themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Nouri’s father humbled by Van de Beek Man United shirt number gesture

The father of Abdelhak Nouri says he is humbled that Donny van de Beek dedicated his new Manchester United shirt number to his son .
Van de Beek was unveiled as United 's first signing of the summer transfer window on Wednesday afternoon after he officially completed his move from Ajax .
Upon his arrival at Old Trafford the Dutch midfielder specifically requested the No.34 jersey to pay tribute to his former Ajax teammate and close friend Abdelhak Nouri , who collapsed during a pre-season game against Werder Bremen in 2017 and suffered a cardiac arrhythmia attack .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my good friend Abdelhak Nouri… maybe you know the story , '' the Dutchman told United 's official site .
`` He had a heart attack and he ’ s a good friend of mine , and I ’ m really close with his family and his brother is one of my best friends , and I talk a lot with them .
So I decided to take his old number on my shirt .
I want to get good memories with this number.
” Nouri 's father Mohammed has revealed how Van @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shirt number decision , and he says he is humbled by the touching gesture .
“ He asked if I was okay with him playing with number 34 .
And I said he should .
I can only be proud of that .
It ’ s a nice gesture , very special for us .
“ When he hears Donny ’ s name or voice , his eyes widen and he immediately looks up .
He was also emotional , you could see that immediately .
You can see it in his facial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are happy and emotional at the same time .
Everything comes up .
Donny and Abdelhak are bosom friends .
It is real friendship .
”

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The father of Abdelhak Nouri says he is humbled that Donny van de Beek dedicated his new Manchester United shirt number to his son.
Van de Beek was unveiled as United's first signing of the summer transfer window on Wednesday afternoon after he officially completed his move from Ajax.
Upon his arrival at Old Trafford the Dutch midfielder specifically requested the No.34 jersey to pay tribute to his former Ajax teammate and close friend Abdelhak Nouri, who collapsed during a pre-season game against Werder Bremen in 2017 and suffered a cardiac arrhythmia attack.
“This is a special thing for me because my good friend Abdelhak Nouri… maybe you know the story," the Dutchman told United's official site.
"He had a heart attack and he’s a good friend of mine, and I’m really close with his family and his brother is one of my best friends, and I talk a lot with them. So I decided to take his old number on my shirt. I want to get good memories with this number.”
Nouri's father Mohammed has revealed how Van de Beek phoned him before making the shirt number decision, and he says he is humbled by the touching gesture.
“Donny called me,” Mohammed Nouri told NOS.
“He asked if I was okay with him playing with number 34. And I said he should. I can only be proud of that. It’s a nice gesture, very special for us.
“When he hears Donny’s name or voice, his eyes widen and he immediately looks up. He was also emotional, you could see that immediately. You can see it in his facial expression. But so do we. We are happy and emotional at the same time. Everything comes up. Donny and Abdelhak are bosom friends. It is real friendship.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--£2m boost to fund extra buses for pupils' school return

Children across Greater Manchester will be able to take advantage of thousands of extra bus seats to support their safe return to schools .
The combined authority has secured more than £2m from the government to increase capacity on the commercial bus network at peak times from Monday September 7 .
Social distancing restrictions still apply on commercially-run services , which are used by around 90 per cent of the city-region ’ s schoolchildren .
Transport for Greater Manchester ( TfGM ) has struck a deal with operators to run around 300 additional bus journeys every weekday .
Duplicate buses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and college students will have their route numbers marked with an ‘ S ’ to show they are school services .
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham hopes the agreement , which will apply initially for the first autumn half-term only , will give ‘ further peace of mind ’ to pupils and their families .
“ We ’ re committed to making sure children can return to school as safely as possible , ” he said .
“ While we ’ d still encourage pupils to travel on foot or by bike to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shorter journeys , we know that isn ’ t an option for everyone .
“ However , I must stress again that we need everyone to play their part by following safety rules and thinking about how and when they travel .
The expanded services are being introduced on bus routes where school children make up most of the passenger numbers , with seats expected to be in high demand .
Around 150 duplicate journeys will run in the morning and a further 150 in the afternoon in a bid to free up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passengers .
Capacity levels will be constantly monitored by TfGM and buses will be reallocated if necessary .
Pupils will still need to follow safe travel guidance while using public transport , such as wearing face coverings , socially distancing , handwashing and using contactless payments where possible .
Yellow school buses will also be running as normal school buses without a pass system , so any student can use them .
For more information on duplicate school bus services , visit TfGM ’ s website .

