themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-14--Angel Gomes latest as Manchester United wait on contract decision

Angel Gomes ' Manchester United future is set to be decided in the next two weeks , despite the 2019/20 season heading into overtime .
The 19-year-old 's contract expires at the end of June and there remains an offer on the table from United that would see Gomes commit his long-term future to the club .
But the MEN understands there have been no discussions over a short-term deal that would at least see the academy graduate stay at the club until the rescheduled end of this season , which means Gomes could leave the club at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new deal .
Premier League clubs have been granted permission to offer short-term extensions to those players whose deals expire on June 30 , with the domestic season now not set to end until the FA Cup final on August 1 .
The three-months hiatus during the coronavirus outbreak means clubs have been left facing the possibility of players departing at the end of their contracts later this month , when there will still be six rounds of Premier League fixtures to play .
Short-term extensions must be agreed between the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have set a deadline of June 23 for such agreements to be finalised .
But United want Gomes to remain at the club for the long-term and a contract reflecting that remains on the table , which is why a short-term extension has not been discussed and Gomes could still commit his future to the club up until his existing deal ends on June 30 .
The fact Gomes has been with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's senior side since the resumption of training at Carrington is seen as encouraging and the attacking midfielder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Old Trafford and Carrington , as well as facing West Brom in one of the friendly fixtures at Old Trafford on Friday .
Gomes , who became the youngest player to represent United since Duncan Edwards when he made his debut in May 2017 , has been linked with Barcelona and Chelsea and although his first-team exposure has been limited since his early opportunity , he is still highly-regarded at United .
Solskjaer has stressed that he wants Gomes to stay at the club throughout this season and there was encouragement when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own contract extension back in April .
With just over two weeks left on his deal Gomes is yet to follow suit , but United 's offer of a long-term extension is waiting to be signed if the teenager decides to stay at Old Trafford .

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Angel Gomes' Manchester United future is set to be decided in the next two weeks, despite the 2019/20 season heading into overtime.
The 19-year-old's contract expires at the end of June and there remains an offer on the table from United that would see Gomes commit his long-term future to the club.
But the MEN understands there have been no discussions over a short-term deal that would at least see the academy graduate stay at the club until the rescheduled end of this season, which means Gomes could leave the club at the end of June if he decides against penning a new deal.
Premier League clubs have been granted permission to offer short-term extensions to those players whose deals expire on June 30, with the domestic season now not set to end until the FA Cup final on August 1.
The three-months hiatus during the coronavirus outbreak means clubs have been left facing the possibility of players departing at the end of their contracts later this month, when there will still be six rounds of Premier League fixtures to play.
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Short-term extensions must be agreed between the club and the player and the Premier League have set a deadline of June 23 for such agreements to be finalised.
But United want Gomes to remain at the club for the long-term and a contract reflecting that remains on the table, which is why a short-term extension has not been discussed and Gomes could still commit his future to the club up until his existing deal ends on June 30.
The fact Gomes has been with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's senior side since the resumption of training at Carrington is seen as encouraging and the attacking midfielder has been involved in the inter-squad friendlies at Old Trafford and Carrington, as well as facing West Brom in one of the friendly fixtures at Old Trafford on Friday.
Gomes, who became the youngest player to represent United since Duncan Edwards when he made his debut in May 2017, has been linked with Barcelona and Chelsea and although his first-team exposure has been limited since his early opportunity, he is still highly-regarded at United.
Solskjaer has stressed that he wants Gomes to stay at the club throughout this season and there was encouragement when Tahith Chong, 20, signed his own contract extension back in April.
With just over two weeks left on his deal Gomes is yet to follow suit, but United's offer of a long-term extension is waiting to be signed if the teenager decides to stay at Old Trafford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-14--Manchester United morning headlines as key midfielder emerges

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for June 13 .
Many United fans will be relishing the prospect of Anthony Martial , Marcus Rashford , Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes all lining up for the Reds .
However , as outlined by the the key player in Ole Gunnar ’ s Solskjaer system could be Nemanja Matic .
Drawing upon how the Reds have lined up in a handful of friendly matches this week , it appears the Serbian will be handed a crucial role in the season run-in .
The former Chelsea player was magnificent in the weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ halt , including in the two-goal victories over his former club at Stamford Bridge and Manchester City .
Fred , Scott McTominay and Andreas Pereira are other candidates for a more withdrawn midfield role , but Matic remains a key player .
The impact of January signing Bruno Fernandes on United was profound in the six weeks before football was called to a halt .
The Portugal international was instrumental in the closing weeks of the campaign between February and early March , establishing himself as a key player .
He was on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during this time too , a decision partly influenced by injuries to Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford .
And although Pogba and Rashford are back fit again , it appears that Fernandes is still the man for both free-kicks and penalties , as demonstrated in this week ’ s friendly games .
As highlighted by the , he was on duty against West Brom and indications from recent games suggest that will be the case for the remainder of the season .
The Belgian international saw his United career stagnate under the Dutchman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2014 and 2016 .
Januzaj believes that neither he nor former teammate Memphis Depay was given a fair crack of the whip by Van Gaal .
“ Well , Louis van Gaal .
I really should n't defend myself against him , it is enough to check the statistics , '' Januzaj told , via the .
`` Whenever I made the difference with an assist or a goal , I was back on the bench afterwards .
The same was true for Memphis .
If he ( Van Gaal ) says he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not telling the truth , it is that simple .
Fortunately , there are plenty of people at Manchester United who know how to appreciate me . ''

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Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for June 13.
Matic key for United attacking balance
Many United fans will be relishing the prospect of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes all lining up for the Reds.
However, as outlined by the MEN the key player in Ole Gunnar’s Solskjaer system could be Nemanja Matic.
Drawing upon how the Reds have lined up in a handful of friendly matches this week, it appears the Serbian will be handed a crucial role in the season run-in.
The former Chelsea player was magnificent in the weeks before the campaign was called to a halt, including in the two-goal victories over his former club at Stamford Bridge and Manchester City.
Fred, Scott McTominay and Andreas Pereira are other candidates for a more withdrawn midfield role, but Matic remains a key player.
Fernandes set-piece king
The impact of January signing Bruno Fernandes on United was profound in the six weeks before football was called to a halt.
The Portugal international was instrumental in the closing weeks of the campaign between February and early March, establishing himself as a key player.
He was on free-kick duty and was the designated penalty-taker during this time too, a decision partly influenced by injuries to Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford.
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And although Pogba and Rashford are back fit again, it appears that Fernandes is still the man for both free-kicks and penalties, as demonstrated in this week’s friendly games.
As highlighted by the MEN , he was on duty against West Brom and indications from recent games suggest that will be the case for the remainder of the season.
Januzaj critical of Van Gaal
Former Manchester United youth star Adnan Januzaj has criticised ex-Old Trafford boss Louis Van Gaal.
The Belgian international saw his United career stagnate under the Dutchman, who was at the helm between 2014 and 2016.
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Januzaj believes that neither he nor former teammate Memphis Depay was given a fair crack of the whip by Van Gaal.
“Well, Louis van Gaal. I really shouldn't defend myself against him, it is enough to check the statistics," Januzaj told Het Nieuwsblad , via the MEN .
"Whenever I made the difference with an assist or a goal, I was back on the bench afterwards. The same was true for Memphis. If he (Van Gaal) says he has given us enough opportunities, he is not telling the truth, it is that simple. Fortunately, there are plenty of people at Manchester United who know how to appreciate me."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-14--Snapchat video shows sea of people at illegal 'Quarantine Rave'

Snapchat footage shows a sea of people dancing to thumping music at an illegal 'Quarantine Rave ' at a Greater Manchester park last night .
The video , posted on Saturday night ( June 13 ) , shows hundreds of people dancing to thumping music at Daisy Nook Park in Failsworth , Oldham .
A huge sign reading 'Quarantine Rave ' can be seen .
The video was geotagged at the park .
It is believed two illegal raves were held last night - at Daisy Nook and in Carrington , Trafford .
There were 'huge ' police scenes at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dealing with both illegal events .
Images of revellers dressed up in party gear appearing to stream into the rave in Trafford have also emerged .
According to witnesses , the rave appeared to be around the water treatment centre in front of the paper mill .
One person claimed there were 'thousands ' of people in attendance .
There have been multiple unconfirmed reports of a stabbing at the Trafford event .
Hundreds of people took to social media on Sunday morning to condemn the actions of ravers during the ongoing pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country begins to emerge from strict coronavirus lockdown measures .
One woman wrote on Facebook : `` Every selfish person who went to this last night should be ashamed .
Another posted : `` Absolutely disgusted at the Quarantine Rave in Daisy Nook last night .
Everyone who attended should be ashamed of themselves . ''
Somebody else posted : `` Absolutel ridiculous .
Imagine going to a 'rave ' in the middle of such a horrendous pandemic . ''
Greater Manchester Police and the North West Ambulance Service have been contacted for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment hundreds of revellers gathered to stream into the illegal rave in Trafford .
Dressed in party gear , those in the crowds appear to be on their way to the event in Carrington , with reports circulating of a stabbing having taken place later in the evening .

