themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--The Great Big Football Lockdown Survey - tell us your thoughts

No part of regular life has been untouched since COVID-19 entered the world – including our beloved football .
Every weekend used to be filled with the buzz , adrenaline , elation and despair of following Manchester United , Man City and our other local clubs , but for the past two months , that has been lacking as all competitive action in England was put on hiatus .
In the weeks since , debate has raged about its return : Should it happen ?
When will it come back ?
Is it truly worth resuming the 2019/20 season ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have decided to put this all to you , the supporter , as we ask you to take part in our Great Big Football Lockdown Survey .
We want your thoughts on everything surrounding the return of football ; if it should happen , when it should come back , and how you think the season should be concluded when safe to do so .
After Monday ’ s news from the Premier League that clubs are allowed to resume training – under restriction – on Tuesday , there is no time like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the return of football under lockdown .
We ask you to click on this link to take part in the survey and tell us your opinions .
We want to paint a true picture of what football fans up and down the country think of the current situation .
We are living through history , and this is your chance to help us record it .

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No part of regular life has been untouched since COVID-19 entered the world – including our beloved football.
Every weekend used to be filled with the buzz, adrenaline, elation and despair of following Manchester United, Man City and our other local clubs, but for the past two months, that has been lacking as all competitive action in England was put on hiatus.
In the weeks since, debate has raged about its return: Should it happen? When will it come back? Is it truly worth resuming the 2019/20 season?
At the Manchester Evening News, we have decided to put this all to you, the supporter, as we ask you to take part in our Great Big Football Lockdown Survey.
We want your thoughts on everything surrounding the return of football; if it should happen, when it should come back, and how you think the season should be concluded when safe to do so.
After Monday’s news from the Premier League that clubs are allowed to resume training – under restriction – on Tuesday, there is no time like now to hear what you think about the return of football under lockdown.
We ask you to click on this link to take part in the survey and tell us your opinions. We want to paint a true picture of what football fans up and down the country think of the current situation.
We are living through history, and this is your chance to help us record it.
Stay safe.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--How Man United could line up with Ferdinand's three dream signings

Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand is dreaming big when it comes to the summer transfer window .
After a successful start to the year Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be looking to bolster his options at the end of the season , but the club know it might be easier said than done .
Ed Woodward has already reiterated it will not be 'business as usual ' for United this summer as every club feels the impact of the current financial crisis .
United will be in a better position than most heading into the next window and the MEN understands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sign three players this summer , with Jadon Sancho , Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham all wanted .
Former United defender Ferdinand is keen to see Sancho arrive as well as a couple of other big-name players .
“ Sancho , Koulibaly and Saul Niguez , '' Ferdinand said when speaking about the players he wants to sign on BBC Radio 5 live ’ s 606 Savage Social podcast .
“ I think Harry Kane ’ s been linked but if I ’ m pushing for an attacking player I ’ d still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that little bit of imagination and I think he gives you that little bit of spice that they haven ’ t got at the moment.
” It is highly unlikely United would be able to afford all three even in a regular transfer window , never mind in the current situation .
However , Ferdinand is dreaming big , and you can understand why .
United line up with Ferdinand 's three dream signings Starting off at the back and United have the luxury of David de Gea or Dean Henderson in goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them would fine , but we 've gone with De Gea is by far the most likely option .
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is a no brainer in defence while the prospect of Harry Maguire being partnered by another elite level centre-back is a formidable thought .
That potential duo would be the best in England , if not Europe , and Solskjaer regards both players as amongst the very best in the world .
On the left there is a place for Luke Shaw on recent form , but there is also fair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if necessary .
There is also a caveat in midfield that Paul Pogba plays , although it is impossible to see how United would fund these three dream signings without actually selling the World Cup winner .
In an ideal world he partners Saul Niguez in a midfield two , although he can be replaced by Fred or Scott McTominay if he were to leave .
Bruno Fernandes is the most advanced midfielder .
Perhaps the most influential change comes up top though , with Jadon Sancho offering balance to an attack which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has improved immeasurably this season and the addition of Sancho elevates it to the calibre of world-class .
All three forwards would have the freedom and flexibility to rotate positions when required , while the prospect of Daniel James and Mason Greenwood as back-up options would highlight the new squad depth .

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Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand is dreaming big when it comes to the summer transfer window.
After a successful start to the year Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be looking to bolster his options at the end of the season, but the club know it might be easier said than done.
Ed Woodward has already reiterated it will not be 'business as usual' for United this summer as every club feels the impact of the current financial crisis.
United will be in a better position than most heading into the next window and the MEN understands they are pressing ahead with plans to sign three players this summer, with Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham all wanted.
Former United defender Ferdinand is keen to see Sancho arrive as well as a couple of other big-name players.
“Sancho, Koulibaly and Saul Niguez," Ferdinand said when speaking about the players he wants to sign on BBC Radio 5 live’s 606 Savage Social podcast.
“I think Harry Kane’s been linked but if I’m pushing for an attacking player I’d still go for Sancho, he gives you that little bit of imagination and I think he gives you that little bit of spice that they haven’t got at the moment.”
It is highly unlikely United would be able to afford all three even in a regular transfer window, never mind in the current situation. However, Ferdinand is dreaming big, and you can understand why.
United line up with Ferdinand's three dream signings
Starting off at the back and United have the luxury of David de Gea or Dean Henderson in goal going into the new season. Either of them would fine, but we've gone with De Gea is by far the most likely option.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is a no brainer in defence while the prospect of Harry Maguire being partnered by another elite level centre-back is a formidable thought. That potential duo would be the best in England, if not Europe, and Solskjaer regards both players as amongst the very best in the world. On the left there is a place for Luke Shaw on recent form, but there is also fair argument for Brandon Williams to fill in if necessary.
There is also a caveat in midfield that Paul Pogba plays, although it is impossible to see how United would fund these three dream signings without actually selling the World Cup winner. In an ideal world he partners Saul Niguez in a midfield two, although he can be replaced by Fred or Scott McTominay if he were to leave. Bruno Fernandes is the most advanced midfielder.
Perhaps the most influential change comes up top though,with Jadon Sancho offering balance to an attack which is already frightening. United's attack has improved immeasurably this season and the addition of Sancho elevates it to the calibre of world-class. All three forwards would have the freedom and flexibility to rotate positions when required, while the prospect of Daniel James and Mason Greenwood as back-up options would highlight the new squad depth.
Potential United match squad with three dream signings
Starting XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Koulibaly, Maguire, Shaw, Pogba, Saul, Fernandes, Sancho, Rashford, Martial.
Subs: Romero, Lindelof, Williams, McTominay, Fred, James, Greenwood.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--Government's June timescale for opening schools 'may not be followed' in Salford

Schools in Salford are 'highly unlikely ' to reopen to all pupils in the government 's priority year groups , the council has declared .
The Prime Minister last week revealed that providing the virus transmission rate is low enough , then primary schools will reopen to pupils in Reception , Year 1 and Year 6 from June 1 .
There has been widespread opposition to the move , not least from teaching unions who say it would put teachers and pupils at risk .
Salford council has now joined other local authorities , including Manchester council , in saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' .
In a letter to parents , its education bosses said : `` Salford City Council is committed to supporting all schools to safely open for more children .
However , this will be a gradual approach towards the government ’ s ambition , and we are supporting schools in seeking answers to their questions to make appropriate plans .
`` Headteachers , with the full support of the local authority , will only be welcoming the number of children back into their schools , that they deem to be safe and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be followed .
`` This number of children attending may increase as the summer term progresses , but this will be driven by a robust risk assessment process .
The safety and wellbeing of our children and staff is of paramount importance . ''
The letter states that schools , colleges and other settings 'will have to develop their own flexible plans and work at their own pace from 1st June in order to start to safely and gradually increase the number of children attending at any one time ' .
`` For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is highly unlikely that children in the identified priority year groups will be able to attend school full time , '' it adds .
`` Schools are likely to have to prioritise certain year groups and not make an offer to them all . ''
A parent of a Year 6 pupil at a primary school in Swinton said it would be unfair to have some pupils from a class brought back and not others .
She told the M.E.N : `` I 'm not too happy with the idea of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` My daughter will be devastated if they do n't include her , she 's in Year 6 and desperate to complete her final months of primary . ''
In stressing there ' can not be a uniform approach across the city in response ' to the government 's announcement , the council told parents that 'any return for children and young people will not look the same as before COVID19 ' .
`` Schools are considering of how best to support our children and young people at this time , with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wellbeing as well as their learning , '' the letter states .
`` This pandemic has brought with it stress , uncertainty and anxiety for all of us , including our children and young people .
We all want to get our children and young people back into education as soon as possible and we want to reassure you that everyone in Salford ’ s education community is working together as hard as they can during this time to ensure the wellbeing and safety of our children and plan for this first phase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Manchester and Salford councils follow that of other authorities across Greater Manchester .
Yesterday we reported how Bury council said schools there will not reopen on June 1 , with high levels of Covid-19 and 'unclear ' guidance over social distancing among the reasons for staying closed .
Rochdale council has written to parents to warn them not to expect schools to open at the start of the month , stating they 'do not want parents to rely on a date suggested by government , that schools may be unable to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents that the June 1 date is not set in stone and Stockport council has confirmed its schools will not open until June 10 at the earliest .

