themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-02--Primark shares important update about what it now stocks in stores

Throughout the years , Primark has played host to some of the most popular collaborations .
From Disney to Drag Race and Harry Potter , the high-street fashion retailer is always on the ball when it comes to official merchandise .
But Primark 's latest announcement could be one of its most important to date , as it has confirmed that it will be collaborating with Soccer Aid for Unicef - the world ’ s biggest celebrity football match , which raises money to give children the best start in life .
As a principal partner , Primark is pleased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £100,000 , including proceeds from the sale of exclusive merchandise range to support Soccer Aid for Unicef ’ s ‘ Play for Generation Covid ’ campaign , which is helping to stop the spread of Coronavirus and limit the impact on children ’ s lives .
Due to sporting event restrictions , the match will now be played behind closed doors at Old Trafford stadium on Sunday 6th September 6.30pm live and exclusive on ITV and STV .
These restrictions will not stop the football legends and celebrities from entertaining the nation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ scenes coverage from the Soccer Aid for Unicef training camp with brand ambassador Kem Cetinay .
‘ Kem ’ s Cam ’ will capture footage of what actually goes on during training , finding out fromthe players what it means to be playing for Generation Covid , as well as crossbar and kick-up challenges from football legends and celebrities .
Primark encourages everyone to support Generation Covid through coming together as a nation to help Unicef .
For those adults who want to create some friendly team competition of their own , Primark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unicef sports training t-shirts ( £8 ) , which are in stores now .
Primark says : `` Soccer Aid for Unicef will help stop the spread of Coronavirus and limit the impact on children ’ s lives .
For the first-time in the match ’ s history , the UK government and Gavi , The Vaccine Alliance , will both match public donations to Soccer Aid for Unicef , meaning every £1 donated becomes £3 – up to £3 million – until 6 Oct 2020 .
Since 2006 , Soccer Aid for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give children all over the world a childhood full of play . ''

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Throughout the years, Primark has played host to some of the most popular collaborations.
From Disney to Drag Race and Harry Potter, the high-street fashion retailer is always on the ball when it comes to official merchandise.
But Primark's latest announcement could be one of its most important to date, as it has confirmed that it will be collaborating with Soccer Aid for Unicef - the world’s biggest celebrity football match, which raises money to give children the best start in life.
As a principal partner, Primark is pleased to announce that they will be donating £100,000, including proceeds from the sale of exclusive merchandise range to support Soccer Aid for Unicef’s ‘Play for Generation Covid’ campaign, which is helping to stop the spread of Coronavirus and limit the impact on children’s lives.
Due to sporting event restrictions, the match will now be played behind closed doors at Old Trafford stadium on Sunday 6th September 6.30pm live and exclusive on ITV and STV. These restrictions will not stop the football legends and celebrities from entertaining the nation.
Primark will be bringing exclusive behind the scenes coverage from the Soccer Aid for Unicef training camp with brand ambassador Kem Cetinay.
‘Kem’s Cam’ will capture footage of what actually goes on during training, finding out fromthe players what it means to be playing for Generation Covid, as well as crossbar and kick-up challenges from football legends and celebrities.
Primark encourages everyone to support Generation Covid through coming together as a nation to help Unicef. For those adults who want to create some friendly team competition of their own, Primark will be exclusively selling Soccer Aid for Unicef sports training t-shirts (£8), which are in stores now.
Primark says: "Soccer Aid for Unicef will help stop the spread of Coronavirus and limit the impact on children’s lives. For the first-time in the match’s history, the UK government and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, will both match public donations to Soccer Aid for Unicef, meaning every £1 donated becomes £3 – up to £3 million – until 6 Oct 2020. Since 2006, Soccer Aid for Unicef has raised over £38m to help give children all over the world a childhood full of play."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Man Utd 'will only abandon' Sancho chase on one condition and more rumours

Manchester United will reportedly only give up on their pursuit of Jadon Sancho if the winger publicly admits he wants to stay at Borussia Dortmund this summer .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add to his attacking ranks this summer to turn his promising side into Premier League title contenders and Sancho is the club 's top target .
United were confident of finally signing the 20-year-old this summer after failing to do so in 2017 and 2019 but the move has been thrown into doubt as Dortmund officials are adamant that he will remain in Germany for at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been extended until 2023 .
While the club have briefly changed focus to signing Ajax playmaker Donny van de Beek , they have not given up on signing Sancho and remain in negotiations with his and Dortmund 's representatives , though his wages , agent costs and the actual transfer fee remain obstacles .
But , according to The Sun , United wo n't abandon the transfer unless Sancho states that he wishes to remain at Signal Iduna Park .
The England international has remained coy on his future and has stated that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the media .
It 's claimed that the only way Sancho will move to Old Trafford this summer is if he pushes for it and that , if he does n't , both United and Dortmund want him to reveal his stance on his future in a statement .
Meanwhile , Lionel Messi was previously more open to joining United than neighbours Manchester City , according to reports .
Messi sent shockwaves throughout the game last week after he told Barcelona he wants to leave the club , with City immediately being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United were also inevitably linked , though that will almost certainly remain speculation as it 's highly unlikely United will make a move .
The Athletic suggest Messi ’ s preference is now to join City this summer , but they reference a source who says the Argentine was originally “ more charmed ” by “ historic English clubs such as Manchester United .
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Manchester United will reportedly only give up on their pursuit of Jadon Sancho if the winger publicly admits he wants to stay at Borussia Dortmund this summer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add to his attacking ranks this summer to turn his promising side into Premier League title contenders and Sancho is the club's top target.
United were confident of finally signing the 20-year-old this summer after failing to do so in 2017 and 2019 but the move has been thrown into doubt as Dortmund officials are adamant that he will remain in Germany for at least another season and his contract has been extended until 2023.
While the club have briefly changed focus to signing Ajax playmaker Donny van de Beek, they have not given up on signing Sancho and remain in negotiations with his and Dortmund's representatives, though his wages, agent costs and the actual transfer fee remain obstacles.
But, according to The Sun, United won't abandon the transfer unless Sancho states that he wishes to remain at Signal Iduna Park. The England international has remained coy on his future and has stated that he doesn't pay attention to speculation in the media.
It's claimed that the only way Sancho will move to Old Trafford this summer is if he pushes for it and that, if he doesn't, both United and Dortmund want him to reveal his stance on his future in a statement.
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi was previously more open to joining United than neighbours Manchester City, according to reports.
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Messi sent shockwaves throughout the game last week after he told Barcelona he wants to leave the club, with City immediately being made the favourites to sign him. United were also inevitably linked, though that will almost certainly remain speculation as it's highly unlikely United will make a move.
The Athletic suggest Messi’s preference is now to join City this summer, but they reference a source who says the Argentine was originally “more charmed” by “historic English clubs such as Manchester United.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-02--Donny van de Beek hints at new role for Manchester United