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Snapchat footage shows a sea of people dancing to thumping music at an illegal 'Quarantine Rave' at a Greater Manchester park last night.
The video, posted on Saturday night (June 13), shows hundreds of people dancing to thumping music at Daisy Nook Park in Failsworth, Oldham.
A huge sign reading 'Quarantine Rave' can be seen. The video was geotagged at the park.
It is believed two illegal raves were held last night - at Daisy Nook and in Carrington, Trafford.
There were 'huge' police scenes at both.
Pictures show police and paramedics dealing with both illegal events.
(Image: MEN Media)
Images of revellers dressed up in party gear appearing to stream into the rave in Trafford have also emerged.
According to witnesses, the rave appeared to be around the water treatment centre in front of the paper mill. One person claimed there were 'thousands' of people in attendance.
There have been multiple unconfirmed reports of a stabbing at the Trafford event.
Hundreds of people took to social media on Sunday morning to condemn the actions of ravers during the ongoing pandemic.
(Image: ASP)
Mass gatherings remain illegal as the country begins to emerge from strict coronavirus lockdown measures.
One woman wrote on Facebook: "Every selfish person who went to this last night should be ashamed.
"Stupidity, inconsiderate idiots."
Another posted: "Absolutely disgusted at the Quarantine Rave in Daisy Nook last night. Everyone who attended should be ashamed of themselves."
Somebody else posted: "Absolutel ridiculous. Imagine going to a 'rave' in the middle of such a horrendous pandemic."
Greater Manchester Police and the North West Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.
Photographs appeared to capture the moment hundreds of revellers gathered to stream into the illegal rave in Trafford.
Dressed in party gear, those in the crowds appear to be on their way to the event in Carrington, with reports circulating of a stabbing having taken place later in the evening.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-14--Photographs appear to show people in party gear making their way to illegal rave

Photographs appear to capture the moment hundreds of revellers gathered to stream into an illegal rave in Trafford on Saturday night .
Dressed in party gear , those in the crowds appear to be on their way to the event in Carrington , with reports circulating of a stabbing having taken place later in the evening .
Police can be seen on their radios as a steady stream of young people walk along the road in large groups - appearing to meet outdoors in far great numbers than the maximum of six as advised by the government during the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2,000 people attending .
The event was to become a huge drain on police resources , with some witnesses reporting around 50 emergency vehicles on Mile Road in Flixton at around 9.30pm .
Manchester Road was closed between Partington and Carrington .
According to witnesses , the rave appeared to be around the water treatment centre in front of the paper mill .
One person claimed there were 'thousands ' of people in attendance .
There have also been multiple reports of a stabbing in the area , though these have not been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ witness , who asked not be named , said : `` There 's something massive going on .
`` Huge police presence , and at least 50 or 60 cars all parked up .
Roads blocked off , and about 100 people walking away from the scene . ''
The images of Carrington capture one of two raves to have taken place on Saturday night , with a rave in Daisy Nook Country Park , Oldham , also drawing a large police and paramedic presence .
There were reports of 'thousands ' of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pictures showed a number of emergency services vehicles at the scene .
MP Angela Rayner said she was out with a charity in Oldham 'dealing with the illegal rave ' at Daisy Nook Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for comment .
Snapchat footage shows a sea of people dancing to thumping music at an illegal 'Quarantine Rave ' at Daisy Nook .
The video , posted on Saturday night ( June 13 ) , shows a hundreds of people dancing to thumping music at Daisy Nook Park in Failsworth , Oldham .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be seen .

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Photographs appear to capture the moment hundreds of revellers gathered to stream into an illegal rave in Trafford on Saturday night.
Dressed in party gear, those in the crowds appear to be on their way to the event in Carrington, with reports circulating of a stabbing having taken place later in the evening.
Police can be seen on their radios as a steady stream of young people walk along the road in large groups - appearing to meet outdoors in far great numbers than the maximum of six as advised by the government during the pandemic.
There are reports of up to 2,000 people attending.
The event was to become a huge drain on police resources, with some witnesses reporting around 50 emergency vehicles on Mile Road in Flixton at around 9.30pm.
Manchester Road was closed between Partington and Carrington.
According to witnesses, the rave appeared to be around the water treatment centre in front of the paper mill.
One person claimed there were 'thousands' of people in attendance.
There have also been multiple reports of a stabbing in the area, though these have not been confirmed by Greater Manchester Police.
A witness, who asked not be named, said: "There's something massive going on.
"Huge police presence, and at least 50 or 60 cars all parked up. Roads blocked off, and about 100 people walking away from the scene."
The images of Carrington capture one of two raves to have taken place on Saturday night, with a rave in Daisy Nook Country Park, Oldham, also drawing a large police and paramedic presence.
Snapchat footage shows 'Quarantine Rave' in Oldham
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There were reports of 'thousands' of people people gathered at Daisy Nook.
Pictures showed a number of emergency services vehicles at the scene.
(Image: ASP)
MP Angela Rayner said she was out with a charity in Oldham 'dealing with the illegal rave' at Daisy Nook
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for comment.
(Image: ASP)
Snapchat footage shows a sea of people dancing to thumping music at an illegal 'Quarantine Rave' at Daisy Nook.
The video, posted on Saturday night (June 13), shows a hundreds of people dancing to thumping music at Daisy Nook Park in Failsworth, Oldham.
A huge sign reading 'Quarantine Rave' can be seen.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-14--Manchester United drop hint over Alexis Sanchez future

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that Manchester United could accommodate the likes of Alexis Sanchez in their squad next season .
The former Barcelona forward has spent the past campaign on loan at Inter Milan , after a tough 18 months after signing for United from Arsenal in January 2018 .
It was understood that Solskjaer viewed Sanchez as surplus to requirements and the 31-year-old - who was back in action for Inter in their 1-1 draw with Napoli yesterday ( Saturday ) , as Italian football resumed behind closed doors - has n't thrived with Inter .
Yet Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alexis will come back and prove you all wrong '' and now he 's discussed the roles that high-profile players such as the Chilean might have at United .
He 's hinted that it 's down to Sanchez to prove he 's got an Old Trafford future , though he could be sold .
“ Of course there ’ s a place for good players and good people in this environment , ” Solskjaer told the Daily Star .
“ Let ’ s see where we get to after the season , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We do feel we ’ re on the way to something .
“ It ’ s up to all the players when they ’ re here to do well , because there ’ s always talk of people coming in and out , and it ’ s about gelling this group together .
“ Sometimes when you decorate your living room it might be a nice chair or nice sofa , but it maybe doesn ’ t go with the rest of it .
“ For us to think about major honours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league this season.
” It 's yet to be decided whether Sanchez will remain at Inter beyond the initial June 30th expiry date of his loan agreement .
That could mean he returns to United to play a part over the summer , with the Premier League to continue well into July .
United 's first game back is against Tottenham next Friday night .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that Manchester United could accommodate the likes of Alexis Sanchez in their squad next season.
The former Barcelona forward has spent the past campaign on loan at Inter Milan, after a tough 18 months after signing for United from Arsenal in January 2018.
It was understood that Solskjaer viewed Sanchez as surplus to requirements and the 31-year-old - who was back in action for Inter in their 1-1 draw with Napoli yesterday (Saturday), as Italian football resumed behind closed doors - hasn't thrived with Inter.
Yet Solskjaer told journalists earlier this season that "Alexis will come back and prove you all wrong" and now he's discussed the roles that high-profile players such as the Chilean might have at United.
He's hinted that it's down to Sanchez to prove he's got an Old Trafford future, though he could be sold.
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“Of course there’s a place for good players and good people in this environment,” Solskjaer told the Daily Star.
“Let’s see where we get to after the season, because we do feel this squad is exciting. We do feel we’re on the way to something.
“It’s up to all the players when they’re here to do well, because there’s always talk of people coming in and out, and it’s about gelling this group together.
“Sometimes when you decorate your living room it might be a nice chair or nice sofa, but it maybe doesn’t go with the rest of it.
“For us to think about major honours, our focus is about finishing the league this season.”
It's yet to be decided whether Sanchez will remain at Inter beyond the initial June 30th expiry date of his loan agreement. That could mean he returns to United to play a part over the summer, with the Premier League to continue well into July.
United's first game back is against Tottenham next Friday night.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-14--Man City headlines as Blues sent Arsenal warning and youngster makes return