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Schools in Salford are 'highly unlikely' to reopen to all pupils in the government's priority year groups, the council has declared.
The Prime Minister last week revealed that providing the virus transmission rate is low enough, then primary schools will reopen to pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 from June 1.
There has been widespread opposition to the move, not least from teaching unions who say it would put teachers and pupils at risk.
Salford council has now joined other local authorities, including Manchester council, in saying that the opening date is 'highly unlikely'.
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In a letter to parents, its education bosses said: "Salford City Council is committed to supporting all schools to safely open for more children. However, this will be a gradual approach towards the government’s ambition, and we are supporting schools in seeking answers to their questions to make appropriate plans.
"Headteachers, with the full support of the local authority, will only be welcoming the number of children back into their schools, that they deem to be safe and therefore the timescales set nationally may not be followed.
"This number of children attending may increase as the summer term progresses, but this will be driven by a robust risk assessment process. The safety and wellbeing of our children and staff is of paramount importance."
(Image: Getty Images)
The letter states that schools, colleges and other settings 'will have to develop their own flexible plans and work at their own pace from 1st June in order to start to safely and gradually increase the number of children attending at any one time'.
"For this reason, in our primary schools it is highly unlikely that children in the identified priority year groups will be able to attend school full time," it adds.
"Schools are likely to have to prioritise certain year groups and not make an offer to them all."
A parent of a Year 6 pupil at a primary school in Swinton said it would be unfair to have some pupils from a class brought back and not others.
She told the M.E.N: "I'm not too happy with the idea of them choosing the pupils who can return.
"My daughter will be devastated if they don't include her, she's in Year 6 and desperate to complete her final months of primary."
In stressing there 'cannot be a uniform approach across the city in response' to the government's announcement, the council told parents that 'any return for children and young people will not look the same as before COVID19'.
"Schools are considering of how best to support our children and young people at this time, with a focus on their mental health and emotional wellbeing as well as their learning," the letter states.
(Image: Eddie Garvey)
"This pandemic has brought with it stress, uncertainty and anxiety for all of us, including our children and young people. We all want to get our children and young people back into education as soon as possible and we want to reassure you that everyone in Salford’s education community is working together as hard as they can during this time to ensure the wellbeing and safety of our children and plan for this first phase of wider opening."
Deputy City Mayor, Councillor John Merry, said: "Headteachers, with the full support of the local authority, will only be welcoming the extra children back into their schools that they deem to be safe and therefore the timescales set nationally may not be followed.
“We understand that some parents are keen for their children to return. That is our ambition too, but we want to make sure any increase in numbers in school is done safely. The virus has not gone away and we must keep that very firmly in mind.”
Praising teachers and school staff for their dedication and support to children during the coronavirus crisis, he added: " We share the concerns expressed by the education unions and the safety and welfare of everyone in our schools will always be our top priority.
“Our schools are already open to provide education for key workers and vulnerable children. Our headteachers are currently assessing their schools to decide what level of extra pupils they can take and when in a way that is right for both children and staff."
The decisions from Manchester and Salford councils follow that of other authorities across Greater Manchester.
Yesterday we reported how Bury council said schools there will not reopen on June 1, with high levels of Covid-19 and 'unclear' guidance over social distancing among the reasons for staying closed.
Rochdale council has written to parents to warn them not to expect schools to open at the start of the month, stating they 'do not want parents to rely on a date suggested by government, that schools may be unable to meet'.
Wigan council has also informed parents that the June 1 date is not set in stone and Stockport council has confirmed its schools will not open until June 10 at the earliest.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--This is the most popular film on Disney Plus in the UK

Disney+ finally launched in the UK this year and its quickly becoming one of the most popular streaming services .
According to Digital TV Research the streaming platform from Disney is about to overtake Amazon Prime as the second biggest streaming service in the world .
This is following the coronavirus pandemic which saw millions of users sign up to the platform to watch Disney classics , shows and new films .
But the film which is the most searched for in the UK might be quite surprising , with James Cameron 's 2009 epic fantasy hit Avatar coming out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grossing film of all time until last year and its highly-anticipated sequels are due for release in 2021 and 2023 .
In second place is Disney Channel favourite High School Musical , while animated classics with live action remakes are also proving popular with Lady and the Tramp in third and Cinderella in fourth .
Plus Aladdin , Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King are in sixth , seventh and eighth , while modern classic Moana rounds out the top five .
Frozen just misses out on the top 10 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11th most searched film , despite topping the global chart with more than 1.9 million searches .
Finishing up the top 10 for the UK are animated hits Cars and Mulan , the latter of which is getting a live action remake release in 2020 .
The research came from Parkdean Resorts and is based on Google search data , who also looked at the most popular Disney+ films across the globe .
Frozen is the most popular film in the US , while Canada love the classic 101 Dalmations , South Africa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New Zealand are searching for Frozen and Cars .
Users can sign up to Disney+ for a free seven-day trial and then pay £5.99 per month or £59.99 per year .
To find out more go to www.disneyplus.com .

Disney+ finally launched in the UK this year and its quickly becoming one of the most popular streaming services.
According to Digital TV Research the streaming platform from Disney is about to overtake Amazon Prime as the second biggest streaming service in the world.
This is following the coronavirus pandemic which saw millions of users sign up to the platform to watch Disney classics, shows and new films.
But the film which is the most searched for in the UK might be quite surprising, with James Cameron's 2009 epic fantasy hit Avatar coming out on top. It was the highest grossing film of all time until last year and its highly-anticipated sequels are due for release in 2021 and 2023.
In second place is Disney Channel favourite High School Musical, while animated classics with live action remakes are also proving popular with Lady and the Tramp in third and Cinderella in fourth.
Plus Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King are in sixth, seventh and eighth, while modern classic Moana rounds out the top five.
Frozen just misses out on the top 10 in the UK, coming in as the 11th most searched film, despite topping the global chart with more than 1.9 million searches.
Finishing up the top 10 for the UK are animated hits Cars and Mulan, the latter of which is getting a live action remake release in 2020.
poll loading What's your favourite Disney film from the top 10? 0+ VOTES SO FAR Avatar High School Musical Lady and the Tramp Cinderella Moana Aladdin Beauty and the Beast Lion King Cars Mulan
The research came from Parkdean Resorts and is based on Google search data, who also looked at the most popular Disney+ films across the globe.
Frozen is the most popular film in the US, while Canada love the classic 101 Dalmations, South Africa are fans of Mulan and Australia and New Zealand are searching for Frozen and Cars.
Users can sign up to Disney+ for a free seven-day trial and then pay £5.99 per month or £59.99 per year. To find out more go to www.disneyplus.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--Manchester United are running out of room for Jesse Lingard