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Children across Greater Manchester will be able to take advantage of thousands of extra bus seats to support their safe return to schools.
The combined authority has secured more than £2m from the government to increase capacity on the commercial bus network at peak times from Monday September 7.
Social distancing restrictions still apply on commercially-run services, which are used by around 90 per cent of the city-region’s schoolchildren.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has struck a deal with operators to run around 300 additional bus journeys every weekday.
Duplicate buses that will be used exclusively by school and college students will have their route numbers marked with an ‘S’ to show they are school services.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham hopes the agreement, which will apply initially for the first autumn half-term only, will give ‘further peace of mind’ to pupils and their families.
“We’re committed to making sure children can return to school as safely as possible,” he said.
“While we’d still encourage pupils to travel on foot or by bike to school where they can, especially for shorter journeys, we know that isn’t an option for everyone.
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“However, I must stress again that we need everyone to play their part by following safety rules and thinking about how and when they travel.
“These simple measures can have a big impact.”
The expanded services are being introduced on bus routes where school children make up most of the passenger numbers, with seats expected to be in high demand.
Around 150 duplicate journeys will run in the morning and a further 150 in the afternoon in a bid to free up capacity on the commercial network for other passengers.
Capacity levels will be constantly monitored by TfGM and buses will be reallocated if necessary.
Pupils will still need to follow safe travel guidance while using public transport, such as wearing face coverings, socially distancing, handwashing and using contactless payments where possible.
Yellow school buses will also be running as normal school buses without a pass system, so any student can use them.
For more information on duplicate school bus services, visit TfGM’s website.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Parents livid after schoolchildren made to eat outside in the rain

Parents say their schoolchildren are being treated 'like animals ' after they were made to eat their lunch outside in the rain .
Pupils starting in Year 7 and those returning for their first day of Year 11 at Unsworth Academy in Bury were told to eat outside as part of the new safety measures introduced amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
But because of the heavy rain and wind on Wednesday , many were left soaked and unable to eat their food as they struggled to hold umbrellas while sitting outside .
Families told the M.E.N they were not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared the back to school risk assessment , which suggests large spaces such as the hall and dining hall would be used for wet breaks and dinner .
Many parents have taken to social media to complain , as well as contacting the school itself and Ofsted .
One said the school is 'treating these kids like animals ' , while another added : `` I would n't let my dog stand outside in rain , let alone make him eat lunch like this . ''
Mum Louise , whose two children were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her first day in Year 7 , said : `` They actually did n't eat their dinner at all until they got home as it was all getting wet so her memory of her first day at high school was cold , wet and hungry .
Other children were taking shelter under a tree or table tennis tables .
`` We were not told that lunches would be eaten outside .
We were only told that due to distancing , breaks will be outside regardless of the weather .
The lady in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only way it can be done and suggested they bring an umbrella to continue to eat outside . ''
Dad James , from Radcliffe , also has a child at the school and is angry with the set-up .
He said : `` Personally I am livid that a school finds it acceptable to put students outside to eat their lunch in all weathers .
I ’ m not sure how they ’ re expected to juggle their lunchbox , their actual lunch and an umbrella while fighting the elements trying to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditions are better at Her Majesty 's Prisons . ''
The school last night sent a reminder to parents to make sure children have their waterproofs with them .
The message said : `` As I know you will appreciate , it is going to be difficult to ensure social distancing if all our learners have to remain in school during wet breaks and lunchtimes .
To minimise the challenges these wet breaks create , we would like all learners to ensure that , if wet weather is forecast , they bring a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Many learners had their coats and umbrellas with them today ; others did not and did unfortunately get wet at lunchtime .
The vast majority of learners are unfazed by wet breaks ; today a small minority were not happy that they had no coat or umbrella .
`` However , at the same time they do now understand why they need to bring them with them to school , not just for breaks and lunchtimes , but also for the journeys to and from school . ''
It added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very challenging in schools , where there is very limited indoor social space .
The challenge is even greater when we need to adhere to social distancing and keep year groups in separate zones .
`` The situation is not ideal but please be assured that we are doing everything we can to keep everyone safe , learning and happy .
Thank you for your patience as we move towards a full reopening of school and work our way through the 'new normal ' . ''
However , this afternoon ( Thursday ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ principal Sue Armstrong telling them that 'arrangements have been reviewed ' to prevent a repeat of the first day .
She stated : `` Yesterday , the last-minute rainfall during the lunchtime break posed a new challenge for us .
Unfortunately , with this being the first day learners were in school , contingency plans for wet weather were not as effectively implemented as we would have wanted , resulting in a small minority of students getting wet .
`` This has understandably caused concern for those families involved and I would like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reviewed to ensure students have access to adequate shelter at all times . ''

