themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Ed Woodward says Manchester United are 'optimistic ' about restarting the Premier League season in June and anticipates an August @ @ @ @ @ .
`` While it is too soon to know with any certainty if , or @ @ @ @ @ fully be relaxed , we are optimistic that it will soon be possible to resume @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` Our men ’ s first team has begun a phased return to @ @ @ @ @ rigorous medical protocols in place to manage risks .
`` Subject to government and Premier @ @ @ @ @ input from medical staff and players , we anticipate domestic games could restart again in @ @ @ @ @ Uefa are that the culmination of the Europa League could be during August .
`` @ @ @ @ @ with the Premier League , the FA and Uefa about the next steps towards returning @ @ @ @ @ to protect the health of our players , staff and the wider public . ''
@ @ @ @ @ look to hijack Barcelona 's move for Inter 's Lautaro Martinez .

Dimitar Berbatov does not believe Kai Havertz should move to the Premier League this summer amid links with United.
“This week, Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz has been linked with a move to the Premier League and that doesn’t surprise me,” he told Betfair.
“He has great quality and he will become even better in the future. I was so pleased to see, not only him but the Leverkusen team came back really strong in their win against Werder Bremen.
“Havertz needs to get used to the sounds that are being made about him following his two goals on Monday night because teams are going to come after him.
“There’s a lot of talk that Liverpool, Chelsea and other teams are interested in him, so now he needs to be careful, not let that go to his head and stay focused on his game.
“He has enough quality and if he continues the way he is going teams will still be there, they won’t go away.
“All eyes are on the Bundesliga at the moment and when you score goals and play good football it is no surprise that teams like Liverpool want you.
“I would like to see Havertz in the Premier League at some point, but not right now. I think it is a bit too early for him, I want to see him play more games, score more goals and get more confidence and maturity.
“I also think he will need a bit more muscle to play in the Premier League, we all know how defenders can squash you and smash you into pieces and you need to be ready for that if you are going to hit the ground running in such a demanding league.
“I think he should stay at Leverkusen and develop even more and get that experience which will help him for when the time comes to go somewhere else.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--When Man City players will return to training

Manchester City players and staff are due to return to training at the CFA on Friday for their first sessions in over two months .
Premier League clubs voted unanimously for players to return to training this week .
A total of 748 tests were carried out over the weekend and City players arrived at allocated times to receive their tests .
The Premier League confirmed they received six positive tests from three clubs during the first phase of mass testing but MEN Sport understands no City players or staff tested positive .
City players were scheduled to return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League guidelines .
Players must adhere to social distancing guidelines and contact training is forbidden .
The Premier League has not confirmed a date for its restart , with 92 fixtures still to be played but are targeting a return to action in June .
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling believes players will need at least a month of full training before fixtures can begin .
He said last week : `` You can ’ t come back in with one-and-a-half or two weeks [ of training ] .
`` You ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks , especially if you ’ re going to go back into competition , when you ’ re literally paid to win .
You do need to do that preparation – you can ’ t just go straight in . ''

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Manchester City players and staff are set to return to training at the CFA for their first sessions in over two months.
Premier League clubs voted unanimously for players to return to training this week. A total of 748 tests were carried out over the weekend and City players arrived at allocated times to receive their tests.
The Premier League confirmed they received six positive tests from three clubs during the first phase of mass testing but MEN Sport understands no City players or staff tested positive.
City players were scheduled to return to the training complex today in line with the Premier League guidelines, although it wasn't known whether they would begin training today. Players must adhere to social distancing guidelines and contact training is forbidden.
The Premier League has not confirmed a date for its restart, with 92 fixtures still to be played but are targeting a return to action in June.
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Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling believes players will need at least a month of full training before fixtures can begin.
He said last week: "You can’t come back in with one-and-a-half or two weeks [of training].
"You’d need a full four to five weeks, especially if you’re going to go back into competition, when you’re literally paid to win. You do need to do that preparation – you can’t just go straight in."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Man dies after Audi crashes into tree then catches fire

A man has died after an Audi he was driving smashed into a tree before catching fire in Stockport .
@ @ @ @ @ the early hours of this morning ( Friday ) on Dean Moor Road in Hazel @ @ @ @ @ to an incident in the area when they came across the crash at 2.20am , @ @ @ @ @ .
An investigation was launched and officers established that the white Audi crashed into a @ @ @ @ @ to catch fire .
The driver was rushed to hospital .
He died a few @ @ @ @ @ have been made .
Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash @ @ @ @ @ of GMP 's Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : `` This was a tragic @ @ @ @ @ in a man losing his life .
`` An investigation is underway and I would @ @ @ @ @ contact us.
” Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 @ @ @ @ @ .

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A man has died after an Audi he was driving smashed into a tree before catching fire in Stockport.
The fatal crash happened in the early hours of this morning (Friday) on Dean Moor Road in Hazel Grove.
Police were responding to an incident in the area when they came across the crash at 2.20am, a spokesman for GMP said.
An investigation was launched and officers established that the white Audi crashed into a tree, causing the vehicle to catch fire.
The driver was rushed to hospital.
He died a few hours later.
No arrests have been made.
Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash.
Sgt Matthew Picton, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This was a tragic incident which has sadly resulted in a man losing his life.
"An investigation is underway and I would ask anyone with information to contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting 249 of May 22.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Man United morning headlines as Pjanic stance on transfer 'revealed'

United have announced they will not be going on tour this summer .
The club spent time in Australia , Singapore and China during pre-season ahead of the start of the 2019/20 campaign .
However , an overseas tour will not be possible this time around due to the delay in completing the Premier League and Europa League seasons .
This will be the first summer since 2002 that United will not travel outside of Europe in pre-season .
`` Looking further ahead , given the revised timing for domestic and UEFA competitions , we will not be participating in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said chief financial officer Cliff Baty .
Gary Neville says Peter Schmeichel and Steve Bruce were key to his development as a first-team player at United .
The former right-back made his senior debut against Torpedo Moscow in 1992 and then became a regular in Sir Alex Ferguson ’ s XI in the 1994/95 campaign .
And Neville has revealed that tough love from Schmeichel and Bruce ultimately aided his development .
`` The one that was hardest with me was Peter Schmeichel , he was brutal with me in that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Sky Sports ' The Football Show .
`` Schmeichel was constant , every single day in training at me .
He told me on the team day out , he didn ’ t think I was capable of replacing Paul Parker , nowhere near as good as Parker .
It was maybe true as Parker was a very good defender .
`` The one who helped me the most in that first year or two was Steve Bruce .
Brucey really looked after me on that right hand side , he talked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never went quiet on me.
” Miralem Pjanic has turned down the chance to join Manchester United this summer , according to reports .
The Juventus midfielder has been linked with a move away from the Serie A champions after four years at the club .
According to Mundo Deportivo , Pjanic has fielded lucrative offers from United , Chelsea and PSG .
But the Bosnia-Herzegovina international has reportedly told his suitors that he only wants to play for Barcelona .

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United issue tour update
United have announced they will not be going on tour this summer.
The club spent time in Australia, Singapore and China during pre-season ahead of the start of the 2019/20 campaign.
However, an overseas tour will not be possible this time around due to the delay in completing the Premier League and Europa League seasons.
This will be the first summer since 2002 that United will not travel outside of Europe in pre-season.
"Looking further ahead, given the revised timing for domestic and UEFA competitions, we will not be participating in our typical summer tour activities this year,” said chief financial officer Cliff Baty.
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Neville names two influential team-mates
Gary Neville says Peter Schmeichel and Steve Bruce were key to his development as a first-team player at United.
The former right-back made his senior debut against Torpedo Moscow in 1992 and then became a regular in Sir Alex Ferguson’s XI in the 1994/95 campaign.
And Neville has revealed that tough love from Schmeichel and Bruce ultimately aided his development.
"The one that was hardest with me was Peter Schmeichel, he was brutal with me in that first year or two," Neville told Sky Sports' The Football Show.
"Schmeichel was constant, every single day in training at me. He told me on the team day out, he didn’t think I was capable of replacing Paul Parker, nowhere near as good as Parker. It was maybe true as Parker was a very good defender.
"The one who helped me the most in that first year or two was Steve Bruce. Brucey really looked after me on that right hand side, he talked to me through the game. He never went quiet on me.”
Pjanic rejects United - reports
Miralem Pjanic has turned down the chance to join Manchester United this summer, according to reports.
The Juventus midfielder has been linked with a move away from the Serie A champions after four years at the club.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Pjanic has fielded lucrative offers from United, Chelsea and PSG.
But the Bosnia-Herzegovina international has reportedly told his suitors that he only wants to play for Barcelona.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Liam Gallagher's bizarre reaction to Man City's 2020/21 'leaked' third kit