Donny van de Beek plans to display his eye for goal at Manchester United after completing his £35million move from Ajax .
The 23-year-old can play a variety of roles in midfield , including in a deeper No .
6 role , but he wants to become a force around the penalty area for United .
There was a school of thought that Van de Beek would play a deeper role with Bruno Fernandes influential in a creative midfield position since his £47million arrival from Sporting Lisbon in January .
But Van de Beek , who scored 34 goals and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ajax , wants to show his creative side as well , while also showing a work rate that he considers a major strength of his game .
“ I ’ m a midfielder that likes to go into the box – making runs , goals , assists .
A lot of the time , I cover a lot of distance in games , this is also a thing that is a strength for me , to get into the box of the opponent , '' he told United 's website .
The 5ft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to add some steel to go alongside the silk in the Premier League , but that is a challenge he is relishing .
`` Always when people tell you something about the Premier League , they tell you it ’ s really strong with heavy competition , '' he said .
`` I will see that .
I want to work on my physicality , on everything , to make steps again , because for Holland I was strong and physically good , but now I want to make steps again to improve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ titles . ''
Van de Beek has signed a five-year deal at Old Trafford , with the option of a further year , and before sealing his departure from Ajax he spoke to former United players Edwin van der Sar and Daley Blind for their experience of life at the club .
Van der Sar is now Ajax 's chief executive , while Blind is still a centre back in the Ajax team , and both only had positive things to say about United .
`` I have heard all the stories from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our old director , and Daley Blind , my old team-mate , and I can not wait to play for the club , '' he said .
`` I talked with [ Edwin ] and he told me a lot of stories about the club and about everything .
He told how big the club is and how nice an experience he had with it.
” Van de Beek also spoke directly to Solskjaer before making the move from Amsterdam to Manchester .
`` I watched a lot of their matches before and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the coach and that for me was a really important thing , '' Van de Beek explained .
`` We talked about football things , about the club and I always make decisions about my feelings and my feelings were directly good with everything .
That was for me an important thing .
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Donny van de Beek plans to display his eye for goal at Manchester United after completing his £35million move from Ajax.
The 23-year-old can play a variety of roles in midfield, including in a deeper No. 6 role, but he wants to become a force around the penalty area for United.
There was a school of thought that Van de Beek would play a deeper role with Bruno Fernandes influential in a creative midfield position since his £47million arrival from Sporting Lisbon in January.
But Van de Beek, who scored 34 goals and provided 28 assists in 149 games at Ajax, wants to show his creative side as well, while also showing a work rate that he considers a major strength of his game.
“I’m a midfielder that likes to go into the box – making runs, goals, assists. A lot of the time, I cover a lot of distance in games, this is also a thing that is a strength for me, to get into the box of the opponent," he told United's website.
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The 5ft 11ins midfielder also knows he might have to add some steel to go alongside the silk in the Premier League, but that is a challenge he is relishing.
"Always when people tell you something about the Premier League, they tell you it’s really strong with heavy competition," he said.
"I will see that. I want to work on my physicality, on everything, to make steps again, because for Holland I was strong and physically good, but now I want to make steps again to improve and help the club get prizes and titles."
Van de Beek has signed a five-year deal at Old Trafford, with the option of a further year, and before sealing his departure from Ajax he spoke to former United players Edwin van der Sar and Daley Blind for their experience of life at the club.
Van der Sar is now Ajax's chief executive, while Blind is still a centre back in the Ajax team, and both only had positive things to say about United.
"I have heard all the stories from the old players, including Edwin, our old director, and Daley Blind, my old team-mate, and I cannot wait to play for the club," he said.
"I talked with [Edwin] and he told me a lot of stories about the club and about everything. He told how big the club is and how nice an experience he had with it.”
Van de Beek also spoke directly to Solskjaer before making the move from Amsterdam to Manchester.
"I watched a lot of their matches before and I also had a really good meeting with the coach and that for me was a really important thing," Van de Beek explained.
"We talked about football things, about the club and I always make decisions about my feelings and my feelings were directly good with everything. That was for me an important thing.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-02--Dad-to-be told newborn was 'fine' - only to be told later she had been stillborn

A father-to-be was told his newborn baby was 'fine ' , only to find out that she had in fact been stillborn , an inquest heard .
Baby Evelyn Davies died at Stepping Hill Hospital in November 2018 after her mum , Elizabeth Davies , went into early labour when 26 weeks pregnant .
An inquest at Stockport Coroners ' court heard how there had been a lack of clarity regarding Evelyn 's death .
It had been unclear whether she had been stillborn or had died shortly after being delivered via cesarean section .
Mrs Davies , from Marple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital after developing stomach pains and passing blood clots on the evening of November 10 , 2018 .
She and her husband , Major Matthew Davies , were admitted to the maternity unit at Stepping Hill for further assessment .
Major Davies said doctors and midwives did not share any concerns about the baby 's wellbeing when tracking her heartbeat with a CTG scan .
Mrs Davies was given steroids and nifedipine to delay the onset of full labour , yet her contractions persisted , the inquest heard .
Doctors decided that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a category 2 emergency C-section under general anaesthetic .
Her husband was put in a room on his own while Mrs Davies was taken to down to theatre .
`` I was not told about any of the risks or concerns that they had , '' Major Davies told the court .
A short time later a midwife , Stephanie Bray , told Major Davies that his baby had been born .
He added : `` Midwife Bray came to tell me that baby had been delivered and that mother and baby were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was perfect .
`` I was told that they were just helping the baby breathe and that I would probably see her when she was taken through to the ward .
Then I was left . ''
A doctor then informed Major Davies that his daughter was being resuscitated , and asked for permission to halt the resuscitation attempt .
`` Obviously we were not expecting Evelyn to be born at that stage , '' he said .
`` I had been sitting in the room thinking [ we had ] a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stock of that and I was waiting to see my daughter . ''
He added : `` Clearly that was a big shock . ''
Major Davies was later informed by a bereavement midwife that Evelyn had in fact been stillborn .
`` I asked why she was referring to Evelyn as stillborn because I had been told Evelyn was alive and well at one point .
`` She said 'no , Evelyn was never alive ' .
`` I just assumed it was a communication issue .
How could it be so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honest , I am still trying to get to the bottom of that . ''
Stephanie Bray , a midwife , told the inquest that baby Evelyn had not been responsive or breathing when she was delivered via C-section .
Coroner Chris Morris asked why she had then written `` ?
showing some signs of life '' in her notes before going back and changing them retrospectively some days later .
`` I knew I had not written it in the right phrasing , '' she told the inquest .
`` I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I was hoping that resus would work . ''
Ms Bray told the court she could not recall her exact words during her conversation with Major Davies but remembered saying baby Evelyn was 'perfect meaning beautiful ' .
Another of Ms Bray 's note which had been added in retrospect said that there had in fact been no signs of life .
An additional note , read out in court , said : `` I believe this was a judgement error during a very stressful moment . ''
Dr Mark Tattersall , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said Mrs Davies was in 'established labour ' when the decision was made to carry out the emergency C-section .
He said Evelyn had shown signs of suspected fetal bradycardia , a low heart rate , prior to delivery .
Professor Derek Tuffnell , an expert witness , told the coroner that compression to the umbilical cord caused by a membrane rupture could have caused Evelyn 's death .

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A father-to-be was told his newborn baby was 'fine', only to find out that she had in fact been stillborn, an inquest heard.
Baby Evelyn Davies died at Stepping Hill Hospital in November 2018 after her mum, Elizabeth Davies, went into early labour when 26 weeks pregnant.
An inquest at Stockport Coroners' court heard how there had been a lack of clarity regarding Evelyn's death.
It had been unclear whether she had been stillborn or had died shortly after being delivered via cesarean section.
Mrs Davies, from Marple, had been advised to go to hospital after developing stomach pains and passing blood clots on the evening of November 10, 2018.
She and her husband, Major Matthew Davies, were admitted to the maternity unit at Stepping Hill for further assessment.
Major Davies said doctors and midwives did not share any concerns about the baby's wellbeing when tracking her heartbeat with a CTG scan.
Mrs Davies was given steroids and nifedipine to delay the onset of full labour, yet her contractions persisted, the inquest heard.
Doctors decided that the baby would need to be delivered via a category 2 emergency C-section under general anaesthetic.
Her husband was put in a room on his own while Mrs Davies was taken to down to theatre.
"I was not told about any of the risks or concerns that they had," Major Davies told the court.
A short time later a midwife, Stephanie Bray, told Major Davies that his baby had been born.
He added: "Midwife Bray came to tell me that baby had been delivered and that mother and baby were both fine. She said the baby was perfect.
"I was told that they were just helping the baby breathe and that I would probably see her when she was taken through to the ward. Then I was left."
A doctor then informed Major Davies that his daughter was being resuscitated, and asked for permission to halt the resuscitation attempt.
"Obviously we were not expecting Evelyn to be born at that stage," he said.
"I had been sitting in the room thinking [we had] a new baby. I was sitting there taking stock of that and I was waiting to see my daughter."
He added: "Clearly that was a big shock."
Major Davies was later informed by a bereavement midwife that Evelyn had in fact been stillborn.
"I asked why she was referring to Evelyn as stillborn because I had been told Evelyn was alive and well at one point.
"She said 'no, Evelyn was never alive'.
"I just assumed it was a communication issue. How could it be so fundamentally wrong?
"I'll be honest, I am still trying to get to the bottom of that."
Stephanie Bray, a midwife, told the inquest that baby Evelyn had not been responsive or breathing when she was delivered via C-section.
Coroner Chris Morris asked why she had then written "? showing some signs of life" in her notes before going back and changing them retrospectively some days later.
"I knew I had not written it in the right phrasing," she told the inquest.
"I was hoping there would still be a heartbeat. I was hoping that resus would work."
Ms Bray told the court she could not recall her exact words during her conversation with Major Davies but remembered saying baby Evelyn was 'perfect meaning beautiful'.
Another of Ms Bray's note which had been added in retrospect said that there had in fact been no signs of life.
An additional note, read out in court, said: "I believe this was a judgement error during a very stressful moment."
Dr Mark Tattersall, a locum obstetrician on duty that night, said Mrs Davies was in 'established labour' when the decision was made to carry out the emergency C-section.
He said Evelyn had shown signs of suspected fetal bradycardia, a low heart rate, prior to delivery.
Professor Derek Tuffnell, an expert witness, told the coroner that compression to the umbilical cord caused by a membrane rupture could have caused Evelyn's death.
Proceeding.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-02--Police track down man who was bundled into the back of van and abducted