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Parents say their schoolchildren are being treated 'like animals' after they were made to eat their lunch outside in the rain.
Pupils starting in Year 7 and those returning for their first day of Year 11 at Unsworth Academy in Bury were told to eat outside as part of the new safety measures introduced amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
But because of the heavy rain and wind on Wednesday, many were left soaked and unable to eat their food as they struggled to hold umbrellas while sitting outside.
Families told the M.E.N they were not warned that lunchtime would be outside and shared the back to school risk assessment, which suggests large spaces such as the hall and dining hall would be used for wet breaks and dinner.
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Many parents have taken to social media to complain, as well as contacting the school itself and Ofsted.
One said the school is 'treating these kids like animals', while another added: "I wouldn't let my dog stand outside in rain, let alone make him eat lunch like this."
Mum Louise, whose two children were back on Wednesday, the youngest starting her first day in Year 7, said: "They actually didn't eat their dinner at all until they got home as it was all getting wet so her memory of her first day at high school was cold, wet and hungry. Other children were taking shelter under a tree or table tennis tables.
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"We were not told that lunches would be eaten outside. We were only told that due to distancing, breaks will be outside regardless of the weather. The lady in the office advised me that that's the only way it can be done and suggested they bring an umbrella to continue to eat outside."
Dad James, from Radcliffe, also has a child at the school and is angry with the set-up.
He said: "Personally I am livid that a school finds it acceptable to put students outside to eat their lunch in all weathers. I’m not sure how they’re expected to juggle their lunchbox, their actual lunch and an umbrella while fighting the elements trying to keep their sandwich dry. I believe the conditions are better at Her Majesty's Prisons."
The school last night sent a reminder to parents to make sure children have their waterproofs with them.
The message said: "As I know you will appreciate, it is going to be difficult to ensure social distancing if all our learners have to remain in school during wet breaks and lunchtimes. To minimise the challenges these wet breaks create, we would like all learners to ensure that, if wet weather is forecast, they bring a waterproof coat and an umbrella to school.
"Many learners had their coats and umbrellas with them today; others did not and did unfortunately get wet at lunchtime. The vast majority of learners are unfazed by wet breaks; today a small minority were not happy that they had no coat or umbrella.
"However, at the same time they do now understand why they need to bring them with them to school, not just for breaks and lunchtimes, but also for the journeys to and from school."
It added: "Wet breaks and lunchtimes are always very challenging in schools, where there is very limited indoor social space. The challenge is even greater when we need to adhere to social distancing and keep year groups in separate zones.
"The situation is not ideal but please be assured that we are doing everything we can to keep everyone safe, learning and happy. Thank you for your patience as we move towards a full reopening of school and work our way through the 'new normal'."
However, this afternoon (Thursday), parents received a letter from the principal Sue Armstrong telling them that 'arrangements have been reviewed' to prevent a repeat of the first day.
She stated: "Yesterday, the last-minute rainfall during the lunchtime break posed a new challenge for us. Unfortunately, with this being the first day learners were in school, contingency plans for wet weather were not as effectively implemented as we would have wanted, resulting in a small minority of students getting wet.
"This has understandably caused concern for those families involved and I would like to reassure you that arrangements have been reviewed to ensure students have access to adequate shelter at all times."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Jason Manford channels Christiano Ronaldo as he gears up for Soccer Aid

