themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Manchester United players post training videos from home

The challenge for many Manchester United players , and others in Premier League squads during this break from action , will be to keep up their fitness .
There is no competitive top flight football in England until April 4th at the earliest and even that date could be pushed back , as the authorities deal with the best way to limit coronavirus .
And United announced earlier this week they had cancelled training in line with government advice to limit non-essential travel and gatherings , to reduce the spread of COVID-19 .
That limits the work Ole Gunnar Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it has n't stopped players taking their fitness into their own hands and working from home .
Jesse Lingard posted a workout video seemingly from the side of his pool , Andreas Pereira was seen taking on the 'battle ropes ' from his gym , while Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot joked about being quarantined together as they worked with a ball in the garden .
Other players to have posted videos on their Instagram or other social media pages in recent days included Fred , who appeared to be working hard on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Luke Shaw both posted pictures of more relaxed activities taking place in outdoor pools .
Here 's a selection of their pictures and videos that have been posted The MEN reported on Sunday United players were due back at their Carrington training complex on Tuesday after two days off , but on Monday the UK prime minister Boris Johnson urged everyone in the country to avoid unnecessary social contacts as part of their social distancing measures .
A United spokesperson told the MEN on Tuesday : “ In light of governmental advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not returning to training today.
” It is understood United players have provisionally been given three days off and issued personalised fitness programmes to follow .
United ’ s original plan was for players to report for training as normal , with days off spread out across the forthcoming weeks .
Some players were spotted out on errands over the weekend , when they were due to travel to Tottenham Hotspur for their Premier League fixture .

The challenge for many Manchester United players, and others in Premier League squads during this break from action, will be to keep up their fitness.
There is no competitive top flight football in England until April 4th at the earliest and even that date could be pushed back, as the authorities deal with the best way to limit coronavirus.
And United announced earlier this week they had cancelled training in line with government advice to limit non-essential travel and gatherings, to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
That limits the work Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his staff can do. But it hasn't stopped players taking their fitness into their own hands and working from home.
Jesse Lingard posted a workout video seemingly from the side of his pool, Andreas Pereira was seen taking on the 'battle ropes' from his gym, while Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot joked about being quarantined together as they worked with a ball in the garden.
Other players to have posted videos on their Instagram or other social media pages in recent days included Fred, who appeared to be working hard on his fitness - although David de Gea and Luke Shaw both posted pictures of more relaxed activities taking place in outdoor pools.
Here's a selection of their pictures and videos that have been posted
(Image: Jesse Lingard Instagram)
The MEN reported on Sunday United players were due back at their Carrington training complex on Tuesday after two days off, but on Monday the UK prime minister Boris Johnson urged everyone in the country to avoid unnecessary social contacts as part of their social distancing measures.
A United spokesperson told the MEN on Tuesday: “In light of governmental advice and the evolving situation the team are not returning to training today.” It is understood United players have provisionally been given three days off and issued personalised fitness programmes to follow.
United’s original plan was for players to report for training as normal, with days off spread out across the forthcoming weeks. Some players were spotted out on errands over the weekend, when they were due to travel to Tottenham Hotspur for their Premier League fixture.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Teenager in hospital after being 'stabbed by group of four men'

A teenager is in hospital after being stabbed by four men .
Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Swanley Avenue , in Monsall , at around 6.20pm on Monday , March 16 .
A 19-year-old man had been stabbed by a group of four men and was taken to hospital .
Read more of today 's top stories here A police statement said his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening .
No arrests have been made .
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident .
Swanley Avenue was cordoned off by police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at either end of the cordon .
Forensic officers could be seen working within the cordon .
The incident is understood to have taken place in a house .
A statement released by GMP said : At around 6.20pm on Monday , March 16 , 2020 , police were called to reports of a disturbance on Swanley Avenue , Manchester .
`` Officers attended and established that a man had been stabbed by a group of four men .
`` The 19-year-old was taken to hospital .
His injuries are not life threatening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said : `` We were called at 6.23pm .
`` We sent an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle to the scene . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 1146 quoting 2213 of 16/03/20 .
Information can also be passed to the independent charity – Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A teenager is in hospital after being stabbed by four men.
Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Swanley Avenue, in Monsall, at around 6.20pm on Monday, March 16.
A 19-year-old man had been stabbed by a group of four men and was taken to hospital.
A police statement said his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
No arrests have been made.
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident.
Swanley Avenue was cordoned off by police on Monday evening, with guards standing at either end of the cordon.
Forensic officers could be seen working within the cordon.
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The incident is understood to have taken place in a house.
A statement released by GMP said: At around 6.20pm on Monday, March 16, 2020, police were called to reports of a disturbance on Swanley Avenue, Manchester.
(Image: ASP)
"Officers attended and established that a man had been stabbed by a group of four men.
"The 19-year-old was taken to hospital. His injuries are not life threatening.
"An investigation is underway.
"No arrests have been made."
A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 6.23pm.
"We sent an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle to the scene."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 1146 quoting 2213 of 16/03/20.
Information can also be passed to the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United have cancelled first team training to avoid the spread of coronavirus .
United are out of action until @ @ @ @ @ UEFA yesterday confirming that the Euro 2020 tournament this summer has been postponed for a @ @ @ @ @ as well as the Champions League and Europa League to finish .
A United spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ In light of governmental advice and the evolving situation the team are not returning to @ @ @ @ @ understood United players have provisionally been given three days off and issued personalised fitness programmes @ @ @ @ @ yesterday said they aim to complete all domestic and European club competitions this season by @ @ @ @ @ “ should the situation improve and resuming playing be appropriate and prudent enough.
” On @ @ @ @ @ heavily on the trail of Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho , among other targets .
@ @ @ @ @ news , rumours and updates throughout the day .

Manchester United have cancelled first team training to avoid the spread of coronavirus.
United are out of action until April at least, with UEFA yesterday confirming that the Euro 2020 tournament this summer has been postponed for a year to allow domestic competitions as well as the Champions League and Europa League to finish.
A United spokesperson told the MEN: “In light of governmental advice and the evolving situation the team are not returning to training today.” It is understood United players have provisionally been given three days off and issued personalised fitness programmes to follow.
UEFA also yesterday said they aim to complete all domestic and European club competitions this season by June 30 at the latest “should the situation improve and resuming playing be appropriate and prudent enough.”
On the transfer front United remain heavily on the trail of Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho, among other targets.
Follow for the latest United news, rumours and updates throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Manchester City news and transfers LIVE

Manchester City news and transfers LIVE

UEFA yesterday said they aim to complete all domestic and European club competitions this season by June 30 at the @ @ @ @ @ improve and resuming playing be appropriate and prudent enough.
” With Manchester City out of @ @ @ @ @ until April 5 at least , they and clubs around Europe will want to know @ @ @ @ @ will resume .
UEFA 's statement yesterday suggested clubs will endeavour to finish the season @ @ @ @ @ after Euro 2020 was postponed for a year .
The Premier League will meet tomorrow @ @ @ @ @ their own update .
Meanwhile , reports say City will use this enforced break to @ @ @ @ @ de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling .
Other rumours say City defender Joao Cancelo is of @ @ @ @ @ , who have apparently dismissed the idea of a swap deal involving their centre-back Milan @ @ @ @ @ the latest City news , rumours and updates throughout the day .

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UEFA yesterday said they aim to complete all domestic and European club competitions this season by June 30 at the latest “should the situation improve and resuming playing be appropriate and prudent enough.”
With Manchester City out of action in the Premier League until April 5 at least, they and clubs around Europe will want to know when and how their seasons will resume. UEFA's statement yesterday suggested clubs will endeavour to finish the season before the start of July after Euro 2020 was postponed for a year.
The Premier League will meet tomorrow and are expected to issue their own update.
Meanwhile, reports say City will use this enforced break to begin contract negotiations with Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling. Other rumours say City defender Joao Cancelo is of no interest to Inter Milan, who have apparently dismissed the idea of a swap deal involving their centre-back Milan Skriniar.
Stay tuned for the latest City news, rumours and updates throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--One player from each Premier League side who would improve Man City