Liam Gallagher has responded to Manchester City 's 2020/2021 'leaked ' third kit on Twitter .
And as you would expect , the mouthy Oasis rocker didn ’ t exactly keep his response PG .
In a tweet , Liam said : `` Who ever is responsible for that new Man City kit needs putting on the nxt flight to WUHAN and who ever buys it needs to be on the 1 after c ’ mon you should f***ing know LG x '' In response to a fan asking whether he likes the kit , the renowned City fan then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it 's not hard . ''
City 's new third kit for next season was 'leaked online ' , with many fans not happy with the white and light blue paisley design .
The paisley pattern had been rumoured , but up until yesterday ( May 21 ) there had not been any images of how it would look on the actual shirt .
FootyHeadlines claim to have an image of City 's new third strip , produced by Puma , with the 'Whisper White ' & 'Peacoat ' colours .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester ’ s music scene has always been an influence on other bands worldwide .
`` The iconic TV program “ Top of the Pops ” was run by the BBC , from 1964 – 2006 , originally recorded in the city itself .
`` The Man City 20-21 third kit takes inspiration from the Paisley floral pattern which was intrinsically associated to the “ Brit Pop ” music scene of the 1960s and 1990s . ''
Other 'leaked ' designs for the 2020/21 kits include a cracked white and blue design for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shirt with patterns that nod to Manchester 's industrial past .
As the 'leaked ' images of shirt circulated online , fans took to Twitter to react to what was widely considered a poor effort following on from this season 's eye-catching yellow and pink third shirt .
However , some felt the design would age well .
Dante said : `` Can we just go back to the 17/18 kits they were just simple and beautiful . ''
Robbie tweeted : `` This is one of those shirts that people hate at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be scrambling to get a hold of . ''

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Liam Gallagher has responded to Manchester City's 2020/2021 'leaked' third kit on Twitter.
And as you would expect, the mouthy Oasis rocker didn’t exactly keep his response PG.
In a tweet, Liam said: "Who ever is responsible for that new Man City kit needs putting on the nxt flight to WUHAN and who ever buys it needs to be on the 1 after c’mon you should f***ing know LG x"
In response to a fan asking whether he likes the kit, the renowned City fan then replied: "Keep it simple mate, it's not hard."
City's new third kit for next season was 'leaked online', with many fans not happy with the white and light blue paisley design.
The paisley pattern had been rumoured, but up until yesterday (May 21) there had not been any images of how it would look on the actual shirt.
FootyHeadlines claim to have an image of City's new third strip, produced by Puma, with the 'Whisper White' & 'Peacoat' colours.
The website quotes Puma as saying: "Manchester’s music scene has always been an influence on other bands worldwide.
"The iconic TV program “Top of the Pops” was run by the BBC, from 1964 – 2006, originally recorded in the city itself.
"The Man City 20-21 third kit takes inspiration from the Paisley floral pattern which was intrinsically associated to the “Brit Pop” music scene of the 1960s and 1990s."
(Image: PA)
Other 'leaked' designs for the 2020/21 kits include a cracked white and blue design for the home shirt and a navy away shirt with patterns that nod to Manchester's industrial past.
As the 'leaked' images of shirt circulated online, fans took to Twitter to react to what was widely considered a poor effort following on from this season's eye-catching yellow and pink third shirt.
However, some felt the design would age well.
Nora tweeted: "Just cancel next season."
Dante said: "Can we just go back to the 17/18 kits they were just simple and beautiful."
Robbie tweeted: "This is one of those shirts that people hate at the time but in 10-20 years people will be scrambling to get a hold of."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Mendy explains Man City players' stance on restarting Premier League season

Benjamin Mendy says he and his Manchester City teammates are waiting for the green light to re-start the Premier League season , so long as safety is put first .
City last played in early March , and returned to training for the first time in two months on Friday .
Players have been keeping fit at home during the lockdown , with regular guidance from club staff as well as remote sessions for members of the squad to all log on to the same meeting .
Premier League regulations mean they can start training again in groups of five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restricting contact with other players and team meetings must be done online .
Mendy admits the isolation has not been easy , especially as he is fasting for Ramadan , but said he has used the time to learn new skills and improve his cooking .
“ The quarantine has not been easy , '' he said .
`` It is very difficult for everyone .
I think to stay at home , not move , only go to the shop to buy food , that has been very difficult for everyone .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we need to be careful and to follow the rules . ''
There has been plenty of debate over when - and how - the Premier League season should resume , and Mendy says he would be itching to get the campaign back underway as long as it is safe to do so .
He continued : “ I can ’ t wait .
We are just waiting for the green light .
Everywhere we see we are going to start on this date and that date .
Now I wait for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the league is going to start at this time , and we are going to be so happy .
`` But I know they are going to take all the precautions when we are back .
It ’ s not like they are just going to say ‘ let ’ s go play ’ , they are going to check everything and I think that ’ s why it takes time .
`` When ?
We don ’ t know , we can ’ t decide anything , we need to follow the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firstly want to protect the people and then if we can play then why not ?
We will wait and see.
” Expanding on how he has found lockdown , Mendy explained how he has started painting alongside his fitness work at home .
He said : `` I tried to keep busy [ during this time ] .
First of all , I was just working out and training , but then I wanted to learn some new stuff as well so I started painting and I like it now .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make cooking easier , it helps to learn , and it has been nice .
`` I try to keep busy and do some new stuff .
I hope everyone is good and all the families are safe .
I know that this is a difficult moment , but it is going to be better.
” “ All of the people have missed football , but at this time now , for Muslim people it means I can be more focused on Ramadan .
We don ’ t train , we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we can ’ t go out or see family at Eid .
So I have missed the football but it makes you focus on the more important things .
I have tried to develop myself and learn every day .
”

Benjamin Mendy says he and his Manchester City teammates are waiting for the green light to re-start the Premier League season, so long as safety is put first.
City last played in early March, and returned to training for the first time in two months on Friday.
Players have been keeping fit at home during the lockdown, with regular guidance from club staff as well as remote sessions for members of the squad to all log on to the same meeting.
Premier League regulations mean they can start training again in groups of five, with social distancing guidelines in place restricting contact with other players and team meetings must be done online.
Mendy admits the isolation has not been easy, especially as he is fasting for Ramadan, but said he has used the time to learn new skills and improve his cooking.
“The quarantine has not been easy," he said.
"It is very difficult for everyone. I think to stay at home, not move, only go to the shop to buy food, that has been very difficult for everyone. Now it is getting better, but we need to be careful and to follow the rules."
There has been plenty of debate over when - and how - the Premier League season should resume, and Mendy says he would be itching to get the campaign back underway as long as it is safe to do so.
He continued: “I can’t wait. We are just waiting for the green light. Everywhere we see we are going to start on this date and that date. Now I wait for the guys to text us to tell us the league is going to start at this time, and we are going to be so happy.
"But I know they are going to take all the precautions when we are back. It’s not like they are just going to say ‘let’s go play’, they are going to check everything and I think that’s why it takes time.
"When? We don’t know, we can’t decide anything, we need to follow the club. I think all of us firstly want to protect the people and then if we can play then why not? We will wait and see.”
Expanding on how he has found lockdown, Mendy explained how he has started painting alongside his fitness work at home.
He said: "I tried to keep busy [during this time]. First of all, I was just working out and training, but then I wanted to learn some new stuff as well so I started painting and I like it now. Some of my family bought me some stuff to make cooking easier, it helps to learn, and it has been nice.
"I try to keep busy and do some new stuff. I hope everyone is good and all the families are safe. I know that this is a difficult moment, but it is going to be better.”
“All of the people have missed football, but at this time now, for Muslim people it means I can be more focused on Ramadan. We don’t train, we can fast, but the mosques are closed and we can’t go out or see family at Eid. So I have missed the football but it makes you focus on the more important things. I have tried to develop myself and learn every day.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Dimitar Berbatov does not believe Kai Havertz should move to the Premier League this summer amid links with United .
“ This week , Bayer Leverkusen ’ s Kai Havertz has been linked with a move to the Premier League and that doesn ’ t surprise me , ” he told Betfair .
“ He has great quality and he will become even better in the future .
I was so pleased to see , not only him but the Leverkusen team came back really strong in their win against Werder Bremen .
“ Havertz needs to get used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him following his two goals on Monday night because teams are going to come after him .
“ There ’ s a lot of talk that Liverpool , Chelsea and other teams are interested in him , so now he needs to be careful , not let that go to his head and stay focused on his game .
“ He has enough quality and if he continues the way he is going teams will still be there , they won ’ t go away .
“ All eyes are on the Bundesliga @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals and play good football it is no surprise that teams like Liverpool want you .
“ I would like to see Havertz in the Premier League at some point , but not right now .
I think it is a bit too early for him , I want to see him play more games , score more goals and get more confidence and maturity .
“ I also think he will need a bit more muscle to play in the Premier League , we all know how defenders can squash you and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be ready for that if you are going to hit the ground running in such a demanding league .
“ I think he should stay at Leverkusen and develop even more and get that experience which will help him for when the time comes to go somewhere else .
”

