirminghamLive has learned that Albion do not have any plans to approach Ibahadon.


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Police appeal to find missing Sandwell man Declan Downes

Police are urgently trying to find a man who has gone missing in Sandwell .
Declan Downes was last seen @ @ @ @ @ Saturday evening ( August 15 ) and his family are concerned for his mental health @ @ @ @ @ - pictured above - is described as mixed race and 5ft 10ins tall with short @ @ @ @ @ He was last seen wearing dark jogging bottoms , a dark top and blue trainers @ @ @ @ @ Declan is said to enjoy spending time in Warley Woods and Sandwell Valley Park .
@ @ @ @ @ Great Barr .
West Midlands Police has urged anyone who sees him or has information @ @ @ @ @ in touch by calling 101 .
Alternatively , people can use the live chat facility @ @ @ @ @ midnight .

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Police are urgently trying to find a man who has gone missing in Sandwell.
Declan Downes was last seen leaving his Smethwick home on Saturday evening (August 15) and his family are concerned for his mental health and wellbeing.
The 41-year-old - pictured above - is described as mixed race and 5ft 10ins tall with short hair and a beard.
He was last seen wearing dark jogging bottoms, a dark top and blue trainers with a yellow sole.
Declan is said to enjoy spending time in Warley Woods and Sandwell Valley Park. He also has links to Great Barr.
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West Midlands Police has urged anyone who sees him or has information about his whereabouts to get in touch by calling 101.
Alternatively, people can use the live chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Holly Willoughby forced to fly home from Portugal holiday over quarantine rules

Holly Willoughby has had to cut short her holiday so she can go into enforced quarantine before returning to her TV role on This Morning .
The presenter has come back to the UK much earlier than planned because of the new rules on self-isolation .
Mirror Online has confirmed reports that Holly has flown home from what was supposed to be a seven-week family break .
She has spent her summer in the Algarve with husband Dan Baldwin and their three children , children Harry , 11 , Belle , nine , and Chester , five .
A source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accepts that she has to go into quarantine and will follow the rules but she is n't happy losing two weeks from her holiday . ''
`` The summer break is her chance to re-charge after a hectic period and to spend time with her family .
After all the stresses of the pandemic she had been looking forward to relaxing as long as possible .
`` Instead of seven weeks away she has had to make it five – but it 's what she 's had to do to keep the This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returns to the show on time . ''
She returns to presenting This Morning on September 7 .
Government coronavirus restrictions mean any passengers returning from Portugal need to isolate for 14 days .
Holly and her family had originally planned to be at the luxurious Quinta do Lago resort , which offers private villas with pools for a relaxing break in the sunshine , until the end of August .
Co-host Phillip Schofield has also been enjoying a summer break with his family .
During the summer it was reported that Holly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set up her own female-focused management company - Roxy Management .
A source said : `` Lockdown has given her time to reflect and think about her future .
`` In many ways , it has become the perfect opportunity to start afresh and it was just time for a change .
`` She is really excited about managing herself and having more say over decisions on a day-to-day basis . ''

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Holly Willoughby has had to cut short her holiday so she can go into enforced quarantine before returning to her TV role on This Morning.
The presenter has come back to the UK much earlier than planned because of the new rules on self-isolation.
Mirror Online has confirmed reports that Holly has flown home from what was supposed to be a seven-week family break.
She has spent her summer in the Algarve with husband Dan Baldwin and their three children, children Harry, 11, Belle, nine, and Chester, five.
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A source told the Daily Mail: "Holly accepts that she has to go into quarantine and will follow the rules but she isn't happy losing two weeks from her holiday."
"The summer break is her chance to re-charge after a hectic period and to spend time with her family. After all the stresses of the pandemic she had been looking forward to relaxing as long as possible.
"Instead of seven weeks away she has had to make it five – but it's what she's had to do to keep the This Morning team safe and to ensure she returns to the show on time."
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She returns to presenting This Morning on September 7.
Government coronavirus restrictions mean any passengers returning from Portugal need to isolate for 14 days.
Holly and her family had originally planned to be at the luxurious Quinta do Lago resort, which offers private villas with pools for a relaxing break in the sunshine, until the end of August.
Co-host Phillip Schofield has also been enjoying a summer break with his family.
During the summer it was reported that Holly has left her YMU Entertainment agency to set up her own female-focused management company - Roxy Management.
A source said: "Lockdown has given her time to reflect and think about her future.
"In many ways, it has become the perfect opportunity to start afresh and it was just time for a change.
"She is really excited about managing herself and having more say over decisions on a day-to-day basis."


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Murder probe after man dies after fight outside Wetherspoons