It is a little cruel on Jesse Lingard his Premier League goal and assist drought is ticking towards the 18-month mark when he has been powerless to end either in the last two months .
Although it is fair to wonder how much Lingard would have featured in a regular run-in .
He was not named in three of the last four United league squads and has not started in the league since New Year 's Day .
Lingard 's new year has not been a happy one .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer showed his true ruthless colours in both of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at half-time at home and scolding him away .
`` If you do that again you 're f -- -- -g off . ''
Lingard was soon substituted and though Solskjaer switched to good cop to ruffle Lingard 's hair it did little to assuage the player .
`` Just heat of the moment once in a while , '' Solskjaer stressed .
`` When you lose the ball , make sure we try to play more .
And in the next moment him and Victor [ Lindelof ] grew in confidence and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while you 're going to make mistakes but if you 're going to come here and just defend you 've got no chance . ''
Lingard 's only starts since have come in the cup ties at Club Brugge and Derby County - certain signs of a player 's small-fry status - and he was nowhere to be seen in Linz .
Nobody asked why .
Solskjaer had already introduced Lingard to his brand of discipline after the infamous holiday video where he captured his friend , Jamal Branker , simulating sex with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have initially distanced himself from Branker , last seen signing for Wythenshawe Town .
`` That has been dealt with internally , '' Solskjaer assured us on pre-season .
`` I am old school , old-fashioned , quite big on discipline .
I am quite big on self-discipline and I ca n't spoon feed all these players , they have got to do it themselves . ''
Lingard can hardly be accused of being spoon-fed , having toured the Championship via four loans before his United debut at the age of 21 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a punishing fitness regime on tour last year and his performance data has topped the United charts for max speeds in lockdown .
Yet with no indication that Premier League substitution lists are about to expand for the possible restart next month , Lingard is the penny in the arcade teetering over the edge .
Whether he is classed as a midfielder or an attacker , he is at the back of the queue in a fully-fit squad and the midfield and attack are areas United intend to reinforce .
Solskjaer , Jose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all made room for Lingard but now there is no room .
Lingard has played as a 10 and United have Bruno Fernandes to occupy that role , with Jack Grealish a possibility next season .
Lingard has often played on the right but Daniel James is more suitable and United have earmarked Jadon Sancho as the solution to that problem position .
It must have been a particular pang for Lingard he only started at Derby on the left .
He has become a Jack of all trades and master of one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fernandes and Pogba ; players with world-class ceilings .
The United manager has teased out the attacking instincts in Scott McTominay and Andreas Pereira has been heavily involved in a breakthrough ( or breakable ) season .
Beyond his forlorn form , Lingard has struck an alliance with Mino Raiola and is approaching the last year of his contract , though United have the option to extend it until 2022 .
Lingard 's spiral started after a fulfilling World Cup in Russia and last season he was hampered by muscle injuries that bookended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer 's reign .
He has spoken openly about mental struggles .
It is easily forgotten how instrumental Lingard was in prolonging Solskjaer 's unbeaten start , scoring twice at Cardiff , playing through the middle in the pivotal vanquishing of Mauricio Pochettino , flummoxing Arsenal in the FA Cup , and emerging to salvage a draw from 2-0 down against Burnley .
United were not as fluid after Lingard twinged his hamstring against Paris Saint-Germain and he was foolishly rushed back against Liverpool , lasting 18 minutes , and then Wolves in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lingard unprompted in his first sit-down following his caretaker appointment , recalling his reserves debut in a bleak winter game with Burnley at Turf Moor .
He still remembers Lingard clattering into the imposing Kevin Long and sending him back down the tunnel , thinking the fearless 'little kid ' had a chance .
Solskjaer tracked Lingard 's development from afar in Molde with Mark Dempsey , who first came across Lingard when he was aged seven in the United academy .
It will be a wrench for Solskjaer and Lingard if he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last time in a transfer window over the next year .
The Neville brothers shed tears in front of Sir Alex Ferguson when Phil agreed to join Everton and there were hysterical reactions to Danny Welbeck 's sale from some United youth anoraks .
In a footballing sense , neither were massively missed .

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It is a little cruel on Jesse Lingard his Premier League goal and assist drought is ticking towards the 18-month mark when he has been powerless to end either in the last two months.
Although it is fair to wonder how much Lingard would have featured in a regular run-in. He was not named in three of the last four United league squads and has not started in the league since New Year's Day.
Lingard's new year has not been a happy one. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer showed his true ruthless colours in both of the League Cup derbies; hooking Lingard at half-time at home and scolding him away.
"If you do that again you're f-----g off." Lingard was soon substituted and though Solskjaer switched to good cop to ruffle Lingard's hair it did little to assuage the player.
"Just heat of the moment once in a while," Solskjaer stressed. "When you lose the ball, make sure we try to play more. And in the next moment him and Victor [Lindelof] grew in confidence and started playing.
"Once in a while you're going to make mistakes but if you're going to come here and just defend you've got no chance."
Lingard's only starts since have come in the cup ties at Club Brugge and Derby County - certain signs of a player's small-fry status - and he was nowhere to be seen in Linz. Nobody asked why.
Solskjaer had already introduced Lingard to his brand of discipline after the infamous holiday video where he captured his friend, Jamal Branker, simulating sex with a pillow. Lingard is believed to have initially distanced himself from Branker, last seen signing for Wythenshawe Town.
"That has been dealt with internally," Solskjaer assured us on pre-season. "I am old school, old-fashioned, quite big on discipline. I am quite big on self-discipline and I can't spoon feed all these players, they have got to do it themselves."
Lingard can hardly be accused of being spoon-fed, having toured the Championship via four loans before his United debut at the age of 21. Staff said Lingard led the way during a punishing fitness regime on tour last year and his performance data has topped the United charts for max speeds in lockdown.
Yet with no indication that Premier League substitution lists are about to expand for the possible restart next month, Lingard is the penny in the arcade teetering over the edge. Whether he is classed as a midfielder or an attacker, he is at the back of the queue in a fully-fit squad and the midfield and attack are areas United intend to reinforce.
Solskjaer, Jose Mourinho, and Louis van Gaal have all made room for Lingard but now there is no room. Lingard has played as a 10 and United have Bruno Fernandes to occupy that role, with Jack Grealish a possibility next season. Lingard has often played on the right but Daniel James is more suitable and United have earmarked Jadon Sancho as the solution to that problem position.
It must have been a particular pang for Lingard he only started at Derby on the left. He has become a Jack of all trades and master of one - attacking midfield - only Solskjaer has Fernandes and Pogba; players with world-class ceilings. The United manager has teased out the attacking instincts in Scott McTominay and Andreas Pereira has been heavily involved in a breakthrough (or breakable) season.
Beyond his forlorn form, Lingard has struck an alliance with Mino Raiola and is approaching the last year of his contract, though United have the option to extend it until 2022. Lingard's spiral started after a fulfilling World Cup in Russia and last season he was hampered by muscle injuries that bookended a purple patch at the start of Solskjaer's reign. He has spoken openly about mental struggles.
It is easily forgotten how instrumental Lingard was in prolonging Solskjaer's unbeaten start, scoring twice at Cardiff, playing through the middle in the pivotal vanquishing of Mauricio Pochettino, flummoxing Arsenal in the FA Cup, and emerging to salvage a draw from 2-0 down against Burnley. United were not as fluid after Lingard twinged his hamstring against Paris Saint-Germain and he was foolishly rushed back against Liverpool, lasting 18 minutes, and then Wolves in the FA Cup quarter-final.
Solskjaer mentioned Lingard unprompted in his first sit-down following his caretaker appointment, recalling his reserves debut in a bleak winter game with Burnley at Turf Moor. He still remembers Lingard clattering into the imposing Kevin Long and sending him back down the tunnel, thinking the fearless 'little kid' had a chance. Solskjaer tracked Lingard's development from afar in Molde with Mark Dempsey, who first came across Lingard when he was aged seven in the United academy.
It will be a wrench for Solskjaer and Lingard if he does drive out of Carrington for the last time in a transfer window over the next year. The Neville brothers shed tears in front of Sir Alex Ferguson when Phil agreed to join Everton and there were hysterical reactions to Danny Welbeck's sale from some United youth anoraks. In a footballing sense, neither were massively missed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--Man City will look to find the next Eric Garcia in transfer market

Manchester City will scour Europe this summer looking for bargain prospects that can help the first team .
The emphasis from the academy recently has been on recruiting top young English talent , with nearly half of the 23 Blues that have represented the national teams at a youth level in the last year having been brought in between the ages of 13 and 16 .
However , there have previously been successes from the continent that have more quickly been able to contribute to the first team .
Eric Garcia and Adrian Bernabe were both tempted to swap Barcelona @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promise of a pathway to the first team ; Bernabe had made his senior debut within three months of joining and while Garcia needed a year to settle he has since established himself as a permanent part of Pep Guardiola 's plans .
Aleks Zinchenko and Philippe Sandler have also proven value for money , young players that had already made their professional debuts before moving to Manchester and were able to successfully make the step up .
City are still expected to have considerable money to spend as Guardiola looks to freshen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Premier League title they will cede to Liverpool this year .
However , there could also be opportunities - in an uncertain market given the financial hit all clubs have taken in the last few months - to snap up young talent that can start contributing to the first team before too long .

