themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Man United know what they need in transfer market for Premier League run-in

In an ordinary summer , Manchester United would have aimed to welcome Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish in June .
The delay to the summer transfer window could instead see them welcome back Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba next month to enhance their attack .
Should Premier League football return to grounds in weeks , rather than months , United will be one of a handful of squads stronger than they were at the time of the sport 's suspension .
Sussed supporters have come to expect the unexpected with Pogba but his withdrawal symptoms are acute enough for him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer and Rashford 's commitment to United is unquestionable .
Rashford is still United 's highest scorer this term and has been spared the frantic rush in the lead up to a major tournament with England .
His fitness is why United are sanguine at the prospect of Odion Ighalo returning east to Shanghai .
Ighalo 's loan contract expires three weeks on Sunday and Shanghai Shenhua could start the postponed Chinese Super League season , originally due to begin in February , in June or July .
The transfer window is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deals , so they are at the mercy of Shanghai 's goodwill .
Ironically , Rashford is maybe the most reliable to consult on the Ighalo issue without having played with him .
It was during Anthony Martial 's eight-week absence in the first months of the season that Rashford was rusty and the failure to replace Romelu Lukaku with any number nine backfired .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was unwilling to start Mason Greenwood in a meaningful league match and it is not an exaggeration to say there was a clamour for Rashford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ muscle injury in the miserable defeat at West Ham and scored one goal in nine - a decisive penalty against Leicester City .
The workload would have eased on Rashford if there was a seasoned alternative .
Many fans derided Solskjaer after the aimless draw with Southampton - Rashford 's first start sans Martial - for saying Rashford was 'getting there ' with his finishing .
Rashford 's performance was the antithesis of a number nine , though Solskjaer 's comments were prescient : `` When Harry Kane 's the number nine for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he knows he 'll have to play sometimes off the left . ''
When Rashford clutched his back against Wolves , he was a goal shy of breaking the 20 barrier .
Martial was similarly unconvincing in the immediate wake of Rashford 's absence ; infuriating Gary Neville at Anfield and managing two goals in nine ( both against teams in the Premier League and League One relegation zones ) until Ighalo navigated the Manchester Airport parking fees in February .
Martial has four in his last five starts .
United have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mindful of the absence of Rashford and duress he came under between August and October .
Martial has not completed a full match in any of the eight Ighalo has been available for and Solskjaer knows better than anyone the significance of rotation in the run-in .
The Supermarket Sweep dash following Lukaku 's departure ( Paulo Dybala and Mario Mandzukic were not in the 'reduced ' section ) publicised United 's desperation for another forward .
`` If we sell players we will have to replace them , '' Solskjaer said on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replace Lukaku until the winter break and the presence of Ighalo has had an undeniable influence on United 's best run of form of six wins in eight .
From United 's perspective , Rashford should be available for their next fixture , Martial is the number nine , Bruno Fernandes has sharpened the attack and Pogba is also back .
Daniel James has started in 25 of the 29 league games , Mason Greenwood is a goal away from surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo 's total in his third year in Manchester , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Lest we forget Jesse Lingard .
They are at risk of underestimating the specificity of the centre forward role , though .
Rashford can play there , but - as Jose Mourinho and Gareth Southgate adjudged - is at his optimum as a 'wide raider ' and nobody else is suitable at the tip of the arrow other than Martial , still flaky when he is scoring .
Ighalo was seen as such a short-term fix United did not insist on an option to buy him and he has already given cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not scoring in any of his four league cameos , Ighalo has not struggled for chances and considers his unsuccessful one-on-one at Chelsea to be his biggest regret .
He had the grace of Dimitar Berbatov and nous of Teddy Sheringham in the derby denouement .
United are mulling adding a striker to their squad , though their priority positions are elsewhere .
Erling Haaland was rightly identified as too good a deal to pass up , consideration for Timo Werner appears futile , and Moussa Dembele is still enamoured by the prospect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clapped eyes on him .
A super-sub striker would be more suitable .
Solskjaer would recognise one of those .

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In an ordinary summer, Manchester United would have aimed to welcome Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish in June. The delay to the summer transfer window could instead see them welcome back Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba next month to enhance their attack.
Should Premier League football return to grounds in weeks, rather than months, United will be one of a handful of squads stronger than they were at the time of the sport's suspension. Sussed supporters have come to expect the unexpected with Pogba but his withdrawal symptoms are acute enough for him to prioritise Manchester over Madrid in the summer and Rashford's commitment to United is unquestionable.
Rashford is still United's highest scorer this term and has been spared the frantic rush in the lead up to a major tournament with England. His fitness is why United are sanguine at the prospect of Odion Ighalo returning east to Shanghai.
Ighalo's loan contract expires three weeks on Sunday and Shanghai Shenhua could start the postponed Chinese Super League season, originally due to begin in February, in June or July. The transfer window is not open for United to conclude any permanent deals, so they are at the mercy of Shanghai's goodwill.
Ironically, Rashford is maybe the most reliable to consult on the Ighalo issue without having played with him. It was during Anthony Martial's eight-week absence in the first months of the season that Rashford was rusty and the failure to replace Romelu Lukaku with any number nine backfired.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was unwilling to start Mason Greenwood in a meaningful league match and it is not an exaggeration to say there was a clamour for Rashford to be replaced. He aggravated a muscle injury in the miserable defeat at West Ham and scored one goal in nine - a decisive penalty against Leicester City. The workload would have eased on Rashford if there was a seasoned alternative.
Many fans derided Solskjaer after the aimless draw with Southampton - Rashford's first start sans Martial - for saying Rashford was 'getting there' with his finishing. Rashford's performance was the antithesis of a number nine, though Solskjaer's comments were prescient: "When Harry Kane's the number nine for England, when Anthony's for us, he knows he'll have to play sometimes off the left." When Rashford clutched his back against Wolves, he was a goal shy of breaking the 20 barrier.
Martial was similarly unconvincing in the immediate wake of Rashford's absence; infuriating Gary Neville at Anfield and managing two goals in nine (both against teams in the Premier League and League One relegation zones) until Ighalo navigated the Manchester Airport parking fees in February. Martial has four in his last five starts.
United have managed Martial's playing time carefully, mindful of the absence of Rashford and duress he came under between August and October. Martial has not completed a full match in any of the eight Ighalo has been available for and Solskjaer knows better than anyone the significance of rotation in the run-in.
The Supermarket Sweep dash following Lukaku's departure (Paulo Dybala and Mario Mandzukic were not in the 'reduced' section) publicised United's desperation for another forward. "If we sell players we will have to replace them," Solskjaer said on pre-season in Perth. They did not replace Lukaku until the winter break and the presence of Ighalo has had an undeniable influence on United's best run of form of six wins in eight.
From United's perspective, Rashford should be available for their next fixture, Martial is the number nine, Bruno Fernandes has sharpened the attack and Pogba is also back. Daniel James has started in 25 of the 29 league games, Mason Greenwood is a goal away from surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo's total in his third year in Manchester, and Juan Mata is handy in cup competitions. Lest we forget Jesse Lingard.
They are at risk of underestimating the specificity of the centre forward role, though. Rashford can play there, but - as Jose Mourinho and Gareth Southgate adjudged - is at his optimum as a 'wide raider' and nobody else is suitable at the tip of the arrow other than Martial, still flaky when he is scoring.
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Ighalo was seen as such a short-term fix United did not insist on an option to buy him and he has already given cause to consider a permanent deal. Despite not scoring in any of his four league cameos, Ighalo has not struggled for chances and considers his unsuccessful one-on-one at Chelsea to be his biggest regret. He had the grace of Dimitar Berbatov and nous of Teddy Sheringham in the derby denouement.
United are mulling adding a striker to their squad, though their priority positions are elsewhere. Erling Haaland was rightly identified as too good a deal to pass up, consideration for Timo Werner appears futile, and Moussa Dembele is still enamoured by the prospect of joining United years after they first clapped eyes on him. A super-sub striker would be more suitable.
Solskjaer would recognise one of those.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Phillip calls out Holly live on This Morning as she interrupts show

There are some things you can get away with on live TV - until someone tells everyone watching at home .
That 's exactly what Phillip Schofield did to his co-host Holly Willoughby on This Morning .
The 58-year-old called out his co-star after the pair began giggling following an ad break on Tuesday 's show .
And it was all because Holly was sneakily trying to order her lunch during the ITV show 's break ready for when it finished .
`` I 'm not going to touch it but it 's just back here , I am just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said as he moved a fruit platter prop across the table to the pair were sat at .
Holly laughed before picking her phone up and placing it back down with a thud at the side of her as Phillip then admitted : `` Holly 's ordering our lunch . ''
The mum-of-three then explained : `` I was just ordering our lunch and we 'd just decided what we wanted to have .
`` We were right on the break and we thought about running the break again because we could n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be unfair . ''
But the presenting duo attempted AGAIN during another segment but this time Holly left it in Phil 's hands .
And it still did n't go to plan as Holly confessed she 'd forgotten her bank details .
`` Im crying of laughter with @ hollywills and @ Schofe trying to order their lunch in the middle of the show , '' said one .
Another quizzed : `` What did you finally order for lunch ? ''
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV .

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There are some things you can get away with on live TV - until someone tells everyone watching at home.
That's exactly what Phillip Schofield did to his co-host Holly Willoughby on This Morning.
The 58-year-old called out his co-star after the pair began giggling following an ad break on Tuesday's show.
And it was all because Holly was sneakily trying to order her lunch during the ITV show's break ready for when it finished.
"I'm not going to touch it but it's just back here, I am just going to move this," Phil said as he moved a fruit platter prop across the table to the pair were sat at.
Holly laughed before picking her phone up and placing it back down with a thud at the side of her as Phillip then admitted: "Holly's ordering our lunch."
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The mum-of-three then explained: "I was just ordering our lunch and we'd just decided what we wanted to have.
"We were right on the break and we thought about running the break again because we couldn't decide, but then we thought that would be unfair."
But the presenting duo attempted AGAIN during another segment but this time Holly left it in Phil's hands.
And it still didn't go to plan as Holly confessed she'd forgotten her bank details.
Viewers, however, were a bit divided.
"Im crying of laughter with @hollywills and @Schofe trying to order their lunch in the middle of the show," said one.
Another quizzed: "What did you finally order for lunch?"
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--IKEA issues statement on plans to reopen UK stores this month

Two weeks ago , IKEA made the decision to close all of its stores in the UK to help combat the risk of spreading coronavirus .
However , stores like B & Q , Homebase and Wickes have all since reopened physical shops , allowing the public to go in and buy DIY and repair 'essentials ' .
Now it looks like IKEA could follow their lead , as it has been suggested that all stores will reopen to shoppers in just a matter of weeks .
According to the Mirror , sources said the proposed reopening date is May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK .
However , IKEA is refusing to confirm an opening date , and whether stores will reopen this month or not .
When asked by the Evening Standard , the Swedish retail giant said that it is making `` extensive plans '' to safely reopen for customers when `` the situation allows '' .
An Ikea spokesperson said : `` For now , all our stores across the UK and Ireland remain closed .
`` We are looking forward to welcoming customers back to our stores and will only do so as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government guidance .
`` As a responsible company we are making extensive plans , and adopting even further enhanced safety measures , so that when we do reopen , our customers and co-workers feel safe and comfortable in our stores .
`` The health and safety of our customers , co-workers and suppliers remains our highest priority . ''

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Two weeks ago, IKEA made the decision to close all of its stores in the UK to help combat the risk of spreading coronavirus.
However, stores like B&Q, Homebase and Wickes have all since reopened physical shops, allowing the public to go in and buy DIY and repair 'essentials'.
Now it looks like IKEA could follow their lead, as it has been suggested that all stores will reopen to shoppers in just a matter of weeks.
According to the Mirror, sources said the proposed reopening date is May 18 for its 18 stores in the UK.
However, IKEA is refusing to confirm an opening date, and whether stores will reopen this month or not.
When asked by the Evening Standard, the Swedish retail giant said that it is making "extensive plans" to safely reopen for customers when "the situation allows".
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An Ikea spokesperson said: "For now, all our stores across the UK and Ireland remain closed.
"We are looking forward to welcoming customers back to our stores and will only do so as the situation allows, in line with government guidance.
"As a responsible company we are making extensive plans, and adopting even further enhanced safety measures, so that when we do reopen, our customers and co-workers feel safe and comfortable in our stores.
"The health and safety of our customers, co-workers and suppliers remains our highest priority."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--'Too soon' to say when schools will reopen says Health Secretary Matt Hancock

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has dashed the hopes of a nation today as he said it is `` too soon '' to say when schools will be able to return after the coronavirus outbreak .
But in a note of optimism during his interview with Sky News , he said he hoped the government would be in a position to decide on schools reopening `` relatively soon '' .
There have been calls for schools to reopen next week as many children - and parents - struggle with the demands of home schooling and their children being isolated from their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Hancock told Sky News : “ We don ’ t know .
We don ’ t know because we have to see the progress of the disease and we don ’ t know how people are going to behave in terms of the lockdown measures which are the thing that have the biggest impact on getting the disease down . ''
“ I understand the frustration of people wanting to know the answer – will it be June , will it be September , for what age groups ?
We just don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think we are coming to a position relatively soon.
” Some reports have suggested ministers hope to be able to allow pupils in year six to return to class , with social distancing measures in place , from June 1 .
Only a small number of children are attending schools due to their vulnerability or if they are the children of key workers who are unable to make alternative arrangements .
It comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he wanted to get primary school children back to classes as soon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of primary school are considered to be a priority as they are about to move up into high school .
On Tuesday , Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said he wants to see children returning to school “ when it ’ s the right time ” based on the scientific and medical advice .
Mr Williamson added that there would be a “ phased approach ” to reopening schools .
However , newly appointed shadow education secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey warned that parents are “ anxious ” about sending their children back to school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Education Questions in the Commons on what basis the government would take the decision to reopen schools .
Mr Williamson replied : “ In terms of the return of schools , obviously she , I ’ m sure , shares with me a desire to see children being in the opportunity of returning to school when it is the right time to do so .
“ This will be based on the scientific and medical advice that we receive . ''

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock has dashed the hopes of a nation today as he said it is "too soon" to say when schools will be able to return after the coronavirus outbreak.
But in a note of optimism during his interview with Sky News, he said he hoped the government would be in a position to decide on schools reopening "relatively soon".
There have been calls for schools to reopen next week as many children - and parents - struggle with the demands of home schooling and their children being isolated from their friends.
Asked about schools returning, Mr Hancock told Sky News: “We don’t know. We don’t know because we have to see the progress of the disease and we don’t know how people are going to behave in terms of the lockdown measures which are the thing that have the biggest impact on getting the disease down."
“I understand the frustration of people wanting to know the answer – will it be June, will it be September, for what age groups? We just don’t yet have the data but I think we are coming to a position relatively soon.”
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Some reports have suggested ministers hope to be able to allow pupils in year six to return to class, with social distancing measures in place, from June 1.
Only a small number of children are attending schools due to their vulnerability or if they are the children of key workers who are unable to make alternative arrangements.
It comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he wanted to get primary school children back to classes as soon as possible.
Those in their last year of primary school are considered to be a priority as they are about to move up into high school.
On Tuesday, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said he wants to see children returning to school “when it’s the right time” based on the scientific and medical advice.
Mr Williamson added that there would be a “phased approach” to reopening schools.
However, newly appointed shadow education secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey warned that parents are “anxious” about sending their children back to school.
(Image: PA)
Ms Long-Bailey asked Mr Williamson during Education Questions in the Commons on what basis the government would take the decision to reopen schools.
Mr Williamson replied: “In terms of the return of schools, obviously she, I’m sure, shares with me a desire to see children being in the opportunity of returning to school when it is the right time to do so.
“This will be based on the scientific and medical advice that we receive."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Off-road biker causing a lockdown nuisance turned out to be a convicted killer

A convicted killer has been jailed for the dangerous driving of an off-road motorbike in Salford .
Bradley Walsh 36 , of Goodiers Drive , Salford , admitted one count of each of the following : dangerous driving ; driving whilst disqualified ; failing to stop ; and having no insurance .
At Manchester and Salford Magistrates ’ Court on Tuesday he was given a sentence of 26 weeks .
In 2004 he was jailed for eight and a half years for manslaughter and robbery .
Police were called to reports at around 5.25pm on Sunday , May 3 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drivers and pedestrians on Littleton Road in Kersal .
Officers attended and later arrested Walsh man on suspicion of dangerous driving .
Walsh was 19 when he was one of four men involved in a robbery at a pub in Monton , Eccles .
Landlord , Len Tague , was savagely beaten with a wooden stave during the robbery at The Park Hotel .
The robbers fled with £1,300 but left the money behind when they abandoned a get away car in panic .
Walsh , with an accomplice , who was sentenced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tague repeatedly .
He died the next day .
Walsh was one of four men who took part in the robbery .
In total they received sentences of 31 years .
In 2013 Walsh was jailed after being was caught in possession of 990g of 83 per cent purity cocaine – with a street value of £160,000 .
At the time he was was jailed for seven years and two months after pleading guilty to possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply .

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A convicted killer has been jailed for the dangerous driving of an off-road motorbike in Salford.
Bradley Walsh 36, of Goodiers Drive, Salford, admitted one count of each of the following: dangerous driving; driving whilst disqualified; failing to stop; and having no insurance.
At Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday he was given a sentence of 26 weeks.
In 2004 he was jailed for eight and a half years for manslaughter and robbery.
Police were called to reports at around 5.25pm on Sunday, May 3, of an off-road bike causing danger to drivers and pedestrians on Littleton Road in Kersal.
Officers attended and later arrested Walsh man on suspicion of dangerous driving.
Walsh was 19 when he was one of four men involved in a robbery at a pub in Monton, Eccles.
Landlord, Len Tague, was savagely beaten with a wooden stave during the robbery at The Park Hotel.
The robbers fled with £1,300 but left the money behind when they abandoned a get away car in panic.
Walsh, with an accomplice, who was sentenced to ten years jail, bludgeoned Mr Tague repeatedly. He died the next day.
Walsh was one of four men who took part in the robbery. In total they received sentences of 31 years.
In 2013 Walsh was jailed after being was caught in possession of 990g of 83 per cent purity cocaine – with a street value of £160,000.
At the time he was was jailed for seven years and two months after pleading guilty to possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Police arrest suspected drug driver after 'smelling cannabis coming from a car'

A man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving - after allegedly picking his friend up from a separate police @ @ @ @ @ to reports of a 'domestic incident ' in Tonge Moor , Bolton , at 2am @ @ @ @ @ ) .
A man taken out of the house then arranged from a friend to @ @ @ @ @ said .
Shortly after , the driver of the car was pulled over by officers @ @ @ @ @ Police allegedly smelt cannabis coming from the car so decided to test the driver for @ @ @ @ @ GMP Bolton North Facebook page , a roadside saliva test came back positive for cannabis @ @ @ @ @ arrested on suspicion of drug driving .
The man was taken to custody , where @ @ @ @ @ a blood sample for further analysis .

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A man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving - after allegedly picking his friend up from a separate police incident.
Police were called to reports of a 'domestic incident' in Tonge Moor, Bolton, at 2am this morning (May 6).
A man taken out of the house then arranged from a friend to pick him up, GMP said.
Shortly after, the driver of the car was pulled over by officers on Tonge Moor Road.
Police allegedly smelt cannabis coming from the car so decided to test the driver for drugs.
According to the GMP Bolton North Facebook page, a roadside saliva test came back positive for cannabis. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving.
The man was taken to custody, where he was asked to provide a blood sample for further analysis.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Clubs and leagues developing potential Man United and City stars of the future

Both Manchester City and Manchester United have signed some exceptional under-21 players over the years , and a new survey reveals where Premier League giants should be looking for new talent to nurture .
A global study by the CIES Football Observatory has revealed which clubs give youngsters the greatest opportunities to prosper .
League by league , it lists the percentage of minutes of first-team football each club handed players under the age of 22 during the 2019/20 season .
So armed with that information , where should scouts from City and United be looking ?
Of the major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in sixth overall with a remarkable 27.9 % of minutes played by youngsters , and that is reflected by its leading clubs .
SC Heerenveen saw 53 % of its minutes played by under-21 players this season , and has a track record of bringing on captivating talents such as Lasse Schöne , Hakim Ziyech and Luciano Narsingh in the past .
Ajax , PSV and Feyenoord have also produced some exceptional young talents over the years and rank high in the CIES survey .
French club Lille have the highest percentage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and as a result have some very talented youngsters in their squad .
Boubakary Soumaré , Victor Osimhen and Timothy Weah have all been tipped for future success , while 22-year-old Jonathan Ikoné has also been praised this season .
Lille ’ s league rivals OGC Nice are also high up on the list on 30.8 % , and have produced some hugely talented players in the past .
Hugo Lloris and Jordan Amavi have gone on to play in the Premier League , whilst Malang Sarr has been exceptional in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019/20 campaign .
RB Salzburg are the Austrian club to look for the young gems .
They handed 35.4 % of their Bundesliga minutes to under-21s this season - and , of course , have helped develop some talented players recently .
Erling Haaland , a one-time United target , and Takumi Minamino were signed by Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool , respectively , after impressing with the Austrian side .
Norwich City lead the way in the Premier League teams on 24.2 % , and this season have given minutes to under-21 players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Todd Cantwell .
Overall , Ligue 1 in France hands young players 15 % of minutes , Germany ’ s Bundesliga is on 9.8 % , while the Premier League figure is 8.5 % .
Italy ’ s Serie A ranks at 7.7 % with La Liga in Spain manages just 7 % .

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Both Manchester City and Manchester United have signed some exceptional under-21 players over the years, and a new survey reveals where Premier League giants should be looking for new talent to nurture.
A global study by the CIES Football Observatory has revealed which clubs give youngsters the greatest opportunities to prosper.
League by league, it lists the percentage of minutes of first-team football each club handed players under the age of 22 during the 2019/20 season.
So armed with that information, where should scouts from City and United be looking?
Of the major European leagues, the Eredivisie in Holland in sixth overall with a remarkable 27.9% of minutes played by youngsters, and that is reflected by its leading clubs.
SC Heerenveen saw 53% of its minutes played by under-21 players this season, and has a track record of bringing on captivating talents such as Lasse Schöne, Hakim Ziyech and Luciano Narsingh in the past.
Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord have also produced some exceptional young talents over the years and rank high in the CIES survey.
French club Lille have the highest percentage of any Ligue 1 side with 32.1%, and as a result have some very talented youngsters in their squad.
Boubakary Soumaré, Victor Osimhen and Timothy Weah have all been tipped for future success, while 22-year-old Jonathan Ikoné has also been praised this season.
Lille’s league rivals OGC Nice are also high up on the list on 30.8%, and have produced some hugely talented players in the past.
Hugo Lloris and Jordan Amavi have gone on to play in the Premier League, whilst Malang Sarr has been exceptional in the centre of defence for Nice during the 2019/20 campaign.
RB Salzburg are the Austrian club to look for the young gems. They handed 35.4% of their Bundesliga minutes to under-21s this season - and, of course, have helped develop some talented players recently.
Erling Haaland, a one-time United target, and Takumi Minamino were signed by Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, respectively, after impressing with the Austrian side.
Norwich City lead the way in the Premier League teams on 24.2%, and this season have given minutes to under-21 players such as Joe Lewis, Max Aarons and Todd Cantwell.
Overall, Ligue 1 in France hands young players 15% of minutes, Germany’s Bundesliga is on 9.8%, while the Premier League figure is 8.5%. Italy’s Serie A ranks at 7.7% with La Liga in Spain manages just 7%.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Breaking: Man on quad bike killed in road crash

A man riding a quad bike has died after a reported collision in Bolton .
Emergency services were called to Manchester Road in Great Lever , Bolton , at 7.30pm tonight .
The man , aged in his 30s , was pronounced dead at the scene .
He has not been named .
Police are appealing for witnesses and roads in the area have been cordoned off by officers for investigation work .
It happened near St Michael 's Church on Manchester Road , which is near the junction with Green Lane .
Manchester Road runs parallel to the A666 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called to the scene by paramedics .
No further details have been released by police .
GMP did not say what the quad bike was in collision with , if at all .
In a statement GMP said : `` Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Bolton .
`` At around 7.30pm police were called by the ambulance service to Manchester Road , Bolton , following a report that a quad bike had been involved in a collision close to St Michael 's Church .
`` Sadly , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man believed to be in his 30s , was pronounced dead at the scene .
`` Road closures are in place in the area . ''
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information should call police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 2536 of 06/05/2020 or the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A man riding a quad bike has died after a reported collision in Bolton.
Emergency services were called to Manchester Road in Great Lever, Bolton, at 7.30pm tonight.
The man, aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
He has not been named.
Police are appealing for witnesses and roads in the area have been cordoned off by officers for investigation work.
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It happened near St Michael's Church on Manchester Road, which is near the junction with Green Lane.
Manchester Road runs parallel to the A666 St Peter's Way.
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Police were called to the scene by paramedics.
No further details have been released by police.
GMP did not say what the quad bike was in collision with, if at all.
In a statement GMP said: "Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Bolton.
"At around 7.30pm police were called by the ambulance service to Manchester Road, Bolton, following a report that a quad bike had been involved in a collision close to St Michael's Church.
"Sadly, the rider of the quad bike, a man believed to be in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Road closures are in place in the area."
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information should call police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 2536 of 06/05/2020 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Man Utd get Dayot Upamecano boost and more transfer rumours

German side RB Leipzig have lowered their asking price for star defender Dayot Upamecano amid speculation over a move to Manchester United , according to reports .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already confirmed that United are continuing to hold internal discussions on transfer targets ahead of next season , despite the suspension of football due to the coronavirus outbreak .
The financial uncertainty due to the pandemic is expected to have a massive impact on the global transfer market , with United chief Ed Woodward warning it 'may not be 'business as usual ' for any clubs , including ourselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . '
It has been predicted that one of the big side effects will be a loss of player value and , according to Bild , Leipzig have lowered their valuation of Upamecano to revive interest in one of their prized assets .
The 21-year-old centre-back has established himself as one of the best young defenders in Europe with a series of fine displays and has also reportedly generated interest from Bayern Munich and Arsenal .
It 's claimed that Leipzig have decreased their asking price from £52million to £38.4million , to lower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when his contract expires in 2021 .
United have been linked with several centre-backs in recent weeks , including Upamecano 's teammate for club and country Ibrahima Konate .
The Daily Mirror credit United with an interest in Upamecano but MEN Sport understands that a centre-back is not a priority for the club in the next transfer window .
Meanwhile , United are being linked with another Leipzig star and have reportedly opened talks with Timo Werner ahead of a possible transfer .
As the MEN reported last week , United are considering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club use data to decide between targets , though it ’ s not yet known whether he ’ s a priority for them in the summer window .
German outlet Bild reported on Monday that Liverpool are favourites to land Werner , but they now report that United are in talks with the striker ’ s agent and could hijack a move .