Police have tracked down a man who was bundled into the back of a van in Wythenshawe and abducted .
They found he had suffered a terrible beating but he wo n't tell police what happened despite being a victim of crime .
Greater Manchester Police were called at 12:45pm on Saturday , August 29 , to reports a man had been abducted on Swanage Avenue in the Brooklands area of Wythenshawe .
They established that ten minutes earlier a man had been bundled into the back of a white Mercedes-Benz Vito van .
It was seen leaving Swanage Avenue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was later seen on Shentonfield Road at 12.59pm , a nearby industrial estate in nearby Baguley , where the van , which has distinctive black stickers with the silhouette of a car on the side , was found abandoned .
It was forensically analysed by specialist detectives .
Two men - aged 44 and 46 - have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to kidnap .
However , police provided an update at the weekend to say the victim , whose name or age were not disclosed , had not yet been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increasingly concerned for his welfare ' .
They released photographs of the van and appealed to any witnesses , or anyone with information , however insignificant they believe it might be , to come forward .
They described it as an 'isolated incident ' and that they believed there was no wider risk to the community although patrols were stepped up in the area .
Since the weekend , the man who was abducted has been located by police , the M.E.N .
has learned .
A senior source confirmed he had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police enquiries ' .

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Police have tracked down a man who was bundled into the back of a van in Wythenshawe and abducted.
They found he had suffered a terrible beating but he won't tell police what happened despite being a victim of crime.
Greater Manchester Police were called at 12:45pm on Saturday, August 29, to reports a man had been abducted on Swanage Avenue in the Brooklands area of Wythenshawe.
They established that ten minutes earlier a man had been bundled into the back of a white Mercedes-Benz Vito van.
It was seen leaving Swanage Avenue heading towards Wendover Road at 12.36pm.
It was later seen on Shentonfield Road at 12.59pm, a nearby industrial estate in nearby Baguley, where the van, which has distinctive black stickers with the silhouette of a car on the side, was found abandoned.
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It was forensically analysed by specialist detectives.
Two men - aged 44 and 46 - have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to kidnap.
However, police provided an update at the weekend to say the victim, whose name or age were not disclosed, had not yet been found with GMP saying 'officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare'.
They released photographs of the van and appealed to any witnesses, or anyone with information, however insignificant they believe it might be, to come forward.
They described it as an 'isolated incident' and that they believed there was no wider risk to the community although patrols were stepped up in the area.
Since the weekend, the man who was abducted has been located by police, the M.E.N. has learned.
A senior source confirmed he had been 'battered' but was 'not co-operating with police enquiries'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-02--Man City evening headlines as quartet leave on loan, Messi latest update

Here are the latest Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday September 2 .
Japanese midfielder Ryo Meshino , Croatian Ante Palaversa , Yangel Herrera and Slobodan Tedic have not yet made a first-team appearance between them - but have all left the club temporarily in search of more first-team opportunities .
Meshino , 22 , has joined Portuguese Rio Ave on a two-year loan with an option to purchase the Japanese youth international .
He joined the club from Gamba Osaka in 2019 and has previously enjoyed a spell at Hearts .
Palaversa was a 2019 signing from Hajduk Split @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his career with LA Liga side Getafe .
He will be joined in Spain by Venezueualn midfielder Herrera .
The former New York City FC loanee had been heavily linked with a move to Valencia , but he has now opted to re-sign for Granada .
Rounding out the departures is Tedic .
The Serbian will spend the year with PEC Zwolle in the Netherlands .
On his loan move , he said : “ It is good for my development to play in the Eredivisie .
The level here is high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunities .
My preference went straight out to PEC Zwolle .
“ I have seen images of the club on YouTube , including from the last home game against Vitesse , and the conversations with the trainer and technical manager immediately felt familiar .
I am really looking forward to starting here and making the supporters proud.
” Lionel Messi ’ s father provides update on Man City links ahead of Barcelona contract talks The father of Lionel Messi , Jorge Messi , has played down talk of his son joining Manchester City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and resolve his son ’ s future .
Messi has informed Barcelona that he wants to leave the club and has sought to activate a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave for free .
The Spanish giants are adamant that clause has expired and any interested party would need to trigger his release clause - which is in the region of £700million .
Messi did not report for training , and his father has been asked about the possibility of a compromise being reached amid links to Manchester City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would be difficult for his son to remain at the club .
He was also asked if Manchester City was a good option for his son .
“ I don ’ t know , there is nothing , ” Messi Sr replied .
“ I didn ’ t talk to Pep.
” When asked how he saw Lionel ’ s future at Barcelona , he replied : “ Difficult , difficult.
” Nathan Ake outlines ambition to become Man City ’ s first choice centre-back Nathan Ake has revealed the competition for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ development at the club .
Ake signed for the club from Bournemouth for a fee of £40m and joins Eric Garcia , John Stones , Nicolas Otamendi and Fernandinho as City ’ s options at centre-back .
The defender is currently on international duty with Holland , and speaking from the training camp , he said : “ But we all have top players , the competition is huge .
That is good for Oranje , but I do want to push at City and Oranje .
“ I have always been someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went from ADO to Feyenoord as a youth player .
Then when I went from Feyenoord to Chelsea .
Then I had to make important decisions .
If you stay at the club , you go somewhere on a rental basis .
I took the step to the top via Watford and Bournemouth .
“ Manchester City is a great step .
I can work in several positions , just like with Oranje.
” The former Chelsea youngster also revealed how the transfer of Donny van de Beek will benefit the national team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Oranje , but not much will change for me , ” he said of his transfer .
“ I ’ m still the same guy and I still have to work really hard .
I last played in July , but I can play , otherwise I wouldn ’ t have been here .
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Here are the latest Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday September 2.
Four players depart Man City including Ante Palaversa and Ryo Meshino
Manchester City have confirmed four loan departures.
Japanese midfielder Ryo Meshino, Croatian Ante Palaversa, Yangel Herrera and Slobodan Tedic have not yet made a first-team appearance between them - but have all left the club temporarily in search of more first-team opportunities.
Meshino, 22, has joined Portuguese Rio Ave on a two-year loan with an option to purchase the Japanese youth international. He joined the club from Gamba Osaka in 2019 and has previously enjoyed a spell at Hearts.
Palaversa was a 2019 signing from Hajduk Split and will now spend the next stage of his career with LA Liga side Getafe. He will be joined in Spain by Venezueualn midfielder Herrera. The former New York City FC loanee had been heavily linked with a move to Valencia, but he has now opted to re-sign for Granada.
Rounding out the departures is Tedic. The Serbian will spend the year with PEC Zwolle in the Netherlands.
On his loan move, he said: “It is good for my development to play in the Eredivisie. The level here is high, and young players are given many opportunities. My preference went straight out to PEC Zwolle.
“I have seen images of the club on YouTube, including from the last home game against Vitesse, and the conversations with the trainer and technical manager immediately felt familiar. I am really looking forward to starting here and making the supporters proud.”
Lionel Messi’s father provides update on Man City links ahead of Barcelona contract talks
The father of Lionel Messi, Jorge Messi, has played down talk of his son joining Manchester City as he arrived in Barcelona to try and resolve his son’s future.
Messi has informed Barcelona that he wants to leave the club and has sought to activate a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave for free.
The Spanish giants are adamant that clause has expired and any interested party would need to trigger his release clause - which is in the region of £700million.
Messi did not report for training, and his father has been asked about the possibility of a compromise being reached amid links to Manchester City.
“I don’t know,” he said.
According to Deportes Cuatro , Jorge Messi said it would be difficult for his son to remain at the club.
He was also asked if Manchester City was a good option for his son.
“I don’t know, there is nothing,” Messi Sr replied. “I didn’t talk to Pep.”
When asked how he saw Lionel’s future at Barcelona, he replied: “Difficult, difficult.”
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Nathan Ake outlines ambition to become Man City’s first choice centre-back
Nathan Ake has revealed the competition for places at Man City will aid his development at the club.
Ake signed for the club from Bournemouth for a fee of £40m and joins Aymeric Laporte, Eric Garcia, John Stones, Nicolas Otamendi and Fernandinho as City’s options at centre-back.
The defender is currently on international duty with Holland, and speaking from the training camp, he said: “But we all have top players, the competition is huge. That is good for Oranje, but I do want to push at City and Oranje.
“I have always been someone for taking on challenges . When I went from ADO to Feyenoord as a youth player. Then when I went from Feyenoord to Chelsea. Then I had to make important decisions. If you stay at the club, you go somewhere on a rental basis. I took the step to the top via Watford and Bournemouth.
“Manchester City is a great step. I can work in several positions, just like with Oranje.”
The former Chelsea youngster also revealed how the transfer of Donny van de Beek will benefit the national team.
“That’s great for the Oranje, but not much will change for me,” he said of his transfer. “I’m still the same guy and I still have to work really hard. I last played in July, but I can play, otherwise I wouldn’t have been here.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-02--Manchester United evening headlines as decision made about Henderson future