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Manchester City will scour Europe this summer looking for bargain prospects that can help the first team.
The emphasis from the academy recently has been on recruiting top young English talent, with nearly half of the 23 Blues that have represented the national teams at a youth level in the last year having been brought in between the ages of 13 and 16.
However, there have previously been successes from the continent that have more quickly been able to contribute to the first team.
Eric Garcia and Adrian Bernabe were both tempted to swap Barcelona's academy for the Etihad with the promise of a pathway to the first team; Bernabe had made his senior debut within three months of joining and while Garcia needed a year to settle he has since established himself as a permanent part of Pep Guardiola's plans.
Aleks Zinchenko and Philippe Sandler have also proven value for money, young players that had already made their professional debuts before moving to Manchester and were able to successfully make the step up.
City are still expected to have considerable money to spend as Guardiola looks to freshen up his team ready for another tilt at the Premier League title they will cede to Liverpool this year.
However, there could also be opportunities - in an uncertain market given the financial hit all clubs have taken in the last few months - to snap up young talent that can start contributing to the first team before too long.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--Disgust as KFC customers dump rubbish on floor at retail park

Images of litter from KFC overflowing from bins and strewn across a retail park in Bury have caused outrage on social media .
The photos were taken by key worker Wayne Hood in Moorgate Retail Park on Saturday morning ( May 16 ) .
He noticed the mess while on his way home from a nightshift at DHL .
Wayne said he was 'disappointed and disgusted ' .
He posted the images on Twitter - and hundreds of people responded .
`` We as a race are disgusting ( some of us ) .
I ’ ve worked all they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never seen the place so clean .
“ A few shops open ... and it 's in a state like this overnight .
Chris Keogh replied : ” Bang out of order .
Obviously the bin is full .
Use another or just take it with you .
David Mel Patten said : “ Said similar about our beaches recently .
`` So many people have lost all sense of decency .
What a bad example.
” The fast-food giant recently reopened a number of restaurants across the UK after closing all stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Evening News , Wayne , 46 , said : “ I was disappointed and disgusted after all that 's been done to keep areas safe from all contamination , with bins in Bury being taped off.
” A spokesman for KFC said : “ We ’ re really pleased to see the people of Bury have missed us and we ’ re glad to be back - but with a lot of our cleaning partners still on furlough , it a little trickier than usual to stay nice and tidy .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us , so we ’ ll carry on upping our regular litter picks - and we ’ d encourage our guests to take their litter with them or put it in the bin where possible.
” A spokesman for Bury council said the authority is not responsible for cleaning-up or emptying bins at the retail park as it is privately owned .

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Images of litter from KFC overflowing from bins and strewn across a retail park in Bury have caused outrage on social media.
The photos were taken by key worker Wayne Hood in Moorgate Retail Park on Saturday morning (May 16).
He noticed the mess while on his way home from a nightshift at DHL.
Wayne said he was 'disappointed and disgusted'.
He posted the images on Twitter - and hundreds of people responded.
"Unbelievable," Wayne wrote.
"We as a race are disgusting (some of us). I’ve worked all they through this lockdown as a key worker never seen the place so clean.
(Image: Wayne Hood)
“A few shops open... and it's in a state like this overnight.
"Shocking behaviour.”
Chris Keogh replied: ”Bang out of order. Obviously the bin is full. Use another or just take it with you.
"It’s simple really, isn’t it?”
David Mel Patten said: “Said similar about our beaches recently.
"So many people have lost all sense of decency. What a bad example.”
The fast-food giant recently reopened a number of restaurants across the UK after closing all stores on March 23.
(Image: Wayne Hood)
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , Wayne, 46, said: “I was disappointed and disgusted after all that's been done to keep areas safe from all contamination, with bins in Bury being taped off.”
A spokesman for KFC said: “We’re really pleased to see the people of Bury have missed us and we’re glad to be back - but with a lot of our cleaning partners still on furlough, it a little trickier than usual to stay nice and tidy.
“Being a good neighbour is important to us, so we’ll carry on upping our regular litter picks - and we’d encourage our guests to take their litter with them or put it in the bin where possible.”
A spokesman for Bury council said the authority is not responsible for cleaning-up or emptying bins at the retail park as it is privately owned.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--Brutal unprovoked attack on man in his 50s captured in shocking CCTV

Shocking CCTV footage of 'brutal , unprovoked ' attack on a man in his 50s has been released by police investigating the incident .
The man was left unconscious after being punched and kicked in the head at a social club in Eccles , say police .
He had to be taken to hospital , where he remains , and required 'extensive treatment ' for a fractured cheekbone and severe bruising to his face and body , according to officers .
Police were first called to reports of an assault at St Michael 's Social Club in Liverpool Road at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They are now investigating the incident and have released CCTV footage of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the assault .
The horrifying CCTV captures the moment a man appears to get out of a car and approach a target , just off camera .
A man repeatedly throws punches and kicks until he is wrestled away by another man who appeared arrived in the same car .
The men then appear to get back into the car and drive away .
The investigators have called the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and have appealed for anyone who may have information to contact police .
Detective Constable Stefani Matthews of Greater Manchester Police ’ s Salford District said : “ This was a brutal and senseless attack which has left a man in hospital with serious injuries .
“ We have released CCTV footage of two men we would like to speak to in connection with the incident and we want anyone who may have information to contact police as soon as possible .
“ I ask anyone who believes they were near the social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the assault to try and think back to that evening and recall whether they recognise the car or the men in the video so we can establish the full details of the attack.
” Anyone with any information about the assault should contact police on 0161 856 5351 quoting incident number 1965 of 03/05/20 .
Information can be passed on anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Shocking CCTV footage of 'brutal, unprovoked' attack on a man in his 50s has been released by police investigating the incident.
The man was left unconscious after being punched and kicked in the head at a social club in Eccles, say police.
He had to be taken to hospital, where he remains, and required 'extensive treatment' for a fractured cheekbone and severe bruising to his face and body, according to officers.
Police were first called to reports of an assault at St Michael's Social Club in Liverpool Road at around 5.56pm on Sunday, May 3.
(Image: GMP)
They are now investigating the incident and have released CCTV footage of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the assault.
The horrifying CCTV captures the moment a man appears to get out of a car and approach a target, just off camera.
(Image: GMP)
A man repeatedly throws punches and kicks until he is wrestled away by another man who appeared arrived in the same car.
The men then appear to get back into the car and drive away.
The investigators have called the assault a 'brutal and senseless attack' and have appealed for anyone who may have information to contact police.
Detective Constable Stefani Matthews of Greater Manchester Police’s Salford District said: “This was a brutal and senseless attack which has left a man in hospital with serious injuries.
(Image: GMP)
“We have released CCTV footage of two men we would like to speak to in connection with the incident and we want anyone who may have information to contact police as soon as possible.
“I ask anyone who believes they were near the social club on Liverpool Road at the time of the assault to try and think back to that evening and recall whether they recognise the car or the men in the video so we can establish the full details of the attack.”
Anyone with any information about the assault should contact police on 0161 856 5351 quoting incident number 1965 of 03/05/20.
Information can be passed on anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--How Rashford was different to Man United academy teammates

Marcus Rashford was always a cut above his Manchester United teammates in the youth team , according to Tosin Kehinde .
Kehinde played alongside Rashford during his time in the youth system at United but left the club two years ago having never made an appearance for the first team .
His fortunes have turned out drastically different compared with Rashford , who is now a key player at both club and international level .
Few could have predicted the meteoric rise of Rashford since his days in the academy but Kehinde admits the England international always had something special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was I would say in our age group , from a mentality standpoint he was just ahead of us , a lot of us we were playing and were enjoying it , '' Kehinde told Eagles Tracker .
`` Whether it was training he was always doing extra stuff and training really hard , I always felt that he was switched on and focused .
`` He saw it that there were stages that he needed to get to and things he needed to do to get to where he wanted to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young and enjoying our time there , play well and move to the next stage , move to the next stage , but he was trying to move there at the fastest time possible . ''

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Marcus Rashford was always a cut above his Manchester United teammates in the youth team, according to Tosin Kehinde.
Kehinde played alongside Rashford during his time in the youth system at United but left the club two years ago having never made an appearance for the first team.
His fortunes have turned out drastically different compared with Rashford, who is now a key player at both club and international level.
Few could have predicted the meteoric rise of Rashford since his days in the academy but Kehinde admits the England international always had something special about him.
"Rashford, he was I would say in our age group, from a mentality standpoint he was just ahead of us, a lot of us we were playing and were enjoying it," Kehinde told Eagles Tracker.
"Whether it was training he was always doing extra stuff and training really hard, I always felt that he was switched on and focused.
"He saw it that there were stages that he needed to get to and things he needed to do to get to where he wanted to be.
"The rest of us were young and enjoying our time there, play well and move to the next stage, move to the next stage, but he was trying to move there at the fastest time possible."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--Man City morning headlines as Man Utd legend makes Guardiola admission

Here are the Manchester City morning headlines for Tuesday , May 19 .
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has said City boss Pep Guardiola is the one other coach he most wishes he had worked with .
The centre-half spent over a decade at Old Trafford , primarily under Sir Alex Ferguson , and collected a cabinet full of trophies .
But after being questioned by Robbie Savage on BBC 's 606 , he admitted that he would have liked to play for Guardiola .
`` The way that he coaches would have suited me perfectly , ” said Ferdinand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have played under him in a way that you start the attacks .
I ’ ve come to play football , mate , I don ’ t want to just stand there .
`` So in Pep ’ s team , it ’ s all about building from the back , dominating possession and having loads of the ball .
I would have loved to sit in the changing room as a fly on the wall and just listen to him . ''
According to Turkish newspaper Takvim , via City have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stiff competition from Dortmund and Fenerbahce for Tagir , who is contracted at Altinordu until 2022 .
The 17-year-old centre-back has already made 27 appearances for the Turkish top-flight side this season , that City want to prise him away from Turkey .
Guardiola and his City squad returned to the City Football Academy on Monday as they prepared for the resumption of the Premier League .
The coach and players arrived in 15-minute intervals at the complex on the Etihad Campus - and will be training there later this week .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two months since the season went on hiatus - but the Premier League clubs are now beginning small-group drills again as a first step towards restarting the competition when possible .