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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--10.31pm - a time etched into Manchester's memory

It 's a time etched into the memory of all Mancuians .
At 10.31pm , on May 22 , 2017 , a bomb was detonated in the foyer area of Manchester Arena .
It was the deadliest terror attack in Britain since the July 7 London bombings of 2005 .
Many thousands of other lives were left shattered and forever changed .
They will always be remembered .
Tonight , at precisely 10.31pm , Greater Manchester and the rest of the country will come together once more to pause and remember on the third anniversary of the attack .
Although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the coronavirus lockdown , Manchester will still stand together .
Candles will be lit at home in tribute .
Social media channels have been filled with tributes honouring those who lost their lives - and those still struggling to rebuild their lives - throughout the day .
At 10.31pm , a special recording of Manchester Cathedral 's bells tolling 22 times in memory of those killed will be broadcast on BBC Radio Manchester .
Services of remembrance held at Manchester Cathedral have been streamed live over Facebook .
At Manchester Victoria railway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was observed at 2pm .
The public stood in silence , and flowers and tributes were placed on the station 's concourse .
And a special United We Stream event , involving a performance from the Survivor 's Choir , will also be held this evening .
The day - and the exact time - will never be forgotten in Manchester .

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It's a time etched into the memory of all Mancuians.
At 10.31pm, on May 22, 2017, a bomb was detonated in the foyer area of Manchester Arena.
It was the deadliest terror attack in Britain since the July 7 London bombings of 2005.
The attack claimed 22 lives.
(Image: GMP/M.E.N.)
John Atkinson
Courtney Boyle
Philip Tron
Kelly Brewster
Georgina Callander
Olivia Campbell-Hardy
Liam Curry
Chloe Rutherford
Wendy Fawell
Martyn Hett
Alison Howe
Lisa Lees
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Megan Hurley
Nell Jones
Michelle Kiss
Angelika Klis
Marcin Klis
Sorrell Leczkowski
Eilidh MacLeod
Elaine McIver
Saffie-Rose Roussos
Jane Tweddle
(Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Many thousands of other lives were left shattered and forever changed.
They will always be remembered.
Tonight, at precisely 10.31pm, Greater Manchester and the rest of the country will come together once more to pause and remember on the third anniversary of the attack.
Although this year we will be apart due to the coronavirus lockdown, Manchester will still stand together.
Candles will be lit at home in tribute.
(Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Social media channels have been filled with tributes honouring those who lost their lives - and those still struggling to rebuild their lives - throughout the day.
Manchester bees decorate people's homes and public gardens.
At 10.31pm, a special recording of Manchester Cathedral's bells tolling 22 times in memory of those killed will be broadcast on BBC Radio Manchester.
Services of remembrance held at Manchester Cathedral have been streamed live over Facebook.
At Manchester Victoria railway station today, a minute's silence was observed at 2pm.
The public stood in silence, and flowers and tributes were placed on the station's concourse.
And a special United We Stream event, involving a performance from the Survivor's Choir, will also be held this evening.
The day - and the exact time - will never be forgotten in Manchester.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

John Stones has revealed how his teammates joked with him after he made a mistake in the Carabao Cup final @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City had established a two-goal lead at Wembley , but Stones slipped when trying @ @ @ @ @ Villa ball forward , allowing Anwar El-Ghazi to advance and send over a fine cross @ @ @ @ @ past Ederson .
Stones revealed that while the post-match analysis of his performance centred around @ @ @ @ @ goal , his teammates were more appreciative of his overall contribution to the hard-fought victory @ @ @ @ @ to come through those situations to know what to do , '' he added , @ @ @ @ @ understanding of his mistake , they still used the opportunity to joke about it at @ @ @ @ @ Those things go unrecognised but not to your teammates , '' he said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ which happens .
Everyone was saying I got snipered after ! ''
Look back over @ @ @ @ @ today .

John Stones has revealed how his teammates joked with him after he made a mistake in the Carabao Cup final victory over Aston Villa.
Manchester City had established a two-goal lead at Wembley, but Stones slipped when trying to head away a routine Villa ball forward, allowing Anwar El-Ghazi to advance and send over a fine cross for Mbwana Samatta to head past Ederson.
Stones revealed that while the post-match analysis of his performance centred around his role in Villa's goal, his teammates were more appreciative of his overall contribution to the hard-fought victory.
"You've got to come through those situations to know what to do," he added, explaining that while they were understanding of his mistake, they still used the opportunity to joke about it at Stones' expense.
"Those things go unrecognised but not to your teammates," he said. "Everyone saw the mistake, which happens. Everyone was saying I got snipered after!"
Look back over the latest City news from today.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Berbatov warns Kai Havertz against Man Utd or Liverpool FC switch

Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov says Kai Havertz should stay away from the Premier League for now .
MEN Sport understand the Bayer Leverkusen sensation is not a priority target of Manchester United 's , but he has been touted to make the move to Old Trafford as well as Liverpool .
Havertz has been with Leverkusen since 2010 , making his breakthrough in 2016 .
He has gone on to make more than 100 league appearances , racking up seven Germany caps in the process .
He is under contract until 2022 at Leverkusen and is also strongly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Premier League seems destined to come calling for the 20-year-old German international , but Berbatov believes Havertz should hold off on departing Bundesliga .
“ Havertz needs to get used to the sounds that are being made about him following his two goals on Monday night because teams are going to come after him , ” Berbatov - who is a former Leverkusen man himself - told Betfair .
“ There ’ s a lot of talk that Liverpool , Chelsea and other teams are interested in him , so now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let that go to his head and stay focused on his game .
“ He has enough quality and if he continues the way he is going teams will still be there , they won ’ t go away .
“ All eyes are on the Bundesliga at the moment and when you score goals and play good football it is no surprise that teams like Liverpool want you .
“ I would like to see Havertz in the Premier League at some point , but not right now .
I think it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I want to see him play more games , score more goals and get more confidence and maturity .
“ I also think he will need a bit more muscle to play in the Premier League , we all know how defenders can squash you and smash you into pieces and you need to be ready for that if you are going to hit the ground running in such a demanding league .
“ I think he should stay at Leverkusen and develop even more and get that experience which will help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go somewhere else .
”

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Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov says Kai Havertz should stay away from the Premier League for now.
MEN Sport understand the Bayer Leverkusen sensation is not a priority target of Manchester United's, but he has been touted to make the move to Old Trafford as well as Liverpool.
Havertz has been with Leverkusen since 2010, making his breakthrough in 2016. He has gone on to make more than 100 league appearances, racking up seven Germany caps in the process. He is under contract until 2022 at Leverkusen and is also strongly linked with a move to Bayern Munich.
The Premier League seems destined to come calling for the 20-year-old German international, but Berbatov believes Havertz should hold off on departing Bundesliga.
“Havertz needs to get used to the sounds that are being made about him following his two goals on Monday night because teams are going to come after him,” Berbatov - who is a former Leverkusen man himself - told Betfair.
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“There’s a lot of talk that Liverpool, Chelsea and other teams are interested in him, so now he needs to be careful, not let that go to his head and stay focused on his game.
“He has enough quality and if he continues the way he is going teams will still be there, they won’t go away.
“All eyes are on the Bundesliga at the moment and when you score goals and play good football it is no surprise that teams like Liverpool want you.
“I would like to see Havertz in the Premier League at some point, but not right now. I think it is a bit too early for him, I want to see him play more games, score more goals and get more confidence and maturity.
“I also think he will need a bit more muscle to play in the Premier League, we all know how defenders can squash you and smash you into pieces and you need to be ready for that if you are going to hit the ground running in such a demanding league.
“I think he should stay at Leverkusen and develop even more and get that experience which will help him for when the time comes to go somewhere else.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--A dad has shared his memories of the Arena bombing to help others three years on