Manchester City need to venture into the transfer market this summer , and the current suspension of the gives them chance to reassess their plan of action .
While the Premier League season is rightly on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic , can still make plans for the squad they will assemble to take the title back from expected winners whenever next season is played .
City ’ s scouting network covers the world , but with football in most countries on hold for now , the club ’ s scouts will have to rely on information they already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course the Premier League , with games against Liverpool , Chelsea , Arsenal and five of the bottom seven still to play .
In the absence of those fixtures for the moment , we put ourselves in the shoes of City ’ s scouting team and look at each Premier League club for one player who would improve current options .
Starting at the top of the league , this one is a no brainer .
Centre-back Van Dijk is exactly the kind of player City are crying out for in defence , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strike fear into even the most prolific striker .
Andy Robertson is perhaps the only other Liverpool player who would be a marked improvement on City ’ s current options .
Benjamin Mendy ’ s injury troubles are still proving problematic at City so he may look to bolster that department over the summer .
Pep Guardiola has been an admirer of Chilwell before , and he would offer a high-quality , consistent alternative .
City are well-stocked in defensive midfield , but Kante is not a player you would pass up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay at City beyond 2021 , Kante would be a perfect replacement .
Once again , we ’ re back in central defence .
It would be tempting to see Bruno Fernandes or Marcus Rashford in City ’ s ranks , but the player they would benefit from most is Maguire - the man they decided against signing last summer .
His improvement at United , where he has already been made captain is showing City what they could have had .
You get the feeling that Pep Guardiola would love to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mix of physicality , flair , pace and ruthlessness that is so often seen at City .
The likes of Diogo Jota and Adama Traore have caused City plenty of problems this season , but surely it would be the pure class of Ruben Neves that would slot in perfectly at the Etihad .
While Wolves might be a good fit for Guardiola , Chris Wilder ’ s Blades are perhaps the opposite .
Wilder has assembled a formidable unit at Brammall Lane , but not a squad of players who would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So goalkeeper Henderson , on loan from United , might be the most likely - a player with the passion of Ederson and the saves to back it up .
Harry Kane might be regularly linked with City , but Son Heung-Min is the player who would surely require no adaptation to Guardiola ’ s demands .
He can play across the front three - just like Bernardo Silva - and his performance across both legs of the Champions League semi-final last year was as impressive as any from an opposition player .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would thrive with service from Kevin de Bruyne .
He ’ s a different kind of striker to Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus , so would offer Guardiola another option .
Burnley are another side with players that don ’ t immediately stand out as ready-made for City .
In centre-back Tarkowski , though , there is a player comfortable on the ball , prepared to get it down and pass .
His time at Brentford shows he is capable of contributing to possession-based build-up .
The winger is linked with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clearly a player full of talent .
City aren ’ t short of wide players , but there are not many other options at Selhurst Park that Guardiola would look at .
Everton did not spend £50m on the Brazilian for no reason , and Richarlison has shown his quality in patches this season .
Just imagine what he would be capable of in a squad like City ’ s .
Just for the entertainment value , Saint-Maximin could come on for the last 15 minutes and run at an already-beleaguered defence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a perfect delivery from set-pieces .
The kind of player who would be outshone by Kevin de Bruyne or Bernardo Silva in midfield , but would quietly run the show instead .
And probably grab an assist at the same time .
Like James Tarkowski at Burnley , Dunk would rise to the challenge of playing at City .
He will surely remain in the Premier League if Brighton are relegated .
One of West Ham ’ s only bright sparks in a forgettable season , Anderson is clearly a class above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d thrive in the City midfield .
Guardiola gave Deulofeu his senior debut at Barcelona in 2011 , but the forward ’ s career hasn ’ t exactly gone to plan since .
He ’ s still got quality though , and is another who would benefit from being around better players .
He ’ s fast , good in the air , confident on the floor , and surely destined to play for a top-six club sooner rather than later .
Chelsea have a buy-back option on the defender , but City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pack if he became available .
Guardiola has praised Grealish this season , and it ’ s clear to see why .
He ’ s a young , confident , future England international .
Villa might be relegation-threatened , but Grealish is not .
The Argentine has been one of Norwich ’ s better players this season - providing two assists in the Canaries ’ win over City in September .
He ’ ll have surely left an impression on Guardiola .

Manchester City need to venture into the transfer market this summer, and the current suspension of the Premier League gives them chance to reassess their plan of action.
While the Premier League season is rightly on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, City can still make plans for the squad they will assemble to take the title back from expected winners Liverpool whenever next season is played.
City’s scouting network covers the world, but with football in most countries on hold for now, the club’s scouts will have to rely on information they already have. Closest to home is of course the Premier League, with games against Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and five of the bottom seven still to play.
In the absence of those fixtures for the moment, we put ourselves in the shoes of City’s scouting team and look at each Premier League club for one player who would improve Pep Guardiola’s current options.
Virgil van Dijk - Liverpool
Starting at the top of the league, this one is a no brainer. Centre-back Van Dijk is exactly the kind of player City are crying out for in defence, and a partnership with Aymeric Laporte would strike fear into even the most prolific striker. Andy Robertson is perhaps the only other Liverpool player who would be a marked improvement on City’s current options.
Ben Chilwell - Leicester
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Benjamin Mendy’s injury troubles are still proving problematic at City so he may look to bolster that department over the summer. Pep Guardiola has been an admirer of Chilwell before, and he would offer a high-quality, consistent alternative.
N’Golo Kante - Chelsea
City are well-stocked in defensive midfield, but Kante is not a player you would pass up the opportunity to sign. With Fernandinho unlikely to stay at City beyond 2021, Kante would be a perfect replacement.
Harry Maguire - Manchester United
Once again, we’re back in central defence. It would be tempting to see Bruno Fernandes or Marcus Rashford in City’s ranks, but the player they would benefit from most is Maguire - the man they decided against signing last summer. His improvement at United, where he has already been made captain is showing City what they could have had.
Ruben Neves - Wolves
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You get the feeling that Pep Guardiola would love to manage this Wolves side, with the mix of physicality, flair, pace and ruthlessness that is so often seen at City. The likes of Diogo Jota and Adama Traore have caused City plenty of problems this season, but surely it would be the pure class of Ruben Neves that would slot in perfectly at the Etihad.
Dean Henderson - Sheffield United
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While Wolves might be a good fit for Guardiola, Chris Wilder’s Blades are perhaps the opposite. Wilder has assembled a formidable unit at Brammall Lane, but not a squad of players who would be best equipped to play under Guardiola. So goalkeeper Henderson, on loan from United, might be the most likely - a player with the passion of Ederson and the saves to back it up.
Son Heung-Min - Tottenham
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Harry Kane might be regularly linked with City, but Son Heung-Min is the player who would surely require no adaptation to Guardiola’s demands. He can play across the front three - just like Bernardo Silva - and his performance across both legs of the Champions League semi-final last year was as impressive as any from an opposition player.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Arsenal
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His goals speak for themselves, and he would thrive with service from Kevin de Bruyne. He’s a different kind of striker to Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus, so would offer Guardiola another option.
James Tarkowski - Burnley
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Burnley are another side with players that don’t immediately stand out as ready-made for City. In centre-back Tarkowski, though, there is a player comfortable on the ball, prepared to get it down and pass. His time at Brentford shows he is capable of contributing to possession-based build-up.
Wilfried Zaha - Crystal Palace
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The winger is linked with a big summer every year, and is clearly a player full of talent. City aren’t short of wide players, but there are not many other options at Selhurst Park that Guardiola would look at.
Richarlison - Everton
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Everton did not spend £50m on the Brazilian for no reason, and Richarlison has shown his quality in patches this season. Just imagine what he would be capable of in a squad like City’s.
Allan Saint-Maximin - Newcastle
Just for the entertainment value, Saint-Maximin could come on for the last 15 minutes and run at an already-beleaguered defence.
James Ward-Prowse - Southampton
A player who keeps it simple and has a perfect delivery from set-pieces. The kind of player who would be outshone by Kevin de Bruyne or Bernardo Silva in midfield, but would quietly run the show instead. And probably grab an assist at the same time.
Lewis Dunk - Brighton
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Like James Tarkowski at Burnley, Dunk would rise to the challenge of playing at City. He will surely remain in the Premier League if Brighton are relegated.
Felipe Anderson - West Ham
One of West Ham’s only bright sparks in a forgettable season, Anderson is clearly a class above some of his teammates. He’d thrive in the City midfield.
Gerard Deulofeu - Watford
Guardiola gave Deulofeu his senior debut at Barcelona in 2011, but the forward’s career hasn’t exactly gone to plan since. He’s still got quality though, and is another who would benefit from being around better players.
Nathan Ake - Bournemouth
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He’s fast, good in the air, confident on the floor, and surely destined to play for a top-six club sooner rather than later. Chelsea have a buy-back option on the defender, but City might look at being in the chasing pack if he became available.
Jack Grealish - Aston Villa
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Guardiola has praised Grealish this season, and it’s clear to see why. He’s a young, confident, future England international. Villa might be relegation-threatened, but Grealish is not.
Emi Buendia - Norwich
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The Argentine has been one of Norwich’s better players this season - providing two assists in the Canaries’ win over City in September. He’ll have surely left an impression on Guardiola.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Man Utd's best XI with injured players back