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for June 14 .
Shaun Wright-Phillips believes Man City will face a tougher game than usual against Arsenal under Mikel Arteta .
The former No.2 to Pep Guardiola will come face to face with his old mentor for the first time as the Premier League gets back under way this coming week .
City have won each of their last six encounters against the north London side including a comfortable 3-0 win at the Emirates back in December , when Arsenal were managed by Freddie Ljungberg .
However , Wright-Phillips has warned his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a tougher nut to crack .
`` I think that for City it will be won in attack .
I do n't think the scoreline will be that high , as Arteta has done a great job since he has come in .
Closing up shop , they have been defending very well , and I have n't seen Arsenal defend as well as they have under Arteta for a while , '' he said .
`` But at the same time , Arteta will want to get one over his old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be an interesting game , because Arteta knows him and Pep knows Arteta , so it 's going to be an interesting game of chess . ''
City have a number of highly promising young players on their books and Felix Nmecha is near the top of the list .
Following an EFL Cup win over Oxford last season , Pep Guardiola for Nmecha and defender Eric Garcia .
`` It depends on them but if they have quality in some moments they can show us they can play , ” the City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old brother Lukas is on loan at Middlesbrough - had been set for more involvement this season but has missed most of the campaign due to a serious injury .
However , Nmecha returned to City ’ s Under-23 side in February and since the club ’ s players have returned to training he has been included in first-team sessions , as highlighted by the MEN .
The winger is an exciting talent and with increased substitutions available for the remainder of the campaign , he could yet feature under Guardiola at some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season resumes on Wednesday night following a three-month break with City one of the first teams back in action .
Guardiola ’ s side host Arsenal in a game which was originally postponed back in March .
Mikel Arteta will be able to field a stronger Arsenal side for the game as full-back Kiernan Tierney and midfielder Lucas Torreira have both recovered from injuries .
Right-back Hector Bellerin will also be available for selection , although there will be no return for defender Calum Chambers .
City will move seven points clear of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Etihad on Wednesday .

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City warned on Arteta’s Arsenal
Shaun Wright-Phillips believes Man City will face a tougher game than usual against Arsenal under Mikel Arteta.
The former No.2 to Pep Guardiola will come face to face with his old mentor for the first time as the Premier League gets back under way this coming week.
City have won each of their last six encounters against the north London side including a comfortable 3-0 win at the Emirates back in December, when Arsenal were managed by Freddie Ljungberg.
However, Wright-Phillips has warned his former club that this Gunners side will be a tougher nut to crack.
"I think that for City it will be won in attack. I don't think the scoreline will be that high, as Arteta has done a great job since he has come in. Closing up shop, they have been defending very well, and I haven't seen Arsenal defend as well as they have under Arteta for a while," he said.
"But at the same time, Arteta will want to get one over his old boss. It's tight enough to be an interesting game, because Arteta knows him and Pep knows Arteta, so it's going to be an interesting game of chess."
Felix Nmecha in City training
City have a number of highly promising young players on their books and Felix Nmecha is near the top of the list.
Following an EFL Cup win over Oxford last season, Pep Guardiola reserved special praise for Nmecha and defender Eric Garcia.
"It depends on them but if they have quality in some moments they can show us they can play,” the City boss said.
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The teenager - whose old brother Lukas is on loan at Middlesbrough - had been set for more involvement this season but has missed most of the campaign due to a serious injury.
However, Nmecha returned to City’s Under-23 side in February and since the club’s players have returned to training he has been included in first-team sessions, as highlighted by the MEN.
The winger is an exciting talent and with increased substitutions available for the remainder of the campaign, he could yet feature under Guardiola at some point this season.
Gunners injury boost for City game
The Premier League season resumes on Wednesday night following a three-month break with City one of the first teams back in action.
Guardiola’s side host Arsenal in a game which was originally postponed back in March.
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Mikel Arteta will be able to field a stronger Arsenal side for the game as full-back Kiernan Tierney and midfielder Lucas Torreira have both recovered from injuries.
Right-back Hector Bellerin will also be available for selection, although there will be no return for defender Calum Chambers.
City will move seven points clear of third-placed Leicester City with victory at the Etihad on Wednesday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-14--A trainee doctor's journey through coronavirus to recovery

A brief conversation over the telephone with his family , which included a 'forced positive message ' .
That 's the last thing a previously fit and healthy trainee doctor can remember before he was placed on a ventilator for six days with Covid-19 .
Dr Shanath Ramachandran , 26 , went on to spend a further two days on a critical care unit , ahead of six weeks of recovery at his parents ' house .
At first he could only walk 100 metres .
Now he 's running up to four miles a day .
Wythenshawe Hospital saved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's now spoken out about his experience , urging the public to continue to be wary .
He warned that even those who were previously fit and healthy can face a long road to recovery .
Dr Ramachandran first began feeling unwell on April 5 following a busy week treating patients , and was hospitalised himself a week later .
In an interview with the journal Anaesthesia Reports , he said he knew about the risks of Covid-19 , but felt reassured because of his age and the fact he had no underlying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I fell ill , I was unaware of the link between members of the black , Asian , and minority ethnic community and the risk of becoming seriously unwell with Covid-19 , '' he said .
`` This directly affects me , as I am of South Asian descent with both my parents born in Sri Lanka . ''
Dr Ramachandran 's initial symptoms included fatigue , nausea and vomiting , with fever , muscle pain and breathlessness developing over the course of a week .
Aware he was becoming seriously ill , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was transferred to Wythenshawe Hospital .
Dr Ramachandran , a trainee doctor at Leighton Hospital in Crewe , underwent blood tests and scans for suspected Covid-19 , and began treatment on intravenous antibiotics and fluids .
However , within 12 hours he had significantly deteriorated despite receiving oxygen , and was transferred to intensive care and put on a ventilator .
`` It had never previously occurred to me that I might deteriorate to this state ; hence this news caused much anxiety to myself and my family , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my family , including a forced positive message , was my last clear memory prior to intubation . ''
Dr Ramachandran remained on the ventilator for six days , and spent two further days on the critical care unit receiving oxygen , physiotherapy and ongoing monitoring .
He also underwent further physiotherapy and speech therapy before being discharged , after which he spent six weeks recovering at his parents ' house .
Dr Ramachandran said : `` My mobility was much less than before , and I had lost between 10-15kg whilst in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hoarse and quiet , and I was occasionally struggling to swallow fluids . ''
Over the next six weeks , he told how he slowly built himself up from only being able to walk 100 metres to running three to four miles a day now .
Dr Ramachandran said : `` My recovery has been a slow , arduous and often frustrating process .
`` I am much better now , however there is still some way to go ; there are often days when I get tired very quickly with basic tasks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and am yet to put on some of the muscle weight which I lost whilst in hospital .
I 've been advised that some of this can take up to a year to get back to normal . ''
Looking back on what happened , Dr Ramachandran said : `` One of the issues I immediately noticed was a real and a perceived 'lack of control ' which I found difficult to process .
`` When caring for patients I am able to plot their progress and anticipate their clinical improvement or deterioration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could do as a patient ; this led to uncertainty in my own mind and enhanced the fears that I already possessed regarding my clinical condition . ''
Dr Ramachandran said his own anxiety was running high due to the fact one of his patients - somebody younger than himself - had died from Covid-19 just before he himself fell ill .
He added : `` Being admitted to critical care was an entirely new experience for me .
`` As well as dealing with the challenges of being severely unwell , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of being a doctor , who had treated numerous patients with the same illness prior to admission .
`` When the country initially went into lockdown and the NHS was gearing up for the peak , I was aware that there was a high likelihood of catching Covid-19 .
`` However , I did not feel as though this would affect me severely as I was normally fit and well and have never smoked .
`` As this case and others prove , however , this disease can affect anybody regardless of how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the consequences of this infection can be stark . ''
Dr Ramachandran said he was still working through ' a myriad of mental and physical health issues ' .
`` It is vital the public continue to be wary of this potentially debilitating disease . ''