After Manchester United confirmed the signing of Donny van de Beek earlier this evening , here are the more of tonight 's headlines for Wednesday September 2 .
Dean Henderson will remain at Old Trafford next season to battle David de Gea for the No.1 jersey .
The MEN understands the 23-year-old has agreed to one season at Old Trafford in a bid to go ‘ head-to-head ’ with De Gea .
Henderson signed a new five-year , £120,000-a-week deal at the club this summer after enjoying a fantastic season with Sheffield United .
The decision almost certainly signals the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the club .
The Argentine has largely been considered the best back-up goalkeeper in the Premier League , but will struggle for opportunities even more now Henderson has returned to the club .
Dayot Upamecano has revealed transfer talks with potential clubs this summer .
Manchester United are one of several high-profile teams interested in the French defender after another strong campaign for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga .
The Reds are still believed to be prioritising attacking additions this summer , but haven ’ t ruled out a move for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contract with the club this summer , but that has not seen speculation about his future disappear .
If United were to move for the defender they would face stiff competition , and Upamecano has confirmed that by revealing he has held transfer talks this summer .
“ I extended my contract with Leipzig because I feel good with my team-mates , '' he said .
`` My coach is giving me confidence .
He ’ s learning as well , but he gives me confidence and it improves my level .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than three years , I feel good .
I ’ ve been in demand , I talked to some clubs , it ’ s true , but I ’ m not in a hurry .
“ We ’ ll see what happens in the future.
” Bruno Fernandes has responded to Jose Mourinho ’ s claim he only scores penalties since joining Manchester United .
The former Sporting midfielder has been a revelation since moving to Old Trafford and helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side secure a spot in the Champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latter part of January Fernandes has produced 12 goals and notched eight assists .
Eight of his goals have come from the penalty spot , and that saw Mourinho aim a subtle dig at Fernandes .
“ Bruno came in , was fit , played very well , improved the United team and also proved to be a great penalty taker , one of the best in the world , because he had about 20 to score , '' Mourinho said .
Ever the professional Fernandes took the remark in his stride @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stung , '' the United midfielder told “ I feel that I am a good penalty taker and nothing more , I understand , but what I take from his [ Mourinho ’ s ] words , because I ’ m a very positive person , is that he said I hit penalties well .
“ It is a reality , not least since I arrived at Manchester United .
“ I hear people saying , ‘ ah , he only scores from penalty kicks ’ but a little while ago , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penalties , only Kevin De Bruyne has a higher involvement in goals than me in England when it comes to midfielders .
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After Manchester United confirmed the signing of Donny van de Beek earlier this evening, here are the more of tonight's headlines for Wednesday September 2.
Manchester United make decision on Dean Henderson future next season
Dean Henderson will remain at Old Trafford next season to battle David de Gea for the No.1 jersey.
The MEN understands the 23-year-old has agreed to one season at Old Trafford in a bid to go ‘head-to-head’ with De Gea. Henderson signed a new five-year, £120,000-a-week deal at the club this summer after enjoying a fantastic season with Sheffield United.
The decision almost certainly signals the end of Sergio Romero’s time at the club. The Argentine has largely been considered the best back-up goalkeeper in the Premier League, but will struggle for opportunities even more now Henderson has returned to the club.
Dayot Upamecano confirms transfer talks amid Manchester United links
Dayot Upamecano has revealed transfer talks with potential clubs this summer.
Manchester United are one of several high-profile teams interested in the French defender after another strong campaign for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.
The Reds are still believed to be prioritising attacking additions this summer, but haven’t ruled out a move for the talented defender. He agreed a new contract with the club this summer, but that has not seen speculation about his future disappear.
If United were to move for the defender they would face stiff competition, and Upamecano has confirmed that by revealing he has held transfer talks this summer.
“I extended my contract with Leipzig because I feel good with my team-mates," he said. "My coach is giving me confidence. He’s learning as well, but he gives me confidence and it improves my level.
“I’ve been in Leipzig for more than three years, I feel good. I’ve been in demand, I talked to some clubs, it’s true, but I’m not in a hurry.
“We’ll see what happens in the future.”
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes hits back at Jose Mourinho with Kevin de Bruyne comparison
Bruno Fernandes has responded to Jose Mourinho’s claim he only scores penalties since joining Manchester United.
The former Sporting midfielder has been a revelation since moving to Old Trafford and helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side secure a spot in the Champions League.
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Since joining the club in the latter part of January Fernandes has produced 12 goals and notched eight assists. Eight of his goals have come from the penalty spot, and that saw Mourinho aim a subtle dig at Fernandes.
“Bruno came in, was fit, played very well, improved the United team and also proved to be a great penalty taker, one of the best in the world, because he had about 20 to score," Mourinho said.
Ever the professional Fernandes took the remark in his stride.
“I honestly did not feel stung," the United midfielder told A Bola.
“I feel that I am a good penalty taker and nothing more, I understand, but what I take from his [Mourinho’s] words, because I’m a very positive person, is that he said I hit penalties well.
“It is a reality, not least since I arrived at Manchester United.
“I hear people saying, ‘ah, he only scores from penalty kicks’ but a little while ago, I saw the statistics and, except for penalties, only Kevin De Bruyne has a higher involvement in goals than me in England when it comes to midfielders.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-02--Three young people left seriously ill after 'taking LSD' at house party