Few can really know , as things stand , when Manchester United ’ s next competitive fixture will take place .
The current plans are for United to travel to Brighton in the Premier League on April 4th , though with the outbreak of coronavirus meaning first-team training has been cancelled for the immediate future - due to the stringent measures taken by the government to limit the spread of the COVID-19 disease - that fixture and others look under threat .
United ’ s players will now train individually , with the likes of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bound to keep themselves fit and healthy .
So with a little luck , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side will be back in action very soon and the Norwegian may even have the luxury of a fully fit squad to choose from .
But with Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo now in the squad , with Pogba , Rashford and others in contention , what would United ’ s best team look like ?
Here ’ s an estimate of how United could line up with everyone fit : Dean Henderson may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following his second successive year on loan at Sheffield United , but for now David De Gea is very much the first choice custodian in the United goal .
There are two close calls for Solskjaer in a back four - and United should play a four-man defence for the majority of games , especially when they ’ re favourites to win .
Eric Bailly is an outstanding defender when fully fit and firing and is a very close challenger to Victor Lindelof ’ s place as Harry Maguire ’ s centre-back partner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maguire has recently spoken about the blossoming partnership between himself and the Swede .
Shaw edges out Brandon Williams at left-back in the other close-run decision .
Probably the only way of getting both Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes , as well as two more defensive-minded midfielders in the United side is to revert to the diamond system that Solskjaer has favoured on occasion .
Since United don ’ t have a wealth of wing options , it could be a wise tactical move .
And it could be quite a fluid diamond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comfortable as the true holding midfielder , with the other playing box-to-box , while Pogba is ideal in the left-sided role and Fernandes as the No.10 - though they could easily interchange .
Dimitar Berbatov has recently expressed doubts about whether Pogba and Fernandes could play together , but they ’ re both talented enough to devise a way and should in theory relish striking up an understanding .
The kicker will be if Pogba declares his intentions about wanting to stay at Old Trafford or otherwise .
Nemanja Matic would be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McTominay too important to leave out as things stand .
It might be harsh on Daniel James , Odion Ighalo and Mason Greenwood , who are both useful forward players for United in different ways , but Solskjaer has huge faith in both Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford .
And although they ’ ve rarely been used together as a front two , though you suspect they could form a profitable partnership .
Solskjaer has managed to eke out the best in both players and with a supply line coming from Fernandes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them , this could be a truly exhilarating United lineup from which - whenever the seasons resumes - a top four and trophy mission could be launched .

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Few can really know, as things stand, when Manchester United’s next competitive fixture will take place.
The current plans are for United to travel to Brighton in the Premier League on April 4th, though with the outbreak of coronavirus meaning first-team training has been cancelled for the immediate future - due to the stringent measures taken by the government to limit the spread of the COVID-19 disease - that fixture and others look under threat.
United’s players will now train individually, with the likes of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford working on their fitness and the rest bound to keep themselves fit and healthy.
So with a little luck, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side will be back in action very soon and the Norwegian may even have the luxury of a fully fit squad to choose from.
But with Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo now in the squad, with Pogba, Rashford and others in contention, what would United’s best team look like?
Here’s an estimate of how United could line up with everyone fit:
Goalkeeper: De Gea
Dean Henderson may return after the season is finished, following his second successive year on loan at Sheffield United, but for now David De Gea is very much the first choice custodian in the United goal.
Sergio Romero is an excellent back-up.
Back four: Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw
There are two close calls for Solskjaer in a back four - and United should play a four-man defence for the majority of games, especially when they’re favourites to win. Eric Bailly is an outstanding defender when fully fit and firing and is a very close challenger to Victor Lindelof’s place as Harry Maguire’s centre-back partner.
But Solskjaer trusts Lindelof implicitly and Maguire has recently spoken about the blossoming partnership between himself and the Swede. Shaw edges out Brandon Williams at left-back in the other close-run decision.
Midfield diamond: Fred. McTominay, Pogba, Fernandes
Probably the only way of getting both Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes, as well as two more defensive-minded midfielders in the United side is to revert to the diamond system that Solskjaer has favoured on occasion. Since United don’t have a wealth of wing options, it could be a wise tactical move.
And it could be quite a fluid diamond. Either Fred or McTominay would be comfortable as the true holding midfielder, with the other playing box-to-box, while Pogba is ideal in the left-sided role and Fernandes as the No.10 - though they could easily interchange.
Dimitar Berbatov has recently expressed doubts about whether Pogba and Fernandes could play together, but they’re both talented enough to devise a way and should in theory relish striking up an understanding. The kicker will be if Pogba declares his intentions about wanting to stay at Old Trafford or otherwise. Nemanja Matic would be the midfield back-up, with both Fred and McTominay too important to leave out as things stand.
Forwards: Martial, Rashford
It might be harsh on Daniel James, Odion Ighalo and Mason Greenwood, who are both useful forward players for United in different ways, but Solskjaer has huge faith in both Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.
And although they’ve rarely been used together as a front two, though you suspect they could form a profitable partnership.
Solskjaer has managed to eke out the best in both players and with a supply line coming from Fernandes and Pogba and a solid back six behind them, this could be a truly exhilarating United lineup from which - whenever the seasons resumes - a top four and trophy mission could be launched.
Full strength United XI (4-1-2-1-2): De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; Fred; McTominay, Pogba; Fernandes; Martial, Rashford.
Subs: Romero, Williams, Bailly, Matic, James, Ighalo, Greenwood.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Pensioner, 87, died days after being woken by burglars

A pensioner died days after she was woken by burglars who stole jewellery , money and a number of highly sentimental items as she slept .
The 87-year-old woman suffered a ‘ medical episode ’ just a few days after the break-in at her home in Oldham , police said .
A box where she had stored plans for her funeral is believed to have been taken .
Police said the box contained details of a song she wanted to be played .
Greater Manchester Police said the woman ’ s family have been left ‘ completely heartbroken ’ .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her home on a bicycle has been released .
Police said they want to speak to the man captured in the footage .
Another item stolen was a bottle of Courvoisier Cognac which belonged to her late husband and police said ‘ held great sentimental value ’ .
It ’ s understood more than one burglar was involved .
They had also been in her bedroom as she slept .
The break-in happened at the woman ’ s home on Prince George Street in the town at around 7.30am on Saturday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home alone and asleep when she heard voices coming from downstairs .
A GMP spokesman said : “ The victim shouted out , which disturbed the offenders , and they fled , making off with a quantity of jewellery , money and sentimental items .
“ The offenders had entered a number of rooms including the victim ’ s bedroom whilst she was asleep .
“ No-one was injured , however the victim sadly passed away a few days later following a medical episode .
“ No arrests have been made and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smith said : “ This was an awful incident that devastated the victim – especially as one of the items the offenders stole was a bottle of Courvoisier which belonged to her late husband and held great sentimental value to her .
“ Following the burglary , a box where the victim had stored a number of details for her funeral , including a song she wished to be played , can not be found .
The family are completely heartbroken by this incident and our thoughts remain with them at this tragic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information at all that can help us to identify the man in the CCTV footage , or if you know anything about the whereabouts of this box , please get in contact with police so that we can continue to piece together what happened .
“ We appreciate that the quality of this footage isn ’ t brilliant , but we are keen to speak to the man seen riding his bike as part of our enquiries , so would urge anyone with any information about him to get in touch as soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8561 382 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A pensioner died days after she was woken by burglars who stole jewellery, money and a number of highly sentimental items as she slept.
The 87-year-old woman suffered a ‘medical episode’ just a few days after the break-in at her home in Oldham, police said.
A box where she had stored plans for her funeral is believed to have been taken.
Police said the box contained details of a song she wanted to be played.
Greater Manchester Police said the woman’s family have been left ‘completely heartbroken’.
CCTV footage of a man riding away from her home on a bicycle has been released.
Police said they want to speak to the man captured in the footage.
Another item stolen was a bottle of Courvoisier Cognac which belonged to her late husband and police said ‘held great sentimental value’.
It’s understood more than one burglar was involved.
They had also been in her bedroom as she slept.
The break-in happened at the woman’s home on Prince George Street in the town at around 7.30am on Saturday, March 7.
Police said she was at home alone and asleep when she heard voices coming from downstairs.
A GMP spokesman said: “The victim shouted out, which disturbed the offenders, and they fled, making off with a quantity of jewellery, money and sentimental items.
“The offenders had entered a number of rooms including the victim’s bedroom whilst she was asleep.
“No-one was injured, however the victim sadly passed away a few days later following a medical episode.
“No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.”
Detective Inspector Rachel Smith said: “This was an awful incident that devastated the victim – especially as one of the items the offenders stole was a bottle of Courvoisier which belonged to her late husband and held great sentimental value to her.
“Following the burglary, a box where the victim had stored a number of details for her funeral, including a song she wished to be played, cannot be found. The family are completely heartbroken by this incident and our thoughts remain with them at this tragic time.
“If anyone has any information at all that can help us to identify the man in the CCTV footage, or if you know anything about the whereabouts of this box, please get in contact with police so that we can continue to piece together what happened.
“We appreciate that the quality of this footage isn’t brilliant, but we are keen to speak to the man seen riding his bike as part of our enquiries, so would urge anyone with any information about him to get in touch as soon as possible.”
Call police on 0161 8561 382 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Everybody needs good Neighbours - 35 years of amnesia, affairs and Aussie slang