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A brief conversation over the telephone with his family, which included a 'forced positive message'.
That's the last thing a previously fit and healthy trainee doctor can remember before he was placed on a ventilator for six days with Covid-19.
Dr Shanath Ramachandran, 26, went on to spend a further two days on a critical care unit, ahead of six weeks of recovery at his parents' house.
At first he could only walk 100 metres.
Now he's running up to four miles a day.
Wythenshawe Hospital saved the young doctor's life and he's now spoken out about his experience, urging the public to continue to be wary.
He warned that even those who were previously fit and healthy can face a long road to recovery.
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Dr Ramachandran first began feeling unwell on April 5 following a busy week treating patients, and was hospitalised himself a week later.
In an interview with the journal Anaesthesia Reports, he said he knew about the risks of Covid-19, but felt reassured because of his age and the fact he had no underlying health conditions.
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"At the time I fell ill, I was unaware of the link between members of the black, Asian, and minority ethnic community and the risk of becoming seriously unwell with Covid-19," he said.
"This directly affects me, as I am of South Asian descent with both my parents born in Sri Lanka."
Dr Ramachandran's initial symptoms included fatigue, nausea and vomiting, with fever, muscle pain and breathlessness developing over the course of a week.
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Aware he was becoming seriously ill, he called an ambulance on April 12 and was transferred to Wythenshawe Hospital.
Dr Ramachandran, a trainee doctor at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, underwent blood tests and scans for suspected Covid-19, and began treatment on intravenous antibiotics and fluids.
However, within 12 hours he had significantly deteriorated despite receiving oxygen, and was transferred to intensive care and put on a ventilator.
"It had never previously occurred to me that I might deteriorate to this state; hence this news caused much anxiety to myself and my family," he said.
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"The brief telephone conversation with my family, including a forced positive message, was my last clear memory prior to intubation."
Dr Ramachandran remained on the ventilator for six days, and spent two further days on the critical care unit receiving oxygen, physiotherapy and ongoing monitoring.
He also underwent further physiotherapy and speech therapy before being discharged, after which he spent six weeks recovering at his parents' house.
Dr Ramachandran said: "My mobility was much less than before, and I had lost between 10-15kg whilst in hospital.
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"My voice was incredibly hoarse and quiet, and I was occasionally struggling to swallow fluids."
Over the next six weeks, he told how he slowly built himself up from only being able to walk 100 metres to running three to four miles a day now.
Dr Ramachandran said: "My recovery has been a slow, arduous and often frustrating process.
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"I am much better now, however there is still some way to go; there are often days when I get tired very quickly with basic tasks.
"I am struggling with sleep and am yet to put on some of the muscle weight which I lost whilst in hospital. I've been advised that some of this can take up to a year to get back to normal."
Looking back on what happened, Dr Ramachandran said: "One of the issues I immediately noticed was a real and a perceived 'lack of control' which I found difficult to process.
"When caring for patients I am able to plot their progress and anticipate their clinical improvement or deterioration.
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"This was not something I could do as a patient; this led to uncertainty in my own mind and enhanced the fears that I already possessed regarding my clinical condition."
Dr Ramachandran said his own anxiety was running high due to the fact one of his patients - somebody younger than himself - had died from Covid-19 just before he himself fell ill.
He added: "Being admitted to critical care was an entirely new experience for me.
"As well as dealing with the challenges of being severely unwell, I had to deal with the added issue of being a doctor, who had treated numerous patients with the same illness prior to admission.
"When the country initially went into lockdown and the NHS was gearing up for the peak, I was aware that there was a high likelihood of catching Covid-19.
"However, I did not feel as though this would affect me severely as I was normally fit and well and have never smoked.
"As this case and others prove, however, this disease can affect anybody regardless of how healthy they previously were; further, the consequences of this infection can be stark."
Dr Ramachandran said he was still working through 'a myriad of mental and physical health issues'.
"It is vital the public continue to be wary of this potentially debilitating disease."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-14--Two teenagers in hospital following stabbing at a garage in Cheetham Hill

Two teenagers are in hospital following a late night stabbing at a garage in Cheetham Hill .
Police were called @ @ @ @ @ Hill Road at 11.55pm on Friday night ( June 12 ) .
When emeregncy crews @ @ @ @ @ man and 19-year-old woman to hospital .
Both remain in hospital in a stable condition @ @ @ @ @ .
A force spokesperson said : `` At 11.55pm on Friday 12 June 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ of a stabbing at a garage on Cheetham Hill Road in Manchester .
`` Officers @ @ @ @ @ and 19-year-old woman were taken to hospital for treatment where they remain in a stable @ @ @ @ @ have been made and enquiries are ongoing . ''
Anyone with information about the incident @ @ @ @ @ quoting incident number 3148 of 13/06/2020 .

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Two teenagers are in hospital following a late night stabbing at a garage in Cheetham Hill.
Police were called to a garage on Cheetham Hill Road at 11.55pm on Friday night (June 12).
When emeregncy crews attended they took an 18-year-old man and 19-year-old woman to hospital.
Both remain in hospital in a stable condition, Greater Manchester Police said.
A force spokesperson said: "At 11.55pm on Friday 12 June 2020, police were called to reports of a stabbing at a garage on Cheetham Hill Road in Manchester.
"Officers attended and an 18-year-old man and 19-year-old woman were taken to hospital for treatment where they remain in a stable condition.
"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with information about the incident should call police on 101 quoting incident number 3148 of 13/06/2020.
Alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-14--Man United evening headlines as Sanchez handed Old Trafford lifeline

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday , June 14 Sanchez may still have United future Alexis Sanchez could be part of the Manchester United squad next season .
The former Barcelona forward has spent this campaign on loan at Inter Milan , having endured a tough 18 months after he joined United from Arsenal in January 2018 .
But United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that the club could accommodate Sanchez and others next term .
“ Of course there ’ s a place for good players and good people in this environment , ” Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Let ’ s see where we get to after the season , because we do feel this squad is exciting .
We do feel we ’ re on the way to something .
“ It ’ s up to all the players when they ’ re here to do well , because there ’ s always talk of people coming in and out.
” Manchester United are on the right track under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , according to former Reds coach Rene Meulensteen .
The Dutchman told MEN Sport : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everybody felt the need , after so much time moving away from the Sir Alex Ferguson era , that they needed to bring somebody back that understands the culture of the club and the Ferguson ethos .
“ That ’ s why they brought Ole back , with Mick Phelan still there .
They want to rebuild the club with a similar ethos to what Sir Alex did over so many years .
I can understand that.
” Meulensteen , who spent six years as a first team coach at Old Trafford between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particularly sour departure from United when Ferguson retired .
He recalled : “ It ’ s easy to say in hindsight that things could have been done differently , but you would think , for a club the size of Manchester United , that they would have thought about it thoroughly to have a really good contingency plan in place.
” There have been no discussions over a short-term deal for Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes .
MEN Sport understands that the future of the 19-year-old , whose contract expires at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided in the next two weeks .
There remains an offer on the table from United that would see Gomes commit his long-term future to the club .
But there is no short-term deal that would see the academy graduate stay at the club until the rescheduled end of this season .

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, June 14
Sanchez may still have United future
Alexis Sanchez could be part of the Manchester United squad next season.
The former Barcelona forward has spent this campaign on loan at Inter Milan, having endured a tough 18 months after he joined United from Arsenal in January 2018.
But United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that the club could accommodate Sanchez and others next term.
“Of course there’s a place for good players and good people in this environment,” Solskjaer is quoted in the Daily Star.
“Let’s see where we get to after the season, because we do feel this squad is exciting. We do feel we’re on the way to something.
“It’s up to all the players when they’re here to do well, because there’s always talk of people coming in and out.”
Meulensteen: 'Solskjaer understands United ethos'
Manchester United are on the right track under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to former Reds coach Rene Meulensteen.
The Dutchman told MEN Sport: “I think it’s very obvious that everybody felt the need, after so much time moving away from the Sir Alex Ferguson era, that they needed to bring somebody back that understands the culture of the club and the Ferguson ethos.
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“That’s why they brought Ole back, with Mick Phelan still there. They want to rebuild the club with a similar ethos to what Sir Alex did over so many years. I can understand that.”
Meulensteen, who spent six years as a first team coach at Old Trafford between 2007 and 2013, also discussed his particularly sour departure from United when Ferguson retired.
He recalled: “It’s easy to say in hindsight that things could have been done differently, but you would think, for a club the size of Manchester United, that they would have thought about it thoroughly to have a really good contingency plan in place.”
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United want long-term future for Gomes
There have been no discussions over a short-term deal for Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes.
MEN Sport understands that the future of the 19-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of June, is set to be decided in the next two weeks.
There remains an offer on the table from United that would see Gomes commit his long-term future to the club.
But there is no short-term deal that would see the academy graduate stay at the club until the rescheduled end of this season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-14--Tottenham predicted lineup vs Man United

There is now not too much longer to wait for the return of Premier League football and Manchester United .
Over three months after the temporary suspension of fixtures was announced , Premier League clubs are again ready to restart their seasons .
Manchester United face a big first game in their aim to finish in a position that means that they qualify for the Champions League next season .
The Reds take on Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium , who are now managed by former United boss Jose Mourinho .
A poor start to the season saw them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Portuguese boss .
The Lilywhites will be hoping for a good run of form in order to take them as close to the Champions League places as possible .
Spurs are currently in eighth place in the league , seven points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea and four points behind United in fifth .
The unexpected break in fixtures has thrown up a massive positive for Mourinho and his team with some major players using the time to recover from injuries that would have seen them miss the end of the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the works last week when Dele Alli received a one-match suspension from the FA , meaning he misses out on Friday .
It leaves the Spurs boss with a few selection decisions to make ahead of the game .
However , one of them won ’ t be in goal as club captain Hugo Lloris should be fit and available after recovering from a nasty elbow dislocation earlier this season .
Right-back is an area that Spurs have struggled in recent seasons but Serge Aurier has been chosen in most league games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in that position again .
Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen are the two most experienced central defenders at the club , and Mourinho may go with the pairing , ahead of the less experienced Japhet Tanganga , especially as the team gets used to playing in front of no crowd at their new stadium .
The versatility of Ryan Sessegnon means that he can play anywhere down the left-hand side and the 20-year-old could take his place in the left-back position .
Mourinho has a lot of options in the midfield even without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a bid to try and keep Bruno Fernandes quiet .
The England international could line up alongside January acquisition Gedson Fernandes , with question marks hanging over the fitness of Giovani Lo Celso .
That , along with Alli 's absence , could see Tanguy Ndombele get the nod too .
The return of attacking trio Steven Bergwijn , Son Heung-min , and Harry Kane serves as a huge boost to Mourinho .
The three could team up in attack for Spurs .

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Manchester United and Premier League football are back.
After a three-month suspension of fixtures clubs are again ready to restart their seasons and United face a big first game in their aim to finish in a position that means that they qualify for the Champions League next season.
The Reds travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to take on a Spurs side now managed by former United manager Jose Mourinho.
A poor start to the season saw them part ways with Mauricio Pochettino and turn to the Portuguese boss. The Lilywhites will be hoping for a good run of form in order to take them as close to the Champions League places as possible.
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Spurs are currently in eighth place in the league, seven points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea and four points behind United in fifth.
The unexpected break in fixtures has thrown up a massive positive for Mourinho and his team with some major players using the time to recover from injuries that would have seen them miss the end of the season.
But a major spanner was thrown into the works last week when Dele Alli received a one-match suspension from the FA, meaning he misses out on Friday.
It leaves the Spurs boss with a few selection decisions to make ahead of the game.
However, one of them won’t be in goal as club captain Hugo Lloris should be fit and available after recovering from a nasty elbow dislocation earlier this season.
Right-back is an area that Spurs have struggled in recent seasons but Serge Aurier has been chosen in most league games this campaign and could take his place in that position again.
Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen are the two most experienced central defenders at the club, and Mourinho may go with the pairing, ahead of the less experienced Japhet Tanganga, especially as the team gets used to playing in front of no crowd at their new stadium.
The versatility of Ryan Sessegnon means that he can play anywhere down the left-hand side and the 20-year-old could take his place in the left-back position.
Mourinho has a lot of options in the midfield even without Alli, and could select Eric Dier in a bid to try and keep Bruno Fernandes quiet. The England international could line up alongside January acquisition Gedson Fernandes, with question marks hanging over the fitness of Giovani Lo Celso. That, along with Alli's absence, could see Tanguy Ndombele get the nod too.
The return of attacking trio Steven Bergwijn, Son Heung-min, and Harry Kane serves as a huge boost to Mourinho.
The three could team up in attack for Spurs.
Predicted Tottenham starting XI: Lloris; Aurier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Sessegnon; Dier, Fernandes, Ndombele; Bergwijn, Son; Kane


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-14--Big Brother’s 10 most outrageous, surprising and memorable moments

Twenty years ago , a new brand of television programming landed on our screens when Channel 4 aired Big Brother .
And at first , viewers didn ’ t quite know what to think of it .
On July 18 , 2000 , ten normal people who didn ’ t know each other from Adam were thrust into a purpose built house and into the limelight - and reality TV was well and truly born .
The first eviction episode of the series saw a total of 3.4 million viewers tune in while a controversial housemate ’ s ejection bumped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was a great success .
So from the start Big Brother , fronted by Davina McCall , was getting people talking thanks to show bosses ’ ability to pick an eclectic mix of off-the-wall characters .
After 10 years and 11 series the broadcaster said goodbye after ratings took a nosedive and it was swiftly picked up by Channel 5 , who kept it going until 2018 .
This weekend a special look back at the show ’ s best moments is being aired on E4 .
The programme , hosted by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spin off show Big Brother 's Bit on the Side , will take viewers on a trip down memory lane .
So to get us in the mood , we have compiled 10 of BBUK ’ s most shocking and outrageous moments .
The list would n't be complete without Nasty Nick .
There ’ s a simple rule in Big Brother that stood the test of time until it came off our screens for good in 2018… do not discuss nominations .
If you weren ’ t around to witness this particular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s hard to explain just how outraged the country was that Nick Bateman had the audacity to attempt to cheat his way to winning £70,000 - the prize money back then .
It was a simpler time - nobody had seen anything like this before and no one knew what to make of it , except for the fact that it pretty much made the entire series and helped catapult Craig Phillips to victory .
Nick didn ’ t do too badly out of it either - he got the boot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bob out of his new found infamy .
He went on to star as the Narrator in a stage version of The Rocky Horror Show , presented TV show Trust Me and wrote a book perhaps aptly entitled How to be a Right Bastard .
This is technically the celebrity version , but as Chantelle was not a celebrity , just pretending to be one , we ’ re gon na let it slide - purely because it was a stroke of genius by BB producers .
The Paris Hilton look alike went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and had to convince them she was also famous - specifically , the singer in a girl group called Kandyfloss The poor girl was made to sing her band ’ s 'hit ' called I Want It All to her housemates - not only was it awful , she had to read the lyrics from a piece of paper .
Basketball star Dennis Rodman 's face was a picture as he watched her awkwardly dance about to the equally awful song .
Her housemates must have felt sorry for her as they all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led her to be allowed to stay in the house .
And she won over the public so much she ended up winning the series , beating the likes of Michael Barrymore , rapper Maggot and Preston from The Ordinary Boys .
2004 was the infamous fight night which ended with security being called in on series 5 to break up Victor Ebuwa and Emma Greenwood .
It all started after two housemates Emma and Michelle , who were believed to be evicted , made a surprise return from the secret bedsit where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house from .
Jason and Victor were less than impressed by their return and , thanks to a lot of booze adding to the mix of emotions , all hell broke loose between them and Nadia and Emma respectively .
When Victor and Emma had hit each other with the trays Big Brother called him to the diary room to break it up .
Channel 4 ended up cutting the live feed to the house between 2am and 3am after police were called to investigate .
After a night in the bedsit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next day for breaching rules .
Michelle Bass and Stu Wilson ’ s under the table shenanigans ( series 5 ) Back in 2004 , Michelle Bass and Stu Wilson became the first couple to ‘ do it ’ under a table .
The couple - whose relationship continued outside Big Brother for a year - had viewers glued to their TV sets from the start .
But nothing more so than when Geordie Michelle invited her ‘ Chicken Stu ’ under the table for some away from the camera action .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that they could communicate about things that appeared sexual .
During her exit interview , Michelle was coy about what they actually did when asked by Davina McCall .
“ No comment , ” she replied , as the audience squealed .
When asked if she loved Stu , Michelle said “ I think so ” with a big smile on her face .
Sadly it wasn ’ t meant to be - they split a year after leaving the house .
Nothing else needs to be said - it is an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forever .
For those who are unaware , in 2005 , Kinga Karolczack entered the house and instantly became one of the show ’ s most outrageous characters .
The fun and feisty housemate , who was a late addition , wasn ’ t shy about saying what she thought - and stripping off for the hot tub .
But it was her apparent dalliance with a wine bottle in the BB garden that had viewers ’ eyes popping out .
She got to the final , finishing fourth .
But you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her life since .
Thankfully she seems to have recovered - after various TV appearances and a flirt with music , she now works as a personal assistant .
Makosi was responsible for more than a few dramas in the house - such as when she ‘ stole ’ her housemates ’ cider and all hell broke loose .
But perhaps her most outrageous moment was when she demanded a pregnancy test from Big Brother after getting steamy in the hot tub with Anthony Hutton .
Speaking to two of her housemates , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent sure ” she was pregnant just hours after the moment , before declaring she would have the baby if she was .
It turns out that Grace Adams-Short was not happy at being the fourth contestant to be evicted from the Big Brother house .
She appeared to take the news well , and maintained a smile while she was comforted by her fellow housemates .
Grace then stood up , removed her dressing gown to reveal a pink evening dress , and prepared to leave the house .
She said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also up for eviction - but Susie didn ’ t get the same kind of treatment .
Instead Grace threw a glass of water thrown in her face for nominating her , and walked out to a crowd of boos before being branded the `` most hated contestant of all time '' .
We don ’ t think she ’ s that bothered now though - it all worked out well for her .
She is still loved up with Mikey Dalton , who she met in the house , and the couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is she ?
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Where did you find her ?
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” is probably the most memorable quote from a housemate ever .
Nikki ’ s tantrums and over the top reaction to everything was pure entertainment for viewers - and this is perfectly summed up in this particular incident .
Heading into the diary room in a huff , Nikki was less than impressed with Susie Verrico , who nominated her for eviction .
So rather just have a grumble like most people would , she instead put on perhaps the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There were a number of relationships to come out of BB , but none more intriguing than that of Rebecca Shiner and Luke Marsden .
The pair couldn ’ t have been more different - but as the old saying goes , opposites attract .
They kept viewers hooked with their budding romance , which saw bubbly , loud Bex flirt outrageously with geeky but witty Luke .
They enjoyed more than a few snogs - and despite Luke denying that he liked her , there was a touching moment where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of Bex ’ s exit from the house .
Their romance didn ’ t last the distance - they confirmed they were going their separate ways in November 2009 .
She went into the house known only as one of the escorts linked to Wayne Rooney , but she won the series - and the £100,000 - by doing the seemingly impossible and turning around the public ’ s perception of her .
After winning a passport to the final by Pauline Bennett , which formed part of the series ’ Power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and unleashed her venom on the housemates .
She was foul mouthed and confrontational - but it made for some of the most explosive and entertaining TV that Big Brother had seen .
And as her housemate Chris said , she became almost “ loveable ” for it .
She certainly had a way with words - but what perhaps made her likeable was how she pulled up her housemates ’ behaviour , while also occasionally admitting she was wrong and apologising for her comments - including to her arch nemesis Ashleigh Coyle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that runner up Ashleigh should have scooped victory as she believed she would have been voted out early on in the prices if she didn ’ t have immunity .
Helen , from Bolton , has since said that her appearance on the show was “ life changing ” .
Big Brother : Best Shows Ever will air on E4 on Sunday 14th June at 9pm .

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Twenty years ago, a new brand of television programming landed on our screens when Channel 4 aired Big Brother.
And at first, viewers didn’t quite know what to think of it.
On July 18, 2000, ten normal people who didn’t know each other from Adam were thrust into a purpose built house and into the limelight - and reality TV was well and truly born.
The first eviction episode of the series saw a total of 3.4 million viewers tune in while a controversial housemate’s ejection bumped that up to 6.9 million viewers - it was a great success.
So from the start Big Brother, fronted by Davina McCall, was getting people talking thanks to show bosses’ ability to pick an eclectic mix of off-the-wall characters.
After 10 years and 11 series the broadcaster said goodbye after ratings took a nosedive and it was swiftly picked up by Channel 5, who kept it going until 2018.
This weekend a special look back at the show’s best moments is being aired on E4.
The programme, hosted by Davina and Rylan Clark-Neal, who hosted spin off show Big Brother's Bit on the Side, will take viewers on a trip down memory lane.
So to get us in the mood, we have compiled 10 of BBUK’s most shocking and outrageous moments.
Nasty Nick’s cheating (series 1)
(Image: Channel 4)
The list wouldn't be complete without Nasty Nick.
There’s a simple rule in Big Brother that stood the test of time until it came off our screens for good in 2018… do not discuss nominations.
If you weren’t around to witness this particular moment unfold in the first series, it’s hard to explain just how outraged the country was that Nick Bateman had the audacity to attempt to cheat his way to winning £70,000 - the prize money back then.
It was a simpler time - nobody had seen anything like this before and no one knew what to make of it, except for the fact that it pretty much made the entire series and helped catapult Craig Phillips to victory.
Nick didn’t do too badly out of it either - he got the boot from producers but he made a few bob out of his new found infamy.
He went on to star as the Narrator in a stage version of The Rocky Horror Show, presented TV show Trust Me and wrote a book perhaps aptly entitled How to be a Right Bastard.
Chantelle Houghton pretending to be a celebrity (CBB series 4)
This is technically the celebrity version, but as Chantelle was not a celebrity, just pretending to be one, we’re gonna let it slide - purely because it was a stroke of genius by BB producers.
The Paris Hilton look alike went into the house with 10 famous faces and had to convince them she was also famous - specifically, the singer in a girl group called Kandyfloss
The poor girl was made to sing her band’s 'hit' called I Want It All to her housemates - not only was it awful, she had to read the lyrics from a piece of paper.
Basketball star Dennis Rodman's face was a picture as he watched her awkwardly dance about to the equally awful song.
Her housemates must have felt sorry for her as they all accepted her as a celeb - which led her to be allowed to stay in the house.
And she won over the public so much she ended up winning the series, beating the likes of Michael Barrymore, rapper Maggot and Preston from The Ordinary Boys.
Fight night (series 5)
(Image: E4)
2004 was the infamous fight night which ended with security being called in on series 5 to break up Victor Ebuwa and Emma Greenwood.
It all started after two housemates Emma and Michelle, who were believed to be evicted, made a surprise return from the secret bedsit where they had watched the rest of the house from.
Jason and Victor were less than impressed by their return and, thanks to a lot of booze adding to the mix of emotions, all hell broke loose between them and Nadia and Emma respectively.
When Victor and Emma had hit each other with the trays Big Brother called him to the diary room to break it up.
Channel 4 ended up cutting the live feed to the house between 2am and 3am after police were called to investigate.
After a night in the bedsit, Emma was kicked out of the house the next day for breaching rules.
Michelle Bass and Stu Wilson’s under the table shenanigans (series 5)
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Back in 2004, Michelle Bass and Stu Wilson became the first couple to ‘do it’ under a table.
The couple - whose relationship continued outside Big Brother for a year - had viewers glued to their TV sets from the start.
But nothing more so than when Geordie Michelle invited her ‘Chicken Stu’ under the table for some away from the camera action.
The couple appeared to use coded language so that they could communicate about things that appeared sexual.
During her exit interview, Michelle was coy about what they actually did when asked by Davina McCall.
“No comment,” she replied, as the audience squealed.
When asked if she loved Stu, Michelle said “I think so” with a big smile on her face.
Sadly it wasn’t meant to be - they split a year after leaving the house.
Kinga (series 6)
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Nothing else needs to be said - it is an image etched into the brains of Brits forever.
For those who are unaware, in 2005, Kinga Karolczack entered the house and instantly became one of the show’s most outrageous characters.
The fun and feisty housemate, who was a late addition, wasn’t shy about saying what she thought - and stripping off for the hot tub.
But it was her apparent dalliance with a wine bottle in the BB garden that had viewers’ eyes popping out.
She got to the final, finishing fourth. But you have to worry about how that has affected her life since.
Thankfully she seems to have recovered - after various TV appearances and a flirt with music, she now works as a personal assistant.
Makosi's hot tub ‘pregnancy’ (series 6)
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Makosi was responsible for more than a few dramas in the house - such as when she ‘stole’ her housemates’ cider and all hell broke loose.
But perhaps her most outrageous moment was when she demanded a pregnancy test from Big Brother after getting steamy in the hot tub with Anthony Hutton.
Speaking to two of her housemates, she insisted that she was “90 per cent sure” she was pregnant just hours after the moment, before declaring she would have the baby if she was.
Grace chucks water in Susie’s face (series 7)
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It turns out that Grace Adams-Short was not happy at being the fourth contestant to be evicted from the Big Brother house.
She appeared to take the news well, and maintained a smile while she was comforted by her fellow housemates.
Grace then stood up, removed her dressing gown to reveal a pink evening dress, and prepared to leave the house.
She said well done to Nikki, who was also up for eviction - but Susie didn’t get the same kind of treatment.
Instead Grace threw a glass of water thrown in her face for nominating her, and walked out to a crowd of boos before being branded the "most hated contestant of all time".
We don’t think she’s that bothered now though - it all worked out well for her. She is still loved up with Mikey Dalton, who she met in the house, and the couple have three children together.
Nikki Grahame’s meltdown (series 7)
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“Who is she?! Where did you find her?!” is probably the most memorable quote from a housemate ever.
Nikki’s tantrums and over the top reaction to everything was pure entertainment for viewers - and this is perfectly summed up in this particular incident.
Heading into the diary room in a huff, Nikki was less than impressed with Susie Verrico, who nominated her for eviction.
So rather just have a grumble like most people would, she instead put on perhaps the most ridiculous and over-dramatic performances in modern history.
Bex and Luke (series 9)
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There were a number of relationships to come out of BB, but none more intriguing than that of Rebecca Shiner and Luke Marsden.
The pair couldn’t have been more different - but as the old saying goes, opposites attract.
They kept viewers hooked with their budding romance, which saw bubbly, loud Bex flirt outrageously with geeky but witty Luke.
They enjoyed more than a few snogs - and despite Luke denying that he liked her, there was a touching moment where the pair spoke openly about liking each other ahead of Bex’s exit from the house.
Their romance didn’t last the distance - they confirmed they were going their separate ways in November 2009.
Helen Wood winning Big Brother (series 15)
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She went into the house known only as one of the escorts linked to Wayne Rooney, but she won the series - and the £100,000 - by doing the seemingly impossible and turning around the public’s perception of her.
After winning a passport to the final by Pauline Bennett, which formed part of the series’ Power Trip theme, a delighted Helen relaxed and unleashed her venom on the housemates.
She was foul mouthed and confrontational - but it made for some of the most explosive and entertaining TV that Big Brother had seen.
And as her housemate Chris said, she became almost “loveable” for it.
She certainly had a way with words - but what perhaps made her likeable was how she pulled up her housemates’ behaviour, while also occasionally admitting she was wrong and apologising for her comments - including to her arch nemesis Ashleigh Coyle.
When Helen won, she admitted that runner up Ashleigh should have scooped victory as she believed she would have been voted out early on in the prices if she didn’t have immunity.
Helen, from Bolton, has since said that her appearance on the show was “life changing”.
Big Brother: Best Shows Ever will air on E4 on Sunday 14th June at 9pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-14--The disgusting aftermath of the illegal rave that residents knew was coming

“ This rave has been going around on social media for the last few days , my son is 17 and he knew all about it before it was going to happen .
We all did , ” said one local resident as she cleaned up a sea of glass at Daisy Nook Country Park .
Two illegal raves in Manchester saw chaos consume Manchester last night - one in Oldham with around 4,000 people in attendance and another in Carrington attended by around 2,000 people .
A 20-year-old man has been confirmed dead following ‘ a suspected drug overdose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But for many residents , this rave was no surprise .
Several local residents told the Manchester Evening News that details of the rave had been circulating on local social media groups for days beforehand .
When the night finally arrived , residents say they were anticipating problems .
One couple participating in the Daisy Nook clean-up , who wished not to be named , said that they had been awake all night with the noise from the amount of people who had been attending the party , which then spilled over into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We saw loads of youths last night at about 6pm and we just saw loads of people with balloons to their faces .
“ The roads were covered in people turning up .
Lots of people started arriving in cars and were driving to show-off .
They parked up and let people out .
“ It was the sheer amount of people that kept us awake.
” “ Then at around 2am taxis started arriving and taking people away .
“ No one in Oldham had any sleep last night .
Coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it looks like Glastonbury has happened.
” The couple told the M.E.N .
that they had seen police officers in nearby streets watching people believed to be making their way to the rave .
They even tried to report the rave as it was happening .
“ I called the police and they told me I would have to speak to the incident room .
“ But when they put me through it just kept ringing out so I had to give up ” , said one member of the pair .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be named , said that residents believe that party-goers were actually being charged £10 to gain access to the field for the rave .
“ I wonder if that ’ s why they left a lot of expensive gear behind , they knew they had made a lot of money , ” they said .
The partying continued into the early hours and when the sun dawned , exhausted residents went down to see the damage .
What they saw horrified them .
Lining the route down to the hidden field in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of silver gas canisters , smashed bottles , discarded cups and cans .
Burned patches of grass where fires had been made formed dark spots across the sun-bleached , trampled grass .
Beyond that was the site of the party , where there was evidence of an organised event .
Where ravers danced hours before now lay a ‘ sea of silver ’ , as residents found themselves wading through the tiny canisters .
Residents and council workers continued to arrive from 6am , launching a colossal clean-up operation .
The youngest volunteer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemingly endless litter-picking to stare in disbelief at the state the field had been left in , normally used as a peaceful green space for families , dog walkers and ramblers .
Some residents said they have been left ‘ devastated ’ by the scene .
Volunteer Sandra Lord was picking up trash from 7am this morning after hearing the rave all night .
She said : “ When I first walked onto the field , I was absolutely devastated .
It was just a sea of silver with all the gas canisters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It was just awful .
When I first saw the rubbish , I just wanted to drive away .
It made me upset because this is where I live .
This is where we all live .
This is our local country park .
“ People come with kids , people come with dogs , and they are not going to be able to come on this field for quite a while now because of all the glass - and it is devastating .
“ Parklife was supposed to be on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this instead .
At least Parklife is organised - it has drug tests , it has people cleaning up and it is done in an official capacity.
” Ms Lord says that volunteers were met by people who attended the rave , who brazenly returned to find lost belongings .
She added : “ We have seen a couple of the people who were here last night , who have come back because they have lost stuff and have come back to search for stuff .
“ They just said ‘ the council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re not the council , we ’ re local residents who have respect for where we live.
” Rubbish found was ‘ appalling ’ say residents - including used tampons and human excrement .
Husband and wife Paul and Nicola Ward felt compelled to help the clean-up , saying that they ‘ love Daisy Nook ’ .
Mr Ward said : “ We heard last night that there was an organised rave , it kept my wife up most of the night with the noise .
“ It ’ s horrendous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rave , the least you could do would be to bring a bin liner to put your bottles in .
But the clean-up has been a nightmare , such a shame .
“ We have found quite a few interesting things in the rubbish - some we don ’ t want to mention .
People have just treated it like it ’ s a toilet and it goes on for miles .
Mrs Ward added : “ It ’ s disgusting , it ’ s terrible abuse that has been going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found in the rubbish is appalling.
” But the efforts of local residents and authorities continued , as they ‘ worked side by side ’ to get the job done .
Council workers , who were leading the clean-up , said they could never have cleared it had the members of the public not generously given their time .
Wes Byrne , an Oldham Council cleaner , said : “ We couldn ’ t even see the grass when we got here at 6am .
“ There was a mess all along the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in the field .
“ The public have been great , it would have taken us ages without them .
“ Especially with everything that has been going on with the pandemic , people will still come out and do this .
My faith in humanity was lost and then it was immediately restored when everyone showed up to help .
Good people.
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“This rave has been going around on social media for the last few days, my son is 17 and he knew all about it before it was going to happen. We all did,” said one local resident as she cleaned up a sea of glass at Daisy Nook Country Park.
Two illegal raves in Manchester saw chaos consume Manchester last night - one in Oldham with around 4,000 people in attendance and another in Carrington attended by around 2,000 people.
A 20-year-old man has been confirmed dead following ‘a suspected drug overdose’ at the Daisy Nook rave.
But for many residents, this rave was no surprise.
(Image: MEN Media)
Several local residents told the Manchester Evening News that details of the rave had been circulating on local social media groups for days beforehand.
When the night finally arrived, residents say they were anticipating problems.
One couple participating in the Daisy Nook clean-up, who wished not to be named, said that they had been awake all night with the noise from the amount of people who had been attending the party, which then spilled over into the beauty spot.
(Image: MEN Media)
They said: “We saw loads of youths last night at about 6pm and we just saw loads of people with balloons to their faces.
“The roads were covered in people turning up. Lots of people started arriving in cars and were driving to show-off. They parked up and let people out.
“It was the sheer amount of people that kept us awake.”
“Then at around 2am taxis started arriving and taking people away.
“No one in Oldham had any sleep last night. Coming to the field today to clear up, it looks like Glastonbury has happened.”
The couple told the M.E.N. that they had seen police officers in nearby streets watching people believed to be making their way to the rave.
They even tried to report the rave as it was happening.
“I called the police and they told me I would have to speak to the incident room.
“But when they put me through it just kept ringing out so I had to give up”, said one member of the pair.
(Image: MEN Media)
One volunteer, who also wished not to be named, said that residents believe that party-goers were actually being charged £10 to gain access to the field for the rave.
“I wonder if that’s why they left a lot of expensive gear behind, they knew they had made a lot of money,” they said.
The partying continued into the early hours and when the sun dawned, exhausted residents went down to see the damage.
What they saw horrified them.
Lining the route down to the hidden field in the country park were ‘thousands’ of silver gas canisters, smashed bottles, discarded cups and cans.
Burned patches of grass where fires had been made formed dark spots across the sun-bleached, trampled grass.
(Image: MEN Media)
Beyond that was the site of the party, where there was evidence of an organised event.
A gazebo stood alongside signs reading ‘Quarantine Rave’, colourful totem poles, a generator, speakers, lights.
(Image: PA)
Where ravers danced hours before now lay a ‘sea of silver’, as residents found themselves wading through the tiny canisters.
Residents and council workers continued to arrive from 6am, launching a colossal clean-up operation.
The youngest volunteer was just eight-years-old.
Many stopped their seemingly endless litter-picking to stare in disbelief at the state the field had been left in, normally used as a peaceful green space for families, dog walkers and ramblers.
Some residents said they have been left ‘devastated’ by the scene.
Volunteer Sandra Lord was picking up trash from 7am this morning after hearing the rave all night.
She said: “When I first walked onto the field, I was absolutely devastated. It was just a sea of silver with all the gas canisters. There must have been thousands here.
“It was just awful. When I first saw the rubbish, I just wanted to drive away. It made me upset because this is where I live. This is where we all live. This is our local country park.
“People come with kids, people come with dogs, and they are not going to be able to come on this field for quite a while now because of all the glass - and it is devastating.
“People have no respect.
“Parklife was supposed to be on and it looks like they have done this instead. At least Parklife is organised - it has drug tests, it has people cleaning up and it is done in an official capacity.”
Ms Lord says that volunteers were met by people who attended the rave, who brazenly returned to find lost belongings.
She added: “We have seen a couple of the people who were here last night, who have come back because they have lost stuff and have come back to search for stuff.
“They just said ‘the council can clear it up’ - but we’re not the council, we’re local residents who have respect for where we live.”
Rubbish found was ‘appalling’ say residents - including used tampons and human excrement.
Husband and wife Paul and Nicola Ward felt compelled to help the clean-up, saying that they ‘love Daisy Nook’.
Mr Ward said: “We heard last night that there was an organised rave, it kept my wife up most of the night with the noise.
“It’s horrendous, if you do want to have a rave, the least you could do would be to bring a bin liner to put your bottles in. But the clean-up has been a nightmare, such a shame.
“We have found quite a few interesting things in the rubbish - some we don’t want to mention. People have just treated it like it’s a toilet and it goes on for miles.
Mrs Ward added: “It’s disgusting, it’s terrible abuse that has been going on near my house. What we have found in the rubbish is appalling.”
(Image: ABNM Photography)
But the efforts of local residents and authorities continued, as they ‘worked side by side’ to get the job done.
Council workers, who were leading the clean-up, said they could never have cleared it had the members of the public not generously given their time.
Wes Byrne, an Oldham Council cleaner, said: “We couldn’t even see the grass when we got here at 6am.
“There was a mess all along the motorway bridge, all along the paths and in the field.
“The public have been great, it would have taken us ages without them.
“Especially with everything that has been going on with the pandemic, people will still come out and do this. My faith in humanity was lost and then it was immediately restored when everyone showed up to help. Good people.”
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app -download it here for your Apple or Android device.
You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter -subscribe here . And you canfollow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-14--The Salisbury Poisonings: When was it, what happened and where are they now?