Three young people were left seriously ill in hospital after taking a drug believed to be LSD at a bank holiday weekend party .
Arrests have been made and an investigation is underway , Deputy Mayor Beverley Hughes revealed in a press conference today ( Wednesday ) .
The trio went to hospital and had to be put on ventilators .
LSD , also known as acid , is a class A drug , so illegal to possess or sell , and acts as a hallucinogen .
Some details of the incident emerged during a press conference held by Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's U-turn , keeping Trafford and Bolton and local lockdown .
Deputy Mayor Beverley Hughes referred to the incident during a round-up of police activity during the bank holiday weekend .
She revealed GMP officers had to deal with ' a very significant period ' across four days , from Friday to Bank Holiday Monday .
Police had to deal with two attempted murders , serious assaults and stabbings and 'several ' rapes .
Baroness Hughes , who has responsibility for overseeing policing in Greater Manchester , continued : `` And three young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the weekend after taking what we think was LSD at a party . ''
She said arrests have been made in connection with the incident and an investigation was continuing .
The M.E.N .
asked GMP for a comment about the incident but a spokeswoman said it was a matter for public health officials , not police .
The current condition of the three young people has not been revealed .
During the press conference , Ms Hughes said the force , which had to deal with a series of illegal raves earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any across the weekend .
Officers 'disrupted ' a car cruising event while police were also on hand at Black Lives Matter and Extinction Rebellion protests and people celebrating Manchester Pride in the city centre , even though it was supposed to be an online festival this year .
`` But in fact all of those events were conducted responsibly and they passed without incident , and I do want to thank the police and the local authority partners who worked all weekend together and the public too generally who respected the restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And I think it made for a much more manageable weekend than we 've had in previous weeks , '' said the deputy mayor .
The force dealt with almost 7,000 999 calls across the four days as well as well as around 5,000 call to the non-emergency 101 number .
Members of the public made 600 reports of Covid-19 breaches , 400 of them complaints about house parties said to be in breach of restrictions and 140 alleged breaches at licenced premises across Greater Manchester .
Police and local authority officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of licensed premises to make sure they were abiding by the rules and collecting data on visitors .
Most were compliant but officials handed out 25 fixed penalty notices for breaches and 25 people were arrested .
Ms Hughes described enforcement of the rules as 'increasingly challenging ' as it was 'resented ' by many people who were irritated that they could mix with family and friends in the pub but not in their homes and gardens .
It was 'almost impossible to enforce ' especially as the rules now varied depending on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local lockdown , she said .
She said enforcement rules 'have got to make sense ' to people for them to work , pointing to recent figures which suggested only half of people issued with fixed penalty notices had paid them .
Mayor Andy Burnham remains concerned that the current demands on GMP are too high given the resources at its disposal .
The force has 6,000-plus officers compared to more than 8,000 in 2010 before austerity began .

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Three young people were left seriously ill in hospital after taking a drug believed to be LSD at a bank holiday weekend party.
Arrests have been made and an investigation is underway, Deputy Mayor Beverley Hughes revealed in a press conference today (Wednesday).
The trio went to hospital and had to be put on ventilators.
LSD, also known as acid, is a class A drug, so illegal to possess or sell, and acts as a hallucinogen.
Some details of the incident emerged during a press conference held by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham on the Government's U-turn, keeping Trafford and Bolton and local lockdown.
Deputy Mayor Beverley Hughes referred to the incident during a round-up of police activity during the bank holiday weekend.
She revealed GMP officers had to deal with 'a very significant period' across four days, from Friday to Bank Holiday Monday.
Police had to deal with two attempted murders, serious assaults and stabbings and 'several' rapes.
Baroness Hughes, who has responsibility for overseeing policing in Greater Manchester, continued: "And three young people (were) on ventilators over the weekend after taking what we think was LSD at a party."
She said arrests have been made in connection with the incident and an investigation was continuing.
The M.E.N. asked GMP for a comment about the incident but a spokeswoman said it was a matter for public health officials, not police.
The current condition of the three young people has not been revealed.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
During the press conference, Ms Hughes said the force, which had to deal with a series of illegal raves earlier in the pandemic, did not have any across the weekend.
Officers 'disrupted' a car cruising event while police were also on hand at Black Lives Matter and Extinction Rebellion protests and people celebrating Manchester Pride in the city centre, even though it was supposed to be an online festival this year.
"But in fact all of those events were conducted responsibly and they passed without incident, and I do want to thank the police and the local authority partners who worked all weekend together and the public too generally who respected the restrictions largely. Not completely, but largely. And I think it made for a much more manageable weekend than we've had in previous weeks," said the deputy mayor.
The force dealt with almost 7,000 999 calls across the four days as well as well as around 5,000 call to the non-emergency 101 number.
Members of the public made 600 reports of Covid-19 breaches, 400 of them complaints about house parties said to be in breach of restrictions and 140 alleged breaches at licenced premises across Greater Manchester.
Police and local authority officials also carried out more than 548 checks of licensed premises to make sure they were abiding by the rules and collecting data on visitors.
Most were compliant but officials handed out 25 fixed penalty notices for breaches and 25 people were arrested.
Ms Hughes described enforcement of the rules as 'increasingly challenging' as it was 'resented' by many people who were irritated that they could mix with family and friends in the pub but not in their homes and gardens.
It was 'almost impossible to enforce' especially as the rules now varied depending on whether the borough concerned was in a local lockdown, she said.
She said enforcement rules 'have got to make sense' to people for them to work, pointing to recent figures which suggested only half of people issued with fixed penalty notices had paid them.
Mayor Andy Burnham remains concerned that the current demands on GMP are too high given the resources at its disposal.
The force has 6,000-plus officers compared to more than 8,000 in 2010 before austerity began.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-02--Gulliver's World Warrington gets green light for massive new development

Gulliver 's World in Warrington will be getting a huge new extension to the theme park .
Bosses at the popular Cheshire attraction say the Woodland Retreat will help secure hundreds of existing jobs , along with creating new employment opportunities plus give a significant boost to the local economy .
First announced in Autumn last year , the new development will offer unique short breaks for families with young children .
This is set to include themed accommodation and woodland lodges , meaning for the first time families will be able to stay overnight at the theme park .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a camping meadow , children 's woodland activity zone , and a spa and relaxation suite .
Also included in the plans is a new HQ for staff training and admin support .
The 5.8ha Woodland Retreat will expand on the existing popular accommodation at Gulliver 's World Theme Park Resort but it will be under the Gulliver 's Glades brand , which focuses on providing holidays in a woodland setting .
It is expected the new development at the Cheshire park will be similar to the offering at their recently opened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Valley .
Applications were first submitted in mid-March and have reportedly received support alongside some concerns from local residents .
But the resort maintains plans have been designed to complement the existing woodland features , eradicate invasive plant species and updated to include planting of up to 3,000 additional native trees .
The Council 's report said : `` The proposed development would allow the applicant to continue to diversify its offering , securing their future viability and would provide a boost to the economy through the creation of jobs and an enhanced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MD of Gulliver 's World said : '' The pandemic has been a challenging time for our operations .
Social distancing measures look set to be in place for some time yet and being able to provide visiting families with clean self-contained accommodation is a really important part of our business plan going forward .
`` The permission aligns our Warrington resort with the range of accommodation and activities on offer at our other three resorts and will help secure over 220 jobs and create 41 new jobs in the future .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' It is hoped that construction work will start in spring 2021 .

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Gulliver's World in Warrington will be getting a huge new extension to the theme park.
Bosses at the popular Cheshire attraction say the Woodland Retreat will help secure hundreds of existing jobs, along with creating new employment opportunities plus give a significant boost to the local economy.
First announced in Autumn last year, the new development will offer unique short breaks for families with young children.
This is set to include themed accommodation and woodland lodges, meaning for the first time families will be able to stay overnight at the theme park.
Other new attractions will include woodland walks, a camping meadow, children's woodland activity zone, and a spa and relaxation suite. Also included in the plans is a new HQ for staff training and admin support.
(Image: County Planning Ltd)
The 5.8ha Woodland Retreat will expand on the existing popular accommodation at Gulliver's World Theme Park Resort but it will be under the Gulliver's Glades brand, which focuses on providing holidays in a woodland setting.
It is expected the new development at the Cheshire park will be similar to the offering at their recently opened site in South Yorkshire, Gulliver's Valley.
Applications were first submitted in mid-March and have reportedly received support alongside some concerns from local residents.
But the resort maintains plans have been designed to complement the existing woodland features, eradicate invasive plant species and updated to include planting of up to 3,000 additional native trees.
The Council's report said: "The proposed development would allow the applicant to continue to diversify its offering, securing their future viability and would provide a boost to the economy through the creation of jobs and an enhanced leisure/tourist attraction."
Julie Dalton, MD of Gulliver's World said:"The pandemic has been a challenging time for our operations. Social distancing measures look set to be in place for some time yet and being able to provide visiting families with clean self-contained accommodation is a really important part of our business plan going forward.
"The permission aligns our Warrington resort with the range of accommodation and activities on offer at our other three resorts and will help secure over 220 jobs and create 41 new jobs in the future. We are very pleased with the outcome."
It is hoped that construction work will start in spring 2021.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-02--Napoli president says Koulibaly is on the 'way out' amid Man City interest