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German side RB Leipzig have lowered their asking price for star defender Dayot Upamecano amid speculation over a move to Manchester United, according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already confirmed that United are continuing to hold internal discussions on transfer targets ahead of next season, despite the suspension of football due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The financial uncertainty due to the pandemic is expected to have a massive impact on the global transfer market, with United chief Ed Woodward warning it 'may not be 'business as usual' for any clubs, including ourselves, in the transfer market this summer.'
It has been predicted that one of the big side effects will be a loss of player value and, according to Bild, Leipzig have lowered their valuation of Upamecano to revive interest in one of their prized assets.
The 21-year-old centre-back has established himself as one of the best young defenders in Europe with a series of fine displays and has also reportedly generated interest from Bayern Munich and Arsenal.
It's claimed that Leipzig have decreased their asking price from £52million to £38.4million, to lower the risk of losing him for nothing when his contract expires in 2021.
United have been linked with several centre-backs in recent weeks, including Upamecano's teammate for club and country Ibrahima Konate.
The Daily Mirror credit United with an interest in Upamecano but MEN Sport understands that a centre-back is not a priority for the club in the next transfer window.
Meanwhile, United are being linked with another Leipzig star and have reportedly opened talks with Timo Werner ahead of a possible transfer.
As the MEN reported last week, United are considering Werner, as their striker search sees the club use data to decide between targets, though it’s not yet known whether he’s a priority for them in the summer window.
German outlet Bild reported on Monday that Liverpool are favourites to land Werner, but they now report that United are in talks with the striker’s agent and could hijack a move.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--The advice Cristiano Ronaldo gave to senior Man United player

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha says Cristiano Ronaldo showed `` genius '' in his mentality even at the beginning of his career .
Saha joined United in January 2004 , spending four years as a teammate of Ronaldo at Old Trafford that saw the Portuguese attacker develop into one of the world 's greatest players .
Saha explained how Ronaldo naturally improved as he matured as a player , but his mentality and approach to the game set him apart .
`` He always improved but I would say that his ways never changed [ as a person ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Throughout his career , you see the same dedication that he had when he was 18 , maybe with less confidence as people were challenging him , and he had to prove that he was the best player .
`` But to have that type of confidence to train , to work hard and to be consistent , no matter what people say , that was an amazing skill .
`` It was better than having talent because the way he was able to analyse , at that age , and grown and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was genius .
`` You ask anybody - working hard when you have that much talent , not everybody does this .
You can get complacent or happy with your level and you think you have made it .
But he wanted it way more .
`` To have the vision to see something way more , when you 're already at United , at his age , it 's really hard .
He managed to do that and that 's why I respected him so much . ''
Saha also revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pair 's time together at United .
`` Even though he was younger than me , I remember he said to me : 'Louis you need to smile more when you play ' , '' the Frenchman said .
`` When kids say that to you , when you 're older and have more experience , you say : 'Hang on a minute ' .
But I realised it was so true .
`` During his career , he could be cheeky in the way that he spoke to people and people just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were not in his league .
`` He 's so above everybody that , when he speaks normally , it sounds strange for everybody .
It 's amazing .
`` His power and speed ... the skills were one thing that are important in a career , but analysing when to do it - the timing and the precision - nobody can do that . ''

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Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha says Cristiano Ronaldo showed "genius" in his mentality even at the beginning of his career.
Saha joined United in January 2004, spending four years as a teammate of Ronaldo at Old Trafford that saw the Portuguese attacker develop into one of the world's greatest players.
Saha explained how Ronaldo naturally improved as he matured as a player, but his mentality and approach to the game set him apart.
"He always improved but I would say that his ways never changed [as a person]," Saha told MUTV.
"Throughout his career, you see the same dedication that he had when he was 18, maybe with less confidence as people were challenging him, and he had to prove that he was the best player.
"But to have that type of confidence to train, to work hard and to be consistent, no matter what people say, that was an amazing skill.
"It was better than having talent because the way he was able to analyse, at that age, and grown and maintain those qualities - for me, it was genius.
"You ask anybody - working hard when you have that much talent, not everybody does this. You can get complacent or happy with your level and you think you have made it. But he wanted it way more.
"To have the vision to see something way more, when you're already at United, at his age, it's really hard. He managed to do that and that's why I respected him so much."
Saha also revealed some advice Ronaldo gave him during the pair's time together at United.
"Even though he was younger than me, I remember he said to me: 'Louis you need to smile more when you play'," the Frenchman said.
"When kids say that to you, when you're older and have more experience, you say: 'Hang on a minute'. But I realised it was so true.
"During his career, he could be cheeky in the way that he spoke to people and people just could not understand and got frustrated because they were not in his league.
"He's so above everybody that, when he speaks normally, it sounds strange for everybody. It's amazing.
"His power and speed... the skills were one thing that are important in a career, but analysing when to do it - the timing and the precision - nobody can do that."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Man City midfielder Rodri makes honest Liverpool FC admission

Rodri said Manchester City are proud of their season despite being 25 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League table and admitted Jurgen Klopp 's players have been 'amazing ' this term .
After winning the title two years in a row , City will almost certainly lose their crown to Liverpool when the season restarts following the suspension of football due to the coronavirus outbreak .
Despite not living up to their own very high standards in the league , City have already won a trophy this season after lifting the Carabao Cup in February and were well placed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the campaign was paused .
`` Sometimes football is like this , '' Rodri told Sky Sports .
`` Liverpool have been amazing this season in the Premier League .
They have focused their entire mentality on the Premier League only and in these situations the only thing you can do is clap .
`` But we 've had many problems this year .
We have had lots of injuries and important players out but it 's not been a bad season for us - we 're second .
`` Okay , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be but sometimes it 's like this and we have to keep going .
I think we are proud of the season we 've done .
`` We already have two titles [ Community Shield and League Cup ] and we have a chance to get another two including the Champions League .
`` I think it 's not a bad season so for me from an individual aspect I 'm really happy with our season . ''

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Rodri said Manchester City are proud of their season despite being 25 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League table and admitted Jurgen Klopp's players have been 'amazing' this term.
After winning the title two years in a row, City will almost certainly lose their crown to Liverpool when the season restarts following the suspension of football due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Despite not living up to their own very high standards in the league, City have already won a trophy this season after lifting the Carabao Cup in February and were well placed in the Champions League and FA Cup before the campaign was paused.
"Sometimes football is like this," Rodri told Sky Sports. "Liverpool have been amazing this season in the Premier League. They have focused their entire mentality on the Premier League only and in these situations the only thing you can do is clap.
"But we've had many problems this year. We have had lots of injuries and important players out but it's not been a bad season for us - we're second.
"Okay, it's not where we want to be but sometimes it's like this and we have to keep going. I think we are proud of the season we've done.
"We already have two titles [Community Shield and League Cup] and we have a chance to get another two including the Champions League.
"I think it's not a bad season so for me from an individual aspect I'm really happy with our season."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--The graph showing the spike in deaths due to coronavirus

This graph shows the devastating impact of coronavirus on the number of people dying in the North West compared to previous years .
Data released by the Office For National Statistics ( ONS ) shows a significant spike in registered deaths compared to the same period of time in previous years .
The graph charts all registered deaths from all causes showing a sharp increase in April 2020 .
The increase is mostly down to coronavirus .
There were 1,704 more deaths than the five year average in the week ending April 24 - 1,207 of those were linked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday ( May 5 ) showed coronavirus deaths in hospitals appear to be falling while care home deaths continue to rise .
There were 394 COVID-19 related deaths in Greater Manchester in the week April 18 to 24 - a drop from 530 deaths the week before .
Lives lost in hospitals fell from 366 to 231 in a week , while deaths in care homes rose again from 139 to 143 .
The latest figures are based on the number of deaths registered up to May 2 where COVID-19 is mentioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ registering deaths can cause the figures to rise a few days later .
The ONS data shows that Greater Manchester 's coronavirus death toll , up until April 24 , stood at 1 , 707 .
Most were recorded in hospital , with 1,198 patients ' lives lost , but one in four were in care homes , a total of 412 .
There were also 73 deaths recorded at home , 14 in hospices , one in other communal establishments , and nine 'elsewhere ' .
Communal establishments include prisons , halls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accommodation , while 'elsewhere ' covers deaths outside and people declared dead on arrival at hospital .
Overall , COVID-19 was a factor in 17pc of deaths that occurred across Greater Manchester up to April 24 .
Separate figures also published on Tuesday morning show 411 deaths were notified to the Care Quality Commission ( CQC ) by care homes in Greater Manchester between April 10 and May 1 .
Care homes must log deaths with the CQC as soon as they happen ( usually within a few days ) , and since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to record deaths involving COVID-19 , based on a statement from the care home .
Numbers include those where the care home believed the person had COVID-19 when they died , even if they weren ’ t tested or diagnosed .
The virus may also not be recorded on the death certificate .
Deaths involving COVID-19 made up half ( 51 % ) of all deaths in care homes in the area notified to the CQC between April 10 and May 1 .
The ONS and CQC figures for care homes may differ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – the ONS figures are based on date of death but these take around 11 days to be registered , while the CQC figures are based on when it is notified about a care home death , which usually takes three to four days .
The most recent figures from the CQC suggest care home deaths in Greater Manchester may be falling - with 134 deaths notified between April 25 and May 1 , compared to 154 between April 18 and 24 .