A dad has put pen to paper to share his haunting memories of the Manchester Arena terror attack three years on .
Steven Gilmore , 34 , said he wanted to show others that it 's okay to talk .
He admitted he tends to bottle things up - and 'shove it to the back of my head ' .
But Steven said he wanted to write down his experiences of the night - which he has shared with the Manchester Evening News - to help others .
But Steven , who lives with his family in Sharples , Bolton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a personal point of view and if it helps anyone then it has done what I hoped it would .
`` At the moment there is not much Manchester can do to mark the anniversary because of the lockdown .
`` I thought I 'd write this to perhaps help others who may be struggling today and feeling alone .
`` My way of dealing with things is usually to bottle it up and shove it to the back of my head .
`` But for a change , I wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and as a mark of respect and perhaps to show others who may be struggling that it is okay to talk . ''
Steven was at the Ariana Grande concert at the Arena on May 22 , 2017 , with his wife , Jen , and step-daughter , Grace , who was 10 at the time , a friend of his wife 's and her daughter .
But Steven , who says he does n't think he can return to the Arena again , said : `` We still think a lot about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You go into Manchester and see a bee and it flashes you back .
`` The lead up to this day triggers the most emotions . ''
His story will resonate with the many thousands of others who were at the Arena that night .
For them , a Manchester bee adorns the family 's front window tonight .
Here 's what he wrote and submitted to the M.E.N .
for publication .
This day , May 22 , haunts me more than anything I 've ever experienced in my life .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ horrific events .
Especially when it involves kids .
Just before 10.30pm the red curtains closed .
Around 20,000 had just enjoyed an amazing concert by Ariana Grande , one that even I enjoyed .
I just remember looking at Grace feeling so happy .
She had the biggest smile I 've ever seen on her face .
She has just seen her idol sing all her favourite songs .
She was in fantasy land !
Grace wanted to absorb every last second and was moving like a snail .
I was eager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tram before they filled up .
Grace was having none of it , seeming to find every excuse to stay in the Arena .
Then came the oldest trick in the book , tying her shoelaces which she seemed to make last about 10 minutes .
Then a sudden , unexpected loud , unclear , muffled boom comes from just over our left shoulder .
Instant panic and screams of terror flood the emptying arena from the voices of mainly young kids and teenage girls .
It was almost like the gun shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only this was no race .
This signalled the start of absolute chaos as panic set in .
I remember amongst all the panic and hysteria Jen and I actually arguing over what the bang was .
I was adamant it was a smoke bomb .
Then after what seemed like no time at all , rumours were going around that a large speaker had blown .
I refused to accept that a bomb had just gone off .
Jen 's thoughts from the outset were exactly that , a bomb .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in time .
We remained rooted to our seats trying to get an understanding of what had just happened .
Then our worst fears - smoke started billowing into the Arena from the upper stands in the area where we had friends also attending .
The screams seemed to go up in volume .
Now everyone was fearing guns .
Further explosions .
It was utter panic .
That was the moment we realised that we had to go .
Jen instantly went into a panic-stricken state and had lost all control .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and get out .
I do n't know what it is about me but I do n't tend to panic quickly and luckily something in me allowed me remain in control .
With Jen screaming at me to get out of the seated part ASAP , I distinctly remember thinking where we were in regards to exits as if I was planning our escape .
I just thought that at this stage the seated area seemed safe , so I yanked Jen who was gripping Grace so tight and decided to head around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the concourse right near an exit .
All was well until we reached the concourse then it started .
People were bleeding , it was packed and there was this smell .
You ca n't describe it .
It smelt like nothing I 've smelled before .
It was like a mixture of a match once it 's been blown out and that smell bangers make .
The concourse was so busy and the smoke had made its way around to where we were .
I gripped Jen to my side with Grace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I remember poor Grace losing her footing at one point and I just yanked her to self-right and carried on .
One mission .
Get out of the Arena .
We made it outside and the chaos continued .
I 'll never forget the looks of panic-stricken girls who had no parents , no one to console or help them .
They were lost and there was no one to help them .
It was horrific .
I knew our friends were still here that we were supposed to be meeting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I knew that they were close to where the smoke entered the Arena .
We tried desperately to call them but could n't get through .
We circled the Arena hoping to spot them whilst continuing to call frantically .
Then finally the phone rang and we managed to arrange to meet .
Luckily , we were not far apart .
This was the first sign of it hitting home , Grace 's friend 's mum was in the deepest state of shock I 've ever seen anyone in , in my life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point she was almost frozen .
So now we had our group together , Jen , Grace , Grace 's friend and her mum .
We had to get away from the Arena .
Still no time to console anyone , we just had to put space between ourselves and the Arena .
Amongst all the commotion of desperately trying to meet our friends I remember taking certain things in .
One was as we tried to escape the Arena how brave the staff wearing yellow jerseys were as they remained , trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evacuate the Arena .
Another is just how fast the police responded .
People do n't realise it , and I saw a lot of undeserved criticism aimed at the emergency services in the following days , but the response time of the police was amazing .
I remember seeing them starting to form a cordon of the roads that surround the Arena .
I remember hearing the helicopter , all this within minutes .
Not of any help to those thousands of lost innocent young girls but the phone signal was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was continuing to flood the streets .
Wanting to avoid any crowded situation we walked away from the Arena .
I think it was Jen who realised her cousin was living in Manchester at the time so tried to call him .
Luckily , he answered .
We had a destination .
We had an escape all be it a couple of miles of walking to do in between .
It was the strangest two mile walk I 've ever had .
I think shock had set in for us all .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just being glued to the news , literally fixated .
That night brought the worst and best out of people .
My wife had one mission and one mission only and no matter how scared she was , she going to protect her little girl no matter what she was going through .
The night itself did n't get to me at the time .
It was the days that followed that started to torment me .
I felt riddled with guilt that I did n't do more to help so many lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questions .
Why did I not go back and help kids get home to their parents ?
Why did I not go into that foyer and help , being so able to ?
I know family come first but something eats at me where I think , in the grand scheme of things our party were safe , unharmed and able bodied , so many thousands were n't and I feel I could have helped .
I could have done so much more .
When you hear of the harrowing stories of how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the amount of trauma that they were faced with , and how close I was to the foyer .
Seems quite funny now but I 'd only just done a first aid course quite recently .
I suppose I thought I was some expert doctor .
Even outside the Arena , just being there for the many thousands of girls who needed help .
And I felt I could have helped once my family were safe .
I often think of the 22 lives and many more people who have had their lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what seems like two warped individuals .
But today thoughts go out to all those in attendance that night and those who have been affected by the loss and injuries of loved ones .
What does give me a great sense of pride is how Greater Manchester came together even on the night you heard so many fantastic stories from hotels , taxi drivers , delivery drivers and the local hospitals .
Being in St Anne ’ s Square a few days after was soul destroying but equally uplifting to see the amount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And the one Love Manchester concert was equally amazing , scary in light of what had happened only 13 days prior , but amazing .
Anyone struggling with anything - speak out .