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Here are the Manchester City morning headlines for Tuesday, May 19.
Ferdinand hails Guardiola
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has said City boss Pep Guardiola is the one other coach he most wishes he had worked with.
The centre-half spent over a decade at Old Trafford, primarily under Sir Alex Ferguson, and collected a cabinet full of trophies.
But after being questioned by Robbie Savage on BBC's 606 , he admitted that he would have liked to play for Guardiola.
"The way that he coaches would have suited me perfectly,” said Ferdinand. “I would have loved to have played under him in a way that you start the attacks. I’ve come to play football, mate, I don’t want to just stand there.
"So in Pep’s team, it’s all about building from the back, dominating possession and having loads of the ball. I would have loved to sit in the changing room as a fly on the wall and just listen to him."
City chase Turkish teenager - report
City are reportedly keen to sign Altinordu starlet Ravil Tagir.
According to Turkish newspaper Takvim, via SportWitness, City have been impressed with his performances but will face stiff competition from Dortmund and Fenerbahce for Tagir, who is contracted at Altinordu until 2022.
The 17-year-old centre-back has already made 27 appearances for the Turkish top-flight side this season, and reports suggest that City want to prise him away from Turkey.
City return to training
Guardiola and his City squad returned to the City Football Academy on Monday as they prepared for the resumption of the Premier League.
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The coach and players arrived in 15-minute intervals at the complex on the Etihad Campus - and will be training there later this week.
They have not been training together for over two months since the season went on hiatus - but the Premier League clubs are now beginning small-group drills again as a first step towards restarting the competition when possible.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--Father and son fined for travelling from Manchester to Wales TWICE

A father and son have been fined for travelling from Manchester to Wales twice .
Noth Wales Police 's Rural @ @ @ @ @ have been caught making the journey to Flintshire two weekends on the run .
During @ @ @ @ @ carrying out non-essential work at a Site of Special Scientific Interest ( SSSI ) .
@ @ @ @ @ `` unbelievable '' as Wales is still on lockdown during the coronavirus crisis .
A @ @ @ @ @ `` Incredibly we have had to issue Covid fines to the same father and son @ @ @ @ @ area of Flintshire from Manchester to carry out unnecessary work on a SSSI , despite @ @ @ @ @ `` They have both been fined twice now ... two weekends on the run .
@ @ @ @ @ handed out fines to a family of 11 from Manchester who travelled 120 miles to @ @ @ @ @ Four men were also fined and sent home to Manchester after being caught travelling into @ @ @

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A father and son have been fined for travelling from Manchester to Wales twice.
North Wales Police's Rural Crime Team said the pair have been caught making the journey to Flintshire two weekends on the run.
During both incidents they were seen carrying out non-essential work at a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Officers branded the incident as "unbelievable" as Wales is still on lockdown during the coronavirus crisis.
A post on Facebook said: "Incredibly we have had to issue Covid fines to the same father and son who keep returning to an area of Flintshire from Manchester to carry out unnecessary work on a SSSI, despite being told not to.
"They have both been fined twice now...two weekends on the run.
"Unbelievable."
Police in Wales have also handed out fines to a family of 11 from Manchester who travelled 120 miles to visit a beauty spot.
Four men were also fined and sent home to Manchester after being caught travelling into the region.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--Man United update on James Garner and five other possible loan exits

Manchester United have confirmed midfielder James Garner is among the six young players they are considering loaning out for next season .
Reports over the weekend claimed Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea City were keen on taking Garner on loan and MEN Sport understands there is substantial Championship interest in the youngster .
Others who are being lined up for possible loan moves include Dylan Levitt , Ethan Laird and Ethan Galbraith , though United Under-23s boss Neil Wood insisted that loan talks are yet to take place .
Wood will discuss the club 's plans with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Butt in the coming weeks .
`` There 's quite a few players in that group from the 23s this season that would benefit from going out on loan , '' Wood said in an exclusive interview with MEN Sport .
`` It 's something that will be assessed when we return , because a lot of league clubs are on shutdown as well at this moment in time .
So there 's not much movement , not many talks going on at the moment .
But yeah there 's five or six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to push on - and it depends if the first team want them to be part of their squad , or if it seems better for them to go out on loan .
`` It 's something that all the staff will map out , the best for each individual player . ''
Aidan Barlow , Cameron Borthwick-Jackson , Ethan Hamilton , George Tanner and Kieran O'Hara were the Under-23 players United allowed to leave on loan last summer .
The club favoured a policy of keeping the bulk of their young players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wood added : `` Especially this season , the core [ Under-23 ] squad has been small numbers - eight or nine as a core squad .
We 've topped that up with players from the 18s and at times from guys coming down from the first team : Angel [ Gomes ] , Chongy [ Tahith Chong ] .
`` It depends next year what position we 're in , in terms of numbers , with players coming up .
There 's a lot of variables that will go into deciding who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Garner , who scored nine goals in 12 Under-23s appearances in 2019/20 , is ready to step up to a higher level .
United turned down the opportunity to send the 19-year-old out on loan in the January , but it appears likely that Garner will join a Championship side on a temporary basis for next term .
Wood said : `` Jimmy 's added goals to his game , he 's getting into forward positions a lot more and his goal-scoring record for the 23s has been really good this season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ defensive midfielder as well , he can break up the play , intercept and he reads the game very well .
`` So we want him to marry those two things together and that 's his challenge : to keep the attacking side and show that consistency and if he does that , he 'll be a very good player . ''

Manchester United have confirmed midfielder James Garner is among the six young players they are considering loaning out for next season.
Reports over the weekend claimed Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea City were keen on taking Garner on loan and MEN Sport understands there is substantial Championship interest in the youngster.
Others who are being lined up for possible loan moves include Dylan Levitt, Ethan Laird and Ethan Galbraith, though United Under-23s boss Neil Wood insisted that loan talks are yet to take place.
Wood will discuss the club's plans with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and head of first team development Nicky Butt in the coming weeks.
"There's quite a few players in that group from the 23s this season that would benefit from going out on loan," Wood said in an exclusive interview with MEN Sport.
"It's something that will be assessed when we return, because a lot of league clubs are on shutdown as well at this moment in time. So there's not much movement, not many talks going on at the moment. But yeah there's five or six of them that I think are ready to push on - and it depends if the first team want them to be part of their squad, or if it seems better for them to go out on loan.
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"It's something that all the staff will map out, the best for each individual player."
Aidan Barlow, Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, Ethan Hamilton, George Tanner and Kieran O'Hara were the Under-23 players United allowed to leave on loan last summer. The club favoured a policy of keeping the bulk of their young players together in a fairly small squad.
Wood added: "Especially this season, the core [Under-23] squad has been small numbers - eight or nine as a core squad. We've topped that up with players from the 18s and at times from guys coming down from the first team: Angel [Gomes], Chongy [Tahith Chong].
"It depends next year what position we're in, in terms of numbers, with players coming up. There's a lot of variables that will go into deciding who goes on loan."
Wood believes Garner, who scored nine goals in 12 Under-23s appearances in 2019/20, is ready to step up to a higher level.
United turned down the opportunity to send the 19-year-old out on loan in the January, but it appears likely that Garner will join a Championship side on a temporary basis for next term.
Wood said: "Jimmy's added goals to his game, he's getting into forward positions a lot more and his goal-scoring record for the 23s has been really good this season.
"But he also can be a defensive midfielder as well, he can break up the play, intercept and he reads the game very well.
"So we want him to marry those two things together and that's his challenge: to keep the attacking side and show that consistency and if he does that, he'll be a very good player."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--Premier League identify 2019-20 season end date and start date for next season