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has once again commented on the future of Kalidou Koulibaly , this time confirming that the defender will be sold if the transfer market allows .
Koulibaly is Manchester City 's top transfer target this summer as the club looks to drastically improve their defensive options , having already signed Bournemouth 's Nathan Ake .
City saw their dominance of the Premier League slip last season and their frailties at the back were a major factor in losing the title to Liverpool .
The Blues were already short on numbers following the failure to replace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only got worse when Aymeric Laporte , John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi suffered injuries at varying points in the campaign .
City are in no rush to sign the Senegal international , though , and are waiting for Napoli 's to lower their transfer fee demands before making a move .
However , De Laurentiis has previously stated that Koulibaly will only be sold if club 's pay the Serie A side 's asking price .
In his latest statement the president has admitted that the 29-year-old is set to leave the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market .
“ Koulibaly and Milik are both on their way out , transfer market permitting , ” De Laurentiis told Canale 21 , via FootballItalia .
“ So , if the transfer market allows us to sell these two excellent players , we will know how to replace them .
If not , then we ’ ll discuss it again next year.
” It 's believed that the Naples club had lined up Gabriel Magalhaes as their replacement for Koulibaly but the Brazilian instead opted to join Arsenal .
Koulibaly , meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Napoli reserves at the weekend , which has further suggested that a move could soon be on the cards .

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Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has once again commented on the future of Kalidou Koulibaly, this time confirming that the defender will be sold if the transfer market allows.
Koulibaly is Manchester City's top transfer target this summer as the club looks to drastically improve their defensive options, having already signed Bournemouth's Nathan Ake.
City saw their dominance of the Premier League slip last season and their frailties at the back were a major factor in losing the title to Liverpool.
The Blues were already short on numbers following the failure to replace departed icon Vincent Kompany and the problem only got worse when Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi suffered injuries at varying points in the campaign.
City are in no rush to sign the Senegal international, though, and are waiting for Napoli's to lower their transfer fee demands before making a move.
However, De Laurentiis has previously stated that Koulibaly will only be sold if club's pay the Serie A side's asking price. In his latest statement the president has admitted that the 29-year-old is set to leave the club, but his departure depends on the market.
“Koulibaly and Milik are both on their way out, transfer market permitting,” De Laurentiis told Canale 21, via FootballItalia.
“So, if the transfer market allows us to sell these two excellent players, we will know how to replace them. If not, then we’ll discuss it again next year.”
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It's believed that the Naples club had lined up Gabriel Magalhaes as their replacement for Koulibaly but the Brazilian instead opted to join Arsenal.
Koulibaly, meanwhile, played in a friendly for the Napoli reserves at the weekend, which has further suggested that a move could soon be on the cards.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-02--Salford club closes suddenly after positive Covid-19 test

A club in Little Hulton has closed suddenly after someone reportedly tested positive for coronavirus .
The Top Club , in Manchester Road , West , made the announcement on its Facebook page shortly after 4.30pm today ( Wednesday September 6 ) .
A spokesman for the club 's member 's committee wrote : `` Due to unforeseen circumstances we will not be open tonight .
`` We have been informed of a positive reported case of Covid-19 within the club we will update you as soon as we have more information .
`` Please check this page for updates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the club asked customers to get tested if they have visited at all since Sunday ( August 30 ) .
A spokesman wrote on Facebook : `` If you have been in The Club between Sunday 30th August & Tuesday 1st September and develop any of the symptoms associated with Coronavirus , Salford Council have advised you should have a test . ''
The club 's secretary would not disclose with MySalford and Manchester Evening News whether the positive test was from a customer or member of staff .
The club added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and declined to comment further about the situation .

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A club in Little Hulton has closed suddenly after someone reportedly tested positive for coronavirus.
The Top Club, in Manchester Road, West, made the announcement on its Facebook page shortly after 4.30pm today (Wednesday September 6).
A spokesman for the club's member's committee wrote: "Due to unforeseen circumstances we will not be open tonight.
"We have been informed of a positive reported case of Covid-19 within the club we will update you as soon as we have more information.
"Please check this page for updates."
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Shortly after the initial announcement, the club asked customers to get tested if they have visited at all since Sunday (August 30).
A spokesman wrote on Facebook: "If you have been in The Club between Sunday 30th August & Tuesday 1st September and develop any of the symptoms associated with Coronavirus, Salford Council have advised you should have a test."
The club's secretary would not disclose with MySalford and Manchester Evening News whether the positive test was from a customer or member of staff. The club added that track and trace was in place and declined to comment further about the situation.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-02--Man United chiefs 'divided' over transfer for Upamecano and more rumours

Manchester United bosses are split on whether to make a move for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano this summer or wait for another year , according to reports .
United are prioritising strengthening their attacking options in the transfer window and are closing in on confirming Ajax 's Donny van de Beek as their first signing .
However , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has also not ruled out a move for a new centre-back and Upamecano is one of the names to be linked after a fine season at Leipzig in which he helped them reach the Champions League semi-finals for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Telegraph , United are considering a move for the 21-year-old to partner Harry Maguire but some club officials are wary of spending so much on him this summer .
Upamecano is believed to have a release clause in his contract which could see him leave for just €42million at the end of next season , and the report claims it has led to some within United wanting to wait and see how he develops over the year before making a final decision on making a move .
However , it 's reported that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Frenchman 's signature if they wait until next summer .
Elsewhere in United 's apparent chase for a centre-back , United have asked for information regarding a possible move for Milan Skriniar , according to reports .
United have been repeatedly linked with the Slovakian over the last year but he signed a new contract at the San Siro in May , 2019 , which seemed to end any chance of an exit .
However , Skriniar has fallen out of favour under Inter boss Antonio Conte which has led to renewed speculation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cards .
FCInterNews suggest the 25-year-old is ‘ cold ’ on the idea of moving to Tottenham this summer while United are reportedly looking into a possible deal .

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Manchester United bosses are split on whether to make a move for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano this summer or wait for another year, according to reports.
United are prioritising strengthening their attacking options in the transfer window and are closing in on confirming Ajax's Donny van de Beek as their first signing.
However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has also not ruled out a move for a new centre-back and Upamecano is one of the names to be linked after a fine season at Leipzig in which he helped them reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time.
According to The Telegraph, United are considering a move for the 21-year-old to partner Harry Maguire but some club officials are wary of spending so much on him this summer.
Upamecano is believed to have a release clause in his contract which could see him leave for just €42million at the end of next season, and the report claims it has led to some within United wanting to wait and see how he develops over the year before making a final decision on making a move.
However, it's reported that United risk facing tougher competition for the Frenchman's signature if they wait until next summer.
Elsewhere in United's apparent chase for a centre-back, United have asked for information regarding a possible move for Milan Skriniar, according to reports.
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United have been repeatedly linked with the Slovakian over the last year but he signed a new contract at the San Siro in May, 2019, which seemed to end any chance of an exit.
However, Skriniar has fallen out of favour under Inter boss Antonio Conte which has led to renewed speculation that a departure could be on the cards.
FCInterNews suggest the 25-year-old is ‘cold’ on the idea of moving to Tottenham this summer while United are reportedly looking into a possible deal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-02--Bury main road blocked in both directions due to two-car crash