Since 1985 the residents of Ramsay Street have held a special place in the hearts of British telly addicts .
Even lapsed viewers can surely recall Harold Bishop ’ s glasses washed up on the shore when he was swept out to sea ; or the slap Susan Kennedy delivered to cheating husband Karl .
So I ’ m particularly excited about this week ’ s special 35th anniversary episodes , dramatically named Neighbours : Endgame , which will involve three deaths and five weddings .
I ’ ve been watching the soap since it first aired in the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby .
But I ’ m certain that news of Scott and Charlene ’ s wedding seeped into my developing brain and indoctrinated me into a life inextricably linked to Neighbours .
As I explained all this in tedious detail to a colleague this week , my editor overheard and suggested that I write something about what she termed my ‘ obsession ’ .
“ You could headline it ‘ Why I still love Neighbours , years after everybody else stopped caring ’ .
” I ’ d never really thought about it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accepted fact in my house .
So here I am - forced to think about my obsession and take stock of 35 years of unmissable drama .
For many Brits , Neighbours was an after school activity .
Something you watched while eating your tea .
Better than Blue Peter and not as depressing as Grange Hill , it bookended a schedule of otherwise drab kids ' programmes whose characters were all a little too close to home .
Why would I care about PJ and Duncan in drizzly Byker Grove when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glamorous wedding in sunny Melbourne ?
The palm tree-filled Lassiters complex seemed like paradise compared with the rainy cobbles of Weatherfield .
The residents of Ramsay Street used phrases like “ rack off ” and spoke with rising intonation so that every statement sounded like a question .
All the kids at Erinsborough High had lockers and backpacks and snogged each other .
They were beautiful and wore singlets and crop tops .
They were like unicorns .
When I left Manchester to start university , Neighbours reminded me of home .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day , along with thousands of students across the land .
The ‘ obsession ’ lasted throughout university .
My friends stopped watching , but I carried on .
I was there for it all - Steph ’ s cancer battle , Karl and Susan ’ s break up , Libby ’ s disastrous second marriage .
In fact , I have become so invested in Neighbours over the years that I often find myself wondering how Toadie will get out of a scrape , or if Karl will break the hippocratic oath @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical details .
All this , despite not even knowing my own neighbours ’ names .
Of course devotion is there to be questioned and , every so often , I ’ ll lose faith .
Perhaps it ’ ll happen when a ‘ comedy ’ storyline drags on too long , or there ’ s an episode featuring a particularly unconvincing criminal .
“ That was a bad episode of Neighbours , ” I ’ ll declare , out loud , as if speaking to the Neighbours gods .
“ When are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dee ’ s evil doppelganger ?
” But just as quickly as I begin to lose interest , the writers will claw it back again .
Paul will do something dastardly involving Lassiters contracts and a private investigator .
Or Karl will perform emergency ‘ surgery ’ by using a power drill to tap into someone ’ s head , accidentally killing them .
“ Neighbours is great , ” I ’ ll say , again out loud .
Of course I realise that the show can be a bit silly .
Remember @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banged her head and thought she was 16 again ?
That lasted for ages .
Or when Paige jumped from a crashing hot air balloon and was rescued by a priest who she then conceived a child with in a barn ?
In one particularly dangerous year for the residents of Erinsborough , Toadie became temporarily paralysed after grabbing a flyaway bouncy castle , and Kyle Canning went blind from looking at the sun too long during an eclipse .
And of course Neighbours has , on occasion , recycled plots .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s amnesia was followed by Sonya ’ s amnesia , which was followed by Finn ’ s amnesia ?
It ’ s true that police work on Ramsay Street is lacking , some of the quackery at Erinsborough Hospital is shocking and you can get a job at the Erinsborough News simply by taking a photograph .
But my God , they do drama well .
When Harold Bishop crashed his winnebago into the Erinsborough Festival stage after seeing the ghost of Madge , I was literally on the edge of my seat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Lou Carpenter ’ s gaffes , gasped when Paul was pushed off a balcony and cried when Madge died in Harold ’ s arms .
And I really really cried when Billy Kennedy , the love of my life , left Erinsborough .
In recent years Neighbours has been on top form .
Someone was murdered with a garden gnome , there was a chemical attack at Erinsborough High and a siege at Harold ’ s Cafe .
They also brought back several beloved characters - the fiery Izzy Hoyland , meddling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ - a woman who died many years ago .
Now some people might call this an obvious attempt to regain lapsed viewers , but I prefer to call it some of the greatest television in recent memory .
What could be better than seeing Toadie come face to face with Dee - the wife he believed was killed after plummeting off a cliff on their wedding day ?
Well , things actually did get better when the real Dee came face to face with her evil twin .
Classic Neighbours .
Neighbours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and often laced with innuendo .
But the producers also work hard to tackle some difficult issues .
Viewers were last year faced with the death of Toadie ’ s wife Sonya Rebecchi following a battle with ovarian cancer .
These scenes were portrayed so beautifully by Eve Moray that they earned her a Logie nomination .
Neighbours has also introduced the show ’ s first trans character and aired the first same-sex wedding ever to be screened on Australian television , which saw the grooms walk down the aisle to Kylie and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You ’ .
That ’ s what makes Neighbours charming - it knows who it is and it isn ’ t ashamed .
Not even I can predict where the writers will take our beloved characters next .
So I ’ ll carry on watching .
After all , everybody needs good Neighbours .