The Premier League is aiming to start the 2020-21 season in late August or early September .
Plans are underway to restart the current campaign in June , with Manchester United players due to report for training at Carrington on Wednesday .
The remaining 92 Premier League fixtures will be played behind closed doors and chief executive Richard Masters is now hopeful of finishing this season in July .
`` There will come a point when next season becomes difficult to schedule .
We are not at that point yet , '' Masters said .
`` The June return and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for other competitions to be completed and start the season towards the end of August or very early September .
`` Obviously what we want to do is ensure the season is completed in a way which preserves other competitions , but also preserves our ability to start and deliver 38 match rounds next season in a proper calendar . ''
`` Given we are trying to get the season away in a slightly truncated situation , we may look at some interesting scheduling options .
Nothing we can confirm yet , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for everybody . ''
The Premier League traditionally starts in the second weekend of August and clubs are braced for a quick turn-around , rather than the usual three-month gap between seasons .
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has advised British nationals against 'all but essential international travel ' and pre-season tours have been all but scrapped .
The Premier League confirmed on Monday clubs had 'unanimously ' voted to return to training this week .
In their statement , the Premier League said : `` Premier League shareholders today voted unanimously to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the first step towards restarting the Premier League , when safe to do so .
`` Step One of the Return to Training Protocol enables squads to train while maintaining social distancing .
Contact training is not yet permitted .
`` This first stage has been agreed in consultation with players , managers , Premier League club doctors , independent experts and the government .
`` Strict medical protocols of the highest standard will ensure everyone returns to training in the safest environment possible .
`` The health and wellbeing of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ priority , and the safe return to training is a step-by-step process .
`` Full consultation will now continue with players , managers , clubs , the PFA and LMA as protocols for full-contact training are developed . ''
The Premier League was suspended on March 13 and the last match it staged was between Leicester and Aston villa on March 9 .

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The Premier League is aiming to start the 2020-21 season in late August or early September.
Plans are underway to restart the current campaign in June, with Manchester United players due to report for training at Carrington on Wednesday.
The remaining 92 Premier League fixtures will be played behind closed doors and chief executive Richard Masters is now hopeful of finishing this season in July.
"There will come a point when next season becomes difficult to schedule. We are not at that point yet," Masters said. "The June return and July finish leaves time for a break for other competitions to be completed and start the season towards the end of August or very early September.
"Obviously what we want to do is ensure the season is completed in a way which preserves other competitions, but also preserves our ability to start and deliver 38 match rounds next season in a proper calendar."
"Given we are trying to get the season away in a slightly truncated situation, we may look at some interesting scheduling options. Nothing we can confirm yet, but we've got to make it work for everybody."
The Premier League traditionally starts in the second weekend of August and clubs are braced for a quick turn-around, rather than the usual three-month gap between seasons.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has advised British nationals against 'all but essential international travel' and pre-season tours have been all but scrapped.
The Premier League confirmed on Monday clubs had 'unanimously' voted to return to training this week. In their statement, the Premier League said: "Premier League shareholders today voted unanimously to return to small-group training from tomorrow afternoon, the first step towards restarting the Premier League, when safe to do so.
"Step One of the Return to Training Protocol enables squads to train while maintaining social distancing. Contact training is not yet permitted.
"This first stage has been agreed in consultation with players, managers, Premier League club doctors, independent experts and the government.
"Strict medical protocols of the highest standard will ensure everyone returns to training in the safest environment possible.
"The health and wellbeing of all participants is the Premier League’s priority, and the safe return to training is a step-by-step process.
"Full consultation will now continue with players, managers, clubs, the PFA and LMA as protocols for full-contact training are developed."
The Premier League was suspended on March 13 and the last match it staged was between Leicester and Aston villa on March 9.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--It's 'highly unlikely' Manchester schools will reopen on June 1

Manchester council says it 's 'highly unlikely ' that schools will reopen in line with the government 's plan next month .
While the proposal is to get children in Reception , Year 1 and Year 6 back in schools first under a phased return from June 1 , the authority admits there ' can not be a uniform approach across the city ' .
Instead , it says schools and colleges and other settings will 'have to develop their own flexible plans and work at their own pace from 1 June in order to start to safely and gradually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any one time . ''
A statement from the council says : `` We 're very clear also that in any plan the safety of pupils and staff must be absolutely paramount .
`` For this reason , in our primary schools it is highly unlikely that children in the government identified priority year groups will be able to attend school full-time from June 1 , and may also mean that some schools have to prioritise certain year groups , and not make an offer to them all . ''
Education bosses have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do return to school , it will not be the same as it was before the virus hit .
`` It is also clear that any return for children and young people will not look the same as before COVID19 , '' the statement adds .
`` The pandemic has changed things for all of us and there will need to be consideration of how we best support our children and young people at this time with a focus on their mental health and emotional wellbeing as well as their learning . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ support settings , schools and colleges to begin to gradually increase the numbers of children and young people attending 'in a way that is safe for everyone ' .
And it stresses there 'are many specific considerations unique to individual schools , settings , and colleges , which they themselves are best placed to understand and plan for ' .
Adding : `` This includes the different needs of their cohorts of children or young people and local communities , the size and shape of buildings , and the numbers of staff that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's decision follows that of other councils across Greater Manchester .
Yesterday we reported how Bury council said schools there will not reopen on June 1 , with high levels of Covid-19 and 'unclear ' guidance over social distancing among the reasons for staying closed .
Rochdale council has written to parents to warn them not to expect schools to open at the start of the month , stating they 'do not want parents to rely on a date suggested by government , that schools may be unable to meet ' .
Wigan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 1 date is not set in stone and Stockport council has confirmed its schools will not open until June 10 at the earliest .
Councillor Garry Bridges , Manchester council 's executive member for children and schools , said : `` The Prime Minister 's announcement last week raised more questions than answers and throughout the week additional guidance has been issued , some of which has made the situation worse , and different responses will no doubt be causing a great deal of confusion for parents which this position statement aims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have pointed out before , it should be remembered that most of our schools have been open during this period , to key groups of children as well as providing home learning and welfare checks .
This has included throughout school holidays and in many cases even bank holidays .
`` We have now begun positive discussions with schools and unions and will be meeting regularly with them over the next few weeks .
Like all of us I am worried about the impact on children and young people from not being in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more children educated in school as soon as they can , but this needs to be done in a safe , planned and controlled way . ''

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Manchester council says it's 'highly unlikely' that schools will reopen in line with the government's plan next month.
While the proposal is to get children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 back in schools first under a phased return from June 1, the authority admits there 'cannot be a uniform approach across the city'.
Instead, it says schools and colleges and other settings will 'have to develop their own flexible plans and work at their own pace from 1 June in order to start to safely and gradually increase the number of children attending at any one time."
A statement from the council says: "We're very clear also that in any plan the safety of pupils and staff must be absolutely paramount.
"For this reason, in our primary schools it is highly unlikely that children in the government identified priority year groups will be able to attend school full-time from June 1, and may also mean that some schools have to prioritise certain year groups, and not make an offer to them all."
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Education bosses have also stressed that, for those who do return to school, it will not be the same as it was before the virus hit.
"It is also clear that any return for children and young people will not look the same as before COVID19," the statement adds.
"The pandemic has changed things for all of us and there will need to be consideration of how we best support our children and young people at this time with a focus on their mental health and emotional wellbeing as well as their learning."
The council says it will continue to support settings, schools and colleges to begin to gradually increase the numbers of children and young people attending 'in a way that is safe for everyone'.
And it stresses there 'are many specific considerations unique to individual schools, settings, and colleges, which they themselves are best placed to understand and plan for'.
Adding: "This includes the different needs of their cohorts of children or young people and local communities, the size and shape of buildings, and the numbers of staff that are available to work."
Manchester's decision follows that of other councils across Greater Manchester.
Yesterday we reported how Bury council said schools there will not reopen on June 1, with high levels of Covid-19 and 'unclear' guidance over social distancing among the reasons for staying closed.
Rochdale council has written to parents to warn them not to expect schools to open at the start of the month, stating they 'do not want parents to rely on a date suggested by government, that schools may be unable to meet'.
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Wigan council has also informed parents that the June 1 date is not set in stone and Stockport council has confirmed its schools will not open until June 10 at the earliest.
Councillor Garry Bridges, Manchester council's executive member for children and schools, said the announcement from the Prime Minister last week 'raised more questions than answers' and some of the additional guidance then 'made the situation worse'.
He said: "The government guidance is unworkable and it's highly unlikely schools in Manchester will be open for all children in the prescribed year groups from 1 June as they suggest.
"Most of our schools have in fact been open since the lockdown was enforced to key groups of children, as well as providing home learning and welfare checks. This has included throughout school holidays and in many cases even bank holidays.
"However, rather than follow the government guidance and suddenly increasing the numbers in school to meet arbitrary dates, we're working with our schools on individual risk assessments to understand how they can safely and gradually over time increase the number of children attending."
He added: "The government message that 'schools are reopening on 1 June' is unhelpful. Manchester parents should only consider sending their child into school from this date if they are contacted directly by their school with the direct offer of a place back in the classroom for their child from then.
"Like all of us I'm worried about the impact on children and young people from not being in school and we all want to see more children back in as soon as they can be, but this needs to be done in a safe, planned, and controlled way.
"We're in active and positive discussions with our schools and the unions on all of this and will be meeting regularly with them over the coming weeks as their return to school plans are worked through."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--Manchester United morning headlines as Fred thanks Bruno Fernandes