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A dad has put pen to paper to share his haunting memories of the Manchester Arena terror attack three years on.
Steven Gilmore, 34, said he wanted to show others that it's okay to talk.
He admitted he tends to bottle things up - and 'shove it to the back of my head'.
But Steven said he wanted to write down his experiences of the night - which he has shared with the Manchester Evening News - to help others.
It's a powerful and emotive read.
But Steven, who lives with his family in Sharples, Bolton, said: "I wrote this from a personal point of view and if it helps anyone then it has done what I hoped it would.
"At the moment there is not much Manchester can do to mark the anniversary because of the lockdown.
"I thought I'd write this to perhaps help others who may be struggling today and feeling alone.
(Image: MEN - UGC)
"My way of dealing with things is usually to bottle it up and shove it to the back of my head.
"But for a change, I wanted to express how this day makes me feel and as a mark of respect and perhaps to show others who may be struggling that it is okay to talk."
Steven was at the Ariana Grande concert at the Arena on May 22, 2017, with his wife, Jen, and step-daughter, Grace, who was 10 at the time, a friend of his wife's and her daughter.
Thankfully they all escaped physical injury.
But Steven, who says he doesn't think he can return to the Arena again, said: "We still think a lot about that night. There are still triggers. You go into Manchester and see a bee and it flashes you back.
"The lead up to this day triggers the most emotions."
(Image: MEN - UGC)
His story will resonate with the many thousands of others who were at the Arena that night.
For them, a Manchester bee adorns the family's front window tonight.
Here's what he wrote and submitted to the M.E.N. for publication.
This day, May 22, haunts me more than anything I've ever experienced in my life. You can never prepare for seeing such horrific events. Especially when it involves kids.
Just before 10.30pm the red curtains closed. Around 20,000 had just enjoyed an amazing concert by Ariana Grande, one that even I enjoyed.
I just remember looking at Grace feeling so happy. She had the biggest smile I've ever seen on her face. She has just seen her idol sing all her favourite songs. She was in fantasy land!
Grace wanted to absorb every last second and was moving like a snail. I was eager to get out and get to the tram before they filled up. Grace was having none of it, seeming to find every excuse to stay in the Arena.
Then came the oldest trick in the book, tying her shoelaces which she seemed to make last about 10 minutes.
(Image: MEN - UGC)
Then a sudden, unexpected loud, unclear, muffled boom comes from just over our left shoulder.
Instant panic and screams of terror flood the emptying arena from the voices of mainly young kids and teenage girls. It was almost like the gun shot signalling the start of a race, only this was no race. This signalled the start of absolute chaos as panic set in.
I remember amongst all the panic and hysteria Jen and I actually arguing over what the bang was.
I was adamant it was a smoke bomb. Then after what seemed like no time at all, rumours were going around that a large speaker had blown.
I refused to accept that a bomb had just gone off. Jen's thoughts from the outset were exactly that, a bomb.
The next few moments seemed like a pause in time. We remained rooted to our seats trying to get an understanding of what had just happened. Then our worst fears - smoke started billowing into the Arena from the upper stands in the area where we had friends also attending.
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
The screams seemed to go up in volume. Now everyone was fearing guns. Further explosions. It was utter panic.
That was the moment we realised that we had to go. Jen instantly went into a panic-stricken state and had lost all control. She just wanted to protect her baby and get out.
I don't know what it is about me but I don't tend to panic quickly and luckily something in me allowed me remain in control. With Jen screaming at me to get out of the seated part ASAP, I distinctly remember thinking where we were in regards to exits as if I was planning our escape.
I just thought that at this stage the seated area seemed safe, so I yanked Jen who was gripping Grace so tight and decided to head around the seats until we could get into the concourse right near an exit.
All was well until we reached the concourse then it started.
People were bleeding, it was packed and there was this smell. You can't describe it. It smelt like nothing I've smelled before. It was like a mixture of a match once it's been blown out and that smell bangers make. The concourse was so busy and the smoke had made its way around to where we were.
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I gripped Jen to my side with Grace in front and literally dragged them out. I remember poor Grace losing her footing at one point and I just yanked her to self-right and carried on. One mission. Get out of the Arena.
We made it outside and the chaos continued. I'll never forget the looks of panic-stricken girls who had no parents, no one to console or help them. They were lost and there was no one to help them. It was horrific.
I knew our friends were still here that we were supposed to be meeting, in of all places the foyer.
I knew that they were close to where the smoke entered the Arena. We tried desperately to call them but couldn't get through.
We circled the Arena hoping to spot them whilst continuing to call frantically. Then finally the phone rang and we managed to arrange to meet. Luckily, we were not far apart. This was the first sign of it hitting home, Grace's friend's mum was in the deepest state of shock I've ever seen anyone in, in my life.
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She was so numb to the point she was almost frozen.
So now we had our group together, Jen, Grace, Grace's friend and her mum. We had to get away from the Arena. Still no time to console anyone, we just had to put space between ourselves and the Arena.
Amongst all the commotion of desperately trying to meet our friends I remember taking certain things in. One was as we tried to escape the Arena how brave the staff wearing yellow jerseys were as they remained, trying to calm people, trying desperately to evacuate the Arena.
Another is just how fast the police responded. People don't realise it, and I saw a lot of undeserved criticism aimed at the emergency services in the following days, but the response time of the police was amazing. I remember seeing them starting to form a cordon of the roads that surround the Arena. I remember hearing the helicopter, all this within minutes.
(Image: Eddie Garvey)
Not of any help to those thousands of lost innocent young girls but the phone signal was also cut off, all whilst mass panic was continuing to flood the streets.
Wanting to avoid any crowded situation we walked away from the Arena. I think it was Jen who realised her cousin was living in Manchester at the time so tried to call him. Luckily, he answered. We had a destination. We had an escape all be it a couple of miles of walking to do in between.
It was the strangest two mile walk I've ever had. I think shock had set in for us all. I remember making it home around 1am-ish and just being glued to the news, literally fixated.
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That night brought the worst and best out of people. My wife had one mission and one mission only and no matter how scared she was, she going to protect her little girl no matter what she was going through.
The night itself didn't get to me at the time. It was the days that followed that started to torment me. I felt riddled with guilt that I didn't do more to help so many lost souls. I kept plaguing myself with questions.
Why did I not go back and help kids get home to their parents? Why did I not go into that foyer and help, being so able to? I know family come first but something eats at me where I think, in the grand scheme of things our party were safe, unharmed and able bodied, so many thousands weren't and I feel I could have helped.
I could have done so much more. When you hear of the harrowing stories of how those in the foyer were overwhelmed by the amount of trauma that they were faced with, and how close I was to the foyer.
Seems quite funny now but I'd only just done a first aid course quite recently. I suppose I thought I was some expert doctor.
Even outside the Arena, just being there for the many thousands of girls who needed help. And I felt I could have helped once my family were safe.
I often think of the 22 lives and many more people who have had their lives changed forever all through the actions of what seems like two warped individuals.
But today thoughts go out to all those in attendance that night and those who have been affected by the loss and injuries of loved ones.
What does give me a great sense of pride is how Greater Manchester came together even on the night you heard so many fantastic stories from hotels, taxi drivers, delivery drivers and the local hospitals.
Being in St Anne’s Square a few days after was soul destroying but equally uplifting to see the amount of love that was on show. And the one Love Manchester concert was equally amazing, scary in light of what had happened only 13 days prior, but amazing.
Anyone struggling with anything - speak out.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Man City evening headlines as Guardiola complimented by rival

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Friday , May 22 Only four clubs could sign Leroy Sane this summer , former City midfielder claims Bayern Munich are one of four clubs who are realistically able to snap up Manchester City man Leroy Sane this summer .
That ’ s according to Owen Hargreaves , the former City midfielder who began his career with the Bundesliga side and finished it at the Etihad Stadium .
Hargreaves told Goal he believes Bayern remain an option , having targeted the German last summer before he suffered a serious injury in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in training , but hasn ’ t played since damaging knee ligaments in the game against Liverpool in August .
`` With Leroy Sane at Man City , if he leaves , there ’ s probably only four teams he would go to , ” the former England midfielder said .
“ Barcelona , Real Madrid , Juventus and Bayern Munich are the only ones who can offer something compared to what he has at City . ''
The latest on when Manchester City players will return to training Premier League clubs have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obeying social distancing rules , but Manchester City didn ’ t join other teams in restarting sessions at the start of the week .
While there has been no confirmation of a return to competitive action , with each team having nine or 10 games remaining , City forward Raheem Sterling has suggested teams would need a month ’ s training to ensure they ’ re match-ready .
`` You ’ d need a full four to five weeks , especially if you ’ re going to go back into competition , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You do need to do that preparation – you can ’ t just go straight in . ''
City ’ s players were due to return to the training complex today , with the MEN understanding none of the six positive Covid-19 tests from Premier League employees relate to any of Pep Guardiola ’ s squad , or indeed any other staff at the club .
However , it ’ s unclear whether the return to the premises would be accompanied by actual training sessions .
In football , the rule that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ or a ‘ suit manager ’ has been turned on its head by Pep Guardiola , and his Premier League rival Jurgen Klopp has noticed .
Klopp is more tracksuit than suit , having gone more or less straight from playing into management at Mainz , but he has given the Manchester City boss credit for his style .
“ I think the best-dressed manager is Pep Guardiola , ” Klopp told Kick It Out , explaining “ Everything he wears looks exactly right for him .
He doesn ’ t wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Be yourself as a coach .
If you want to look great , then wonderful .
I ’ m just not made for this .
It ’ s important you do what is right for you because whatever role model you have , you can never do the same things.
” While Klopp ’ s and Guardiola ’ s teams remain fierce rivals at the top of the Premier League , sometimes you just have to give credit where it ’ s due .