Jason Manford has channelled his inner Christiano Ronaldo as he prepares for his Soccer Aid appearance .
But no , we don ’ t mean he ’ s planning to cause controversy on the pitch with Wayne Rooney .
The Salford comic has been having treatment for his sporting injuries using a cold therapy treatment that is popular with footballers and other athletes .
Jason , 39 , has been documenting his journey into fitness over the last few months and has reportedly shed over a stone in weight thanks to running , Peloton sessions and football training .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his new healthier lifestyle , he ’ s started to feel the strain .
And who better than his Scarborough co-star and fitness fanatic Catherine Tyldesley to help him on his quest for being pain free ?
Soccer Aid 2020 was due to take place at Old Trafford , the home of Manchester United , in June but due to the coronavirus pandemic , that could n't happen .
But the charity football match , featuring stars of sport , stage and screen , returns this weekend - so Jason decided to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Manchester to undergo Cryotherapy treatment with Cath , who swears by the treatment , which involves dropping down to -130°C temperatures .
A lot of the Premier League clubs will have access to their own private cryotherapy chambers and some professional footballers , such as Ronaldo , even have their own chamber at home for personal use .
The 'ice bath ' uses liquid nitrogen to kickstart the body into fight or flight mode , which triggers a release of epinephrine , endorphins and anti-inflammatory proteins .
It works by tricking the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hypothermia and this process then leads to the blood rushing to the core of the body , which increases metabolism and energy levels .
It is believed that a session in the chamber can help muscular injuries heal three times quicker than normal and this is why it 's increasingly popular within premier league football clubs - and wannabe footballers like Jason .
The CryoLab is based in North Manchester and offers an array of cryotherapy treatments spanning both the sporting and beauty industries .
www.thecryolab.co.uk / instagram.com/thecryolab

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Jason Manford has channelled his inner Cristiano Ronaldo as he prepares for his Soccer Aid appearance.
But no, we don’t mean he’s planning to cause controversy on the pitch with Wayne Rooney.
The Salford comic has been having treatment for his sporting injuries using a cold therapy treatment that is popular with footballers and other athletes.
Jason, 39, has been documenting his journey into fitness over the last few months and has reportedly shed over a stone in weight thanks to running, Peloton sessions and football training.
But after racking up a few injuries thanks to his new healthier lifestyle, he’s started to feel the strain.
And who better than his Scarborough co-star and fitness fanatic Catherine Tyldesley to help him on his quest for being pain free?
Soccer Aid 2020 was due to take place at Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, in June but due to the coronavirus pandemic, that couldn't happen.
But the charity football match, featuring stars of sport, stage and screen, returns this weekend - so Jason decided to be prepared.
Jason visited the CryoLab in Manchester to undergo Cryotherapy treatment with Cath, who swears by the treatment, which involves dropping down to -130°C temperatures.
A lot of the Premier League clubs will have access to their own private cryotherapy chambers and some professional footballers, such as Ronaldo, even have their own chamber at home for personal use.
The 'ice bath' uses liquid nitrogen to kickstart the body into fight or flight mode, which triggers a release of epinephrine, endorphins and anti-inflammatory proteins.
It works by tricking the body into thinking it's going into hypothermia and this process then leads to the blood rushing to the core of the body, which increases metabolism and energy levels.
It is believed that a session in the chamber can help muscular injuries heal three times quicker than normal and this is why it's increasingly popular within premier league football clubs - and wannabe footballers like Jason.
The CryoLab is based in North Manchester and offers an array of cryotherapy treatments spanning both the sporting and beauty industries. www.thecryolab.co.uk / instagram.com/thecryolab


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Sacha Lord warns 'most night-time businesses will go bust' in furious blast