Fred says that his virtuoso performance in the Europa League against Club Brugge was all down to Bruno Fernandes - and Paul Scholes .
The Brazilian has struggled for goals this season - but in that match scored two and made another - and has revealed it was all down to his team-mate 's advice .
`` Before the game against Brugge , in which I scored two goals , I hadn ’ t scored a goal this season .
We were at the hotel there for lunch , just before the game , '' '' And the TV here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were showing only Scholes ’ goals .
And I was like , 'man , this guy gets in the box so much .
He ’ s a midfielder and is always in the box , he always scores with his head , all the time ' .
`` And then Bruno said , ‘ See ?
You have to do that .
Enter the box and you ’ ll score.
’ Then I went and scored two goals in that game .
That ’ s why Bruno celebrated a lot , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United will return to Carrington United 's players are expected to begin training at Carrington on Wednesday .
The Premier League confirmed that clubs have now voted to return to small-group training as from Tuesday - and United intend to return to their training ground later in the week .
United figures are holding discussions to finalise plans to accommodate players at their training ground after more than two months .
A club spokesperson said : `` Plans are being worked on at the moment but the players are unlikely to train tomorrow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have not trained at Carrington since March 13 , and when they return they will not be permitted to do any kind of contact drills .
United have been joined by Premier League rivals Everton in the race for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot , according to reports .
understands that United will press ahead with their plans to strengthen the squad this summer , although their prime targets are Jadon Sancho , Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham .
MEN Sport reported last May that United were monitoring Rabiot 's situation at his former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ readying to leave on a free transfer .
The Frenchman instead joined Italian giants Juventus but the move has n't gone to plan , with an exit just a year later being heavily touted .
According to Gazzetta dello Sport , that there 's an 80 per cent chance Rabiot will leave Turin this summer , with United and Everton the front runners in the race , for a €30million fee .

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Fred thanks Fernandes and Scholes
Fred says that his virtuoso performance in the Europa League against Club Brugge was all down to Bruno Fernandes - and Paul Scholes.
The Brazilian has struggled for goals this season - but in that match scored two and made another - and has revealed it was all down to his team-mate's advice.
"Before the game against Brugge, in which I scored two goals, I hadn’t scored a goal this season. We were at the hotel there for lunch, just before the game," Fred told Esporte Interativo.
"And the TV here likes to show old games. And they were showing only Scholes’ goals. And I was like, 'man, this guy gets in the box so much. He’s a midfielder and is always in the box, he always scores with his head, all the time'.
"And then Bruno said, ‘See? You have to do that. Enter the box and you’ll score.’ Then I went and scored two goals in that game. That’s why Bruno celebrated a lot, he was on the bench."
When United will return to Carrington
United's players are expected to begin training at Carrington on Wednesday.
The Premier League confirmed that clubs have now voted to return to small-group training as from Tuesday - and United intend to return to their training ground later in the week.
The MEN understands United figures are holding discussions to finalise plans to accommodate players at their training ground after more than two months. A club spokesperson said: "Plans are being worked on at the moment but the players are unlikely to train tomorrow (Tuesday)."
The squad have not trained at Carrington since March 13, and when they return they will not be permitted to do any kind of contact drills.
United battle Everton for Rabiot - reports
United have been joined by Premier League rivals Everton in the race for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to reports.
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MEN Sport understands that United will press ahead with their plans to strengthen the squad this summer, although their prime targets are Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham.
MEN Sport reported last May that United were monitoring Rabiot's situation at his former club Paris Saint-Germain, as he was readying to leave on a free transfer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--Man finishes long shift at The Christie to find his bike has been stolen

A man finished a long shift at The Christie to find his bike had been stolen in the latest string of bicycle thefts from the hospital .
The victim was ready to cycle home from the cancer centre in Withington on afternoon of Tuesday , May 12 when he discovered his grey Boardman Hybrid bike had gone .
Officers are planning to increase patrols in the area and are 'liaising with security at the hospital ' , a post on the GMP Fallowfield page said .
Earlier this month , the Manchester Evening News reported that there has been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across south Manchester and the city centre .
Police are urging anyone who has information about the latest theft to come forward .
They are asking anyone who has been sold a bike at a price 'too good to be true ' to be aware that it may have been stolen .
The post , on the GMP Fallowfield Facebook page said : `` Another stolen bike ... this time from the Christie Hospital .
`` The victim came to get his bike last Tuesday afternoon ( 12th May ) after his long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone .
`` This has happened a few times recently , and it is now included in our patrol plans and we have liaised with security at the hospital .
`` Investigations are ongoing , but we also need your help .
`` Have you seen this bike ?
Been offered any recently for sale at a price too good to be true ?
`` Or has a loved one/friend suddenly managed to acquire a nice new bike for themselves that you thought was suspicious ? ''
Anyone with information is asked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anonymously , on 0800 555 111 , quoting the reference number CRI/06A3/0007160/20 .

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A man finished a long shift at The Christie to find his bike had been stolen in the latest string of bicycle thefts from the hospital.
The victim was ready to cycle home from the cancer centre in Withington on afternoon of Tuesday, May 12 when he discovered his grey Boardman Hybrid bike had gone.
Officers are planning to increase patrols in the area and are 'liaising with security at the hospital', a post on the GMP Fallowfield page said.
Earlier this month, the Manchester Evening News reported that there has been a worrying trend of bike thefts from hospitals across south Manchester and the city centre.
Police are urging anyone who has information about the latest theft to come forward.
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They are asking anyone who has been sold a bike at a price 'too good to be true' to be aware that it may have been stolen.
The post, on the GMP Fallowfield Facebook page said: "Another stolen bike...this time from the Christie Hospital.
"The victim came to get his bike last Tuesday afternoon (12th May) after his long shift at the hospital to find it gone.
"It is a grey Boardman Hybrid bike.
"This has happened a few times recently, and it is now included in our patrol plans and we have liaised with security at the hospital.
"Investigations are ongoing, but we also need your help.
"Have you seen this bike? Been offered any recently for sale at a price too good to be true?
"Or has a loved one/friend suddenly managed to acquire a nice new bike for themselves that you thought was suspicious?"
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, quoting the reference number CRI/06A3/0007160/20.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--Captain Tom Moore to be knighted after raising £32m for NHS Charities Together

Captain Tom Moore is set to be knighted following his outstanding fundraising efforts , Downing Street has confirmed .
The 100-year-old Second World War veteran raised more than £32m for NHS Charities Together last month just in time for his big birthday .
Mr Moore has become somewhat of a lockdown celebrity after his aim to raise £1,000 by walking 100 laps of his garden at his family home in Bedfordshire went viral .
The milestones kept passing as he continued walking around his garden and by his birthday he had raised more than £30 million .
As a result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was promoted to Honorary Colonel , given the Freedom of the City of London , won a Pride of Britain Award and the cricket fan was also made an honorary member of the England cricket team .
He even became the oldest person to ever get a number one single after joining forces with West End star Michael Ball and the NHS Voices of Care Choir for a cover of the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein song - You 'll Never Walk Alone .
But his latest achievement may just top all that as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receive a knighthood after being specially nominated by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson .
Mr Johnson described Sir Tom as a `` true national treasure '' and praised his `` fantastic fundraising '' which he said `` provided us all with a beacon of light through the fog of coronavirus '' .
Mr Johnson recommended Sir Tom be exceptionally honoured by the Queen , who has approved the honour , Number 10 said .
Mr Johnson said : `` Colonel Tom 's fantastic fundraising broke records , inspired the whole country and provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the fog of coronavirus .
`` On behalf of everyone who has been moved by his incredible story , I want to say a huge thank you .
He 's a true national treasure . ''
A Government spokeswoman added : `` We know there is huge appetite to say thank you to all those supporting the nation during this emergency and doing incredible things day in , day out , up and down the country .
`` We will ensure these unsung heroes are recognised in the right way , at @ @ @ @ @