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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Friday, May 22
Only four clubs could sign Leroy Sane this summer, former City midfielder claims
Bayern Munich are one of four clubs who are realistically able to snap up Manchester City man Leroy Sane this summer.
That’s according to Owen Hargreaves, the former City midfielder who began his career with the Bundesliga side and finished it at the Etihad Stadium.
Hargreaves told Goal he believes Bayern remain an option, having targeted the German last summer before he suffered a serious injury in the Community Shield. Sane is now back in training, but hasn’t played since damaging knee ligaments in the game against Liverpool in August.
"With Leroy Sane at Man City, if he leaves, there’s probably only four teams he would go to,” the former England midfielder said.
“Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus and Bayern Munich are the only ones who can offer something compared to what he has at City."
The latest on when Manchester City players will return to training
Premier League clubs have been given permission to resume training while obeying social distancing rules, but Manchester City didn’t join other teams in restarting sessions at the start of the week.
While there has been no confirmation of a return to competitive action, with each team having nine or 10 games remaining, City forward Raheem Sterling has suggested teams would need a month’s training to ensure they’re match-ready.
"You’d need a full four to five weeks, especially if you’re going to go back into competition, when you’re literally paid to win. You do need to do that preparation – you can’t just go straight in."
City’s players were due to return to the training complex today, with the MEN understanding none of the six positive Covid-19 tests from Premier League employees relate to any of Pep Guardiola’s squad, or indeed any other staff at the club.
However, it’s unclear whether the return to the premises would be accompanied by actual training sessions.
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Liverpool boss Klopp compliments style of “best dressed” Pep Guardiola
In football, the rule that you were either a ‘tracksuit manager’ or a ‘suit manager’ has been turned on its head by Pep Guardiola, and his Premier League rival Jurgen Klopp has noticed.
Klopp is more tracksuit than suit, having gone more or less straight from playing into management at Mainz, but he has given the Manchester City boss credit for his style.
“I think the best-dressed manager is Pep Guardiola,” Klopp told Kick It Out, explaining “Everything he wears looks exactly right for him. He doesn’t wear a suit, just casual stuff.
"Be yourself as a coach. If you want to look great, then wonderful. I’m just not made for this. It’s important you do what is right for you because whatever role model you have, you can never do the same things.”
While Klopp’s and Guardiola’s teams remain fierce rivals at the top of the Premier League, sometimes you just have to give credit where it’s due.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Raiola 'opens discussions' about Pogba transfer and more Man Utd rumours

Mino Raiola has opened discussions about Paul Pogba moving to Juventus this summer , according to reports in France .
Pogba has been linked with a transfer away from Manchester United for the last two summers , and it seems that the forthcoming transfer window will be no different .
Real Madrid and Pogba 's former club Juventus are the two clubs most commonly linked with signing the United no.6 , and now Le10 Sport say Raiola has touched based over a transfer with Juve .
The report does reiterate United are ‘ officially not a seller ’ this summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffered from recurring injuries to restrict him to just eight appearances .
The Frenchman should be back to full fitness when the Premier League returns for the final nine fixtures of the season , plus United 's Europa League and FA Cup campaigns .
Meanwhile , Bayern Munich could have joined the race to sign United target Jadon Sancho this summer , according to reports .
ESPN report Bayern made an enquiry about Sancho before the Budesliga had been initially postponed earlier in the year .
They say Bayern will focus their attentions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sign Manchester City 's Leroy Sane this summer .
Finally , Napoli have informed clubs they will not sell Kalidou Koulibaly for less than £90million , according to reports .
La Repubblica suggest a move in the summer is now in doubt over the massive fee .
United have been linked with the Senegal international for some time .

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Mino Raiola has opened discussions about Paul Pogba moving to Juventus this summer, according to reports in France.
Pogba has been linked with a transfer away from Manchester United for the last two summers, and it seems that the forthcoming transfer window will be no different.
Real Madrid and Pogba's former club Juventus are the two clubs most commonly linked with signing the United no.6, and now Le10 Sport say Raiola has touched based over a transfer with Juve.
The report does reiterate United are ‘officially not a seller’ this summer, after a season where Pogba has suffered from recurring injuries to restrict him to just eight appearances. The Frenchman should be back to full fitness when the Premier League returns for the final nine fixtures of the season, plus United's Europa League and FA Cup campaigns.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich could have joined the race to sign United target Jadon Sancho this summer, according to reports.
ESPN report Bayern made an enquiry about Sancho before the Budesliga had been initially postponed earlier in the year. They say Bayern will focus their attentions on Sancho if they don't manage to sign Manchester City's Leroy Sane this summer.
Finally, Napoli have informed clubs they will not sell Kalidou Koulibaly for less than £90million, according to reports.
La Repubblica suggest a move in the summer is now in doubt over the massive fee. United have been linked with the Senegal international for some time.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Dominic Cummings investigated by police after breaking coronavirus lockdown