The night-time economy is facing a bleak future with three in every five operators facing closure , it has been warned .
Greater Manchester 's night time economy adviser Sacha Lord has urged the government to provide more targeted support for the sector .
He has also labelled the government 's latest 'All In , All Together ' campaign , which is encouraging people to return to workplaces , as 'shameful , ignorant and insulting ' for those still unable to do so .
Describing Boris Johnson 's recent television appearances as 'an embarrassment ' , Sacha has warned that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that have had to remain closed .
According to the Night Time Industries Association , 57 per cent of businesses in the sector will not survive longer than two months without further government support .
It 's also believed that 73 per cent of night-time operators will be making more than half their workforce redundant from September .
The stark warning comes as rent holidays and grants schemes finish , and the end of furlough approaches .
The government is encouraging people to head back to their workplaces , but has hit pause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week .
Sacha said : `` It is an embarrassment to watch our Prime Minister buoyant and jovial on TV , peddling unsupported false facts and hailing the great return to work , while ignoring a sector which brings in over £66 billion into the UK economy each year and employs almost eight per cent of the UK .
`` We have needed strong leadership throughout this global pandemic and we have seen the opposite with u-turn after u-turn .
`` While we do need the public to return to city centres , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' campaign slogan to encourage Britain to 'get back to work ' is shameful , ignorant and insulting to those whose businesses are still closed , and for the workers who are struggling to pay rent and feed their families . ''
While the Eat Out to Help Out scheme has been a success for many hospitality businesses , it has n't helped the operators behind nightclubs , theatres and wet-led pubs - and Sacha says more support is desperately needed .
He continued : `` I 'm extremely concerned about what will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mental health for all involved .
`` For some , August has been strong with the Eat Out To Help Out scheme , but my fear is for those in the wider night-time economy who have n't benefited .
Not only the wet-led bars and pubs who were n't included in the offer , but the night clubs , live music venues and theatres which are still closed .
`` Rent holidays have ended , grant schemes are closed , and next month , all furlough support for these businesses will finish , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson , Sunak and the Government to reconsider ongoing support for this sector . ''
Sacha added : `` What we need now are serious conversations about how to keep these operators afloat .
The Government must look to protect businesses and prevent severe job losses by following the example of Germany and extending the furlough scheme into 2021 .
`` Without ongoing support , the heart of British culture scene will be decimated , and by the end of the year , we will see mass closures .
`` It is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close , but when . ''
The Manchester Evening News has contacted the Department for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport for a comment .

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The night-time economy is facing a bleak future with three in every five operators facing closure, it has been warned.
Greater Manchester's night time economy adviser Sacha Lord has urged the government to provide more targeted support for the sector.
He has also labelled the government's latest 'All In, All Together' campaign, which is encouraging people to return to workplaces, as 'shameful, ignorant and insulting' for those still unable to do so.
Describing Boris Johnson's recent television appearances as 'an embarrassment', Sacha has warned that attentions need to turn to those industries that have had to remain closed.
According to the Night Time Industries Association, 57 per cent of businesses in the sector will not survive longer than two months without further government support.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
It's also believed that 73 per cent of night-time operators will be making more than half their workforce redundant from September.
The stark warning comes as rent holidays and grants schemes finish, and the end of furlough approaches.
The government is encouraging people to head back to their workplaces, but has hit pause on its public information campaign for another week.
Sacha said: "It is an embarrassment to watch our Prime Minister buoyant and jovial on TV, peddling unsupported false facts and hailing the great return to work, while ignoring a sector which brings in over £66 billion into the UK economy each year and employs almost eight per cent of the UK.
"We have needed strong leadership throughout this global pandemic and we have seen the opposite with u-turn after u-turn.
"While we do need the public to return to city centres, the latest 'All In, All Together' campaign slogan to encourage Britain to 'get back to work' is shameful, ignorant and insulting to those whose businesses are still closed, and for the workers who are struggling to pay rent and feed their families."
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While the Eat Out to Help Out scheme has been a success for many hospitality businesses, it hasn't helped the operators behind nightclubs, theatres and wet-led pubs - and Sacha says more support is desperately needed.
He continued: "I'm extremely concerned about what will happen in the final quarter and the mental health for all involved.
"For some, August has been strong with the Eat Out To Help Out scheme, but my fear is for those in the wider night-time economy who haven't benefited. Not only the wet-led bars and pubs who weren't included in the offer, but the night clubs, live music venues and theatres which are still closed.
"Rent holidays have ended, grant schemes are closed, and next month, all furlough support for these businesses will finish, so today, I am pleading with Johnson, Sunak and the Government to reconsider ongoing support for this sector."
Sacha added: "What we need now are serious conversations about how to keep these operators afloat. The Government must look to protect businesses and prevent severe job losses by following the example of Germany and extending the furlough scheme into 2021.
"Without ongoing support, the heart of British culture scene will be decimated, and by the end of the year, we will see mass closures.
"It is no longer a question of if they will close, but when."
The Manchester Evening News has contacted the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport for a comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Online child sex abuse increases by a fifth in one year in Greater Manchester