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This graph shows the devastating impact of coronavirus on the number of people dying in the northwest compared to previous years.
Data released by the Office For National Statistics (ONS) shows a significant spike in registered deaths compared to the same period of time in previous years.
The graph charts all registered deaths from all causes showing a sharp increase in April 2020. The increase is mostly down to coronavirus.
There were 1,704 more deaths than the five year average in the week ending April 24 - 1,207 of those were linked to COVID-19.
(Image: Reach PLC Data Unit)
The latest ONS data released on Tuesday (May 5) showed coronavirus deaths in hospitals appear to be falling while care home deaths continue to rise.
There were 394 COVID-19 related deaths in Greater Manchester in the week April 18 to 24 - a drop from 530 deaths the week before.
Lives lost in hospitals fell from 366 to 231 in a week, while deaths in care homes rose again from 139 to 143.
(Image: PA)
The latest figures are based on the number of deaths registered up to May 2 where COVID-19 is mentioned on the death certificate.
Delays in registering deaths can cause the figures to rise a few days later.
The ONS data shows that Greater Manchester's coronavirus death toll, up until April 24, stood at 1, 707.
Most were recorded in hospital, with 1,198 patients' lives lost, but one in four were in care homes, a total of 412.
There were also 73 deaths recorded at home, 14 in hospices, one in other communal establishments, and nine 'elsewhere'.
Communal establishments include prisons, halls of residence, hotels, and sheltered accommodation, while 'elsewhere' covers deaths outside and people declared dead on arrival at hospital.
Overall, COVID-19 was a factor in 17pc of deaths that occurred across Greater Manchester up to April 24.
Separate figures also published on Tuesday morning show 411 deaths were notified to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) by care homes in Greater Manchester between April 10 and May 1.
Care homes must log deaths with the CQC as soon as they happen (usually within a few days), and since April 10, they have been asked to record deaths involving COVID-19, based on a statement from the care home.
(Image: PA Graphics)
Numbers include those where the care home believed the person had COVID-19 when they died, even if they weren’t tested or diagnosed.
The virus may also not be recorded on the death certificate.
Deaths involving COVID-19 made up half (51pc) of all deaths in care homes in the area notified to the CQC between April 10 and May 1.
(Image: AP)
The ONS and CQC figures for care homes may differ as they are reported in different ways – the ONS figures are based on date of death but these take around 11 days to be registered, while the CQC figures are based on when it is notified about a care home death, which usually takes three to four days.
The most recent figures from the CQC suggest care home deaths in Greater Manchester may be falling - with 134 deaths notified between April 25 and May 1, compared to 154 between April 18 and 24.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Fire crews called to blaze at student accommodation

Fire crews were called to a blaze at a student accommodation block in Salford in the early hours of this morning .
Four fire engines were scrambled to the Tramways student accommodation hall in Frederick Road at around 12.30am on Wednesday , May 6 .
Crews from Broughton , Salford , Manchester Central and Agecroft were sent to help tackle the blaze .
The fire is believed to have started inside the kitchen of one of the flats .
Crews left the scene after one and a half hours .
A witness who lives at the accommodation said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and residents were unable to return to their rooms until 5am .
“ According to some students the entire oven had to be stripped from the kitchen by the fire service to stop the flames.
” A Spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said : “ At 00:35 on May 6th 2020 four fire engines and a special appliance from Broughton , Salford , Manchester Central and Agecroft attended a fire in a kitchen of student accommodation on Frederick Road , Salford .
“ Firefighters used four breathing apparatus and two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were in attendance for one and a half hours.
” The fire service is currently running a campaign on kitchen fire safety .
Anyone interested in finding out more information is urged to follow the link by clicking here .

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Fire crews were called to a blaze at a student accommodation block in Salford in the early hours of this morning.
Four fire engines were scrambled to the Tramways student accommodation hall in Frederick Road at around 12.30am on Wednesday, May 6.
Crews from Broughton, Salford, Manchester Central and Agecroft were sent to help tackle the blaze.
The fire is believed to have started inside the kitchen of one of the flats.
Crews left the scene after one and a half hours.
A witness who lives at the accommodation said: “A bottom floor block was set ablaze and residents were unable to return to their rooms until 5am.
“According to some students the entire oven had to be stripped from the kitchen by the fire service to stop the flames.”
A Spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 00:35 on May 6th 2020 four fire engines and a special appliance from Broughton, Salford, Manchester Central and Agecroft attended a fire in a kitchen of student accommodation on Frederick Road, Salford.
“Firefighters used four breathing apparatus and two hose reels to extinguish the fire and were in attendance for one and a half hours.”
The fire service is currently running a campaign on kitchen fire safety.
Anyone interested in finding out more information is urged to follow the link by clicking here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Konate's Van Dijk similarities and how he could help Man United

Not a week goes by without Manchester United being linked with a host of new names and one of the latest to enter the gossip columns is Ibrahima Konate .
The 20-year-old came through the youth system at French second-tier club Sochaux and played half a season of senior football , aged just 17 , before joining RB Leipzig in 2017 .
Over the next two years he featured in 44 Bundesliga matches and had become Julien Nagelsmann ’ s first-choice centre-back by the start of the 2019/20 season .
After playing in each of the first five games of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were undefeated , conceding just three goals - Konate picked up an injury that has kept him sidelined since .
Although there is nothing official to suggest he 's a genuine United target , a tactical look at him suggests he would be an ideal signing for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Konate is a tall and powerful defender blessed with speed , athleticism , and technical ability .
There is every reason to believe he will develop into one of Europe ’ s best centre-backs .
It is his physical presence on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with standing tackles and shoulder-to-shoulder challenges looking very easy for the six-foot-four defender .
However , Konate has the Virgil van Dijk-esque ability to match his build with pace and excellent close control .
He frequently sprints back to make athletic slide tackles and in any given game can be seen playing long diagonal passes into the forwards .
However , Konate is far from the finished product and can look a little rusty ; there was one moment in the 4-0 win at Union Berlin in August that summed up the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was caught dallying on the ball at the back , an error that saw the striker suddenly go one-on-one with the goalkeeper - only for Konate to make a seemingly impossible sliding tackle to recover the ball .
How he would fit in at United Solskjaer has generally picked Victor Lindelof alongside first-choice defender Harry Maguire , but the Sweden international can lack the pace or consistency required to always partner his English teammate .
Konate would likely partner Maguire well with his speed and acceleration helping to cover for what Maguire lacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ technical ability exceeds either of United ’ s current centre-back pairing .
United are unlikely to find value in an established star and a young player like Konate could prove a better option .
His injury problems should drop the price further .

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Not a week goes by without Manchester United being linked with a host of new names and one of the latest to enter the gossip columns is Ibrahima Konate.
The 20-year-old came through the youth system at French second-tier club Sochaux and played half a season of senior football, aged just 17, before joining RB Leipzig in 2017.
Over the next two years he featured in 44 Bundesliga matches and had become Julien Nagelsmann’s first-choice centre-back by the start of the 2019/20 season.
After playing in each of the first five games of the season - in which RB Leipzig were undefeated, conceding just three goals - Konate picked up an injury that has kept him sidelined since.
Although there is nothing official to suggest he's a genuine United target, a tactical look at him suggests he would be an ideal signing for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Playing style
Konate is a tall and powerful defender blessed with speed, athleticism, and technical ability. There is every reason to believe he will develop into one of Europe’s best centre-backs.
It is his physical presence on the field that first catches the eye, with standing tackles and shoulder-to-shoulder challenges looking very easy for the six-foot-four defender. However, Konate has the Virgil van Dijk-esque ability to match his build with pace and excellent close control.
He frequently sprints back to make athletic slide tackles and in any given game can be seen playing long diagonal passes into the forwards.
However, Konate is far from the finished product and can look a little rusty; there was one moment in the 4-0 win at Union Berlin in August that summed up the best and worst of the Frenchman.
He was caught dallying on the ball at the back, an error that saw the striker suddenly go one-on-one with the goalkeeper - only for Konate to make a seemingly impossible sliding tackle to recover the ball.
How he would fit in at United
Solskjaer has generally picked Victor Lindelof alongside first-choice defender Harry Maguire, but the Sweden international can lack the pace or consistency required to always partner his English teammate.
Konate would likely partner Maguire well with his speed and acceleration helping to cover for what Maguire lacks, while the Leipzig defender’s technical ability exceeds either of United’s current centre-back pairing.
United are unlikely to find value in an established star and a young player like Konate could prove a better option. His injury problems should drop the price further.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Man City relationship with Bayern 'broken' over Sane and more transfer rumours

Manchester City 's relationship with Bayern Munich is said to have broken down over how the German club have conducted themselves in their public pursuit of Leroy Sane .
The Bundesliga giants are still keen on a deal for City 's German forward , and are hoping that the short time left on his deal will save them money in the market .
Reports in Germany said Bayern have already reached an agreement over personal terms with Sane for a five-year contract if they can convince City to sell the 24-year-old .
It was also reported that Bayern are hopeful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low as £35million but the MEN understands City have no intention of selling him for that amount and would rather keep him at the club for another year and continue negotiations over a new contract at the Etihad .
Sane 's current deal is due to expire next summer .
Spanish outlet AS claim City 's relationship with Bayern has broken down as a result of their Sane approaches .
Meanwhile , Newcastle United 's prospective new owners are reportedly hoping to sign City defender John Stones when the transfer window opens .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a six-man shortlist of players , including Stones , Manchester United 's Chris Smalling , Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn and Norwich trio Jamal Lewis , Max Aarons and Todd Cantwell .
Newcastle will apparently be hoping to acquire Stones for a fee of around £40million .
The England international has only made 10 Premier League starts this season .
Elsewhere , Spanish journalist Guillem Balague believes it is unlikely that reported City target Kalidou Koulibaly will be on the move this summer .
Napoli want a fee of around £100million for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ YouTube channel that any such move is unlikely to happen this year .
Balague said : `` Basically any link like with Koulibaly of Napoli , or any other big player , will face the impossibility of No 1 : raising the money , and No 2 : spending that kind of money that 's necessary to get a player like this because nobody wants to make a huge investment into a player .
That 's quite clear .
`` Neither PSG , Real Madrid , Barcelona , Chelsea , Manchester United , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £100m on a player .
`` He 's more , £100m-plus is what Koulibaly will cost , so forget about that . ''

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Manchester City's relationship with Bayern Munich is said to have broken down over how the German club have conducted themselves in their public pursuit of Leroy Sane.
The Bundesliga giants are still keen on a deal for City's German forward, and are hoping that the short time left on his deal will save them money in the market.
Reports in Germany said Bayern have already reached an agreement over personal terms with Sane for a five-year contract if they can convince City to sell the 24-year-old.
It was also reported that Bayern are hopeful of snaring Sane for a fee as low as £35million but the MEN understands City have no intention of selling him for that amount and would rather keep him at the club for another year and continue negotiations over a new contract at the Etihad. Sane's current deal is due to expire next summer.
Spanish outlet AS claim City's relationship with Bayern has broken down as a result of their Sane approaches.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United's prospective new owners are reportedly hoping to sign City defender John Stones when the transfer window opens.
According to 90min, Newcastle have identified a six-man shortlist of players, including Stones, Manchester United's Chris Smalling, Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn and Norwich trio Jamal Lewis, Max Aarons and Todd Cantwell.
Newcastle will apparently be hoping to acquire Stones for a fee of around £40million. The England international has only made 10 Premier League starts this season.
Elsewhere, Spanish journalist Guillem Balague believes it is unlikely that reported City target Kalidou Koulibaly will be on the move this summer.
Napoli want a fee of around £100million for the centre-back, but Balague said on his YouTube channel that any such move is unlikely to happen this year.
Balague said: "Basically any link like with Koulibaly of Napoli, or any other big player, will face the impossibility of No 1: raising the money, and No 2: spending that kind of money that's necessary to get a player like this because nobody wants to make a huge investment into a player. That's quite clear.
"Neither PSG, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City - nobody wants to put £100m on a player.
"He's more, £100m-plus is what Koulibaly will cost, so forget about that."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--What you said about whether it's too early to ease the coronavirus lockdown

We are now approaching the end of our sixth week in lockdown and for many of us , it 's been a challenging time .
Since March 23 , we have been told to stay home to save lives as the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the nation .
We have been restricted to only going out when absolutely necessary , such as to shop for food , for medical assistance , to go to work if it 's impossible to work from home or for one hour of exercise per day .
But as we now move past the peak of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday will set out a 'road map ' strategy for easing lockdown measures in an address to the nation .
And at PMQs today , Boris Johnson said the government hopes to start introducing the measures on Monday 'if possible ' .
We asked our readers whether they thought it was too early to be thinking about easing the lockdown on our Facebook page .
And the overwhelming response was clear - you said yes .
More than 20,000 people have voted in the poll so far and 77 per cent of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be lifting the current lockdown measures .
Hundreds of you commented on the poll to tell us your opinion and these are just a selection .
Lisa Marie said she thinks it will be 'impossible ' for people to practice social distancing when the lockdown is lifted .
`` It ’ s hard enough to avoid people now '' , she wrote .
`` I don ’ t think it should be lifted yet .
`` If we lived in a sensible world people would follow the rules and social distance but as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do it and that will put others at risk .
`` Think we should stay in lockdown until at least the end of the month ! ''
Leah Leech agreed that it is too early to lift the restrictions .
She said : `` If they lift the lockdown then that means there is gon na be more deaths , way too early . ''
Joann Mallet said she wishes the government 'would look at these polls and see what the public want ' .
She commented : `` I understand we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but no good if we ’ re back to square one again in a couple of weeks . ''
Lance McDonough said he did n't 'see an issue with seeing family and friends in small gatherings ' .
Kaz McVey also agreed that the lockdown should be eased .
She said : `` Need my job miss it ..furlough is n't all its made out to be ... seven weeks !
!
I need my hairdresser bar and restaurants . ''
Emma Louise Murphy said she thinks the lockdown should be lifted gradually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t agree with lifting lockdown completely but very slowly start to lift things which I think the plan is going to be .
`` For instance if you have adhered to the lockdown rules and so have your parents I think you should be able to visit them ( in a car not public transport ) .
`` I don ’ t agree with pubs and restaurants etc opening up its way too early for that . ''
Steve Collier agreed that social distancing measures should be lifted slowly .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a delicate balance between virus control and not fatally crippling our economy .
`` I do think it may be a little early to ease all the measures , but maybe some could be , such as factories and other workplaces where suitable social distancing ( or other protection measures ) can be set up and enforced , just to kick start the economy again . ''

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We are now approaching the end of our sixth week in lockdown and for many of us, it's been a challenging time.
Since March 23, we have been told to stay home to save lives as the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the nation.
We have been restricted to only going out when absolutely necessary, such as to shop for food, for medical assistance, to go to work if it's impossible to work from home or for one hour of exercise per day.
But as we now move past the peak of coronavirus deaths, the Prime Minister on Sunday will set out a 'road map' strategy for easing lockdown measures in an address to the nation.
And at PMQs today, Boris Johnson said the government hopes to start introducing the measures on Monday 'if possible'.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
We asked our readers whether they thought it was too early to be thinking about easing the lockdown on our Facebook page.
And the overwhelming response was clear - you said yes.
More than 20,000 people have voted in the poll so far and 77 per cent of those said that it was too early to be lifting the current lockdown measures.
Hundreds of you commented on the poll to tell us your opinion and these are just a selection.
Lisa Marie said she thinks it will be 'impossible' for people to practice social distancing when the lockdown is lifted.
"It’s hard enough to avoid people now", she wrote.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"I don’t think it should be lifted yet.
"If we lived in a sensible world people would follow the rules and social distance but as soon as lockdown is lifted nobody will do it and that will put others at risk.
"Think we should stay in lockdown until at least the end of the month!"
Leah Leech agreed that it is too early to lift the restrictions.
She said: "If they lift the lockdown then that means there is gonna be more deaths, way too early."
(Image: PA)
Joann Mallet said she wishes the government 'would look at these polls and see what the public want'.
She commented: "I understand we have to get the economy moving again... but no good if we’re back to square one again in a couple of weeks."
Lance McDonough said he didn't 'see an issue with seeing family and friends in small gatherings'.
Kaz McVey also agreed that the lockdown should be eased.
She said: "Need my job miss it ..furlough isn't all its made out to be... seven weeks!! I need my hairdresser bar and restaurants."
Emma Louise Murphy said she thinks the lockdown should be lifted gradually.
She said: "I don’t agree with lifting lockdown completely but very slowly start to lift things which I think the plan is going to be.
"For instance if you have adhered to the lockdown rules and so have your parents I think you should be able to visit them (in a car not public transport).
"I don’t agree with pubs and restaurants etc opening up its way too early for that."
Steve Collier agreed that social distancing measures should be lifted slowly.
He said: "The government needs to strike a delicate balance between virus control and not fatally crippling our economy.
"I do think it may be a little early to ease all the measures, but maybe some could be, such as factories and other workplaces where suitable social distancing (or other protection measures) can be set up and enforced, just to kick start the economy again."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Serious smash shuts major road as car ends up on top of another

A road in Whalley Range has been closed by emergency services after reports of a collision said to involve four cars .
One of the cars is said to have ended up on top of one of the others involved .
Both then came to rest against a lamppost , which was also damaged in the smash .
There were no reported injuries .
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said there was no one in either of the cars involved when fire crews reached the scene .
They were an Audi , two BMWs and a Toyota Yaris .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police for details .
Fire crews were called to Wilbraham Road in Whalley Range at just after 6pm on Wednesday night .
The road is currently closed in both directions between Withington Road and Wyverne Road .
Police are at the scene .
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed one engine was also present .
A spokesman confirmed crews were called to the scene at 6.16pm to reports of a road traffic collision .
`` We were quickly on the scene and discovered the incident involved four cars .
`` One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car and they were leaning against a lamppost , which was damaged and at an angle .
`` The road is closed in both directions . ''
Highways bosses are due at the scene to assess the lamppsot .
A quantity of fuel is also understood to have spilled out onto the road .
No further information has been released .

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A road in Whalley Range has been closed by emergency services after reports of a collision said to involve four cars.
One of the cars is said to have ended up on top of one of the others involved.
Both then came to rest against a lamppost, which was also damaged in the smash.
There were no reported injuries.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said there was no one in either of the cars involved when fire crews reached the scene.
They were an Audi, two BMWs and a Toyota Yaris.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
The M.E.N. has contacted Greater Manchester Police for details.
Fire crews were called to Wilbraham Road in Whalley Range at just after 6pm on Wednesday night.
The road is currently closed in both directions between Withington Road and Wyverne Road.
Police are at the scene.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed one engine was also present.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
A spokesman confirmed crews were called to the scene at 6.16pm to reports of a road traffic collision.
"We were quickly on the scene and discovered the incident involved four cars.
"One of the cars was on top of another car and they were leaning against a lamppost, which was damaged and at an angle.
"The road is closed in both directions."
Highways bosses are due at the scene to assess the lamppsot.
A quantity of fuel is also understood to have spilled out onto the road.
No further information has been released.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--£5m boost to walking and cycling in Greater Manchester

Cycling and walking in Greater Manchester are to get a £5m boost to help people travel while social-distancing - and avoid a spike in car use .
Since all but essential travel was banned in March , traffic has plummeted by 60 per cent , while walking and cycling account for around 33pc of all journeys and cycling alone has grown by 22pc .
As reported by the M.E.N on Sunday , pollution and congestion have fallen as a result .
The huge change to our travelling habits is clearly down to the unprecedented restrictions on our lives as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders are now looking at how to further enable these habits during the recovery phase .
They are also aware of the urgent need to mitigate a potential upswing in car use as people are put off public transport in a world of infection-control .
Andy Burnham , mayor of Greater Manchester , told a press conference on Wednesday they were looking at staggered shifts and more home-working - but were also hoping that people would choose to walk or cycle to travel where possible .
As part of a vow to 'build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injection from the mayor 's cycling and walking fund will provide space for pedestrians and boost cycle-friendly routes aimed at enabling socially-distanced journeys and exercise both now and in the future .
Part of a campaign dubbed Safe Streets Save Lives , measures will include pavement extensions , one-way streets , removing through traffic on roads and adding cycle lanes .
Side road zebra crossings – already in the pre-Covid pipeline – will be fast-tracked .
Chris Boardman , Greater Manchester 's cycling guru , said they were also looking to extend a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bikes to NHS workers .
An extension to the cycle to work scheme could also be on the horizon - with a push to somehow include self-employed people .
A new bike hire scheme to replace the failed Mobike initiative will not be ready 'until next spring ' , said Mr Boardman , but he added it could be 'moved up the pecking order ' if backed by the public will .
The 'emergency ' changes will be implemented where most needed – outside shops , transport hubs or on routes to hospitals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help to achieve the authorities ' goal of being carbon neutral by 2038 .
This will build on the Bee Network scheme - a 10-year £1.5bn plan for cycling and walking lanes across Greater Manchester .
Chris Boardman , Cycling and Walking Commissioner for Greater Manchester , said people needed the space to keep themselves safe , adding : `` If we don ’ t take steps to enable people to keep travelling actively , we risk a huge spike in car use as measures are eased .
`` Not only is it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people now , but it ’ s vital to meet our clean air goals and protect our NHS long term . ''
Andy Burnham added : `` People 's travel behaviour across our city region has transformed during lockdown .
As more people turn to walking and cycling , we want that to continue as we move into life beyond lockdown .
`` Whatever people 's motivation - these choices are contributing to cleaning up our city ’ s air and causing less congestion on our roads , and that ’ s something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Local authorities have shared the schemes they would like to see green lighted as coronavirus response measures and they await approval .
Here they are borough by borough : • None Shared space for pedestrians and cyclists on Deansgate so visitors , shoppers and workers can socially distance • None Finalising closure of Deansgate between King Street West and Blackfriars Street using an 'experimental ' traffic order with a view to making it permanent if successful .
Bollards will be removed once per weekday for business deliveries .
• None Heavy-duty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extend pavements to allow for social distancing , starting with Princess Street and London Road .
Piccadilly Approach could also get this treatment .
Coun Angeliki Stogia from Manchester city council , said they needed to make sure there is more space for people to walk in the city centre and busy district centres .
She added : `` Temporarily closing part of Deansgate to traffic will help us to understand the benefits of such a measure .
Our aspiration is that it could become a permanent change , but it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen after an open conversation to give all residents , businesses and other affected parties the chance to have their say.
`` She said the goal , as lockdown is eased , was for people to travel in a way which lessened pollution and congestion , adding : `` Putting these measures in place will help our city 's economy not simply to recover , but to prosper . ''
• A map showing where people can walk on pavements and where cycling is allowed on bridleways .
• Information packs for those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David Jones , Leader of Bury Council , said : `` We are exploring what we can do with our borough 's highway infrastructure to reallocate more space to walkers and cyclists and ensure that once the streets fill back up , everyone will have room to travel at a safer social distance . ''
• None Better access routes into schools with initiatives to remove 'badly parked vehicles' • None Start work on better cycling and walking routes around the borough Oldham Councillor Ateeque Ur Rehman , said : `` Over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that residents feel safe when using our streets and public spaces .
`` We ’ ve come up with a number of measures that we feel will help out , and they also fit with our long term ambitions of becoming a greener borough . ''
• None Consulting residents on walking and cycling measures , including those to calm traffic Paul Dennett , Salford City Mayor , said they were committed to an 'ambitious ' cycling and walking programme , adding : `` Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions we are bringing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improve the safety of walkers and cyclists during this difficult time .
Residents will be a big part of the project and get the chance to have their say as it progresses . ''
• Street audits to identify pavement pinch points focussing on centres , shopping streets and park entrances .
Also , where applicable , focus on removing street clutter , parking suspension and reduction in carriageway width • Review existing 'quiet lanes ' to make one-way and identify new 'quiet lanes' • Where possible , bus lane time extensions to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meller , cabinet member for economy and regeneration , said they had consulted with walking and cycling groups on how to protect residents on roads and pavements , adding : `` Stockport is passionate about walking and cycling and we have a real opportunity to make our roads safer not just for this unprecedented period , but for the future as well . ''
• None 'Key worker ' routes into Ashton town centre coned off temporarily for cyclists and pedestrians • None 'Access only ' streets where residents can exercise Tameside Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` As lockdown restrictions begin to ease , we want to ensure people can continue to have the space to travel to and from work and school , exercise and go about their daily lives safely – being able to observe social distancing - on foot or by bicycle wherever possible and our proposed measures aim to support this . ''
Temporary social distancing measures on the following roads : • A5145 Edge Lane , Stretford , between A56 Chester Road and Kings Road .
The measures will be located in both directions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moor , between B5397 Dane Road and the bus stop layby near Wythenshawe Road .
This measure will only be in the south-west bound direction .
• A5145 Edge Lane , Stretford , between Kings Road and Cromwell Road ( at the entrance to Longford Park ) .
This measure will only be achievable in the east bound direction .
• A56 , Sale/Stretford – Glebelands Road to approach to Barton Road/Chester Road gyratory ( Northbound ) Bridgewater Way which is located next to the WCC entrance .
Coun Steve Adshead said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents is always our number one priority and we will do everything we can to make sure people are safe during this pandemic.
” Coun Stuart Haslam , Bolton 's Executive Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport , Cllr Stuart Haslam , said : `` A key priority for us is helping our residents , our economy and businesses to rebuild as our town emerges from lockdown .
`` Ensuring that public transport , and our walking and cycling infrastructure can support our borough is a challenge and we are looking at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We want to reassure our residents that we will work together with you , and our businesses to get through this . ''
• Temporarily extend the pedestrian zone times in Wigan and Leigh town centres from 10:30am to 4pm to 9am to 5pm to help walking and cycling movements • Introducing 20mph speed limits on some Wigan town centre roads including Standishgate , Market Street , Millgate , Crompton Street and Mesnes Street .
Permanent signage will be in place .
It is hoped that this particular measure will become permanent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Extending the operating times of the bus lane on Leigh Road from peak hour to 24/7 .
Coun Molyneux , Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration said : `` We have taken on board the comments received by the public about the current cycling and walking offer and have now made temporary changes to support our residents.
” '' We have all adapted our way of life over the last few weeks , so if we need to adapt our highways too , we are prepared to do so for the health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents . ''