Boris Johnson 's top advisor Dominic Cummings was investigated by police after breaking government lockdown rules , the Mirror reports .
Mr Cummings was seen by witnesses at his parents home in Durham at the end of March , when he was supposedly isolating with coronavirus symptoms at his London home .
The Prime Minister and senior cabinet ministers have repeatedly said that strict rules on movement is essential to slow the spread of the virus and to save lives .
Mr Cummings started suffering from symptoms of coronavirus shortly after Mr Johnson , and was said to be self-isolating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 days .
His wife , journalist Mary Wakefield , wrote about `` emerging from quarantine '' into the London lockdown .
But a joint investigation by the Mirror and the Guardian can now reveal that the PM 's chief-of-staff was in the North of England .
Police confirmed they had visited an individual at an address who they had learned had travelled to Durham from London during the lockdown to isolate .
They spoke to the family and reminded them that travelling to stay with relatives was in breach of the rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Durham Constabulary said : `` On Tuesday , March 31 , our officers were made aware of reports that an individual had travelled from London to Durham and was present at an address in the city .
`` Officers made contact with the owners of that address who confirmed that the individual in question was present and was self-isolating in part of the house .
`` In line with national policing guidance , officers explained to the family the guidelines around self-isolation and reiterated the appropriate advice around essential travel . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a neighbour of Mr Cummings ' parents claims they spotted him outside the property while passing for their daily exercise .
They said they could hear Abba 's Dancing Queen blasting out loudly and peered over the hedge where they saw him , wearing a scarf and thick coat , with a small boy running around .
The neighbour , who did not want to give their name , said : `` I got the shock of my life , as I looked over to the gates and saw him .
`` There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boy , running around in front .
I recognised Dominic Cummings , he ’ s a very distinctive figure . ''
They added : `` I was really annoyed .
I thought it ’ s okay for you to drive all the way up to Durham and escape from London .
`` I sympathise with him wanting to do that but other people are not allowed to do that .
It ’ s one rule for Dominic Cummings and one rule for the rest of us . ''
Breaching the rules at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first offence , cut to £30 if paid promptly .
It would be doubled on each further offence up to a maximum of £960 .
The Labour Party has demanded a `` very swift explanation '' from Downing Street .
A spokesman said : `` If accurate , the Prime Minister 's chief adviser appears to have breached the lockdown rules .
The Government 's guidance was very clear : stay at home and no non-essential travel .
`` The British people do not expect there to be one rule for them and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Number 10 needs to provide a very swift explanation for his actions . ''
Mr Cummings was seen for the last time before he fell ill running out of Downing Street a week earlier .
On the same day , March 27 , it was announced that the PM had tested positive for the virus , which eventually left him fighting for his life in intensive care .
No 10 claimed that Mr Cummings was self-isolating with symptoms of the deadly disease at home .
On 31 March , the PM ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think he ’ s in touch with No10 but he is at home , he is self-isolating , he has some symptoms . ''
After he returned to work , Mr Cummings ' wife wrote about the family 's experience of self-isolating during the lockdown , but gave few clues as to their location .
She wrote : `` Dom couldn ’ t get out of bed .
Day in , day out for ten days he lay doggo with a high fever and spasms that made the muscles lump and twitch in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but only in a limited , shallow way .
`` After a week , we reached peak corona uncertainty .
Day six is a turning point , I was told : that ’ s when you either get better or head for ICU .
`` But was Dom fighting off the bug or was he heading for a ventilator ?
Who knew ?
I sat on his bed staring at his chest , trying to count his breaths per minute .
`` Just as Dom was beginning to feel better , it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other direction , into hospital '' .
She added : `` After the uncertainty of the bug itself , we emerged from quarantine into the almost comical uncertainty of London lockdown . ''
In the same issue of the Spectator , Mr Cummings himself wrote : `` At the end of March and for the first two weeks of April I was ill , so we were both shut in together.
” He described lockdown with Ms Wakefield and their four-year-old son as `` sticky … Everything is covered in a layer of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and playschool glue . ''
Mr Cummings is just the latest Government figure to fall foul of the lockdown guidance .
Although it has since been eased , his actions - staying away from home overnight - would still be in breach .
Government scientist Prof Neil Ferguson quit earlier this month after he broke the strict rules to meet his married lover .
He said he deeply regretted “ undermining ” clear messages around the continued need for social distancing to control the devastating epidemic .
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Boris Johnson's top advisor Dominic Cummings was investigated by police after breaking government lockdown rules, the Mirror reports.
Mr Cummings was seen by witnesses at his parents home in Durham at the end of March, when he was supposedly isolating with coronavirus symptoms at his London home.
The Prime Minister and senior cabinet ministers have repeatedly said that strict rules on movement is essential to slow the spread of the virus and to save lives.
Mr Cummings started suffering from symptoms of coronavirus shortly after Mr Johnson, and was said to be self-isolating with his wife and young son for 14 days.
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His wife, journalist Mary Wakefield, wrote about "emerging from quarantine" into the London lockdown.
But a joint investigation by the Mirror and the Guardian can now reveal that the PM's chief-of-staff was in the North of England.
Police confirmed they had visited an individual at an address who they had learned had travelled to Durham from London during the lockdown to isolate.
They spoke to the family and reminded them that travelling to stay with relatives was in breach of the rules, the Mirror reported.
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A spokesman for Durham Constabulary said: "On Tuesday, March 31, our officers were made aware of reports that an individual had travelled from London to Durham and was present at an address in the city.
"Officers made contact with the owners of that address who confirmed that the individual in question was present and was self-isolating in part of the house.
"In line with national policing guidance, officers explained to the family the guidelines around self-isolation and reiterated the appropriate advice around essential travel."
Several days later on April 5, a neighbour of Mr Cummings' parents claims they spotted him outside the property while passing for their daily exercise.
They said they could hear Abba's Dancing Queen blasting out loudly and peered over the hedge where they saw him, wearing a scarf and thick coat, with a small boy running around.
The neighbour, who did not want to give their name, said: "I got the shock of my life, as I looked over to the gates and saw him.
"There was a child, presumably his little boy, running around in front. I recognised Dominic Cummings, he’s a very distinctive figure."
They added: "I was really annoyed. I thought it’s okay for you to drive all the way up to Durham and escape from London.
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"I sympathise with him wanting to do that but other people are not allowed to do that. It’s one rule for Dominic Cummings and one rule for the rest of us."
Breaching the rules at the time could be fined £60 for the first offence, cut to £30 if paid promptly. It would be doubled on each further offence up to a maximum of £960.
The Labour Party has demanded a "very swift explanation" from Downing Street.
A spokesman said: "If accurate, the Prime Minister's chief adviser appears to have breached the lockdown rules. The Government's guidance was very clear: stay at home and no non-essential travel.
"The British people do not expect there to be one rule for them and another rule for Dominic Cummings.
"Number 10 needs to provide a very swift explanation for his actions."
Mr Cummings was seen for the last time before he fell ill running out of Downing Street a week earlier.
On the same day, March 27, it was announced that the PM had tested positive for the virus, which eventually left him fighting for his life in intensive care.
No 10 claimed that Mr Cummings was self-isolating with symptoms of the deadly disease at home.
On 31 March, the PM’s official spokesman told journalists: "I think he’s in touch with No10 but he is at home, he is self-isolating, he has some symptoms."
After he returned to work, Mr Cummings' wife wrote about the family's experience of self-isolating during the lockdown, but gave few clues as to their location.
She wrote: "Dom couldn’t get out of bed. Day in, day out for ten days he lay doggo with a high fever and spasms that made the muscles lump and twitch in his legs. He could breathe, but only in a limited, shallow way.
(Image: Getty Images)
"After a week, we reached peak corona uncertainty. Day six is a turning point, I was told: that’s when you either get better or head for ICU.
"But was Dom fighting off the bug or was he heading for a ventilator? Who knew? I sat on his bed staring at his chest, trying to count his breaths per minute.
"Just as Dom was beginning to feel better, it was reported that Boris was heading in the other direction, into hospital".
She added: "After the uncertainty of the bug itself, we emerged from quarantine into the almost comical uncertainty of London lockdown."
In the same issue of the Spectator, Mr Cummings himself wrote: "At the end of March and for the first two weeks of April I was ill, so we were both shut in together.”
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He described lockdown with Ms Wakefield and their four-year-old son as "sticky … Everything is covered in a layer of spilt Ribena, honey, peanut butter and playschool glue."
Mr Cummings is just the latest Government figure to fall foul of the lockdown guidance. Although it has since been eased, his actions - staying away from home overnight - would still be in breach.
Government scientist Prof Neil Ferguson quit earlier this month after he broke the strict rules to meet his married lover.
He said he deeply regretted “undermining” clear messages around the continued need for social distancing to control the devastating epidemic.
Downing Street have been contacted for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Man Utd evening headlines as Rabbi Matondo release clause revealed

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Friday , May 22 .
Red Devils left-back Luke Shaw has praised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the individual improvement he ’ s shown this season .
The 24-year-old reportedly had a terse relationship with Solskjaer ’ s predecessor Jose Mourinho and struggled with injuries before nailing down a consistent place in the team again this season .
`` He knows what players need .
I had a difficult couple of years before he came in ; I think maybe he realised that and knew what I needed , ” he told United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s really helped me off the pitch .
He obviously believes in me , he tells me that .
That ’ s the confidence you need as a player : to have the manager believe in you .
`` We also get on really well , and that 's a key thing : your relationship off the pitch .
`` I know he 's the manager , and we all have massive respect for him , but it 's also important to have a nice relationship off the pitch too sometimes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Schalke attacker Rabbi Matondo could return to the Premier League if his release clause is met this summer .
The 19-year-old Manchester City academy graduate has been handed four caps for the Wales national team by United legend Ryan Giggs and has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford when the transfer window reopens .
MEN Sport can reveal Matondo has a release clause in his contract of €60m ( £53.7m ) , meaning the teenager would be free to leave Schalke if United stump up the cash , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow them to resign the Welshman for a reduced fee of €46.5m ( £41.6m ) .
But United believe they will be able to sign Matondo for less than his release clause as they consider him as a cheaper alternative to Borussia Dortmund ’ s Jadon Sancho .
Scott McTominay knows what it takes to break through United ’ s famous academy and make it into the first team .
Having originally been handed his debut by Jose Mourinho back in 2017 , the Scotland international has steadily become an important man for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearances in all competitions so far this season .
And United fans have every reason to be excited about the future , as McTominay believes there are several youngsters set to make a breakthrough soon .
`` There 's a lot , '' McTominay said in a ‘ 10 fan questions ’ feature on the club ’ s website when asked who he ’ s most impressed by from the next generation coming through .
`` You see Di'Shon [ Bernard ] , Largie [ Ramazani ] , Jimmy [ Garner ] , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obviously , coming in and Mason 's on his way to being established .
“ He 's not quite at that level of being a regular first-teamer , and that 's what Mason has to strive to become .
He 's one of the most talented players that I 've seen for a long time – his left-foot , right-foot shooting is ridiculous .
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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, May 22.
Luke Shaw picks out key reason for individual improvement
Red Devils left-back Luke Shaw has praised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the individual improvement he’s shown this season.
The 24-year-old reportedly had a terse relationship with Solskjaer’s predecessor Jose Mourinho and struggled with injuries before nailing down a consistent place in the team again this season.
"He knows what players need. I had a difficult couple of years before he came in; I think maybe he realised that and knew what I needed,” he told United’s official website.
"He’s really helped me off the pitch. He obviously believes in me, he tells me that. That’s the confidence you need as a player: to have the manager believe in you.
"We also get on really well, and that's a key thing: your relationship off the pitch.
"I know he's the manager, and we all have massive respect for him, but it's also important to have a nice relationship off the pitch too sometimes, when things aren't too serious."
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Rabbi Matondo’s release clause revealed
Schalke attacker Rabbi Matondo could return to the Premier League if his release clause is met this summer.
The 19-year-old Manchester City academy graduate has been handed four caps for the Wales national team by United legend Ryan Giggs and has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford when the transfer window reopens.
MEN Sport can reveal Matondo has a release clause in his contract of €60m (£53.7m), meaning the teenager would be free to leave Schalke if United stump up the cash, while City have a buy-back clause that would allow them to resign the Welshman for a reduced fee of €46.5m (£41.6m).
But United believe they will be able to sign Matondo for less than his release clause as they consider him as a cheaper alternative to Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho.
Scott McTominay tips four United starlets for future success
Scott McTominay knows what it takes to break through United’s famous academy and make it into the first team.
Having originally been handed his debut by Jose Mourinho back in 2017, the Scotland international has steadily become an important man for United, making a career-best 27 senior appearances in all competitions so far this season.
And United fans have every reason to be excited about the future, as McTominay believes there are several youngsters set to make a breakthrough soon.
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"There's a lot," McTominay said in a ‘10 fan questions’ feature on the club’s website when asked who he’s most impressed by from the next generation coming through.
"You see Di'Shon [Bernard], Largie [Ramazani], Jimmy [Garner], you see Mason [Greenwood], obviously, coming in and Mason's on his way to being established.
“He's not quite at that level of being a regular first-teamer, and that's what Mason has to strive to become. He's one of the most talented players that I've seen for a long time – his left-foot, right-foot shooting is ridiculous.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Man City stance on selling Aguero revealed and more transfer rumours