A main road in the centre of Bury has been blocked off both ways following a crash between two cars @ @ @ @ @ partially blocked after two cars collided with one another at the B6222 Moorgate junction .
@ @ @ @ @ the scene at around 5.30pm and photos taken by eyewitnesses appear to show that one @ @ @ @ @ the bonnet of the other during the impact .
Transport for Greater Manchester ( TfGM @ @ @ @ @ in the area .
A TfGM spokesman tweeted : `` Collision at the junction of @ @ @ @ @ Bury ) .
`` This is causing delays on all approaches to the junction .
@ @ @ @ @ in the Bury area due to the SB closure of Wash Lane .
Traffic monitoring @ @ @ @ @ traffic is slower than usual in the area .
An Inrix traffic update reads : @ @ @ @ @ both directions partially blocked , slow traffic due to accident , two vehicles involved at @ @ @ @ @ accident at the junction is causing delays on all approaches . ''

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A main road in the centre of Bury has been blocked off both ways following a crash between two cars.
A56 Peel Way is partially blocked after two cars collided with one another at the B6222 Moorgate junction.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 5.30pm and photos taken by eyewitnesses appear to show that one of the cars had mounted the bonnet of the other during the impact.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has warned of congestion in the area.
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A TfGM spokesman tweeted: "Collision at the junction of A56 Walmersley Road/Peel Way (Bury).
"This is causing delays on all approaches to the junction.
"Congestion also affecting vehicles in the Bury area due to the SB closure of Wash Lane.
"Allow extra time."
Traffic monitoring website Inrix also confirmed that traffic is slower than usual in the area.
An Inrix traffic update reads: "A56 Peel Way in both directions partially blocked, slow traffic due to accident, two vehicles involved at B6222 Moorgate.
"An accident at the junction is causing delays on all approaches."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-02--Teens who killed factory worker with samurai sword in 'frenzied' attack jailed

Two teens who murdered a factory worked using a samurai sword in an attack outside his workplace in Huddersfield have been jailed .
Kiyran Earnshaw , 18 , and Luke Gaukroger , 16 , who was 15 at the time of the attack , admitted the murder of Robert Wilson .
A postmortem discovered 100 sharp-force injuries to Mr Wilson 's body - mainly to the head , neck and upper body .
CCTV footage , played in court on Wednesday , showed how Mr Wilson , 53 , was investigating youths hanging around outside the Thornton and Ross pharmaceutical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the pair , who passed the 20 inch blade between them .
His colleague John Badejo was also seriously injured during the same incident .
Mr Wilson 's wife Elaine told the court : “ It is soul-destroying to us to realise these youths had choices and they chose to kill for no reason at all.
” She added that the couple had so much to look forward to , adding : “ It makes my heart break when I see his hard work blooming in the garden.
” In her impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I want you to know you to have taken the life of a much respected and admired man . ''
In a statement released after the sentencing , she said her husband 's killers `` do not deserve a place in society . ''
Leeds Crown Court heard on Wednesday ( September 2 ) how Earnshaw kicked Mr Wilson in the chest then stamped on his head five to six times then stabbed him in the chest ‘ with full force ’ .
Gaukroger , who previously could not be named for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stabbed Mr Wilson with 11 full force blows , starting on his back and moving towards his head .
Audio recorded from Mr Wilson ’ s phone call to a security firm captured Gaukroger – who was just 15 at the time – shouting “ get his head , I want to cut his head , Kia I want to cut his head ” .
The recording , also played in court , captured the night shift supervisor ’ s pleas to the youths to stop their attack .
Peter Makepeace QC , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started the attack after producing the blue sword from inside his tracksuit bottoms .
After he started raining blows on Mr Wilson , the younger teenager was heard repeatedly shouting : “ Pass me the shank , pass me the shank.
” After multiple blows and kicks to Mr Wilson , Earnshaw passed the sword to Gaukroger with the pair pausing at one point to catch their breath and to rifle through Mr Wilson ’ s pockets , taking his coat .
The prosecutor said they resumed the attack with the sword .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ before he was arrested and officers used an incapacitant spray on Gaukroger .
Mr Wilson died at the scene , despite efforts by emergency services to save him .
During sentencing judge Mr Justice Lavender noted how Gaukroger wrote sickening raps showing him `` revelling in the offences '' .
The judge quoted the following excerpt : “ The last sound he made is a croak , I heard him struggling for his last breath .
.
.Still stabbing up the guy ’ s chest , laughing cos my ” Knife work the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You congratulated yourself on what you call your knife work ” .
Both defendants admitted murdering Mr Wilson and Earnshaw admitted causing Mr Badejo grievous bodily harm with intent .
The judge also noted that both teenagers had committed offences of violence in the past .
He said this included an incident in October 2016 when Earnshaw used a knife to stab a fellow student at his school twice in the stomach .
It was also noted that both youths had been heavily intoxicated at the time they had carried out the `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justice Lavender sentenced Earnshaw , of Field Lane , Batley , and Gaukroger , of Arthur Street , Huddersfield , to life with minimum terms of 22 years and 16 years , eight months respectively .
James Goddard from the CPS said : “ This was a ferocious and frenzied attack on an innocent man who was simply carrying out his duties .
“ The two teenagers inflicted an horrific level of violence on Mr Wilson as well as seriously injuring Mr Badejo .
“ The two defendants are now facing significant jail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Wilson ’ s family and friends , as they have been throughout .
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Two teens who murdered a factory worked using a samurai sword in an attack outside his workplace in Huddersfield have been jailed.
Kiyran Earnshaw, 18, and Luke Gaukroger, 16, who was 15 at the time of the attack, admitted the murder of Robert Wilson.
A postmortem discovered 100 sharp-force injuries to Mr Wilson's body - mainly to the head, neck and upper body.
CCTV footage, played in court on Wednesday, showed how Mr Wilson, 53, was investigating youths hanging around outside the Thornton and Ross pharmaceutical plant in Huddersfield when he was attacked by the pair, who passed the 20 inch blade between them.
His colleague John Badejo was also seriously injured during the same incident.
Mr Wilson's wife Elaine told the court: “It is soul-destroying to us to realise these youths had choices and they chose to kill for no reason at all.”
She added that the couple had so much to look forward to, adding: “It makes my heart break when I see his hard work blooming in the garden.”
In her impact statement, she told the defendants: "I want you to know you to have taken the life of a much respected and admired man."
In a statement released after the sentencing, she said her husband's killers "do not deserve a place in society."
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
Leeds Crown Court heard on Wednesday (September 2) how Earnshaw kicked Mr Wilson in the chest then stamped on his head five to six times then stabbed him in the chest ‘with full force’.
Gaukroger, who previously could not be named for legal reasons, took the sword and stabbed Mr Wilson with 11 full force blows, starting on his back and moving towards his head.
Audio recorded from Mr Wilson’s phone call to a security firm captured Gaukroger – who was just 15 at the time – shouting “get his head, I want to cut his head, Kia I want to cut his head”.
The recording, also played in court, captured the night shift supervisor’s pleas to the youths to stop their attack.
Peter Makepeace QC, prosecuting, told the court that Earnshaw started the attack after producing the blue sword from inside his tracksuit bottoms.
After he started raining blows on Mr Wilson, the younger teenager was heard repeatedly shouting: “Pass me the shank, pass me the shank.”
After multiple blows and kicks to Mr Wilson, Earnshaw passed the sword to Gaukroger with the pair pausing at one point to catch their breath and to rifle through Mr Wilson’s pockets, taking his coat.
The prosecutor said they resumed the attack with the sword.
Mr Makepeace said Earnshaw was Tasered twice before he was arrested and officers used an incapacitant spray on Gaukroger.
Mr Wilson died at the scene, despite efforts by emergency services to save him.
(Image: PA)
During sentencing judge Mr Justice Lavender noted how Gaukroger wrote sickening raps showing him "revelling in the offences".
The judge quoted the following excerpt: “The last sound he made is a croak, I heard him struggling for his last breath . . .Still stabbing up the guy’s chest, laughing cos my”Knife work the best”.
He added: “You congratulated yourself on what you call your knife work”.
Both defendants admitted murdering Mr Wilson and Earnshaw admitted causing Mr Badejo grievous bodily harm with intent.
The judge also noted that both teenagers had committed offences of violence in the past.
He said this included an incident in October 2016 when Earnshaw used a knife to stab a fellow student at his school twice in the stomach.
It was also noted that both youths had been heavily intoxicated at the time they had carried out the "frenzied and senseless attack".
Mr Justice Lavender sentenced Earnshaw, of Field Lane, Batley, and Gaukroger, of Arthur Street, Huddersfield, to life with minimum terms of 22 years and 16 years, eight months respectively.
James Goddard from the CPS said: “This was a ferocious and frenzied attack on an innocent man who was simply carrying out his duties.
“The two teenagers inflicted an horrific level of violence on Mr Wilson as well as seriously injuring Mr Badejo.
“The two defendants are now facing significant jail sentences.
“Our thoughts remain with Mr Wilson’s family and friends, as they have been throughout.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-02--Man paralysed in scuba diving accident while on holiday in Croatia