The Wilitshire city of Salisbury became the centre of a shock incident a few years ago which rocked the usually quiet area .
And on Sunday night , a BBC One drama will depict the story of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter , Yulia , who were poisoned with a chemical weapon .
The Salisbury Poisonings , which airs on the channel at 9pm , will be shown over three consecutive nights and will focus on the heroism shown by the local community during the public health crisis that followed , as well as how investigators had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city .
On March 4 , 2018 , Salisbury became the site of an unprecedented national emergency when Sergei , 66 at the time , and Yulia , then 33 , who was visiting her father from Moscow , were found semi-conscious on a park bench in The Maltings shopping area .
The next morning , Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust declared a major incident in response to concerns raised by medical staff .
It later emerged the pair had been poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent which could have killed hundreds .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the emergency services and the public were checked for possible symptoms and Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey , who had been sent to Sergei Skripal 's house , had been admitted to hospital in a serious condition .
On 22 March 2018 , Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey was discharged while Sergei and Yulia remained seriously ill in hospital .
Yulia was discharged from hospital on April 9 but Sergei , a former Russian military intelligence officer who acted as a double agent for the UK 's intelligence services , was n't able to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local resident Dawn Sturgess died in July 2018 after she came into contact with the Novichok after it had apparently been discarded .
Her partner Charlie Rowley also fell ill at the couple 's flat in Amesbury , near Salisbury , but survived .
On June 6 2020 , the New York Post reported that Sergei and Yulia Skripal have been settled in New Zealand - under new identities - after spending the two years following the poisoning in an MI5 safe house .

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The Wilitshire city of Salisbury became the centre of a shock incident a few years ago which rocked the usually quiet area.
And on Sunday night, a BBC One drama will depict the story of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, who were poisoned with a chemical weapon.
The Salisbury Poisonings, which airs on the channel at 9pm, will be shown over three consecutive nights and will focus on the heroism shown by the local community during the public health crisis that followed, as well as how investigators had to prevent the nerve agent getting out across the city.
On March 4, 2018, Salisbury became the site of an unprecedented national emergency when Sergei, 66 at the time, and Yulia, then 33, who was visiting her father from Moscow, were found semi-conscious on a park bench in The Maltings shopping area.
The next morning, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust declared a major incident in response to concerns raised by medical staff.
(Image: PA)
It later emerged the pair had been poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent which could have killed hundreds.
It was reported that 21 members of the emergency services and the public were checked for possible symptoms and Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey, who had been sent to Sergei Skripal's house, had been admitted to hospital in a serious condition.
On 22 March 2018, Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey was discharged while Sergei and Yulia remained seriously ill in hospital.
Yulia was discharged from hospital on April 9 but Sergei, a former Russian military intelligence officer who acted as a double agent for the UK's intelligence services, wasn't able to leave hospital until May 18.
(Image: PA)
Sadly, local resident Dawn Sturgess died in July 2018 after she came into contact with the Novichok after it had apparently been discarded.
Her partner Charlie Rowley also fell ill at the couple's flat in Amesbury, near Salisbury, but survived.
On June 6 2020, the New York Post reported that Sergei and Yulia Skripal have been settled in New Zealand - under new identities - after spending the two years following the poisoning in an MI5 safe house.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-14--Man Utd 'make Van de Beek and Havertz decision' plus more transfer rumours

Manchester United have decided to focus their attention on signing Donny van de Beek rather than Kai Havertz this summer , according to reports .
Although there is financial uncertainty in the game due to the coronavirus crisis , United are planning to press ahead with their transfer plans this summer .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to enhance his side 's attacking threat and would ideally like to add a winger , centre-midfielder and playmaker to his squad .
Although M.E.N .
Sport understands that Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish is the club 's primary target for the attacking midfielder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also been touted .
Club great and current Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar has confirmed that his old side have been interested in his talented midfielder Van de Beek , while M.E.N .
Sport has reported that Havertz would be open to a move to Old Trafford this summer after another impressive campaign .
Havertz has bagged 15 goals this season which has made him the Bundesliga 's top scorer by the age of 21 but , understandably , he is being chased by a number of top clubs .
Chelsea are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Star claims that Frank Lampard 's side now have a free-run to sign Havertz after United decided to prioritise Van de Beek .
It 's claimed that as the Dutchman is just as effective in front of goal and would cost significantly less than Havertz that United will now try and sign him to bolster their creative options .
Elsewhere in United 's midfield chase , the club are once again being linked with Leicester City 's Wilfred Ndidi .
The Nigerian has proved to be one of the best defensive midfielders in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always rating highly in the tackling stats .
According to the Express , United will make a move for Ndidi if they fail to sign Van de Beek - even though they are very different players - but will face competition from Real Madrid and PSG .

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Manchester United have decided to focus their attention on signing Donny van de Beek rather than Kai Havertz this summer, according to reports.
Although there is financial uncertainty in the game due to the coronavirus crisis, United are planning to press ahead with their transfer plans this summer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to enhance his side's attacking threat and would ideally like to add a winger, centre-midfielder and playmaker to his squad.
Although M.E.N. Sport understands that Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish is the club's primary target for the attacking midfielder role, plenty of other names have also been touted.
Club great and current Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar has confirmed that his old side have been interested in his talented midfielder Van de Beek, while M.E.N. Sport has reported that Havertz would be open to a move to Old Trafford this summer after another impressive campaign.
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Havertz has bagged 15 goals this season which has made him the Bundesliga's top scorer by the age of 21 but, understandably, he is being chased by a number of top clubs.
Chelsea are one of them and, The Daily Star claims that Frank Lampard's side now have a free-run to sign Havertz after United decided to prioritise Van de Beek.
It's claimed that as the Dutchman is just as effective in front of goal and would cost significantly less than Havertz that United will now try and sign him to bolster their creative options.
Elsewhere in United's midfield chase, the club are once again being linked with Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi.
The Nigerian has proved to be one of the best defensive midfielders in the league in recent season and is always rating highly in the tackling stats.
According to the Express, United will make a move for Ndidi if they fail to sign Van de Beek - even though they are very different players - but will face competition from Real Madrid and PSG.