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was killed following a fight outside a pub in Sedgley .
Police were called to The Clifton pub in Bull Ring , just before midnight on Saturday ( August 15 ) .
Sadly despite the efforts of emergency crews , a 24-year-old man had suffered fatal head injuries was pronounced dead at the scene .
His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers .
Officers from West Midlands Police remain at the scene today ( Sunday , August 16 ) .
A blue tent has been set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ High Street and part of Ettymore Road .
A forensic search is being carried out at the scene and officers are reviewing CCTV from the area .
Det Insp Laura Harrison , from Force CID , said : `` Our thoughts are with the family of this young man who has sadly lost his life .
“ We are in the early stages of our investigations but we understand he may have tried to intervene in a fight when he was fatally injured .
`` I believe the community of Sedgley will respond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not yet spoken with and who may information about what happened last night to get in touch with us . ''
Temporary Superintendent Jason Anderson , of the Dudley Neighbourhood team , added : `` Neighbourhood officers from Dudley will be patrolling the area over the coming days to provide reassurance and visibility to our communities who will have been affected by this incident . ''
Wetherspoon spokesman , Eddie Gershon , told Black Country Live the incident was caught on the pub ’ s CCTV .
He said : `` It shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rank at the side of the pub attacking another male .
“ The individual managed to get away and ran to the front of the pub where he was let in for his own safety .
“ The group then started attacking another male .
Once the group dispersed , door staff at the pub went to assist him on the floor putting him in the recovery position .
We understand that this person died on his way to the hospital .
“ No members of the group or the two men who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Police have still closed off the road and all access into the pub , and it will remain closed until forensics have completed their work .
Police have viewed the CCTV from the pub .
“ We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the individual who passed away.
” Anyone with information is urged to contact police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight .
Alternatively , call 101 at anytime or contact Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
People are asked @ @ @ @ @ @

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A murder investigation has been launched after a man was killed following a fight outside a pub in Sedgley.
Police were called to The Clifton pub in Bull Ring, just before midnight on Saturday (August 15).
Sadly despite the efforts of emergency crews, a 24-year-old man had suffered fatal head injuries was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Officers from West Midlands Police remain at the scene today (Sunday, August 16). A blue tent has been set up within a cordon, which covers High Street and part of Ettymore Road.
A forensic search is being carried out at the scene and officers are reviewing CCTV from the area.
Det Insp Laura Harrison, from Force CID, said: "Our thoughts are with the family of this young man who has sadly lost his life.
“We are in the early stages of our investigations but we understand he may have tried to intervene in a fight when he was fatally injured.
"I believe the community of Sedgley will respond as we appeal for anyone we have not yet spoken with and who may information about what happened last night to get in touch with us."
Temporary Superintendent Jason Anderson, of the Dudley Neighbourhood team, added: "Neighbourhood officers from Dudley will be patrolling the area over the coming days to provide reassurance and visibility to our communities who will have been affected by this incident."
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Wetherspoon spokesman, Eddie Gershon, told Black Country Live the incident was caught on the pub’s CCTV.
He said: "It shows a group of males by the taxi rank at the side of the pub attacking another male.
“The individual managed to get away and ran to the front of the pub where he was let in for his own safety.
“The group then started attacking another male. Once the group dispersed, door staff at the pub went to assist him on the floor putting him in the recovery position. We understand that this person died on his way to the hospital.
“No members of the group or the two men who were attacked had been in the pub.
“Police have still closed off the road and all access into the pub, and it will remain closed until forensics have completed their work. Police have viewed the CCTV from the pub.
“We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the individual who passed away.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
Alternatively, call 101 at anytime or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
People are asked to quote crime number 20DY/194445N/20.


birminghammail--2020-08-16--Villa transfer stance claim made about striker Davis

Keinan Davis is believed to be staying put at Aston Villa for now amid links with a move to Preston @ @ @ @ @ he could leave the club before the transfer window closes .
The 22-year-old striker , @ @ @ @ @ 2021 , is highly regarded at Villa Park and made 18 appearances in the Premier @ @ @ @ @ was used mainly as a substitute by boss Dean Smith , however , and his @ @ @ @ @ starter are thought to be slim as Villa aim to build on their first season @ @ @ @ @ .
Smith is expected to discuss his future with new sporting director Johan Lange .
@ @ @ @ @ Championship side Preston - and The Sun 's Alan Nixon said on Sunday : `` @ @ @ @ @ on hold just now .
But Villa very keen to spend , so that could @ @ @ @ @ in window . ''

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Keinan Davis is believed to be staying put at Aston Villa for now amid links with a move to Preston - but it is understood he could leave the club before the transfer window closes.
The 22-year-old striker, who is under contract until 2021, is highly regarded at Villa Park and made 18 appearances in the Premier League last season.
He was used mainly as a substitute by boss Dean Smith, however, and his chances of becoming a regular starter are thought to be slim as Villa aim to build on their first season back in the top flight.
Smith is expected to discuss his future with new sporting director Johan Lange.
Davis has been linked with Championship side Preston - and The Sun's Alan Nixon said on Sunday: "Keinan Davies and Preston thing on hold just now. But Villa very keen to spend, so that could change. Loan maybe later in window."


birminghammail--2020-08-17--Aston Villa transfers live - Rashica, Benrahma, Grealish latest

Hello and welcome to Monday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa 's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer .
We will be adding all the latest Villa news , views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day , with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club .
Last week , Werder Bremen wing wizard Milot Rashica - valued at £20 million-plus - has been the name on everybody 's lips after his agent revealed 'advanced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa .
Elsewhere , Brentford duo Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahma are top targets for Villa following the Bees ' play-off final defeat to Fulham - so we will be keeping a close eye on the situation concerning those two , particularly with the situation seemingly developing on the latter .
There will be plenty on the likes of Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard and Bournemouth frontman Callum Wilson too , while Manchester United 's interest in £80 million-valued Jack Grealish has significantly cooled .
So stay with us for today 's blog , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion .

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Hello and welcome to LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive on Wednesday, September 9.
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer.
We will be adding all the latest Villa news, views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day, with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club.
Matty Cash arrived from Nottingham Forest to become the club's first senior signing of the window and Brentford striker Ollie Watkins completed his £28m switch to Villa Park on Wednesday.
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has also been touted for a move with Dean Smith keen to add cover given Tom Heaton's long lay-off.
So stay with us for today's transfer blog and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion.