themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--The adorable way Trafford schoolkids thanked mums everywhere

An adorable video featuring children from a Trafford school thanks mums everywhere this Mother ’ s Day .
Children from St Hilda ’ s C of E Primary School in Firswood , Stretford , made cards for their mums and learnt a poem off by heart to recite for the video .
Their headteacher , Carla McCoy , praised the ‘ lovely ’ video for Tiny Happy People , a venture which is designed to tackle the pre-school language and communication gap in Greater Manchester .
The initiative , launched by Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the BBC , provides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents to help develop their child ’ s language and communication skills .
Featured here , the poem says : Where 's the thanks for being a mum ?
All the things you say and do .
And all that you really get is ...
Although , is that a 'thank you ' ?
And even that ?
The 'thank you ' of a tiny chap ?
Because you should know that it is you who gets us excited .
Not toys , but you .
And what we really mean is 'thanks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for telling me all this great stuff , So one day , I 'll know enough .
So when I say 'No ! '
, what I really mean is 'let 's go ! '
.
You are the codebreaker .
The exhausted hero of our tiny world .
Because even when it seems hum-drum , keep talking .
Ms McCoy said : “ It ’ s gorgeous , I ’ ve watched it about a million times .
“ The children come across with such personality and confidence .
The BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s is due to its warm nature and wonderful , talented pupils.
” But that wasn ’ t the only visit the school , which serves youngsters from Firswood , Stretford , Old Trafford , Whalley Range and Chorlton , has had from the BBC recently .
Earlier this month , the school appeared on Songs of Praise , when a children ’ s author visited year five and six pupils to share stories from her book .
Out in April , Michelle Sloan ’ s Extraordinary Women in the Bible promotes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ features the story of Deborah , a judge and warrior , Esther , a queen , and Anna , a prophet who waited her entire life for the arrival of Jesus .
To celebrate International Women ’ s Day , Michelle visited the school to tell their stories to a new generation of young people and show just how accessible the Bible is .
Michelle said : “ I thought that the Bible was inaccessible in many ways and quite difficult to read , but in fact I found it to be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I found were just so engaging .
“ I think it ’ s reassuring and comforting to know that women so long ago had to face and overcome challenges .
“ I would like to share these stories so that young people who have faith or not can see the benefit of facing up to challenges and tackling them the way these women of the Bible did.
” Year six teaching assistant Jacqie Brown praised Michelle for making the lesson ‘ interactive ’ for the students .
And Ms McCoy said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role models and for boys to see women with respect and as equals .
“ We really strive for that in school .
We promote courageous advocacy .
All of our boys and girls care , listen to and respect each other.
” The pupils have learnt to respect not only each other but also the environment , by founding an eco-committee .
It recently became one in six schools in Manchester to get special eco-funding , and encourages children to look after the environment by planting trees and recycling .
The school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Britain Tidy to do litter-picking , and the Woodland Trust donated trees to the school which have been planted to create a woodland area which encourages wildlife like birds and insects .
Children have become so impassioned about the environment they have even drawn up leaflets telling parents to switch off their engines while they wait outside the school gates , in a bid to reduce air pollution .
Or better still , those who ditch the car and walk or cycle to school are rewarded with badges to promote being active and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's efforts have achieved a Woodlands Silver Award and an Eco-School Silver Award.They have been invited to meet the Mayor of Trafford at Manchester United ’ s football stadium and talk to him about a greener future .
Ms McCoy said : “ The children have really taken it on board .
“ They have been quite empowered about how they can make a difference , have a voice and be heard .
“ They are now very articulate and realise how they can get their point across using productive arguments , debate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way .
“ They are actively doing campaigns in school about the use of palm oil and deforestation in the Amazon .
”

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An adorable video featuring children from a Trafford school thanks mums everywhere this Mother’s Day.
Children from St Hilda’s C of E Primary School in Firswood, Stretford, made cards for their mums and learnt a poem off by heart to recite for the video.
Their headteacher, Carla McCoy, praised the ‘lovely’ video for Tiny Happy People, a venture which is designed to tackle the pre-school language and communication gap in Greater Manchester.
The initiative, launched by Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the BBC, provides a set of free online resources for parents to help develop their child’s language and communication skills.
Featured here, the poem says:
Where's the thanks for being a mum?
All the things you say and do.
And all that you really get is...
It's a thankless task.
Although, is that a 'thank you'?
And that?
And even that?
The 'thank you' of a tiny chap?
Because you should know that it is you who gets us excited.
Not toys, but you.
And what we really mean is 'thanks, Mum'.
Thanks, Mum, for telling me all this great stuff,
So one day, I'll know enough.
So when I say 'No!', what I really mean is 'let's go!'.
Keep talking.
You are the codebreaker.
The Supergirl.
The exhausted hero of our tiny world.
Because even when it seems hum-drum, keep talking.
This face means 'Thanks, Mum!'
Ms McCoy said: “It’s gorgeous, I’ve watched it about a million times.
“The children come across with such personality and confidence. The BBC commented on just how special St Hilda’s is due to its warm nature and wonderful, talented pupils.”
But that wasn’t the only visit the school, which serves youngsters from Firswood, Stretford, Old Trafford, Whalley Range and Chorlton, has had from the BBC recently.
Earlier this month, the school appeared on Songs of Praise, when a children’s author visited year five and six pupils to share stories from her book.
Out in April, Michelle Sloan’s Extraordinary Women in the Bible promotes powerful women’s stories.
It features the story of Deborah, a judge and warrior, Esther, a queen, and Anna, a prophet who waited her entire life for the arrival of Jesus.
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Michelle visited the school to tell their stories to a new generation of young people and show just how accessible the Bible is.
Michelle said: “I thought that the Bible was inaccessible in many ways and quite difficult to read, but in fact I found it to be the opposite.
“And the stories that I found were just so engaging.
“I think it’s reassuring and comforting to know that women so long ago had to face and overcome challenges.
“I would like to share these stories so that young people who have faith or not can see the benefit of facing up to challenges and tackling them the way these women of the Bible did.”
Year six teaching assistant Jacqie Brown praised Michelle for making the lesson ‘interactive’ for the students.
And Ms McCoy said: “It is important for girls to have role models and for boys to see women with respect and as equals.
“We really strive for that in school. We promote courageous advocacy. All of our boys and girls care, listen to and respect each other.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The pupils have learnt to respect not only each other but also the environment, by founding an eco-committee.
It recently became one in six schools in Manchester to get special eco-funding, and encourages children to look after the environment by planting trees and recycling.
The school has also joined up with the Keep Britain Tidy to do litter-picking, and the Woodland Trust donated trees to the school which have been planted to create a woodland area which encourages wildlife like birds and insects.
Children have become so impassioned about the environment they have even drawn up leaflets telling parents to switch off their engines while they wait outside the school gates, in a bid to reduce air pollution.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Or better still, those who ditch the car and walk or cycle to school are rewarded with badges to promote being active and making environmentally friendly decisions.
The school's efforts have achieved a Woodlands Silver Award and an Eco-School Silver Award.They have been invited to meet the Mayor of Trafford at Manchester United’s football stadium and talk to him about a greener future.
Ms McCoy said: “The children have really taken it on board.
“They have been quite empowered about how they can make a difference, have a voice and be heard.
“They are now very articulate and realise how they can get their point across using productive arguments, debate and protesting in a polite and respectful way.
“They are actively doing campaigns in school about the use of palm oil and deforestation in the Amazon.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Life on lockdown: A boxing coach's tips on coping with tough times

Coronavirus has had an immeasurable impact on the day to day lives of ordinary people .
Mancunians are being asked to avoid non-essential contact with others .
Those who show symptoms of the virus are being told to stay at home and self isolate for seven days - those who live with them for double that time .
It ’ s a scary time - especially for the elderly and vulnerable in our communities who need our support .
For some people , the thought of being trapped indoors for a lengthy period fills them with dread .
But for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locked up in a prison cell in the mid-noughties , it ’ s a less daunting prospect .
The 38-year-old , from Oldham , wants to reassure people that there are ways to cope with life in a confined space .
And he has some tips on keeping the mind occupied .
He was sentenced to 18 months in prison in 2006 , for Section 20 GBH .
He was in his mid-20s , a young dad in his prime .
But his life had gone ‘ downhill ’ and he had become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a gang .
He was locked up in high-security men ’ s prison Strangeways for the assault - before being moved onto the category C HM Prison Buckley Hall .
As is typical for most prisoners , Marvin served half of his sentence ( nine months ) behind bars .
He moved around to different cells , depending on how full the prison was .
He said each of the cells were around the size of an average bathroom .
At the beginning he shared with four people , then by the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prison life , of course , was worse in many ways than isolating at home .
There was no freedom to open the door - no option to call friends or relatives when he wanted .
And when Marvin first arrived in his cell of four he was ‘ petrified ’ .
Paying his debt to society , he was only allowed out of his room for an hour a day .
He describes how he would stay up all night waiting for the other inmates to go to sleep as he didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first when I was locked up for 23 hours a day I was overthinking things .
I got a bit of anxiety .
I couldn ’ t go anywhere I wanted to - that was hard for me .
“ Some people don ’ t last in that situation.
” But dwelling on his predicament , he found , didn ’ t help .
He started exercising to clear his mind and to stay fit .
He found creative ways to stay active in his cell - by doing star jumps , press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He would put water bottles in pillow cases to use as weights .
There are plenty of jobs that inmates can do if they demonstrate good behaviour - like working in the kitchens or as a gym orderly .
Marvin got a prison job as a wing cleaner .
It meant he could spend more time out of his cell .
He found it served as a good distraction .
He also studied during his time behind bars - he got NVQ qualifications in maths and English .
He joined a prison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought out his creativity - he would write rap lyrics about his life and his time behind bars .
He ’ d always known he had a talent for it but never bothered when he was in a gang .
He would spend ‘ hours and hours ’ doing 1,000 piece jigsaws , and would play black jack with other prisoners .
“ If I sat back ( and did nothing ) I would have been stressed .
You have to make the best out of the situation .
It was a distraction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urge people who are in self-isolation due to the coronavirus to find ways to be creative - by drawing , making music or playing games with children .
He urges people to make the most of the freedoms they have - to go on walks for fresh air , or sit in the garden .
A good technique he learnt in prison was to live in the moment - rather than dwelling on the future .
“ It ’ s rubbish , but it ’ s out of our control , you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can still open my door , I ’ ve got my kids , I have got my friends .
There are people in a worse situation .
“ Take each day as it comes .
Call your family and use Facetime .
Do your work from home , it will keep you occupied .
People will get through it , they have to .
“ Once you keep doing it , you get used to it.
” Having time alone in prison to think also gave Marvin a new perspective on life .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of a gang - the Shaw Road Crew .
They used to go to different estates in Oldham and ‘ cause trouble ’ .
He worked at a car garage but was lured into a gang by the prospect of ‘ fast money ’ .
He would sell weed and described himself as a ‘ wannabe bad lad ’ who got involved in petty crime .
But while he was locked up , he began to notice he had been prioritising the wrong people - putting gang members before his own family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he realised friends from the street who he had valued before didn ’ t bother visiting him in prison .
He had a two-year-old daughter at the time , and he would cherish her visits to the prison .
It would break his heart seeing her during the visits , as she didn ’ t know what was going on .
“ I thought ‘ this is selfish .
She needs me , I ’ m being an idiot.
’ You should put your kids first.
” His family , he says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will ‘ stay with ( him ) forever ’ .
He began reflecting on his previous life choices and how he could change when he was released .
He made plans to become a professional boxer and to open a gym .
‘ You think ‘ why are you locked up ?
Why did you do it ?
About your family - all of that stuff ’ .
I had time to think about my actions .
I thought ‘ what am I playing at ?
You need to grow up , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He says prison rehabilitated him - because he chose to stick by the rules .
Others who didn ’ t bother engaging with the authorities ended up back behind bars when they were released .
When he left prison , Marvin achieved his dream of becoming a professional boxer , and opened his own boxing gym , Team Greaves , in Oldham .
He had six professional fights before he got injured .
He still runs the gym .
He has trained up boxers who have gone on to become national champions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his own - and have been led astray by gangs .
The dad-of-four , who is now happily married , works hard to help rehabilitate them .
Marvin has now vowed to help as ‘ many people as possible ’ who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic .
His main advice to people is to not take things for granted .
“ When you are locked up inside , you realise how precious life is .
“ How precious other people are - family and kids , ” he said .

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Coronavirus has had an immeasurable impact on the day to day lives of ordinary people.
Mancunians are being asked to avoid non-essential contact with others.
Those who show symptoms of the virus are being told to stay at home and self isolate for seven days - those who live with them for double that time.
It’s a scary time - especially for the elderly and vulnerable in our communities who need our support.
For some people, the thought of being trapped indoors for a lengthy period fills them with dread.
But for Marvin Greaves, who spent nine months locked up in a prison cell in the mid-noughties, it’s a less daunting prospect.
The 38-year-old, from Oldham, wants to reassure people that there are ways to cope with life in a confined space.
And he has some tips on keeping the mind occupied.
He was sentenced to 18 months in prison in 2006, for Section 20 GBH. He was in his mid-20s, a young dad in his prime.
But his life had gone ‘downhill’ and he had become a ‘wannabe bad lad’ in a gang.
He was locked up in high-security men’s prison Strangeways for the assault - before being moved onto the category C HM Prison Buckley Hall.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
As is typical for most prisoners, Marvin served half of his sentence (nine months) behind bars.
He moved around to different cells, depending on how full the prison was.
He said each of the cells were around the size of an average bathroom.
At the beginning he shared with four people, then by the end he was in a room alone.
Prison life, of course, was worse in many ways than isolating at home.
There was no freedom to open the door - no option to call friends or relatives when he wanted.
And when Marvin first arrived in his cell of four he was ‘petrified’.
Paying his debt to society, he was only allowed out of his room for an hour a day.
He describes how he would stay up all night waiting for the other inmates to go to sleep as he didn’t trust them.
“At first when I was locked up for 23 hours a day I was overthinking things. I got a bit of anxiety. I couldn’t go anywhere I wanted to - that was hard for me.
“Some people don’t last in that situation.”
(Image: ABNM Photography)
But dwelling on his predicament, he found, didn’t help.
He started exercising to clear his mind and to stay fit.
He found creative ways to stay active in his cell - by doing star jumps, press ups on the bunk beds and squats.
He would put water bottles in pillow cases to use as weights.
There are plenty of jobs that inmates can do if they demonstrate good behaviour - like working in the kitchens or as a gym orderly.
Marvin got a prison job as a wing cleaner. It meant he could spend more time out of his cell. He found it served as a good distraction.
He also studied during his time behind bars - he got NVQ qualifications in maths and English. He joined a prison football team.
The hours to himself brought out his creativity - he would write rap lyrics about his life and his time behind bars.
He’d always known he had a talent for it but never bothered when he was in a gang.
He would spend ‘hours and hours’ doing 1,000 piece jigsaws, and would play black jack with other prisoners.
“If I sat back (and did nothing) I would have been stressed. You have to make the best out of the situation. It was a distraction", he says.
Marvin would urge people who are in self-isolation due to the coronavirus to find ways to be creative - by drawing, making music or playing games with children.
He urges people to make the most of the freedoms they have - to go on walks for fresh air, or sit in the garden.
A good technique he learnt in prison was to live in the moment - rather than dwelling on the future.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
“It’s rubbish, but it’s out of our control, you have to get on with it. I can still open my door, I’ve got my kids, I have got my friends. There are people in a worse situation.
“Take each day as it comes. Call your family and use Facetime. Do your work from home, it will keep you occupied. People will get through it, they have to.
“Once you keep doing it, you get used to it.”
Having time alone in prison to think also gave Marvin a new perspective on life.
Before he was locked up he was part of a gang - the Shaw Road Crew.
They used to go to different estates in Oldham and ‘cause trouble’.
He worked at a car garage but was lured into a gang by the prospect of ‘fast money’.
He would sell weed and described himself as a ‘wannabe bad lad’ who got involved in petty crime.
But while he was locked up, he began to notice he had been prioritising the wrong people - putting gang members before his own family.
He had a wake up call when he realised friends from the street who he had valued before didn’t bother visiting him in prison.
He had a two-year-old daughter at the time, and he would cherish her visits to the prison.
It would break his heart seeing her during the visits, as she didn’t know what was going on.
“I thought ‘this is selfish. She needs me, I’m being an idiot.’ You should put your kids first.”
His family, he says, would write letters to him that will ‘stay with (him) forever’.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
He began reflecting on his previous life choices and how he could change when he was released. He made plans to become a professional boxer and to open a gym.
‘You think ‘why are you locked up? Why did you do it? About your family - all of that stuff’. I had time to think about my actions. I thought ‘what am I playing at? You need to grow up, you’ve got kids’.”
He says prison rehabilitated him - because he chose to stick by the rules.
Others who didn’t bother engaging with the authorities ended up back behind bars when they were released.
When he left prison, Marvin achieved his dream of becoming a professional boxer, and opened his own boxing gym, Team Greaves, in Oldham.
He had six professional fights before he got injured. He still runs the gym. He has trained up boxers who have gone on to become national champions.
Most of his boxers have similar backgrounds to his own - and have been led astray by gangs.
The dad-of-four, who is now happily married, works hard to help rehabilitate them.
Marvin has now vowed to help as ‘many people as possible’ who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.
His main advice to people is to not take things for granted.
“When you are locked up inside, you realise how precious life is.
“How precious other people are - family and kids,” he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Wolves star explains why Bruno Fernandes' Man Utd form is not surprising

Bruno Fernandes ' form at Manchester United since his move from Sporting Lisbon is n't surprising according to Wolves defender Ruben Vinagre .
Fernandes made his debut for United against Wolves in the 0-0 draw at Old Trafford , netting his first Premier League goal two games later in the 3-0 win against Watford .
The playmaker also found the back of the net against Club Brugge and Everton , taking his United goal tally to three in just eight appearances .
Vinagre spent part of his youth career at Sporting before joining Monaco and later Wolves in 2018 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ praise he is currently receiving in the media .
`` Yes , yes , '' he told Portuguese outlet Record when asked whether his countryman is worthy of the compliments coming his way .
`` There is an unanimity around Bruno Fernandes .
`` I think the press and the fans are fascinated with what he has demonstrated and rightly so .
Bruno arrived in England , saw and won . ''
Vinagre revealed he was n't surprised by the Portugal international 's form since the switch .
He added : `` No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I followed Sporting and it was clear that Bruno was a different player .
`` And the truth is that he arrived here and made a big impact on the team .
`` He has established himself as a Manchester United benchmark and is undoubtedly managing to play that role well . ''

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Bruno Fernandes' form at Manchester United since his move from Sporting Lisbon isn't surprising according to Wolves defender Ruben Vinagre.
Fernandes made his debut for United against Wolves in the 0-0 draw at Old Trafford, netting his first Premier League goal two games later in the 3-0 win against Watford.
The playmaker also found the back of the net against Club Brugge and Everton, taking his United goal tally to three in just eight appearances.
Vinagre spent part of his youth career at Sporting before joining Monaco and later Wolves in 2018.
The defender believes Fernandes deserves all the praise he is currently receiving in the media.
"Yes, yes," he told Portuguese outlet Record when asked whether his countryman is worthy of the compliments coming his way.
"There is an unanimity around Bruno Fernandes.
"I think the press and the fans are fascinated with what he has demonstrated and rightly so. Bruno arrived in England, saw and won."
Vinagre revealed he wasn't surprised by the Portugal international's form since the switch.
He added: "No, it didn’t surprise me. I followed Sporting and it was clear that Bruno was a different player.
"And the truth is that he arrived here and made a big impact on the team.
"He has established himself as a Manchester United benchmark and is undoubtedly managing to play that role well."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Things to do when you're stuck in the house

As social distancing replaces socialising and working from home becomes the norm for those of us able to do it , it 's not going to be long before boredom sets in .
With no commutes and cancelled plans , many of us have suddenly got a lot more time on our hands .
Worrying and isolating though this time may be , there are still plenty of ways to stay connected to the wider world , look after yourself and keep yourself entertained .
We 'd love to hear how you 're keeping yourself occupied or if you 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You can email us at citylife @ reachplc.com or find us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
It might be a while before we 're freely travelling around the world again .
Smartphone app DuoLingo has more than 30 languages to learn and is completely free .
The bite-sized lessons are as addictive as any game you 've got installed and while you might learn a few fairly useless phrases early on ( we ca n't imagine 'my snake eats your cakes ' will crop up in conversation too often ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ model .
Top tip : move it next to your social media apps so next time you 're tempted by a little mindless scrolling , you can choose something more productive instead .
You may not be able to pop to your library or to Waterstones with ease for the time being , but thanks to digital technology you 've got a whole world of literature at your fingertips .
If you own an e-reader then you 'll already be prepped and ready to get downloading - if not , you can download @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You might have some books that have been on your to-read list forever that you can finally dedicate some quality time to ( hello , Doctor Zhivago ) or why not dive into some more modern literature ?
On our current reading list - The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart , by former Manc local Holly Ringland .
Are you an illustrator ?
Accountant ?
Musician ?
Fitness instructor ?
Why not offer your skills out to some independent businesses who might be struggling , now that we 've all got rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
We 've already seen these acts of kindness popping up all around the region , including food photographer Georgie Glass who is offering her services free-of-charge to those promoting new delivery services .
Now is the time to use social media , and technology , for good .
Sure , you could sit and binge Netflix all day every day - and you 're more than welcome too , obviously - but Manchester 's vibrant art scene is rallying to offer you a dose of culture while you 're on your sofa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live-streamed gigs , and Skyliner 's plans to launch virtual walking tours , for starters .
You could also check out some alternative streaming services , like MUBI , which is currently offering a three month trial for £1 ( that should hopefully see you through quarantine ) .
MUBI adds a new film every single day , from cult classics to modern masterpieces , which takes the guesswork out of deciding what to watch somewhat .
We are blessed to live in an era where technology is abundant and in most of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolated , it 's important to keep in touch with loved ones across the globe - schedule in Skype dates , set up new Whatsapp groups , send uplifting voicenotes .
Check in with each other regularly and it will do wonders for your mental health .
You might never have had an urge to learn to knit before now , but as the days in self-isolation tick by , you 're going to want something new to stimulate your mind .
YouTube is going to become your best friend in these times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything you can think of .
You might want to use the time to master how to use that eye make-up palette you got given four Christmasses ago , or to learn how to draw hands properly .
We know , we know , we said things to do when you 're stuck at home - but fresh air is still encouraged despite the restrictions on social contact .
Nothing will ease the self-isolation blues quite like a stroll around your nearest green space , whether it 's Ancoats Marina , Drinkwater Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maps , find a patch of green , and aim for it .
Then let us know what you find on Twitter @ CityLifeManc .
The National Trust is also opening up its parks and gardens for free so we can enjoy some open space while socially distancing .
If you 've got a dog to walk , even better .
As an added bonus , you can use your outdoor time to catch up on the latest podcasts - we 'd obviously recommend the Manchester Evening News podcast .
If you 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind will thank you for some movement .
You do n't need a home gym or any fancy kit to squeeze in a workout at home - just access to YouTube .
FitnessBlender has more than 500 free workout videos , many of which do n't require any equipment , spanning everything from pilates to high intensity interval training .
There are more free yoga videos on YouTube than you can shake a rolled up mat at , but we love Yoga with Adrienne for her inclusive 'find what feels good ' philosophy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She 's helpfully compiled some of her most soothing practices into a Yoga for Uncertain times playlist .
Government guidance to stop socialising has led to many restaurants and bars closing their doors , and others struggling on with a huge hit in takings .
But Manchester 's food and drink folk are a resilient lot , and many have already got new delivery or collection sidelines up and running to keep them going .
It means you can order a meal from the likes of Kala , Wood , Where the Light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of your own home - and you 'll be supporting local businesses and jobs when they need it the most .
If that 's not a good enough justification to treat yourself to takeaway , we do n't know what is .
You can find a massive list of places to order from right here .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Emily Heward, Daisy Jackson)

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With another lockdown in full force, boredom is probably already setting in for many people.
While NHS staff and other key workers may be busier than ever, along with working parents now juggling jobs and home schooling, many people have suddenly got a lot more time on their hands again.
Maybe you've been furloughed again and are looking for something to fill your days, or maybe you're simply missing time spent with friends and family (aren't we all?).
Isolating and difficult though another lockdown is, there are still plenty of ways to stay connected to the wider world, look after yourself and keep yourself entertained.
Here are just a few ideas.
Learn a language
It might be a while before we're freely travelling around the world again - so why not learn a new language while you dream of your next holiday?
Smartphone app DuoLingo has more than 30 languages to learn and is completely free.
The bite-sized lessons are as addictive as any game you've got installed and while you might learn a few fairly useless phrases early on (we can't imagine 'my snake eats your cakes' will crop up in conversation too often), it's a simple and effective model.
Top tip: move it next to your social media apps so next time you're tempted by a little mindless scrolling, you can choose something more productive instead.
Get reading
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You may not be able to pop to your library or to Waterstones with ease for the time being, but thanks to digital technology you've got a whole world of literature at your fingertips.
If you own an e-reader then you'll already be prepped and ready to get downloading - if not, you can download the Amazon Kindle app to most smartphones.
You might have some books that have been on your to-read list forever that you can finally dedicate some quality time to (hello, Doctor Zhivago) or why not dive into some more modern literature?
Support the arts scene
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Sure, you could sit and binge Netflix all day every day - and you're more than welcome too, obviously - but the country's vibrant art scene is rallying to offer you a dose of culture while you're on your sofa.
Check out your local gig venues, theatres and favourite musicians' social media pages for inspiration - many have been broadcasting virtual gigs and shows.
You could also check out some alternative streaming services, like MUBI, which is currently offering a three month trial for £1 (that should hopefully see you through quarantine).
MUBI adds a new film every single day, from cult classics to modern masterpieces, which takes the guesswork out of deciding what to watch somewhat.
Phone home
We are blessed to live in an era where technology is abundant and in most of our pockets.
To stop yourself feeling isolated, it's important to keep in touch with loved ones across the globe - schedule in Skype dates, set up new Whatsapp groups, send uplifting voicenotes.
Check in with each other regularly and it will do wonders for your mental health.
Get crafty
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You might never have had an urge to learn to knit before now, but as the days in lockdown tick by, you're going to want something new to stimulate your mind.
YouTube is going to become your best friend in these times, packed with tutorials for just about everything you can think of.
You might want to use the time to master how to use that eye make-up palette you got given four Christmasses ago, or to learn how to draw hands properly.
Who knows, you might just find yourself a new side hustle.
Do a home workout
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If you're confined indoors, your body and your mind will thank you for some movement.
You don't need a home gym or any fancy kit to squeeze in a workout at home - just access to YouTube.
FitnessBlender has more than 500 free workout videos, many of which don't require any equipment, spanning everything from pilates to high-intensity interval training.
There are more free yoga videos on YouTube than you can shake a rolled-up mat at, but we love Yoga with Adrienne for her inclusive 'find what feels good' philosophy and guest appearances from dog Benji.
She's helpfully compiled some of her most soothing practices into a Yoga for Uncertain times playlist.
Recreate a restaurant experience in your dining room
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Restaurants and bars remain shut under the latest lockdown rules - but they are still permitted to offer takeaway services.
After nearly a year of restrictions, many have established delivery or collection sidelines to keep them going.
It means you can enjoy a restaurant quality meal in the comfort of your own home - and you'll be supporting local businesses and jobs when they need it the most.
If that's not a good enough justification to treat yourself to takeaway, we don't know what is.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--What rivals have been saying about Man Utd this season

Manchester United 's recent form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer meant a top-four finish was a realistic aim for the Reds in the remainder of the season .
United sit just three points behind Chelsea in the race for Champions League qualification but the postponement of the Premier League season due to the coronavirus outbreak means the future is unclear .
Should the season be resumed at a later date , United are in prime position to book their place in Europe next season .
With professional football in England not returning until the end of April at the earliest , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came out of the rival camps during the season .
Rodri , Dec 8 , 2019 , on defeat to United : `` We played the way we wanted , but it 's always difficult when you concede two goals .
`` You need to find spaces and at the same time you concede more spaces to them for their counter-attacks .
It 's very difficult to attack when they put eleven players behind the ball .
We should n't have conceded those two goals .
Pep Guardiola , Jan 28 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We won 3-1 with him there in the Etihad .
That team is good , they have weapons and a big squad and quality - I ’ ve respect for their history , for their club , and they can do it .
`` I have to make the right approach , the way we want to play and try to reach another final .
“ In attacking play they have quality in the middle - Mata , Lingard , Martial and James , Greenwood in the middle , and at set-pieces with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good goalkeeper .
`` They ’ ve incredible weapons , they can run in three or four seconds , when we lost against Mourinho ’ s team it was incredible too.
” Guardiola , Mar 7 , 2020 , on the 15-point gap at the time : `` When I came here I wasn ’ t expecting that .
In previous seasons there was not so much of a gap between teams near the top of the league .
I don ’ t have any doubts about United ’ s quality , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting closer to where they want to be .
`` Ole Gunnar Solskjær is doing a really good job as far as I can see .
I am not part of United , I don ’ t know what goes on inside the club but you can see the players like playing for him .
They are scoring a lot of goals at the moment , creating a lot of chances and playing well .
I saw their game at Everton last weekend and they were good to watch . ''
Jurgen Klopp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United 's tactics : `` I ’ m not the person who should be frustrated by United ’ s style .
In the last years they just defend , that ’ s how it is , it ’ s no criticism , it ’ s just a fact .
`` When you think United v Liverpool you think both teams attacking , but it ’ s not .
You [ United ] can ’ t play against each team like this . ''
Klopp , Jan 19 , 2020 , on United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really good football team , talented and experienced .
There is a lot of good potential on the pitch .
`` I think they will probably qualify for the Champions League this season .
So , of course they can beat us .
But they can only play as good as we let them play .
“ If we are at our best it ’ s difficult for every team .
It ’ s our stadium so we have to make sure everybody knows that.
” Mohamed Salah , Jan 17 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take points off Liverpool at the time : `` Because I was injured .
`` You can see from the fans , before and during the game , that they are really excited about playing Manchester United and they really want to win it .
There is big competition and , okay , that 's important , but as a player you do n't have to put more pressure on yourself .
`` In the back of your mind , of course , you know that the fans are pushing you forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than what you have , but you have to take it as a normal game .
You need to get the three points and just carry on .
`` I think Manchester United play against me in a different way to some other players .
They defend against me in a different way .
It 's a challenge , but I 'm happy about that .
As long as the team are winning , I 'm always happy . ''
Unai Emery , Sep 29 , 2019 , on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a player at Manchester United , he knows the club perfectly , he knows the high competition , the high level and he has now very good players .
`` His challenge is also to achieve the consistency and performances that will get them in the top four .
We are going to fight on Monday the first time of this season and it 's how we can respond , us and them .
`` It 's amazing to play in Manchester with that atmosphere .
We really want to play matches where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are preparing well .
The players are wishing to play the next match .
We know it 's a very big opportunity for us to get three points , but above all it is to enjoy each moment training to prepare for this match . ''
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang , Sep 30 , 2019 , on his goal vs United : `` I took the ball from Bukayo .
I was sure I was not offside .
I was surprised the referee whistled .
`` I always try to score even if there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard the crowd saying it was offside but it was a goal so I was happy .
`` We ’ ll take a point .
It ’ s always hard to come here so we will take it .
`` It ’ s not easy when you take a goal just before half-time .
But we came back in the second half with great spirit .
Last week we came back as well .
We need to start with confidence . ''
Mikel Arteta , Dec 29 , 2019 on club size : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England , and we have to play a little bit with that arrogance , that belief .
`` This stadium has to create fear again .
I used to hate coming here as an opponent , and we need to use that power .
The opponent must be uncomfortable playing here .
We need to recover here .
`` It was incredible to play here as an Arsenal player .
It ’ s one of the most beautiful , exciting stadiums in the world .
When this crowd gets going , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s an incredible place . ''
Frank Lampard , Oct 30 , 2019 , on youngsters claim : `` I do n't know , you go case-by-case .
Rashford 's a young player , he 's got how many caps for his country ?
`` Tuanzebe went on loan last year and did fantastic in the Championship .
Dan James has come in and been a fantastic signing for them .
`` I think we 've all got players with relative experience or not .
`` I think Man United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In terms of the loan system , there probably is some credit .
The loans need to be the right loans , need to be the right clubs .
I was fortunate to have Mason and Fikayo [ at Derby ] last year , they were good for me and hopefully , I was good for them .
`` That 's how the loan system works at its best when you 're talking about players with really good potential . ''
Lampard , Feb 15 , 2020 on Bruno Fernandes : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be stronger because they ’ ve done good business .
I think Fernandes is a top player , he scores goals , I know all about his record and that .
`` We have to take that into account and he will be wanting to make his mark on the Premier League in general .
I think they are a top team .
`` Again they are gunning for the top four , the size of club they are .
We won ’ t be under any illusions , it ’ s going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to trust in ourselves , be confident at home , play well and try and win the game . ''
N'Golo Kante , Feb 16 2020 , on Chelsea motivation : `` Man United were a bit behind but now they have closed the gap so it 's a big opportunity either for us to keep them behind or for them to close the gap more .
`` It 's an important game for both teams .
We all know that Man United at home is a very difficult game , especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but we do n't look at this .
`` We just look forward because we want to keep the gap and so that 's why we need to win , not to get revenge . ''

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Manchester United's recent form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer meant a top-four finish was a realistic aim for the Reds in the remainder of the season.
United sit just three points behind Chelsea in the race for Champions League qualification but the postponement of the Premier League season due to the coronavirus outbreak means the future is unclear.
Should the season be resumed at a later date, United are in prime position to book their place in Europe next season.
With professional football in England not returning until the end of April at the earliest, we take a look back at what came out of the rival camps during the season.
Manchester City
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Rodri, Dec 8, 2019, on defeat to United: "We played the way we wanted, but it's always difficult when you concede two goals.
"You need to find spaces and at the same time you concede more spaces to them for their counter-attacks. It's very difficult to attack when they put eleven players behind the ball. We shouldn't have conceded those two goals.
Pep Guardiola, Jan 28, 2020, on United without Rashford: "We won 3-1 with him there in the Etihad. That team is good, they have weapons and a big squad and quality - I’ve respect for their history, for their club, and they can do it.
"I have to make the right approach, the way we want to play and try to reach another final.
“In attacking play they have quality in the middle - Mata, Lingard, Martial and James, Greenwood in the middle, and at set-pieces with Lindelof, Maguire, Matic, plus a good goalkeeper.
"They’ve incredible weapons, they can run in three or four seconds, when we lost against Mourinho’s team it was incredible too.”
Guardiola, Mar 7, 2020, on the 15-point gap at the time: "When I came here I wasn’t expecting that. In previous seasons there was not so much of a gap between teams near the top of the league. I don’t have any doubts about United’s quality, though, and I think they are getting closer to where they want to be.
"Ole Gunnar Solskjær is doing a really good job as far as I can see. I am not part of United, I don’t know what goes on inside the club but you can see the players like playing for him. They are scoring a lot of goals at the moment, creating a lot of chances and playing well. I saw their game at Everton last weekend and they were good to watch."
Liverpool
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Jurgen Klopp, Oct 20, 2019, on United's tactics: "I’m not the person who should be frustrated by United’s style. In the last years they just defend, that’s how it is, it’s no criticism, it’s just a fact.
"When you think United v Liverpool you think both teams attacking, but it’s not. You [United] can’t play against each team like this."
Klopp, Jan 19, 2020, on United's top-four chances: "United have a really good football team, talented and experienced. There is a lot of good potential on the pitch.
"I think they will probably qualify for the Champions League this season. So, of course they can beat us. But they can only play as good as we let them play.
“If we are at our best it’s difficult for every team. It’s our stadium so we have to make sure everybody knows that.”
Mohamed Salah, Jan 17, 2020, on United being the only team to take points off Liverpool at the time: "Because I was injured.
"You can see from the fans, before and during the game, that they are really excited about playing Manchester United and they really want to win it. There is big competition and, okay, that's important, but as a player you don't have to put more pressure on yourself.
"In the back of your mind, of course, you know that the fans are pushing you forward to play better and give even more than what you have, but you have to take it as a normal game. You need to get the three points and just carry on.
"I think Manchester United play against me in a different way to some other players. They defend against me in a different way. It's a challenge, but I'm happy about that. As long as the team are winning, I'm always happy."
Arsenal
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Unai Emery, Sep 29, 2019, on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: "Solskjaer has experience, he was a player at Manchester United, he knows the club perfectly, he knows the high competition, the high level and he has now very good players.
"His challenge is also to achieve the consistency and performances that will get them in the top four. We are going to fight on Monday the first time of this season and it's how we can respond, us and them.
"It's amazing to play in Manchester with that atmosphere. We really want to play matches where we can do something important. We are preparing well. The players are wishing to play the next match. We know it's a very big opportunity for us to get three points, but above all it is to enjoy each moment training to prepare for this match."
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Sep 30, 2019, on his goal vs United: "I took the ball from Bukayo. I was sure I was not offside. I was surprised the referee whistled.
"I always try to score even if there is a whistle from the referee. I heard the crowd saying it was offside but it was a goal so I was happy.
"We’ll take a point. It’s always hard to come here so we will take it.
"It’s not easy when you take a goal just before half-time. But we came back in the second half with great spirit. Last week we came back as well. We need to start with confidence."
Mikel Arteta, Dec 29, 2019 on club size: "We are the biggest football club in England, and we have to play a little bit with that arrogance, that belief.
"This stadium has to create fear again. I used to hate coming here as an opponent, and we need to use that power. The opponent must be uncomfortable playing here. We need to recover here.
"It was incredible to play here as an Arsenal player. It’s one of the most beautiful, exciting stadiums in the world. When this crowd gets going, and you feel them right behind the team, it’s an incredible place."
Chelsea
Frank Lampard, Oct 30, 2019, on youngsters claim: "I don't know, you go case-by-case. Rashford's a young player, he's got how many caps for his country?
"Tuanzebe went on loan last year and did fantastic in the Championship. Dan James has come in and been a fantastic signing for them.
"I think we've all got players with relative experience or not.
"I think Man United have got loads of good players. In terms of the loan system, there probably is some credit. The loans need to be the right loans, need to be the right clubs. I was fortunate to have Mason and Fikayo [at Derby] last year, they were good for me and hopefully, I was good for them.
"That's how the loan system works at its best when you're talking about players with really good potential."
Lampard, Feb 15, 2020 on Bruno Fernandes: "I think they are strong anyway and will be stronger because they’ve done good business. I think Fernandes is a top player, he scores goals, I know all about his record and that.
"We have to take that into account and he will be wanting to make his mark on the Premier League in general. I think they are a top team.
"Again they are gunning for the top four, the size of club they are. We won’t be under any illusions, it’s going to be a tough game but we have to trust in ourselves, be confident at home, play well and try and win the game."
N'Golo Kante, Feb 16 2020, on Chelsea motivation: "Man United were a bit behind but now they have closed the gap so it's a big opportunity either for us to keep them behind or for them to close the gap more.
"It's an important game for both teams. We all know that Man United at home is a very difficult game, especially after what happened in the first game but we don't look at this.
"We just look forward because we want to keep the gap and so that's why we need to win, not to get revenge."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Man City fans issue summer transfer demand amid David Alaba speculation

Manchester City fans have urged manager Pep Guardiola to make a move for Bayern Munich star David Alaba in the summer transfer in the wake of reports linking the defender with a switch to the Etihad Stadium .
Guardiola is expected to strengthen his defence in the upcoming window with centre-back believed to be an area of priority .
Various reports suggest a left-back will also be on his short list with transfer speculation surrounding Leicester 's Ben Chilwell refusing to die down .
Sport claim City are interested in signing Alaba after failing to land the Austrian international last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roles during his time with Bayern and was used at centre-back during Guardiola 's spell in charge of the Bavarians .
Blues fans are delighted with the rumour and hope City make a move for the 27-year-old .
Here is how they reacted on social media : During a recent interview with GQ Magazine , Alaba admitted he did not know where his immediate future lies .
He said : `` I feel very well in Munich .
`` But in principle , I could also imagine taking a different path .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t think about that at the moment . ''

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Manchester City fans have urged manager Pep Guardiola to make a move for Bayern Munich star David Alaba in the summer transfer in the wake of reports linking the defender with a switch to the Etihad Stadium.
Guardiola is expected to strengthen his defence in the upcoming window with centre-back believed to be an area of priority.
Various reports suggest a left-back will also be on his short list with transfer speculation surrounding Leicester's Ben Chilwell refusing to die down.
Sport claim City are interested in signing Alaba after failing to land the Austrian international last summer.
Alaba has featured in multiple roles during his time with Bayern and was used at centre-back during Guardiola's spell in charge of the Bavarians.
Blues fans are delighted with the rumour and hope City make a move for the 27-year-old.
Here is how they reacted on social media:
During a recent interview with GQ Magazine, Alaba admitted he did not know where his immediate future lies.
He said: "I feel very well in Munich.
"But in principle, I could also imagine taking a different path. That remains to be seen.
"I don’t think about that at the moment."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Man City player ratings this season so far: De Bruyne sensational

Ederson : A strange season .
Started particularly well and made important saves in wins away at Bournemouth and Everton but has n't been the same since pulling up with injury at Atalanta in November .
Never mind about decision making , his shot-stopping is a lot better than what the last few months have suggested .
6 Claudio Bravo : An important role in the cups - with an excellent save at the death in the Carabao Cup final to deny Aston Villa - and less likely to inspire jitters across the whole defence but sent off as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the goals he conceded in the big one at Anfield later that same week .
5 Kyle Walker : If nothing else , Cancelo 's arrival does appear to have sparked a resurgence in Walker .
He still has moments where his defending is exposed but he has been one of the most reliable performers this season and now does so much on the pitch that is taken for granted .
8 Joao Cancelo : So much more was expected of the £60m summer signing .
He arrived from Juventus pledging to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skills on the opposite flank talked up .
Guardiola did n't sound overly fussed about keeping him in the January window and by March he could n't even make the matchday squad for the League Cup final .
A huge turnaround is required .
4 Fernandinho : Rodri 's arrival was supposed to see Fernandinho see out his final year at the club quietly but he remains so vital to the team that a contract has been extended for another season .
Some fans may question whether playing him in his preferred role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team but he very quickly became the No.1 centre-back .
8 Nicolas Otamendi : The 2017/18 season when he was named in the Team of the Year will surely be seen as the exception rather than the norm in Otamendi 's City career .
His effort can never be faulted but there have simply been too many rash actions , too many lapses in concentration or judgment , for it to be deemed a successful campaign .
5 John Stones : After what has been a nightmare of a season , has Stones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lower ?
He was injured after the first game and has been sidelined with a series of niggling problems for much of the season .
Even being fit has n't been enough to get him in the squad or even the team though .
Guardiola retains faith publicly but has said a top defender needs to play ( and play well ) three times a week .
Stones has not managed that once this season .
4 Eric Garcia : Some progress in what remains a promising career .
Guardiola has trusted him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the defender for never making mistakes feels important given his competition for a starting place .
Has n't had a poor performance but also has n't featured as much as he could have done given that .
6 Aymeric Laporte : Another who has barely played but his injury has been mightily unfortunate , especially coming on the back of a France call-up .
That performance at Sheffield United on his comeback in January showed exactly what City have been missing at the back this season , not just the calmness and passing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Benjamin Mendy : He has not quite delivered the purple patches of form that he managed in short bursts in two previous seasons but this can still be deemed a good year for Mendy , who did n't start the season as first choice but should end it that way .
There is a balancing act between maturing and keeping that unpredictable element but the last few months have been encouraging .
7 Aleks Zinchenko : Zinchenko started the season as first choice and had signed a new contract in the summer so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pecking order after injury .
There have been games where teams have clearly targeted the space he has been defending to hit City on the counter .
5 Angelino : It was a surprise for him to return as a first-team player and rather less surprising when the reunion was ended in January .
He has admittedly come closer than any other City player to scoring at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium but that came for new team Leipzig ; his selections against Liverpool and United in the league this season are a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
5 Rodri : A difficult debut campaign to mark for Rodri .
He is a lovely player to watch , is able of both ticking player over but also splitting defences and has scored some thronking goals to boot .
At the same time , he has admitted he is still learning the requirements of the role and has suffered from comparisons to Fernandinho .
7 Ilkay Gundogan : Gundogan remains an invaluable member of the squad .
There is a section of the fanbase that is opposed to him ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is usually excellent .
Being paired with Rodri has not always helped the lack of pace in the team , but he is useful in either deep midfield or further forward .
7 Kevin De Bruyne : The best player in the squad , and the league , by some distance .
De Bruyne has regularly produced moments to make everyone gasp at his genius and his leadership is also an important quality in a team that lost some key dressing room figures in the summer .
World class .
9 David Silva @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fashion but the pace quickly dropped and the magic has not really been seen enough consistently .
For the first year since he joined the club , it has felt like there are alternatives to Silva in that creative midfield role .
6 Phil Foden : Foden has been earmarked to replace Silva and has excelled on the rare opportunities he has given , albeit not all of them coming in the middle .
He still has n't been used enough to be given a higher mark though .
7 Bernardo Silva : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to match the heights of last season and he has struggled for consistency .
There have still been some standout performances and that goal at Old Trafford is certainly a highlight .
However , the tiredness that should be expected from so much football has been apparent and he should benefit from a prolonged rest .
6 Riyad Mahrez : There have been signs of improvement in his second year at the club and he impressed enough early on to oust Bernardo from the team .
He remains one of the players most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instant , as star turns against Leicester and Chelsea showed .
At the same time , those lax passes that drive Guardiola up the wall remain and the sense that he does n't fully suit the style of the team is still there .
7 Raheem Sterling : Sterling was absolutely outstanding up to November and looked like he would smash all kind of goal records .
They have dramatically dried up since then though and if he is still getting into excellent positions to find the net something is not right .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ least and he will be keen to showcase his talent on the biggest stages that the end of the season could bring .
7 Gabriel Jesus : Another good year for Gabriel Jesus , with him putting pressure on Sergio Aguero for a starting place for the first time in a while .
A bit like Bravo though , his performances seem to have mostly deserted him where the team have needed him most and he is still too badly affected by misses in front of goal .
Perhaps the performance and header @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point .
7 Sergio Aguero : Aguero scores goals .
That does not do justice to his ability or indeed his overall games but if you can find a player that guarantees goals you are likely to win many games and trophies , and Aguero shows no signs of slowing down .
Sterling threatened to end his reign but he looks set to be the club 's top scorer yet again .
8 Players who have made fewer than five appearances have not been marked .

Ederson: A strange season. Started particularly well and made important saves in wins away at Bournemouth and Everton but hasn't been the same since pulling up with injury at Atalanta in November. Never mind about decision making, his shot-stopping is a lot better than what the last few months have suggested. 6
Claudio Bravo: An important role in the cups - with an excellent save at the death in the Carabao Cup final to deny Aston Villa - and less likely to inspire jitters across the whole defence but sent off as a substitute at Atalanta and question marks over the goals he conceded in the big one at Anfield later that same week. 5
Kyle Walker: If nothing else, Cancelo's arrival does appear to have sparked a resurgence in Walker. He still has moments where his defending is exposed but he has been one of the most reliable performers this season and now does so much on the pitch that is taken for granted. 8
Joao Cancelo: So much more was expected of the £60m summer signing. He arrived from Juventus pledging to become the first choice right-back while having his skills on the opposite flank talked up. Guardiola didn't sound overly fussed about keeping him in the January window and by March he couldn't even make the matchday squad for the League Cup final. A huge turnaround is required. 4
Fernandinho: Rodri's arrival was supposed to see Fernandinho see out his final year at the club quietly but he remains so vital to the team that a contract has been extended for another season. Some fans may question whether playing him in his preferred role would have been more beneficial to the team but he very quickly became the No.1 centre-back. 8
Nicolas Otamendi: The 2017/18 season when he was named in the Team of the Year will surely be seen as the exception rather than the norm in Otamendi's City career. His effort can never be faulted but there have simply been too many rash actions, too many lapses in concentration or judgment, for it to be deemed a successful campaign. 5
John Stones: After what has been a nightmare of a season, has Stones' position at the club ever been lower? He was injured after the first game and has been sidelined with a series of niggling problems for much of the season. Even being fit hasn't been enough to get him in the squad or even the team though. Guardiola retains faith publicly but has said a top defender needs to play (and play well) three times a week. Stones has not managed that once this season. 4
Eric Garcia: Some progress in what remains a promising career. Guardiola has trusted him more this season and his praise of the defender for never making mistakes feels important given his competition for a starting place. Hasn't had a poor performance but also hasn't featured as much as he could have done given that. 6
Aymeric Laporte: Another who has barely played but his injury has been mightily unfortunate, especially coming on the back of a France call-up. That performance at Sheffield United on his comeback in January showed exactly what City have been missing at the back this season, not just the calmness and passing range but that aggressive edge. 7
Benjamin Mendy: He has not quite delivered the purple patches of form that he managed in short bursts in two previous seasons but this can still be deemed a good year for Mendy, who didn't start the season as first choice but should end it that way. There is a balancing act between maturing and keeping that unpredictable element but the last few months have been encouraging. 7
Aleks Zinchenko: Zinchenko started the season as first choice and had signed a new contract in the summer so should feel disappointed to have slipped down the pecking order after injury. There have been games where teams have clearly targeted the space he has been defending to hit City on the counter. 5
Angelino: It was a surprise for him to return as a first-team player and rather less surprising when the reunion was ended in January. He has admittedly come closer than any other City player to scoring at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium but that came for new team Leipzig; his selections against Liverpool and United in the league this season are a sign of the team's problems this season. 5
Rodri: A difficult debut campaign to mark for Rodri. He is a lovely player to watch, is able of both ticking player over but also splitting defences and has scored some thronking goals to boot. At the same time, he has admitted he is still learning the requirements of the role and has suffered from comparisons to Fernandinho. 7
Ilkay Gundogan: Gundogan remains an invaluable member of the squad. There is a section of the fanbase that is opposed to him ever starting but his rhythm for the game is usually excellent. Being paired with Rodri has not always helped the lack of pace in the team, but he is useful in either deep midfield or further forward. 7
Kevin De Bruyne: The best player in the squad, and the league, by some distance. De Bruyne has regularly produced moments to make everyone gasp at his genius and his leadership is also an important quality in a team that lost some key dressing room figures in the summer. World class. 9
David Silva: He started the season in glorious fashion but the pace quickly dropped and the magic has not really been seen enough consistently. For the first year since he joined the club, it has felt like there are alternatives to Silva in that creative midfield role. 6
Phil Foden: Foden has been earmarked to replace Silva and has excelled on the rare opportunities he has given, albeit not all of them coming in the middle. He still hasn't been used enough to be given a higher mark though. 7
Bernardo Silva: It was always going to be difficult to match the heights of last season and he has struggled for consistency. There have still been some standout performances and that goal at Old Trafford is certainly a highlight. However, the tiredness that should be expected from so much football has been apparent and he should benefit from a prolonged rest. 6
Riyad Mahrez: There have been signs of improvement in his second year at the club and he impressed enough early on to oust Bernardo from the team. He remains one of the players most capable of changing a game in an instant, as star turns against Leicester and Chelsea showed. At the same time, those lax passes that drive Guardiola up the wall remain and the sense that he doesn't fully suit the style of the team is still there. 7
Raheem Sterling: Sterling was absolutely outstanding up to November and looked like he would smash all kind of goal records. They have dramatically dried up since then though and if he is still getting into excellent positions to find the net something is not right. Few can match Sterling's determination at least and he will be keen to showcase his talent on the biggest stages that the end of the season could bring. 7
Gabriel Jesus: Another good year for Gabriel Jesus, with him putting pressure on Sergio Aguero for a starting place for the first time in a while. A bit like Bravo though, his performances seem to have mostly deserted him where the team have needed him most and he is still too badly affected by misses in front of goal. Perhaps the performance and header at the Bernabeu can be a turning point. 7
Sergio Aguero: Aguero scores goals. That does not do justice to his ability or indeed his overall games but if you can find a player that guarantees goals you are likely to win many games and trophies, and Aguero shows no signs of slowing down. Sterling threatened to end his reign but he looks set to be the club's top scorer yet again. 8
Players who have made fewer than five appearances have not been marked.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--What happened to the 15 players sold by Jose Mourinho at Manchester United

Powell was hyped when United signed him from Crewe but he did n't make the grade at Old Trafford and , after numerous loan spells , he finally left for good in 2016 , joining Wigan Athletic .
Powell joined Stoke from Wigan last year and had become a regular in the team before their season ground to a halt .
Mourinho had a famous run-in with Valdes after his Inter Milan side knocked Barcelona out of the Champions League in 2010 so it was little surprise to see the Spanish goalkeeper leave United soon after Mourinho 's appointment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and retired at the end of that campaign .
Injuries denied Keane the opportunity to prove himself at United .
He joined Hull in 2016 and is now at Ipswich permanently after spending the second half of last season on loan at Portman Road .
Blackett 's most memorable performance came in United 's 5-3 loss at Leicester two seasons prior to Mourinho 's arrival , when he conceded a penalty and was also sent off .
Was never United quality and left in 2016 to join Reading , where he remains .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ filling in in United 's defence at the start of Louis van Gaal 's first season in charge , McNair was also offloaded soon after Mourinho arrived , with Sunderland paying almost £5million for him .
Some United fans still think the club made a mistake in selling Depay - and he may well have gone on to be a valuable squad player had he stayed - but he was infuriating during most of his appearances for the club .
Mourinho offloaded him to Lyon in January 2017 and that is where he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy-back option when he moved to France but there is no suggestion they will use it .
Schneiderlin was exceptional for Southampton during the 2014-15 season but has been ordinary ever since .
Try and remember a memorable appearance for United from Schneiderlin and you will fail .
United somehow managed to convince Everton to part with more than £20million for him just over three years ago and he is still at Goodison Park .
Mourinho made it clear that Schweinsteiger was n't in his plans soon after his appointment as manager .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ few years too late and he was clearly past his prime when Van Gaal signed him in 2015 .
Schweinsteiger left United in March 2017 to join Chicago Fire , where he remained until his retirement last year .
`` I want to tell you , I might as well do , about a boy who can do anything ... '' Januzaj 's breakthrough was one of the only good things to come out of David Moyes ' doomed season in charge but he never kicked on from that encouraging start to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sociedad in the summer of 2017 and he is a squad player for the Basque club .
Rooney left United for Everton in 2017 and he joined D.C. United a year later before returning to England with Derby at the start of 2020 .
Was having a positive impact on the Rams before the season was suspended .
Philippe Coutinho ended Varela 's United career while Van Gaal was in charge as the Uruguayan was tormented by Liverpool 's then best player in a Europa League game at Old Trafford .
Varela left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now at FC Copenhagen .
Mourinho must 've thought he was getting one of the deals of the century when United pulled off a swap deal involving Mkhitaryan and Alexis Sanchez .
Sanchez was awful for United but at least MKhitaryan was equally awful for Arsenal .
The Armenian is now at Roma , on loan from the Emirates .
United got one outstanding season out of Ibrahimovic as he helped them win the Carabao Cup and the Europa League in 2017 .
A serious knee injury ended his campaign early and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he returned the following season .
He left United to join LA Galaxy in March 2018 and he is now at AC Milan .
Blind was one of Van Gaal 's better signings but his United career looked to have run its course when Mourinho sold him to Ajax in 2018 .
The following season , though , he was superb in a partnership with the up-and-coming Matthijs de Ligt and Ajax won the league , the cup and were within seconds of reaching the Champions League final .
After a health scare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he recently returned to action for the Amsterdam club .
Johnstone was loaned out countless times during his United career and finally left for good in 2018 , joining West Brom , where he has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the Championship .

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Nick Powell
Powell was highly rated when Manchester United snapped him up from Crewe under Sir Alex Ferguson but he didn't make the grade at Old Trafford and, after numerous loan spells, he finally left for good in 2016, joining Wigan Athletic.
Powell joined Stoke from Wigan last year and is a regular in their team these days, playing as a No.10.
Victor Valdes
Mourinho had a rather public spat with Valdes after his Inter Milan side knocked Barcelona out of the Champions League in 2010 so it was little surprise to see the Spanish goalkeeper leave United soon after Mourinho arrived.
Valdes spent the 2016-17 season at Middlesbrough and retired at the end of that campaign.
Will Keane
Injuries denied homegrown striker Keane the opportunity to prove himself at United and he famously was in line to play ahead of Marcus Rashford against FC Midtjylland in 2016 before breaking down with injury, He joined Hull in 2016 then went to Ipswich, before joining Wigan in the summer.
Tyler Blackett
Blackett's most memorable performance came in United's 5-3 loss at Leicester two seasons prior to Mourinho's arrival, when he conceded a penalty and was also sent off.
Was never United quality and left in 2016 to join Reading, then switched to Nottingham Forest in the summer.
Paddy McNair
Another player who is mostly remembered for filling in in United's defence at the start of Louis van Gaal's first season in charge, McNair was also offloaded soon after Mourinho arrived, with Sunderland swooping for both him and fellow youngster Donald Love.
McNair left Sunderland in 2018 to join Middlesbrough and is now a key pillar of the side for boss Neil Warnock.
Memphis Depay
Some United fans still think the club made a mistake in selling Depay — and he may well have gone on to be a valuable squad player had he stayed — but he could be massively inconsistent, albeit talented.
Mourinho sold him to Lyon in January 2017 and that is where he remains, though he has been heavily linked with Barcelona and Liverpool in recent transfer windows.
Morgan Schneiderlin
Schneiderlin was exceptional for Southampton during the 2014-15 season but has been ordinary ever since. It's hard to recall a memorable Schneiderlin appearance for United.
United did manage to convince Everton to part with more than £20million for him just over three years ago and he stayed at Goodison Park until the summer just gone. He's now at Nice.
(Image: AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Bastian Schweinsteiger
Mourinho made it clear that Schweinsteiger wasn't in his plans soon after his appointment as manager.
In truth, United signed the German a few years too late and he was clearly past his prime when Van Gaal signed him in 2015.
Schweinsteiger left United in March 2017 to join Chicago Fire, where he remained until his retirement last year.
Adnan Januzaj
"I want to tell you, I might as well do, about a boy who can do anything..."
Januzaj's breakthrough was one of the only good things to come out of David Moyes' doomed season in charge, but he never kicked on from that encouraging start to his career.
United sold him to Real Sociedad in the summer of 2017 and he gets fairly regular game time for the Basque side.
Wayne Rooney
Rooney left United for Everton in 2017 and he joined D.C. United a year later before returning to England with Derby at the start of 2020.
He is now an integral player for the Championship side, though they're struggling so far this season.
Guillermo Varela
Philippe Coutinho ended Varela's United career while Van Gaal was in charge as the Uruguayan was tormented by Liverpool's then best player in a Europa League game at Old Trafford.
Varela left United for Penarol in August 2017, then went to FC Copenhagen and faced United in the Europa League knockout stages last season, before agreeing a move for Dinamo Moscow.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Mourinho must have thought he was getting one of the deals of the century when United pulled off a swap deal involving Mkhitaryan and Alexis Sanchez.
Sanchez was awful for United but MKhitaryan was equally poor for Arsenal. The Armenian is now at Roma and bagged a hat-trick against Genoa at the weekend.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
United got one outstanding season out of Ibrahimovic as he helped them win the Carabao Cup and the Europa League in 2017.
A serious knee injury ended his campaign early and he was not the same player when he returned the following season.
He left United to join LA Galaxy in March 2018 and he is now a talismanic figure up front for AC Milan.
Daley Blind
Blind was one of Van Gaal's better signings but his United career looked to have run its course when Mourinho sold him to Ajax in 2018.
The following season, though, he was superb in a partnership with the up-and-coming Matthijs de Ligt as Ajax won the league, the cup and were within seconds of reaching the Champions League final.
After a health scare at the back end of 2019 he is again a regular for te Amsterdam club.
Sam Johnstone
Johnstone was loaned out countless times during his United career and finally left for good in 2018, joining West Brom, where he established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the Championship and is now playing Premier League football.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Police launch urgent appeal for missing man who left hospital 'before staff could treat him'

Police have launched an urgent appeal for a missing man who left hospital 'before medical staff were able to treat him ' .
Officers say they are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare .
He was last seen at around 5pm on Sunday walking towards the Darnton Road exit of Tameside General Hospital .
The man is believed to be Albanian and is described as being of medium build with dark brown hair and is aged between late 20s to early 30s .
He has a black eye and a head injury and was last seen wearing a light grey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white trainers .
In a statement Greater Manchester Police said : `` Officers have released an image of a missing man whose welfare they are becoming increasingly concerned for after he left the hospital before medical staff were able to treat him .
`` Officers are working hard to establish the identity of this man , but due to the injuries the man appears to have sustained , they are asking for the public ’ s help to trace him so they can make sure he is safe and well . ''
Anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked to contact police on 0161 856 9262 quoting incident number 2118 of 21/03/20or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Police have launched an urgent appeal for a missing man who left hospital 'before medical staff were able to treat him'.
Officers say they are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.
He was last seen at around 5pm on Sunday walking towards the Darnton Road exit of Tameside General Hospital.
The man is believed to be Albanian and is described as being of medium build with dark brown hair and is aged between late 20s to early 30s.
He has a black eye and a head injury and was last seen wearing a light grey hoody, light grey jogging bottoms and white trainers.
In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers have released an image of a missing man whose welfare they are becoming increasingly concerned for after he left the hospital before medical staff were able to treat him.
"Officers are working hard to establish the identity of this man, but due to the injuries the man appears to have sustained, they are asking for the public’s help to trace him so they can make sure he is safe and well."
Anyone with any information about this man is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9262 quoting incident number 2118 of 21/03/20or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Manchester City and Manchester United have stepped up to donate £100,000 to help Greater Manchester food banks in light of @ @ @ @ @ faced .
Both clubs regularly help out in the community through their own schemes , @ @ @ @ @ City in the Community respectively .
But with use across 18 Greater Manchester foodbanks having @ @ @ @ @ cent last year - higher than the national average - the coronavirus pandemic has heightened @ @ @ @ @ the situation could get even worse .
After Liverpool had led the way by offering @ @ @ @ @ MCFC Fans Foodbank Support and MUFC ’ Fans Foodbank wrote to the two Manchester clubs @ @ @ @ @ the Manchester Evening News on Wednesday calling on City and United to offer aid .
@ @ @ @ @ responded by combining to offer £100,000 to the Trussell Trust - which support a network @ @ @ @ @ centres - to help out in Greater Manchester in the extraordinary circumstances that the country @ @ @ @ @ Man United news from the day .

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Manchester City and Manchester United have stepped up to donate £100,000 to help Greater Manchester food banks in light of the extraordinary challenges currently being faced.
Both clubs regularly help out in the community through their own schemes, through Manchester United Foundation and City in the Community respectively.
But with use across 18 Greater Manchester foodbanks having already grown by 23 per cent last year - higher than the national average - the coronavirus pandemic has heightened the situation with concerns that the situation could get even worse.
After Liverpool had led the way by offering financial support on Merseyside, MCFC Fans Foodbank Support and MUFC’ Fans Foodbank wrote to the two Manchester clubs in a letter published by the Manchester Evening News on Wednesday calling on City and United to offer aid.
The Premier League giants have responded by combining to offer £100,000 to the Trussell Trust - which support a network of over 1200 food bank centres - to help out in Greater Manchester in the extraordinary circumstances that the country faces.
Recap the latest Man United news from the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Coronavirus outbreak: All McDonald's restaurants are to close by 7pm on Monday

All McDonald 's restaurants in the UK and Ireland are to close by 7pm on Monday , the firm has announced .
The fast food chain shut the seating areas of its restaurants on Wednesday and had been running a takeaway only service following the coronavirus outbreak .
But on Sunday night McDonald 's , which has at least 25 branches across Greater Manchester , announced all its restaurants in the UK and Ireland were now closing completely .
In a statement McDonald 's said : `` We have taken the difficult decision to close all McDOnald 's restaurants in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday March 23 at the latest .
`` This is not a decision we are taking lightly but one with the well-being and safety of our employees in mind as well as in the best interests of our customers .
`` We will work with local community groups to responsibly distribute food and drink from our restaurants in the coming days .
`` Thank you to all our brilliant employees for their hard work during this incredibly challenging time .
`` We look forward to seeing you all again as soon as it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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All McDonald's restaurants in the UK and Ireland are to close by 7pm on Monday, the firm has announced.
The fast food chain shut the seating areas of its restaurants on Wednesday and had been running a takeaway only service following the coronavirus outbreak.
But on Sunday night McDonald's, which has at least 25 branches across Greater Manchester, announced all its restaurants in the UK and Ireland were now closing completely.
In a statement McDonald's said: "We have taken the difficult decision to close all McDOnald's restaurants in the UK and Ireland by 7pm on Monday March 23 at the latest.
"This is not a decision we are taking lightly but one with the well-being and safety of our employees in mind as well as in the best interests of our customers.
"We will work with local community groups to responsibly distribute food and drink from our restaurants in the coming days.
"Thank you to all our brilliant employees for their hard work during this incredibly challenging time.
"We look forward to seeing you all again as soon as it is safe for us to reopen."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--The 'strange' Man City decision that proved Wright-Phillips wrong

Shaun Wright-Phillips says he found Manchester City 's decision to sack Mark Hughes and replace him with Roberto Mancini 'strange ' - but he accepts the move has been completely justified .
City favourite Wright-Phillips was in his second spell at the club in 2009 when Hughes was sacked following a run of just two wins in 11 Premier League matches .
Wright-Phillips admits he felt the decision was strange , telling City 's official website : “ I think my best spell in terms of personal performance was in 2004 - but the best team was under Mark Hughes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t think anything went particularly wrong under Hughes , I think when he got the sack it wasn ’ t unjust but it was strange because we were well up in the league and had just gone six games unbeaten . ''
In came Mancini , who took City to the next level and won the club 's first trophy in 35 years with the 2011 FA Cup .
He would go on to make history as he led City to the 2012 Premier League title in memorable fashion .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the decision to sack Hughes has been proved right over time as Mancini laid the foundations for Manuel Pellegrini and Pep Guardiola to bring more trophies back to the Etihad .
Wright-Phillips continued : “ Maybe they thought he [ Hughes ] wasn ’ t big enough for the job but if you look back now every decision the club has made has been correct .
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Shaun Wright-Phillips says he found Manchester City's decision to sack Mark Hughes and replace him with Roberto Mancini 'strange' - but he accepts the move has been completely justified.
City favourite Wright-Phillips was in his second spell at the club in 2009 when Hughes was sacked following a run of just two wins in 11 Premier League matches.
Wright-Phillips admits he felt the decision was strange, telling City's official website: “I think my best spell in terms of personal performance was in 2004 - but the best team was under Mark Hughes with Elano.
“For me, I don’t think anything went particularly wrong under Hughes, I think when he got the sack it wasn’t unjust but it was strange because we were well up in the league and had just gone six games unbeaten."
In came Mancini, who took City to the next level and won the club's first trophy in 35 years with the 2011 FA Cup. He would go on to make history as he led City to the 2012 Premier League title in memorable fashion.
With that in mind, Wright-Phillips admits the decision to sack Hughes has been proved right over time as Mancini laid the foundations for Manuel Pellegrini and Pep Guardiola to bring more trophies back to the Etihad.
Wright-Phillips continued: “Maybe they thought he [Hughes] wasn’t big enough for the job but if you look back now every decision the club has made has been correct.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Man Utd could be offered Barca ace Antoine Griezmann and more rumours

Manchester United could be offered the chance to sign Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann at the end of the season - according to reports .
The Frenchman moved to the Nou Camp in the summer with the Spanish side paying over £100million for his services .
Griezmann has failed to impress since his big-money move and reports in Spain suggest Barcelona are willing to cut their losses on the 29-year-old .
Sport suggest the club are in desperate need to raise funds for the upcoming transfer window and will allow Griezmann to leave hoping to recover the majority of what they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barcelona would be willing to allow him to leave for €100m with Manchester United , Paris-Saint Germain , Chelsea and Arsenal potentially interested in the move .
However , it adds that manager Quique Setien could decide to keep the World Cup winner or use him in a part-exchange to land one of his transfer targets .
Elsewhere , former Manchester United target Kalidou Koulibaly has reportedly told Napoli he is ready to leave the club in the summer .
Koulibaly is regularly linked with a switch to the Premier League and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the capture of Harry Maguire from Leicester in the summer .
Italian publication Il Mattino claim the Senegal international has told club president Aurelio De Laurentiis that he wants to leave when the transfer window reopens .
However , the 28-year-old is reportedly willing to stay if the Serie A side does n't receive an offer that Napoli deem suitable .

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Manchester United could be offered the chance to sign Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann at the end of the season - according to reports.
The Frenchman moved to the Nou Camp in the summer with the Spanish side paying over £100million for his services.
Griezmann has failed to impress since his big-money move and reports in Spain suggest Barcelona are willing to cut their losses on the 29-year-old.
Sport suggest the club are in desperate need to raise funds for the upcoming transfer window and will allow Griezmann to leave hoping to recover the majority of what they paid Atletico Madrid.
The report claims Barcelona would be willing to allow him to leave for €100m with Manchester United, Paris-Saint Germain, Chelsea and Arsenal potentially interested in the move.
However, it adds that manager Quique Setien could decide to keep the World Cup winner or use him in a part-exchange to land one of his transfer targets.
Elsewhere, former Manchester United target Kalidou Koulibaly has reportedly told Napoli he is ready to leave the club in the summer.
Koulibaly is regularly linked with a switch to the Premier League and was on United's list of options prior to the capture of Harry Maguire from Leicester in the summer.
Italian publication Il Mattino claim the Senegal international has told club president Aurelio De Laurentiis that he wants to leave when the transfer window reopens.
However, the 28-year-old is reportedly willing to stay if the Serie A side doesn't receive an offer that Napoli deem suitable.