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Since 1985 the residents of Ramsay Street have held a special place in the hearts of British telly addicts.
Even lapsed viewers can surely recall Harold Bishop’s glasses washed up on the shore when he was swept out to sea; or the slap Susan Kennedy delivered to cheating husband Karl.
I must admit - I am a Neighbours devotee.
So I’m particularly excited about this week’s special 35th anniversary episodes, dramatically named Neighbours: Endgame, which will involve three deaths and five weddings.
(Image: @NeighboursTV)
I’ve been watching the soap since it first aired in the UK, although admittedly I was still a baby. But I’m certain that news of Scott and Charlene’s wedding seeped into my developing brain and indoctrinated me into a life inextricably linked to Neighbours.
As I explained all this in tedious detail to a colleague this week, my editor overheard and suggested that I write something about what she termed my ‘obsession’.
“You could headline it ‘Why I still love Neighbours, years after everybody else stopped caring’.”
My jaw dropped.
“People care! Neighbours is GREAT!”
“Why?”
(Image: PA)
I’d never really thought about it before. It’s just an accepted fact in my house.
So here I am - forced to think about my obsession and take stock of 35 years of unmissable drama.
For many Brits, Neighbours was an after school activity. Something you watched while eating your tea.
Better than Blue Peter and not as depressing as Grange Hill, it bookended a schedule of otherwise drab kids' programmes whose characters were all a little too close to home.
(Image: BBC)
Why would I care about PJ and Duncan in drizzly Byker Grove when I could watch Libby and Drew’s glamorous wedding in sunny Melbourne?
The palm tree-filled Lassiters complex seemed like paradise compared with the rainy cobbles of Weatherfield.
The residents of Ramsay Street used phrases like “rack off” and spoke with rising intonation so that every statement sounded like a question.
All the kids at Erinsborough High had lockers and backpacks and snogged each other.
They were beautiful and wore singlets and crop tops. They were like unicorns.
(Image: PA)
When I left Manchester to start university, Neighbours reminded me of home. I continued to watch, sometimes twice a day, along with thousands of students across the land.
The ‘obsession’ lasted throughout university. My friends stopped watching, but I carried on.
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I was there for it all - Steph’s cancer battle, Karl and Susan’s break up, Libby’s disastrous second marriage.
In fact, I have become so invested in Neighbours over the years that I often find myself wondering how Toadie will get out of a scrape, or if Karl will break the hippocratic oath again by revealing someone’s private medical details.
All this, despite not even knowing my own neighbours’ names.
(Image: Handout)
Of course devotion is there to be questioned and, every so often, I’ll lose faith.
Perhaps it’ll happen when a ‘comedy’ storyline drags on too long, or there’s an episode featuring a particularly unconvincing criminal.
“That was a bad episode of Neighbours,” I’ll declare, out loud, as if speaking to the Neighbours gods.
“When are we going to find out about dead Dee’s evil doppelganger?”
But just as quickly as I begin to lose interest, the writers will claw it back again.
(Image: PA)
Paul will do something dastardly involving Lassiters contracts and a private investigator.
Or Karl will perform emergency ‘surgery’ by using a power drill to tap into someone’s head, accidentally killing them.
“Neighbours is great,” I’ll say, again out loud.
Of course I realise that the show can be a bit silly.
(Image: BBC)
Remember when Susan slipped on some milk, banged her head and thought she was 16 again? That lasted for ages.
Or when Paige jumped from a crashing hot air balloon and was rescued by a priest who she then conceived a child with in a barn?
In one particularly dangerous year for the residents of Erinsborough, Toadie became temporarily paralysed after grabbing a flyaway bouncy castle, and Kyle Canning went blind from looking at the sun too long during an eclipse.
(Image: Internet Unknown)
And of course Neighbours has, on occasion, recycled plots.
But really, who cares if Susan’s amnesia was followed by Sonya’s amnesia, which was followed by Finn’s amnesia?
It’s true that police work on Ramsay Street is lacking, some of the quackery at Erinsborough Hospital is shocking and you can get a job at the Erinsborough News simply by taking a photograph. But my God, they do drama well.
When Harold Bishop crashed his winnebago into the Erinsborough Festival stage after seeing the ghost of Madge, I was literally on the edge of my seat.
(Image: PA)
Over the years I have laughed at Lou Carpenter’s gaffes, gasped when Paul was pushed off a balcony and cried when Madge died in Harold’s arms.
And I really really cried when Billy Kennedy, the love of my life, left Erinsborough.
In recent years Neighbours has been on top form. Someone was murdered with a garden gnome, there was a chemical attack at Erinsborough High and a siege at Harold’s Cafe.
They also brought back several beloved characters - the fiery Izzy Hoyland, meddling Plain Jane Superbrain and ‘Dee Bliss’ - a woman who died many years ago.
(Image: Channel 5)
Now some people might call this an obvious attempt to regain lapsed viewers, but I prefer to call it some of the greatest television in recent memory.
What could be better than seeing Toadie come face to face with Dee - the wife he believed was killed after plummeting off a cliff on their wedding day?
Well, things actually did get better when the real Dee came face to face with her evil twin. Classic Neighbours.
Neighbours is fun, melodramatic, unashamedly camp and often laced with innuendo.
But the producers also work hard to tackle some difficult issues.
(Image: PA)
Viewers were last year faced with the death of Toadie’s wife Sonya Rebecchi following a battle with ovarian cancer.
These scenes were portrayed so beautifully by Eve Moray that they earned her a Logie nomination.
Neighbours has also introduced the show’s first trans character and aired the first same-sex wedding ever to be screened on Australian television, which saw the grooms walk down the aisle to Kylie and Jason’s hit ‘Especially For You’.
That’s what makes Neighbours charming - it knows who it is and it isn’t ashamed.
Not even I can predict where the writers will take our beloved characters next. So I’ll carry on watching. After all, everybody needs good Neighbours.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Man Utd great Nemanja Vidic told Virgil van Dijk is better than him

France World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf has outlined why Virgil van Dijk is 'more complete ' than Nemanja Vidic .
The Liverpool defender has been instrumental in his side ’ s rise to the pinnacle of club football .
After helping his side claim the Champions League last season , the Dutchman has been a key figure in Liverpool ’ s impressive Premier League campaign , with Jurgen Klopp ’ s side currently 25 points clear and two wins away from being crowded champions .
As a result of his impressive form over the last couple of seasons , fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the former Manchester United man .
During his nine years at Old Trafford , Vidic won five Premier League titles , three League Cups and one Champions League .
But despite his trophy-laden spell in England , Leboeuf believes Van Dijk has the edge as he is a better leader and also has a better range of passing .
`` I would go for Van Dijk , '' he said on ESPN FC .
`` I think he 's more complete .
`` I loved Vidic , because I think he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But Van Dijk can lead the team and has range .
`` I do n't think Vidic was capable of doing that .
Hats off to Vidic , though . ''

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France World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf has outlined why Virgil van Dijk is 'more complete' than Nemanja Vidic.
The Liverpool defender has been instrumental in his side’s rise to the pinnacle of club football.
After helping his side claim the Champions League last season, the Dutchman has been a key figure in Liverpool’s impressive Premier League campaign, with Jurgen Klopp’s side currently 25 points clear and two wins away from being crowded champions.
As a result of his impressive form over the last couple of seasons, fans have been quick to compare Van Dijk to the former Manchester United man.
During his nine years at Old Trafford, Vidic won five Premier League titles, three League Cups and one Champions League.
But despite his trophy-laden spell in England, Leboeuf believes Van Dijk has the edge as he is a better leader and also has a better range of passing.
"I would go for Van Dijk," he said on ESPN FC. "I think he's more complete.
"I loved Vidic, because I think he was a dog, and a fantastic defender. But Van Dijk can lead the team and has range.
"I don't think Vidic was capable of doing that. Hats off to Vidic, though."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--School closures Q&A: Everything you need to know

All schools across the country are set to close as the government moves to slow down the coronavirus pandemic .
The move was confirmed by Boris Johnson at today 's Downing Street press conference on the COVID-19 crisis .
Education secretary Gavin Williamson also confirmed colleges and nurseries would be asked to do the same , as well as independent schools .
Lots of people are asking questions about the Prime Minister 's announcement today .
The MEN has packaged these questions up together , and looked back on the announcement to answer them as best we can .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England will close at the end of the day on Friday ( March 20 ) .
From Monday , March 23 , they will be shut .
Mr Williamson told MPs in the House of Commons : “ I want to provide parents , students and staff with the certainty they need .
“ After schools shut their gates on Friday afternoon they will remain closed until further notice .
Are schools completely closed to all pupils ?
The Prime Minister said schools would remain open for 'key workers ’ and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the vulnerable and elderly As a result some schools with a skeleton staff would remain open on Monday to provide that service , he said , with more information on that to be released ‘ very , very shortly ’ .
How long are the schools likely to be closed ?
Once the school gates close on Friday afternoon , ‘ they will remain closed for the vast majority of pupils until further notice ’ , Boris Johnson said .
So the answer is , we do n't know yet .
Most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Easter holidays in two weeks ' time .
Schools in England , Wales and Scotland will close on Friday afternoon .
Schools in Northern Ireland will close from Monday .
What will happen with exams ?
In England , all exams set to place in May and June have been cancelled , including GCSE 's and A-Levels .
The Education Secretary said today : “ I can confirm that we will not go ahead with assessments or exams and that we will not be publishing performance tables for this academic year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Ofqual to ensure that children get the qualifications that they need .
“ My department is working closely with local authorities , representatives of early years schools and headteachers , regional schools , commissioners and bodies such as Ofsted and Ofqual about how to deliver this change as effectively as possible .
“ And we will do whatever is necessary to support local authorities , schools and teachers through the weeks and months ahead.
” Boris Johnson said the Government would ensure that `` in time '' pupils due to sit exams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I do n't want to go into detail about when and how those qualifications will be administered , but it will be done fairly and in order to protect their interests , '' he added .
Why did the Government hold out this long over closures ?
Until now , the official advice was that schools should stay open as normal , unlike in many countries across Europe where schools were closed earlier on .
The Government was concerned that widespread school closures would led to 'pressure on the NHS and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also concerns that if schools were to close , then grandparents - a vulnerable group - would be the ones to take care of them while parents continued to work .
The decision had been kept under constant review and today , Boris Johnson said it was now time to 'apply further downward pressure on that upward curve by closing the schools ' .