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Captain Tom Moore is set to be knighted following his outstanding fundraising efforts, Downing Street has confirmed.
The 100-year-old Second World War veteran raised more than £32m for NHS Charities Together last month just in time for his big birthday.
Mr Moore has become somewhat of a lockdown celebrity after his aim to raise £1,000 by walking 100 laps of his garden at his family home in Bedfordshire went viral.
The milestones kept passing as he continued walking around his garden and by his birthday he had raised more than £30 million.
As a result of his incredible efforts, Mr Moore was promoted to Honorary Colonel, given the Freedom of the City of London, won a Pride of Britain Award and the cricket fan was also made an honorary member of the England cricket team.
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He even became the oldest person to ever get a number one single after joining forces with West End star Michael Ball and the NHS Voices of Care Choir for a cover of the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein song - You'll Never Walk Alone.
But his latest achievement may just top all that as it has been announced that he will receive a knighthood after being specially nominated by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Mr Johnson described Sir Tom as a "true national treasure" and praised his "fantastic fundraising" which he said "provided us all with a beacon of light through the fog of coronavirus".
Mr Johnson recommended Sir Tom be exceptionally honoured by the Queen, who has approved the honour, Number 10 said.
Mr Johnson said: "Colonel Tom's fantastic fundraising broke records, inspired the whole country and provided us all with a beacon of light through the fog of coronavirus.
"On behalf of everyone who has been moved by his incredible story, I want to say a huge thank you. He's a true national treasure."
A Government spokeswoman added: "We know there is huge appetite to say thank you to all those supporting the nation during this emergency and doing incredible things day in, day out, up and down the country.
"We will ensure these unsung heroes are recognised in the right way, at the right time."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--Man Utd joined by Arsenal and Spurs in Plea race and more rumours

Manchester United have been joined by three Premier League rivals in the race for Borussia Monchengladbach striker Alassane Plea , according to reports .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that United will continue with their recruitment plans in the summer despite the financial uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and would ideally like to add a playmaker , winger and centre-midfielder to the squad .
While Jack Grealish , Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham are the top targets to fill those spots , a striker may also be on the agenda especially with the future of Odion Ighalo still up in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with plenty of talented front-men and one name that is continuing to be linked is Gladbach 's Plea .
The Frenchman was enjoying a great campaign before the suspension of football in Germany and picked up where he left off after scoring inside 40 seconds in the Foals ' first Bundesliga game back against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday .
Plea 's smart finish took his tally for the season up to nine goals and seven assists , with his performances reportedly catching the eye of United .
However , they may face some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report that Arsenal , Tottenham and Leicester City are all interested .
It 's reported that all four teams have been keeping an eye on the 27-year-old but that Spurs are the most interested party .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that United are considering Lyon 's Moussa Dembele and RB Leipzig 's Timo Werner but no contact has been made with either of them as of yet .
Elsewhere , United have identified Monaco 's Fode Ballo-Toure as a possible alternative to Luke Shaw , according to reports .
The Times suggest United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer , although M.E.N .
Sport do not believe the position to be a priority .
United initially stopped their hunt for a new left-back last Autumn following the emergence of Brandon Williams .

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Manchester United have been joined by three Premier League rivals in the race for Borussia Monchengladbach striker Alassane Plea, according to reports.
M.E.N. Sport understands that United will continue with their recruitment plans in the summer despite the financial uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and would ideally like to add a playmaker, winger and centre-midfielder to the squad.
While Jack Grealish, Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham are the top targets to fill those spots, a striker may also be on the agenda especially with the future of Odion Ighalo still up in the air.
United have already been linked with plenty of talented front-men and one name that is continuing to be linked is Gladbach's Plea.
The Frenchman was enjoying a great campaign before the suspension of football in Germany and picked up where he left off after scoring inside 40 seconds in the Foals' first Bundesliga game back against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.
Plea's smart finish took his tally for the season up to nine goals and seven assists, with his performances reportedly catching the eye of United.
However, they may face some stiff competition for his signature as Bild report that Arsenal, Tottenham and Leicester City are all interested.
It's reported that all four teams have been keeping an eye on the 27-year-old but that Spurs are the most interested party.
M.E.N. Sport understands that United are considering Lyon's Moussa Dembele and RB Leipzig's Timo Werner but no contact has been made with either of them as of yet.
Elsewhere, United have identified Monaco's Fode Ballo-Toure as a possible alternative to Luke Shaw, according to reports.
The Times suggest United are keen on the Monaco left-back this summer, although M.E.N. Sport do not believe the position to be a priority.
United initially stopped their hunt for a new left-back last Autumn following the emergence of Brandon Williams.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-19--Man Utd evening headlines as loans considered, Shaw's training focus

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Tuesday , May 19 .
Manchester United have informed supporters they intend to refund season-ticket holders for games they will not see .
The remainder of the Premier League season looks set to be completed behind closed doors , therefore the club have taken the decision to reimburse fans .
Premier League fixtures against Sheffield United , AFC Bournemouth , Southampton and West Ham United at Old Trafford are yet to be played , and are unlikely to be completed with spectators .
An email to supporters expressed the club were “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matches yet to be played .
`` We share your disappointment that you will not be able to watch United in person from within the stadium , but we would encourage you to give your continued loyal support from the comfort and safety of your home , ” it read .
Clubs voted on Monday for a return to training , in which players will exercise in small , socially-distanced groups in preparation for the return to regular action .
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær is considering temporary moves for a handful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for next season .
James Garner is one player earmarked as making a potential departure on loan for the upcoming 2020-21 campaign in order to gain regular first-team football .
`` There 's quite a few players in that group from the 23s this season that would benefit from going out on loan , '' said Under-23s boss Neil Wood , speaking to MEN Sport .
Garner appears to be one of those Solskjær and Wood have high hopes for , and wish to fast-track his development with a loan move .
Interest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong , with a couple of Championship clubs having already expressed an interest .
For Wood ’ s full interview and insight into which other under-23s United intend to allow to leave on loan , read the article here .
England and Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has revealed the club ’ s plans in getting back to first-team training this week .
Speaking to the club ’ s official website , Shaw expressed his delight at being able to get back on the training pitch , and the measures taken to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and staff .
`` We ’ ll still social distance throughout , we ’ ll arrive in our training gear and shower when we get home .
The rules have to be really strict but we ’ re obviously all going to stick to them just to make sure things run as smoothly and safely as possible .
`` I ’ m sure there ’ ll be some fitness work when we get back , but we ’ ve all done a lot of running over the last three weeks and now we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more ball work , ” he added .
The 24-year-old has played 18 times in the Premier League this season , sharing his time at left-back with teenager Brandon Williams .

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Tuesday, May 19.
United to refund season-ticket holders
Manchester United have informed supporters they intend to refund season-ticket holders for games they will not see.
The remainder of the Premier League season looks set to be completed behind closed doors, therefore the club have taken the decision to reimburse fans.
Premier League fixtures against Sheffield United, AFC Bournemouth, Southampton and West Ham United at Old Trafford are yet to be played, and are unlikely to be completed with spectators.
An email to supporters expressed the club were “committed to refunding ticket costs” for matches yet to be played.
"We share your disappointment that you will not be able to watch United in person from within the stadium, but we would encourage you to give your continued loyal support from the comfort and safety of your home,” it read.
Clubs voted on Monday for a return to training, in which players will exercise in small, socially-distanced groups in preparation for the return to regular action.
Solskjær considers loan moves for U23 players
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær is considering temporary moves for a handful of under-23 players ahead of his plans for next season.
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James Garner is one player earmarked as making a potential departure on loan for the upcoming 2020-21 campaign in order to gain regular first-team football.
"There's quite a few players in that group from the 23s this season that would benefit from going out on loan," said Under-23s boss Neil Wood, speaking to MEN Sport.
Garner appears to be one of those Solskjær and Wood have high hopes for, and wish to fast-track his development with a loan move. Interest in the 19-year-old is said to be strong, with a couple of Championship clubs having already expressed an interest.
For Wood’s full interview and insight into which other under-23s United intend to allow to leave on loan, read the article here.
Luke Shaw on return to training
England and Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has revealed the club’s plans in getting back to first-team training this week.
Speaking to the club’s official website, Shaw expressed his delight at being able to get back on the training pitch, and the measures taken to ensure it is a safe environment for players and staff.
"We’ll still social distance throughout, we’ll arrive in our training gear and shower when we get home. The rules have to be really strict but we’re obviously all going to stick to them just to make sure things run as smoothly and safely as possible.
"I’m sure there’ll be some fitness work when we get back, but we’ve all done a lot of running over the last three weeks and now we’re all just itching to do more ball work,” he added.
The 24-year-old has played 18 times in the Premier League this season, sharing his time at left-back with teenager Brandon Williams.