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Cycling and walking in Greater Manchester are to get a £5m boost to help people travel while social-distancing - and avoid a spike in car use.
Since all but essential travel was banned in March, traffic has plummeted by 60 per cent, while walking and cycling account for around 33pc of all journeys and cycling alone has grown by 22pc.
As reported by the M.E.N on Sunday, pollution and congestion have fallen as a result.
The huge change to our travelling habits is clearly down to the unprecedented restrictions on our lives as a result of the COVID-19 crisis - but leaders are now looking at how to further enable these habits during the recovery phase.
They are also aware of the urgent need to mitigate a potential upswing in car use as people are put off public transport in a world of infection-control.
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, told a press conference on Wednesday they were looking at staggered shifts and more home-working - but were also hoping that people would choose to walk or cycle to travel where possible.
As part of a vow to 'build back better', a £5m cash injection from the mayor's cycling and walking fund will provide space for pedestrians and boost cycle-friendly routes aimed at enabling socially-distanced journeys and exercise both now and in the future.
Part of a campaign dubbed Safe Streets Save Lives, measures will include pavement extensions, one-way streets, removing through traffic on roads and adding cycle lanes.
Side road zebra crossings – already in the pre-Covid pipeline – will be fast-tracked.
Chris Boardman, Greater Manchester's cycling guru, said they were also looking to extend a loan scheme which has already provided 472 bikes to NHS workers.
An extension to the cycle to work scheme could also be on the horizon - with a push to somehow include self-employed people.
A new bike hire scheme to replace the failed Mobike initiative will not be ready 'until next spring', said Mr Boardman, but he added it could be 'moved up the pecking order' if backed by the public will.
The 'emergency' changes will be implemented where most needed – outside shops, transport hubs or on routes to hospitals - and it's hoped they will help to achieve the authorities' goal of being carbon neutral by 2038.
This will build on the Bee Network scheme - a 10-year £1.5bn plan for cycling and walking lanes across Greater Manchester.
Chris Boardman, Cycling and Walking Commissioner for Greater Manchester, said people needed the space to keep themselves safe, adding: "If we don’t take steps to enable people to keep travelling actively, we risk a huge spike in car use as measures are eased.
"Not only is it the right thing to do to protect people now, but it’s vital to meet our clean air goals and protect our NHS long term."
Andy Burnham added: "People's travel behaviour across our city region has transformed during lockdown. As more people turn to walking and cycling, we want that to continue as we move into life beyond lockdown.
"Whatever people's motivation - these choices are contributing to cleaning up our city’s air and causing less congestion on our roads, and that’s something we must sustain for the immediate future."
Local authorities have shared the schemes they would like to see green lighted as coronavirus response measures and they await approval.
Here they are borough by borough:
(Image: PA)
Manchester
Shared space for pedestrians and cyclists on Deansgate so visitors, shoppers and workers can socially distance
Finalising closure of Deansgate between King Street West and Blackfriars Street using an 'experimental' traffic order with a view to making it permanent if successful. Bollards will be removed once per weekday for business deliveries.
Heavy-duty 'rhino' barriers in busy areas to extend pavements to allow for social distancing, starting with Princess Street and London Road. Piccadilly Approach could also get this treatment.
Coun Angeliki Stogia from Manchester city council, said they needed to make sure there is more space for people to walk in the city centre and busy district centres.
She added: "Temporarily closing part of Deansgate to traffic will help us to understand the benefits of such a measure. Our aspiration is that it could become a permanent change, but it’s important to stress that this would only happen after an open conversation to give all residents, businesses and other affected parties the chance to have their say. "
She said the goal, as lockdown is eased, was for people to travel in a way which lessened pollution and congestion, adding: "Putting these measures in place will help our city's economy not simply to recover, but to prosper."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Bury
A map showing where people can walk on pavements and where cycling is allowed on bridleways.
Information packs for those walking or travelling by bike.
Coun David Jones, Leader of Bury Council, said: "We are exploring what we can do with our borough's highway infrastructure to reallocate more space to walkers and cyclists and ensure that once the streets fill back up, everyone will have room to travel at a safer social distance."
(Image: gmp)
Oldham
Better access routes into schools with initiatives to remove 'badly parked vehicles'
Refreshed road markings
Measures to ensure social distancing on public transport
Start work on better cycling and walking routes around the borough
Oldham Councillor Ateeque Ur Rehman, said: "Over the coming weeks and months it is vital that residents feel safe when using our streets and public spaces.
"We’ve come up with a number of measures that we feel will help out, and they also fit with our long term ambitions of becoming a greener borough."
(Image: Mark Waugh)
Salford
Consulting residents on walking and cycling measures, including those to calm traffic
Paul Dennett, Salford City Mayor, said they were committed to an 'ambitious' cycling and walking programme, adding: "Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions we are bringing forward some parts of the programme to improve the safety of walkers and cyclists during this difficult time. Residents will be a big part of the project and get the chance to have their say as it progresses."
Stockport
Immediate measures:
Street audits to identify pavement pinch points focussing on centres, shopping streets and park entrances. Also, where applicable, focus on removing street clutter, parking suspension and reduction in carriageway width
Review existing 'quiet lanes' to make one-way and identify new 'quiet lanes'
Where possible, bus lane time extensions to support public transport and cycling
Where achievable, complete existing advanced schemes
Longer-term
Speeding up Bee Network scheme and active neighbourhoods pedestrianisation projects
Coun David Meller, cabinet member for economy and regeneration, said they had consulted with walking and cycling groups on how to protect residents on roads and pavements, adding: "Stockport is passionate about walking and cycling and we have a real opportunity to make our roads safer not just for this unprecedented period, but for the future as well."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Tameside
'Key worker' routes into Ashton town centre coned off temporarily for cyclists and pedestrians
Extended footpaths outside supermarkets to enable social distancing
'Access only' streets where residents can exercise
Upgrading cycle lanes
Temporary crossings
Street calming measures, removing guard rails
Tameside Council Executive Leader Coun Brenda Warrington said: "As lockdown restrictions begin to ease, we want to ensure people can continue to have the space to travel to and from work and school, exercise and go about their daily lives safely – being able to observe social distancing - on foot or by bicycle wherever possible and our proposed measures aim to support this."
(Image: MEN)
Trafford
Temporary social distancing measures on the following roads:
Flixton Road, Urmston, outside Malcolm’s Pharmacy
Station Road, Urmston, outside Whittaker’s Fish & Chips and Pinocchio’s Takeaway.
A5145 Edge Lane, Stretford, between A56 Chester Road and Kings Road. The measures will be located in both directions.
Old Hall Lane, Sale Moor, between B5397 Dane Road and the bus stop layby near Wythenshawe Road. This measure will only be in the south-west bound direction.
A5145 Edge Lane, Stretford, between Kings Road and Cromwell Road (at the entrance to Longford Park). This measure will only be achievable in the east bound direction.
A56, Sale/Stretford – Glebelands Road to approach to Barton Road/Chester Road gyratory (Northbound) Bridgewater Way which is located next to the WCC entrance.
Coun Steve Adshead said: "The health and wellbeing of Trafford residents is always our number one priority and we will do everything we can to make sure people are safe during this pandemic.”
Bolton
Measures 'to be considered'.
Coun Stuart Haslam, Bolton's Executive Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, Cllr Stuart Haslam, said: "A key priority for us is helping our residents, our economy and businesses to rebuild as our town emerges from lockdown.
"Ensuring that public transport, and our walking and cycling infrastructure can support our borough is a challenge and we are looking at a range of schemes to tackle this.
"We want to reassure our residents that we will work together with you, and our businesses to get through this."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Wigan
Temporarily extend the pedestrian zone times in Wigan and Leigh town centres from 10:30am to 4pm to 9am to 5pm to help walking and cycling movements
Introducing 20mph speed limits on some Wigan town centre roads including Standishgate, Market Street, Millgate, Crompton Street and Mesnes Street. Permanent signage will be in place. It is hoped that this particular measure will become permanent following a six month trial period.
Extending the operating times of the bus lane on Leigh Road from peak hour to 24/7.
Coun Molyneux, Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration said: "We have taken on board the comments received by the public about the current cycling and walking offer and have now made temporary changes to support our residents.”
"We have all adapted our way of life over the last few weeks, so if we need to adapt our highways too, we are prepared to do so for the health and well-being of our borough and its residents."