Real Madrid and Napoli have both been linked with ambitious summer transfer approaches for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero .
City 's all-time leading goalscorer has another year to run on his current contract , and has often spoken about returning to boyhood club Independiente before he retires .
Aguero , 31 , is yet to sign a contract extension at City , and now it has been claimed that Real Madrid , Inter Milan and Napoli are interested in signing him this summer .
However , CalcioNapoli24 say it is difficult to see Aguero leaving City for two reasons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intention to sell him , and that he wants to continue under Pep Guardiola until his contract expires before returning to Argentina .
The report adds City are planning to sign 'one or two ' midfielders and a right-sided player , so selling a striker is not in their transfer plan when the window opens .
Meanwhile , City will have to beat off competition from four clubs if they want to sign Barcelona 's Nelson Semedo , reports say .
City had been linked with the Portuguese right-back , to potentially replace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this summer .
The move was rumoured to be part of a complex three-way deal that would see Barcelona sign Cancelo in exchange for Semedo , and then use Cancelo in part-exchange for Inter Milan 's Lautaro Martinez .
But now Mundo Deportivo say Inter , Juventus , Bayern Munich and PSG are all interested in signing Semedo in their own right , to rival City .
Finally , Bayern Munich have reportedly entered the race to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund .
ESPN claim the Bundesliga side made enquiries over his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sane .
Sancho is wanted by Manchester United , so the increased interest in the England winger could benefit City , who will be entitled to a percentage of the profit Dortmund make if he is sold .

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Real Madrid and Napoli have both been linked with ambitious summer transfer approaches for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero.
City's all-time leading goalscorer has another year to run on his current contract, and has often spoken about returning to boyhood club Independiente before he retires.
Aguero, 31, is yet to sign a contract extension at City, and now it has been claimed that Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Napoli are interested in signing him this summer.
However, CalcioNapoli24 say it is difficult to see Aguero leaving City for two reasons - the fact that City have no intention to sell him, and that he wants to continue under Pep Guardiola until his contract expires before returning to Argentina.
The report adds City are planning to sign 'one or two' midfielders and a right-sided player, so selling a striker is not in their transfer plan when the window opens.
Meanwhile, City will have to beat off competition from four clubs if they want to sign Barcelona's Nelson Semedo, reports say.
City had been linked with the Portuguese right-back, to potentially replace Joao Cancelo if he was to leave this summer. The move was rumoured to be part of a complex three-way deal that would see Barcelona sign Cancelo in exchange for Semedo, and then use Cancelo in part-exchange for Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez.
But now Mundo Deportivo say Inter, Juventus, Bayern Munich and PSG are all interested in signing Semedo in their own right, to rival City.
Finally, Bayern Munich have reportedly entered the race to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.
ESPN claim the Bundesliga side made enquiries over his availability if they fail to sign Leroy Sane.
Sancho is wanted by Manchester United, so the increased interest in the England winger could benefit City, who will be entitled to a percentage of the profit Dortmund make if he is sold.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Burglars smashed their way into gym hours after the country was locked down

Two burglars smashed their way into a gym hours after the country was locked down amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Christopher Leader , 45 , and Thomas Jones , 44 , broke into Pure Gym on Bury New Road in Salford in the early hours .
They are thought to have used a rock to smash a window and get inside at around 2.30am on March 24 .
Hours earlier , Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation and told people to stay at home .
When police arrived , they saw the pair leaving the gym in dark clothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each had a crowbar .
Leader and Jones were caught nearby after being chased by officers .
Items they stole - including an iPad - were recovered .
As well as the smashed window , a fire door was damaged and an untidy search of the office area had been conducted , prosecutor Duncan Wilcock told Manchester Crown Court .
Leader has 23 previous convictions , his first being committed in 1986 .
Jones , who has fewer convictions , had managed to stay out of trouble since 2004 .
His lawyer Anna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with pals - and in his 'intoxicated ' state agreed to commit the burglary .
Tom McKail , defending Leader , said his client had previously tried to change his lifestyle and stay away from crime .
He had made progress before committing the gym burglary , Mr McKail said .
Describing Leader , Judge Anthony Cross QC said : `` He is , to use an old fashioned phrase , an old lag , committing offences while on trust at night . ''
Mr McKail said Leader , a dad-of-two , 'fell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burglary in a 'spontaneous ' act after drinking .
Ms Chestnutt said Jones had 'grown up ' since committing crimes as a younger man .
He is how a father-of-three , the youngest of his children being 11 .
Sentencing , Judge Cross accepted Leader had a difficult upbringing , but said : `` No-one forced that crowbar into your hand that night , no-one forced that balaclava onto your head .
`` You went out because you thought you would make some money , as you and you mates call it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leader , of Sirius Place , Salford , was jailed for 12 months .
Jones got a suspended sentence .
Judge Cross told Jones : `` How you could jeopardise the future of an 11-year-old lad by going out on the drink , to burgle a gym in the night , is something that is beyond comprehension .
`` But I am prepared to accept that there is at least some good in you . ''
Jones , of Pegwell Drive , Salford , was sentenced to six months in prison , suspended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a six month alcohol treatment program ; complete 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days ; and observe a curfew from 9pm to 6am for three months .

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Two burglars smashed their way into a gym hours after the country was locked down amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Christopher Leader, 45, and Thomas Jones, 44, broke into Pure Gym on Bury New Road in Salford in the early hours.
They are thought to have used a rock to smash a window and get inside at around 2.30am on March 24.
Hours earlier, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation and told people to stay at home.
When police arrived, they saw the pair leaving the gym in dark clothing.
Both were wearing balaclavas - and each had a crowbar.
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Leader and Jones were caught nearby after being chased by officers. Items they stole - including an iPad - were recovered.
As well as the smashed window, a fire door was damaged and an untidy search of the office area had been conducted, prosecutor Duncan Wilcock told Manchester Crown Court.
Leader has 23 previous convictions, his first being committed in 1986.
Jones, who has fewer convictions, had managed to stay out of trouble since 2004.
His lawyer Anna Chestnutt said he had been out drinking with pals - and in his 'intoxicated' state agreed to commit the burglary.
Tom McKail, defending Leader, said his client had previously tried to change his lifestyle and stay away from crime.
He had made progress before committing the gym burglary, Mr McKail said.
Describing Leader, Judge Anthony Cross QC said: "He is, to use an old fashioned phrase, an old lag, committing offences while on trust at night."
Mr McKail said Leader, a dad-of-two, 'fell off the wagon' and committed the burglary in a 'spontaneous' act after drinking.
Ms Chestnutt said Jones had 'grown up' since committing crimes as a younger man. He is how a father-of-three, the youngest of his children being 11.
Sentencing, Judge Cross accepted Leader had a difficult upbringing, but said: "No-one forced that crowbar into your hand that night, no-one forced that balaclava onto your head.
"You went out because you thought you would make some money, as you and you mates call it, you went out 'working'."
Leader, of Sirius Place, Salford, was jailed for 12 months. Jones got a suspended sentence.
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Judge Cross told Jones: "How you could jeopardise the future of an 11-year-old lad by going out on the drink, to burgle a gym in the night, is something that is beyond comprehension.
"But I am prepared to accept that there is at least some good in you."
Jones, of Pegwell Drive, Salford, was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for 12 months.
He must complete a six month alcohol treatment program; complete 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days; and observe a curfew from 9pm to 6am for three months.
Both men pleaded guilty to burglary.