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All schools across the country are set to close as the government moves to slow down the coronavirus pandemic.
The move was confirmed by Boris Johnson at today's Downing Street press conference on the COVID-19 crisis.
Education secretary Gavin Williamson also confirmed colleges and nurseries would be asked to do the same, as well as independent schools.
Lots of people are asking questions about the Prime Minister's announcement today.
The MEN has packaged these questions up together, and looked back on the announcement to answer them as best we can.
(Image: Getty Images)
When are schools closing from?
All schools in England will close at the end of the day on Friday (March 20).
From Monday, March 23, they will be shut.
Mr Williamson told MPs in the House of Commons: “I want to provide parents, students and staff with the certainty they need.
“After schools shut their gates on Friday afternoon they will remain closed until further notice.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Are schools completely closed to all pupils?
The Prime Minister said schools would remain open for 'key workers’ and the most vulnerable children.
The key workers include:
Health workers including nursing staff
Police officers
Supermarket delivery drivers
Workers looking after the vulnerable and elderly
As a result some schools with a skeleton staff would remain open on Monday to provide that service, he said, with more information on that to be released ‘very, very shortly’.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
How long are the schools likely to be closed?
Once the school gates close on Friday afternoon, ‘they will remain closed for the vast majority of pupils until further notice’, Boris Johnson said.
So the answer is, we don't know yet.
Most schools were due to break up for the Easter holidays in two weeks' time.
Schools in England, Wales and Scotland will close on Friday afternoon. Schools in Northern Ireland will close from Monday.
What will happen with exams?
In England, all exams set to place in May and June have been cancelled, including GCSE's and A-Levels.
The Education Secretary said today: “I can confirm that we will not go ahead with assessments or exams and that we will not be publishing performance tables for this academic year.
(Image: PA)
“We will work with the sector and Ofqual to ensure that children get the qualifications that they need.
“My department is working closely with local authorities, representatives of early years schools and headteachers, regional schools, commissioners and bodies such as Ofsted and Ofqual about how to deliver this change as effectively as possible.
“And we will do whatever is necessary to support local authorities, schools and teachers through the weeks and months ahead.”
Boris Johnson said the Government would ensure that "in time" pupils due to sit exams this summer get the qualifications they need.
"I don't want to go into detail about when and how those qualifications will be administered, but it will be done fairly and in order to protect their interests," he added.
Why did the Government hold out this long over closures?
Until now, the official advice was that schools should stay open as normal, unlike in many countries across Europe where schools were closed earlier on.
The Government was concerned that widespread school closures would led to 'pressure on the NHS and other public services'.
There were also concerns that if schools were to close, then grandparents - a vulnerable group - would be the ones to take care of them while parents continued to work.
The decision had been kept under constant review and today, Boris Johnson said it was now time to 'apply further downward pressure on that upward curve by closing the schools'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Liverpool FC great urges Manchester United to sell Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba should leave Manchester United if he 's not happy at the club , according to Liverpool great John Barnes .
Pogba has managed just eight appearances this season as separate ankle problems have blighted his campaign .
The Frenchman started the season in good form with two assists in the opening day 4-0 thrashing of Chelsea and played the next three games , but has only managed to play more than one match in succession on one other occasion since August .
Despite his lack of playing time , the rumours surrounding Pogba 's future have refused to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Real Madrid linked with moves for the 27-year-old .
With his future still up in the air , Barnes believes it will be better for all parties if Pogba leaves .
`` You simply can not have an unhappy player at a football club , you ca n't make them feel more important than the club and fans , '' the former forward told BonusCodeBets.co.uk .
`` Equally , it can undermine the club by being disrespectful because they 're not keeping the player happy .
It is a ridiculous concept that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The players should have to keep the manager and the fans happy , and if you don ’ t , then he ( Pogba ) has to go .
This whole situation at United , from the outside , it seems like he has so much power at the club which makes everyone talk about him , the situation is so toxic within the club .
He should leave ” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has insisted that Pogba will remain at Old Trafford .
The player is contracted to United until 2021 , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hands of the club .

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Paul Pogba should leave Manchester United if he's not happy at the club, according to Liverpool great John Barnes.
Pogba has managed just eight appearances this season as separate ankle problems have blighted his campaign.
The Frenchman started the season in good form with two assists in the opening day 4-0 thrashing of Chelsea and played the next three games, but has only managed to play more than one match in succession on one other occasion since August.
Despite his lack of playing time, the rumours surrounding Pogba's future have refused to dissipate, with former club Juventus and Real Madrid linked with moves for the 27-year-old.
With his future still up in the air, Barnes believes it will be better for all parties if Pogba leaves.
"You simply cannot have an unhappy player at a football club, you can't make them feel more important than the club and fans," the former forward told BonusCodeBets.co.uk .
"Equally, it can undermine the club by being disrespectful because they're not keeping the player happy. It is a ridiculous concept that you need to keep players happy.
"The players should have to keep the manager and the fans happy, and if you don’t, then he (Pogba) has to go. This whole situation at United, from the outside, it seems like he has so much power at the club which makes everyone talk about him, the situation is so toxic within the club. He should leave”
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has insisted that Pogba will remain at Old Trafford. The player is contracted to United until 2021, with the option for an extra year in the hands of the club.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Sane's new agent holds secret meeting with Bayern Munich and more rumours

The new agency which will represent Manchester City star Leroy Sane from next month has held a secret meeting with Bayern Munich , according to reports .
Sane is yet to kick a ball for City this season after he suffered a serious knee ligament injury in the Community Shield victory over Liverpool in August , and only recently made his return to the pitch with the Under-23s against Arsenal .
However , that has n't dampened the German giants ' desire to take Sane back to his homeland after high-ranking club officials once again started discussing the potential transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Bayern 's charm offensive to try and lure Sane to Bavaria last summer , so much so that then-manager Nico Kovac was forced to apologise after saying he was 'confident ' the deal would be done .
However , according to SportBild , via SportWitness , Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic held a meeting with LIAN Sports , who will represent Sane from April 1 .
It 's claimed that Bayern want to offer a five-year deal to Sane but Real Madrid and Barcelona threaten to hijack the deal .
Meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brazilian teenager Yan Couto on loan at the end of the season .
City announced the signing of the 17-year-old right-back on March 1 but he isn ’ t set to arrive in England until the summer .
The Athletic claim that , after City beat Leeds to the deal for Couto , they are now willing to loan him out after his official arrival from Brazilian side Coritiba .
He would follow City winger Jack Harrison in going on loan to Elland Road .

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The new agency which will represent Manchester City star Leroy Sane from next month has held a secret meeting with Bayern Munich, according to reports.
Sane is yet to kick a ball for City this season after he suffered a serious knee ligament injury in the Community Shield victory over Liverpool in August, and only recently made his return to the pitch with the Under-23s against Arsenal.
However, that hasn't dampened the German giants' desire to take Sane back to his homeland after high-ranking club officials once again started discussing the potential transfer in the media.
City were irked by Bayern's charm offensive to try and lure Sane to Bavaria last summer, so much so that then-manager Nico Kovac was forced to apologise after saying he was 'confident' the deal would be done.
However, according to SportBild, via SportWitness, Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic held a meeting with LIAN Sports, who will represent Sane from April 1.
It's claimed that Bayern want to offer a five-year deal to Sane but Real Madrid and Barcelona threaten to hijack the deal.
Meanwhile, City reportedly want Leeds United to sign Brazilian teenager Yan Couto on loan at the end of the season.
City announced the signing of the 17-year-old right-back on March 1 but he isn’t set to arrive in England until the summer.
The Athletic claim that, after City beat Leeds to the deal for Couto, they are now willing to loan him out after his official arrival from Brazilian side Coritiba. He would follow City winger Jack Harrison in going on loan to Elland Road.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Leroy Sane names two Man City teammates who helped him during injury layoff

Leroy Sane has revealed that Manchester City teammates Ilkay Gundogan and Benjamin Mendy helped him through his lengthy injury layoff .
Sane has been out of action all season after suffering a serious knee injury just 10 minutes into the Community Shield victory over Liverpool in August .
While the 23-year-old was spared a full ligament tear that would have ended his campaign before it had even begun , he still suffered significant damage that required surgery and months of rehabilitation .
Thankfully for Sane , he has teammates who have also suffered serious injuries and was able to gain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was restricted to a watching brief .
Mendy suffered a cruciate ligament rupture early on in his City career and has struggled with knee injuries ever since .
Gundogan , meanwhile , dislocated his kneecap just before his move to the Etihad and also ruptured his cruciate ligament after joining City .
Sane has confessed that their guidance has been crucial on his own recovery .
“ The whole team supported me , of course , ” the German told City ’ s website .
“ But I was especially talking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the injury , what they did , what could happen and their experience with everything .
“ It helped me a lot to know how certain stuff feels and what can happen .
It helped me and I ’ m very pleased that they pushed me along with that.
” While Sane 's injury was a major blow , he has used the time off to his advantage to try and improve other aspects of his game .
“ It was the hardest and longest injury that I ’ ve ever had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It is difficult .
“ Especially the first day after the surgery because you can ’ t move at all and that ’ s not something any of us athletes are used to .
“ You have to push yourself every day because you know it ’ s a long rehab , but it is a good opportunity to work more on other weaknesses and that ’ s why I took it as a chance to recover well and come back strong.
” Sane finally returned to the pitch for City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played 57 minutes against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium .

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Leroy Sane has revealed that Manchester City teammates Ilkay Gundogan and Benjamin Mendy helped him through his lengthy injury layoff.
Sane has been out of action all season after suffering a serious knee injury just 10 minutes into the Community Shield victory over Liverpool in August.
While the 23-year-old was spared a full ligament tear that would have ended his campaign before it had even begun, he still suffered significant damage that required surgery and months of rehabilitation.
Thankfully for Sane, he has teammates who have also suffered serious injuries and was able to gain valuable experience and encouragement from them as he was restricted to a watching brief.
Mendy suffered a cruciate ligament rupture early on in his City career and has struggled with knee injuries ever since. Gundogan, meanwhile, dislocated his kneecap just before his move to the Etihad and also ruptured his cruciate ligament after joining City.
Sane has confessed that their guidance has been crucial on his own recovery.
“The whole team supported me, of course,” the German told City’s website.
“But I was especially talking to Gundogan and Mendy a little bit more about the injury, what they did, what could happen and their experience with everything.
“It helped me a lot to know how certain stuff feels and what can happen. It helped me and I’m very pleased that they pushed me along with that.”
While Sane's injury was a major blow, he has used the time off to his advantage to try and improve other aspects of his game.
“It was the hardest and longest injury that I’ve ever had in my career,” he added. “It is difficult.
“Especially the first day after the surgery because you can’t move at all and that’s not something any of us athletes are used to.
“You have to push yourself every day because you know it’s a long rehab, but it is a good opportunity to work more on other weaknesses and that’s why I took it as a chance to recover well and come back strong.”
Sane finally returned to the pitch for City's Under-23s on February 28 as he played 57 minutes against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Manchester's top judge vows coronavirus won't stop justice

Judge David Stockdale QC , the Honorary Recorder of Manchester , spoke to the M.E.N .
after it was announced that most jury trials will be postponed .
New trials which had been due to start before the end of April , which were expected to last for three days or more , will all be adjourned as the outbreak takes its toll on the criminal justice system .
The Lord Chief Justice , the country 's most senior judge , said it is hoped that ongoing trials will be completed without incident .
While accepting it will affect the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is retiring at the end of the week , said the courts will continue .
He said : `` It 's a bad time to be going , at a time when public institutions like this are under strain through the coronavirus .
`` We have to try to get the job done .
The criminal justice system is not stopping because of coronavirus .
`` But the practicality of delivering criminal justice is significantly affected . ''
The Ministry of Justice says it plans to make use of video links @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to continue .
But there have been reports of jurors who were supposed to attend court not turning up because they are self isolating , as well as lawyers and defendants also being affected .
In a statement , Lord Burnett of Maldon , the Lord Chief Justice , said : `` The impact of the public health emergency on the operation of the courts has been under constant review .
`` In all jurisdictions steps are being taken to enable as many hearings as possible to be conducted with some or all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video-link or online .
`` Many court hearings will be able to continue as normal with appropriate precautions being taken .
`` We must make every effort to maintain a functioning court system in support of the administration of justice and rule of law .
`` Trials in the Crown Court present particular problems in a fast-developing situation because they require the presence in court of many different participants including the judge , the jury , a defendant , lawyers and witnesses as well as staff .
`` Given the risks of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have decided that no new trial should start in the Crown Court unless it is expected to last for three days or less .
`` All cases estimated to last longer than three days listed to start before the end of April 2020 will be adjourned .
`` These cases will be kept under review and the position regarding short trials will be revisited as circumstances develop and in any event next week .
`` As events unfold decisions will be taken in respect of all cases awaiting trial in the Crown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generally proceed in the hope that they can be completed .
`` All those attending court should follow Public Heath England guidance suitably adjusted to reflect the distinct features of a court as a working environment for all concerned , including jurors . ''

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Manchester's top judge has vowed that coronavirus won't stop justice.
Judge David Stockdale QC, the Honorary Recorder of Manchester, spoke to the M.E.N. after it was announced that most jury trials will be postponed.
New trials which had been due to start before the end of April, which were expected to last for three days or more, will all be adjourned as the outbreak takes its toll on the criminal justice system.
The Lord Chief Justice, the country's most senior judge, said it is hoped that ongoing trials will be completed without incident.
While accepting it will affect the way courts are run, Judge Stockdale, who is retiring at the end of the week, said the courts will continue.
He said: "It's a bad time to be going, at a time when public institutions like this are under strain through the coronavirus.
"We have to try to get the job done. The criminal justice system is not stopping because of coronavirus.
"But the practicality of delivering criminal justice is significantly affected."
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The Ministry of Justice says it plans to make use of video links and other technology, to help cases to continue.
But there have been reports of jurors who were supposed to attend court not turning up because they are self isolating, as well as lawyers and defendants also being affected.
In a statement, Lord Burnett of Maldon, the Lord Chief Justice, said: "The impact of the public health emergency on the operation of the courts has been under constant review.
"In all jurisdictions steps are being taken to enable as many hearings as possible to be conducted with some or all of the participants attending by telephone, video-link or online.
"Many court hearings will be able to continue as normal with appropriate precautions being taken.
"We must make every effort to maintain a functioning court system in support of the administration of justice and rule of law.
"Trials in the Crown Court present particular problems in a fast-developing situation because they require the presence in court of many different participants including the judge, the jury, a defendant, lawyers and witnesses as well as staff.
"Given the risks of a trial not being able to complete, I have decided that no new trial should start in the Crown Court unless it is expected to last for three days or less.
"All cases estimated to last longer than three days listed to start before the end of April 2020 will be adjourned.
"These cases will be kept under review and the position regarding short trials will be revisited as circumstances develop and in any event next week.
"As events unfold decisions will be taken in respect of all cases awaiting trial in the Crown Court.
"Trials currently underway will generally proceed in the hope that they can be completed.
"All those attending court should follow Public Heath England guidance suitably adjusted to reflect the distinct features of a court as a working environment for all concerned, including jurors."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--We simulated Manchester United's March fixtures on Football Manager

The football season is up in the air .
Games have been postponed , this summer ’ s European Championship has been rescheduled and no-one really knows what happens next as a result of the coronavirus pandemic .
The Premier League will meet on Thursday to discuss next steps but it ’ s difficult to see fixtures commencing anytime soon with experts suggesting the peak of the outbreak is yet to hit .
Given the uncertainty surrounding the remainder of the season and the boredom that comes with it , it ’ s no surprise to see plenty of supporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , studio director at Sports Interactive , reported that a record number of players ( 90,000 ) were logged into the game on Sunday to get their football fix as a result of cancelled fixtures .
Being an avid Football Manager fan myself , as well as many in the office , I thought it would be an idea to follow in the footsteps of ChronicleLive reporter Craig Johns in documenting my experience as I take over as Manchester United manager .
Using a custom database with all the latest transfers and updates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotseat following the derby victory against Manchester City - quite harsh on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer given United ’ s recent form if I do say so myself .
To be fair to the United legend , we ’ ve made him the director of football to oversee my reign as manager .
A top four finish is well within reach and Champions League qualification will be vital for next season ’ s transfers .
There are nine games left in the Premier League season as well as FA Cup and Europa League fixtures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of my Football Manager series with Manchester United .
Unfortunately , the custom database doesn ’ t include the result of the FA Cup and Europa League draws .
Therefore in the FA Cup , we will face Leicester instead of Norwich .
In Europe , instead of facing LASK Linz , we play Wolves - because everyone wanted to see that game again this season .
The board are expecting to qualify for the Champions League and we are currently three points behind Chelsea in fourth .
They want to reach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reach the final of the Europa League as a minimum .
A tough ask but I ’ m confident the lads will perform .
I find myself in a position that Solskjaer is yet to experience at United with the vast majority of players available for selection .
Paul Pogba is back from injury meaning fans will be treated to both him and Bruno Fernandes playing in the same side .
Marcus Rashford remains on the sidelines which is a massive blow to our chances .
In terms of tactics , I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two wing-backs .
I feel a high defensive line will help break down teams lower down the standings , particularly away from home .
Here is how I intend to line up : De Gea ; Wan-Bissaka , Maguire , Lindelof , Shaw ; Pogba , Fred ; James , Fernandes , Martial , Greenwood .
Rashford ’ s injury poses a problem at left-wing meaning Anthony Martial will be put out there for the time being with Daniel James operating on the opposite flank .
I ’ m keen to keep the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead the line .
Pogba returns to partner Fred to provide Fernandes support as the number ten .
Our first game as United boss was away to Wolves in the Europa League .
Molineux is a notoriously tough place to visit and Nuno Espirito Santos made things personal by stating to the press that I wasn ’ t the right appointment .
We ’ ll see who ’ s laughing at the end of the tie !
I played a rotated line up , keeping Pogba on the bench to keep my players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0-0 draw is a decent result although an away goal would have been handy .
The next leg took place just days later and the big guns were out .
Pogba started with Ighalo dropping to the bench after a poor showing in the first-leg .
My faith in Greenwood was rewarded with a brace as well as goals from Axel Tuanzebe and Aaron Wan-Bissaka to secure our place in the next round .
Our FA Cup game against Leicester ended the month and it was another top performance .
We played a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the board ’ s expectations and it was Greenwood who produced the goods again .
He netted two in the first 15 minutes to put us on our way .
Pogba scored his first goal of the season too which will be a massive confidence booster for our star man .
We have a busy month ahead with some must-win games .
Spurs away is first up followed by our Europa League clash against Valencia .
We ’ ve been drawn against Arsenal in the semi-final of the FA Cup .
League games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Southampton will complete the month .
Check back for episode two to find out how we perform in those games and get involved by screenshotting your own Football Manager save and tagging @ ManUtdMEN on Twitter .