The family of a man who was paralysed during a horror scuba diving accident say they are desperate to fly him home to Manchester .
Mariusz Szrek , 38 , is currently in a hospital in Dubrovnik after claims he was given a 'faulty oxygen tank ' whilst scuba diving earlier this week .
The restaurant worker is originally from Poland but has lived in Manchester for 15 years .
He is said to be awake , but unable to move from his hospital bed .
His friends and family are desperately trying to raise money to fly Mariusz back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receive better treatment .
They claim his insurance company are refusing to pay any compensation towards repatriating Mariusz , or his medical bills .
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , Mariusz 's flatmate Tomek said he is extremely worried about his friend 's condition .
`` It 's a very bad situation - we do n't know what to do , '' he said .
`` He is in hospital in Croatia and the insurance company has given up on him and someone needs to pay for all the treatment .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years and works in a restaurant .
He sends wages back to his family in Poland .
`` His mum and sister had a birthday last month and he paid for them all to go on holiday together to Croatia . ''
Mariusz 's friends say he had gone scuba diving , but was given a faulty oxygen bottle , which lead him to fall unconscious whilst underwater .
He is currently on his own in a hospital in Croatia , after his family had to fly back to Poland .
His friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can fly Mariusz back to Manchester - and receive the medical care he needs .
`` It is difficult because we don ’ t have answers .
We just need some help , '' Tomek said .
`` Nobody can see him and his family have had to go back to Poland .
We want to bring him back to Manchester but it will cost £25,000 .
`` Mariusz ’ s mum has cancer so it is even more devastating for the family .
We just want answers from the hospital and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set up by his friends and family has raised £3,670 .
Mariusz 's insurance company have been contacted for comment .

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The family of a man who was paralysed during a horror scuba diving accident say they are desperate to fly him home to Manchester.
Mariusz Szrek, 38, is currently in a hospital in Dubrovnik after claims he was given a 'faulty oxygen tank' whilst scuba diving earlier this week.
The restaurant worker is originally from Poland but has lived in Manchester for 15 years. He is said to be awake, but unable to move from his hospital bed.
His friends and family are desperately trying to raise money to fly Mariusz back home to Manchester, so he can receive better treatment.
They claim his insurance company are refusing to pay any compensation towards repatriating Mariusz, or his medical bills.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , Mariusz's flatmate Tomek said he is extremely worried about his friend's condition.
"It's a very bad situation - we don't know what to do," he said.
"He is in hospital in Croatia and the insurance company has given up on him and someone needs to pay for all the treatment.
"Mariusz has lived in Manchester for 15 years and works in a restaurant. He sends wages back to his family in Poland.
"His mum and sister had a birthday last month and he paid for them all to go on holiday together to Croatia."
(Image: AP)
Mariusz's friends say he had gone scuba diving, but was given a faulty oxygen bottle, which lead him to fall unconscious whilst underwater.
He is currently on his own in a hospital in Croatia, after his family had to fly back to Poland.
His friends are now trying to raise £25,000 so they can fly Mariusz back to Manchester - and receive the medical care he needs.
"It is difficult because we don’t have answers. We just need some help," Tomek said.
"Nobody can see him and his family have had to go back to Poland. We want to bring him back to Manchester but it will cost £25,000.
"Mariusz’s mum has cancer so it is even more devastating for the family. We just want answers from the hospital and his insurers."
A crowdfunding page set up by his friends and family has raised £3,670.
Mariusz's insurance company have been contacted for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-02--John Barnes questions whether Messi fits Man City and the Premier League

Former Liverpool winger John Barnes has questioned whether Lionel Messi would be a good fit at Manchester City .
Messi has been heavily linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium this summer , making it clear he wants out of Barcelona .
But at the age of 33 , former Liverpool and Newcastle United man Barnes believes the Barcelona superstar may not suit Man City because he could overshadow the likes of Kevin De Bruyne .
`` The question is whether signing Lionel Messi will be good for the team , he suits Barcelona down to the ground , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City , for example , De Bruyne is in his prime and Messi is coming to the end of his career and he will dominate Kevin De Brunye , it means we might not see as much of Kevin De Bruyne .
`` I don ’ t think he will be a good fit for a club unless you say we ’ re going to build a team and Lionel Messi is going to be the number one player , in it which I don ’ t think Manchester City are that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PSG with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar it will have an impact because it then is all about Messi . ''
Barnes has also questioned whether Messi will be able to hack the physicality of the Premier League .
Though , he believes if he suits any English club , it is Man City .
Barnes added : `` Lionel Messi is 33-years-old , he ’ s not the same player he was , particularly coming into the Premier League it ’ s a hard , physical league where he ’ s not playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to playing with those same players for the same way for the last 15 years , he then may take time to adjust , people take time to adjust to him , you may not have that time at 33-years-old .
`` I don ’ t think that Premier League football will suit him .
`` Manchester City will suit him more than any other club because they have Pep Guardiola and their playing style may be similar to Barcelona ’ s , it will take time to bed him into a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a new group and the team getting used to him .
`` He will inhibit your big players , like when Antoinne Griezmann went to Barcelona , he was inhibited , Philippe Countinho was inhibited because it was all about Messi .
`` It ’ s fine for it to all be about Messi when ’ s he ’ s 25 , 26 , 27 , but at 33-year-old he isn ’ t the powerhouse that he was , so to then write all your players off as being subservient to Messi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do.
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Former Liverpool winger John Barnes has questioned whether Lionel Messi would be a good fit at Manchester City.
Messi has been heavily linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium this summer, making it clear he wants out of Barcelona.
But at the age of 33, former Liverpool and Newcastle United man Barnes believes the Barcelona superstar may not suit Man City because he could overshadow the likes of Kevin De Bruyne.
"The question is whether signing Lionel Messi will be good for the team, he suits Barcelona down to the ground," he told Bonuscodebets.co.uk.
"Take Manchester City, for example, De Bruyne is in his prime and Messi is coming to the end of his career and he will dominate Kevin De Brunye, it means we might not see as much of Kevin De Bruyne.
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"I don’t think he will be a good fit for a club unless you say we’re going to build a team and Lionel Messi is going to be the number one player, in it which I don’t think Manchester City are that type of team, the same with PSG with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar it will have an impact because it then is all about Messi."
Barnes has also questioned whether Messi will be able to hack the physicality of the Premier League.
(Image: LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)
Though, he believes if he suits any English club, it is Man City.
Barnes added: "Lionel Messi is 33-years-old, he’s not the same player he was, particularly coming into the Premier League it’s a hard, physical league where he’s not playing for Barcelona in terms of being used to playing with those same players for the same way for the last 15 years, he then may take time to adjust, people take time to adjust to him, you may not have that time at 33-years-old.
"I don’t think that Premier League football will suit him.
"Manchester City will suit him more than any other club because they have Pep Guardiola and their playing style may be similar to Barcelona’s, it will take time to bed him into a new way of playing, a new team and a new group and the team getting used to him.
"He will inhibit your big players, like when Antoinne Griezmann went to Barcelona, he was inhibited, Philippe Countinho was inhibited because it was all about Messi.
"It’s fine for it to all be about Messi when’s he’s 25, 26, 27, but at 33-year-old he isn’t the powerhouse that he was, so to then write all your players off as being subservient to Messi wouldn’t be the right thing to do. "