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The football season is up in the air.
Games have been postponed, this summer’s European Championship has been rescheduled and no-one really knows what happens next as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Premier League will meet on Thursday to discuss next steps but it’s difficult to see fixtures commencing anytime soon with experts suggesting the peak of the outbreak is yet to hit.
Given the uncertainty surrounding the remainder of the season and the boredom that comes with it, it’s no surprise to see plenty of supporters flocking to Football Manager.
Miles Jacobsen, studio director at Sports Interactive, reported that a record number of players (90,000) were logged into the game on Sunday to get their football fix as a result of cancelled fixtures.
Being an avid Football Manager fan myself, as well as many in the office, I thought it would be an idea to follow in the footsteps of ChronicleLive reporter Craig Johns in documenting my experience as I take over as Manchester United manager.
Using a custom database with all the latest transfers and updates, I have taken the Old Trafford hotseat following the derby victory against Manchester City - quite harsh on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer given United’s recent form if I do say so myself. To be fair to the United legend, we’ve made him the director of football to oversee my reign as manager.
A top four finish is well within reach and Champions League qualification will be vital for next season’s transfers. There are nine games left in the Premier League season as well as FA Cup and Europa League fixtures to play. Here is part of one of my Football Manager series with Manchester United.
Season expectations
Unfortunately, the custom database doesn’t include the result of the FA Cup and Europa League draws. Therefore in the FA Cup, we will face Leicester instead of Norwich. In Europe, instead of facing LASK Linz, we play Wolves - because everyone wanted to see that game again this season.
The board are expecting to qualify for the Champions League and we are currently three points behind Chelsea in fourth.
They want to reach the semi-final of the FA Cup and reach the final of the Europa League as a minimum.
A tough ask but I’m confident the lads will perform.
Tactics
I find myself in a position that Solskjaer is yet to experience at United with the vast majority of players available for selection.
Paul Pogba is back from injury meaning fans will be treated to both him and Bruno Fernandes playing in the same side. Marcus Rashford remains on the sidelines which is a massive blow to our chances.
In terms of tactics, I’ve gone with a 4-2-3-1 shape with two wing-backs. I feel a high defensive line will help break down teams lower down the standings, particularly away from home.
Here is how I intend to line up: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; Pogba, Fred; James, Fernandes, Martial, Greenwood.
Rashford’s injury poses a problem at left-wing meaning Anthony Martial will be put out there for the time being with Daniel James operating on the opposite flank. I’m keen to keep the faith with youth meaning Mason Greenwood will lead the line.
Pogba returns to partner Fred to provide Fernandes support as the number ten.
March Results
Wolves (A) - [0-0]
Wolves (H) - [4-0] - Greenwood (2), Tuanzebe, Wan-Bissaka
Leicester (A) - [1-4] - Maguire, Greenwood (2), Pogba
Monthly review
Our first game as United boss was away to Wolves in the Europa League. Molineux is a notoriously tough place to visit and Nuno Espirito Santos made things personal by stating to the press that I wasn’t the right appointment. We’ll see who’s laughing at the end of the tie!
I played a rotated line up, keeping Pogba on the bench to keep my players fresh for the home leg. A 0-0 draw is a decent result although an away goal would have been handy.
The next leg took place just days later and the big guns were out. Pogba started with Ighalo dropping to the bench after a poor showing in the first-leg. My faith in Greenwood was rewarded with a brace as well as goals from Axel Tuanzebe and Aaron Wan-Bissaka to secure our place in the next round.
Our FA Cup game against Leicester ended the month and it was another top performance. We played a strong line up as we must meet the board’s expectations and it was Greenwood who produced the goods again. He netted two in the first 15 minutes to put us on our way. Pogba scored his first goal of the season too which will be a massive confidence booster for our star man.
April fixtures
We have a busy month ahead with some must-win games. Spurs away is first up followed by our Europa League clash against Valencia. We’ve been drawn against Arsenal in the semi-final of the FA Cup.
League games against Bournemouth, Sheffield United, Brighton and Southampton will complete the month.
Check back for episode two to find out how we perform in those games and get involved by screenshotting your own Football Manager save and tagging @ManUtdMEN on Twitter.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Man Utd and Man City interested in Atletico’s Saul and more rumours

Both Manchester United and Manchester City are interested in midfielder Saul Niguez due to his uncertain future at Atletico Madrid , according to reports .
Saul has developed into one of Europe ’ s best midfielders in recent seasons under the tutelage of Diego Simeone and , as a result , Atletico were keen to keep him tied down to the club , which they did as he signed a nine-year contract in 2017 which will run until 2026 .
With a reportedly huge release clause inserted as well , it seemed as though the 25-year-old wouldn ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Mundo Deportivo , via SportWitness , there is uncertainty surrounding his future as Atletico have been trying to extend his deal further but to no avail .
It ’ s reported that Atleti ’ s offer is insufficient and that the two parties are from an agreement , which has alerted United and City , among several other Premier League clubs , who are keeping a close eye on the situation .
It ’ s claimed that United and City would both have the finances to complete a deal but whether they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spaniard is another question .
While City will be losing captain David Silva in the summer , they already have a ready-made replacement in Phil Foden and , although United face the risk of Paul Pogba leaving the club , they are targeting the likes of James Maddison , Jude Bellingham and Jack Grealish .
Elsewhere , RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner would reportedly prefer a move to Liverpool over any other club , amid apparent interest from United and Chelsea .
That ’ s the latest claim from German media outlet SportBild @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ likely ’ , but that nothing is yet decided .
He has a price tag of €55-60million .

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Both Manchester United and Manchester City are interested in midfielder Saul Niguez due to his uncertain future at Atletico Madrid, according to reports.
Saul has developed into one of Europe’s best midfielders in recent seasons under the tutelage of Diego Simeone and, as a result, Atletico were keen to keep him tied down to the club, which they did as he signed a nine-year contract in 2017 which will run until 2026.
With a reportedly huge release clause inserted as well, it seemed as though the 25-year-old wouldn’t be going anywhere anytime soon but, according to Mundo Deportivo, via SportWitness, there is uncertainty surrounding his future as Atletico have been trying to extend his deal further but to no avail.
It’s reported that Atleti’s offer is insufficient and that the two parties are from an agreement, which has alerted United and City, among several other Premier League clubs, who are keeping a close eye on the situation.
It’s claimed that United and City would both have the finances to complete a deal but whether they would spend the touted €150million on the Spaniard is another question.
While City will be losing captain David Silva in the summer, they already have a ready-made replacement in Phil Foden and, although United face the risk of Paul Pogba leaving the club, they are targeting the likes of James Maddison, Jude Bellingham and Jack Grealish.
Elsewhere, RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner would reportedly prefer a move to Liverpool over any other club, amid apparent interest from United and Chelsea.
That’s the latest claim from German media outlet SportBild who report that a summer transfer is ‘likely’, but that nothing is yet decided. He has a price tag of €55-60million.