Online child sex offences have risen by more than 20 per cent in a year in Greater Manchester .
And the NSPCC fear the risks to children of being snared by offenders are even greater now due to lockdown .
In Greater Manchester there were 761 offences in 2019/20 compared to 628 for 2018/19 , an increase of 21 per cent .
In 2015/16 there were 417 .
Data obtained by the NSPCC reveals 10,391 crimes were recorded by all 46 forces across England , Wales , Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for 2019/20 .
The offences across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous year where data from police forces is available and includes crimes that had a cyber element such as grooming , sexual assault and rape .
That takes the total number of recorded offences in the UK in the five years since it became mandatory to record whether a crime involved the internet to more than 37,000 .
However , this figure is likely to significantly understate the true extent of the problem due to potential under-recording by police forces of the role of the internet and variation in the way forces log @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Information data does not include the lockdown period , risks to children online increased and Childline counselling sessions on grooming went up .
The charity says this highlights the urgent need for the Government to push forward with the Online Harms Bill , which would place a legal duty of care on tech firms to protect children , enforced by an independent regulator .
The NSPCC is calling on the Government to publish its final plans before the end of the year , and get an Online Harms Bill on the statute book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burrows , NSPCC Head of Child Safety Online Policy , said : “ These figures suggest that online abuse was already rising before lockdown , and the risks to children appear to have spiked significantly since .
“ It is now almost 17 months since the Government ’ s original proposals for social media regulation were published and children continue to face preventable harm online .
“ At the Hidden Harms Summit , the Prime Minister signalled he was determined to act .
That ’ s why he needs to prioritise making progress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Autumn , and pass legislation by the end of 2021 , that sees tech firms held criminally and financially accountable if they put children at risk.
” In one case a child was groomed and sexually exploited from the age of six .
Olivia ’ s daughter Emma ( not their real names ) was targeted through an online game called Movie Star Planet .
The abuser gained her trust then threatened her into sending him and other adults sexually explicit images and committing sexual acts for two years .
Olivia said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if she didn ’ t do as she was told , that he would even put her in a “ shallow grave ” or kill us , her parents .
“ As she got older , she is now 14 , she began to struggle .
Her behaviour changed , she became angry , depressed and would cry without really knowing why .
“ She found it incredibly hard to make herself go into school and would ring me in tears , not knowing why she couldn ’ t go through the door @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so helpless when she talked about self-harming and not wanting to go on living.
” The NSPCC has been campaigning for a Duty of Care on tech firms since the launch of its Wild West Web campaign in 2018 .
The Government published the Online Harms White Paper in April 2019 but are still yet to produce the final consultation response .
Adults concerned about a child online can contact the NSPCC Helpline confidentially for advice and support on 0808 800 5000 or email help @ nspcc.org.uk

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Online child sex offences have risen by more than 20 per cent in a year in Greater Manchester.
And the NSPCC fear the risks to children of being snared by offenders are even greater now due to lockdown.
In Greater Manchester there were 761 offences in 2019/20 compared to 628 for 2018/19, an increase of 21 per cent. In 2015/16 there were 417.
Data obtained by the NSPCC reveals 10,391 crimes were recorded by all 46 forces across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for 2019/20.
The offences across the UK increased by 16% from the previous year where data from police forces is available and includes crimes that had a cyber element such as grooming, sexual assault and rape.
That takes the total number of recorded offences in the UK in the five years since it became mandatory to record whether a crime involved the internet to more than 37,000.
However, this figure is likely to significantly understate the true extent of the problem due to potential under-recording by police forces of the role of the internet and variation in the way forces log these crimes.
While the Freedom of Information data does not include the lockdown period, risks to children online increased and Childline counselling sessions on grooming went up.
The charity says this highlights the urgent need for the Government to push forward with the Online Harms Bill, which would place a legal duty of care on tech firms to protect children, enforced by an independent regulator.
The NSPCC is calling on the Government to publish its final plans before the end of the year, and get an Online Harms Bill on the statute book by the end of 2021.
Andy Burrows, NSPCC Head of Child Safety Online Policy, said:“These figures suggest that online abuse was already rising before lockdown, and the risks to children appear to have spiked significantly since.
“It is now almost 17 months since the Government’s original proposals for social media regulation were published and children continue to face preventable harm online.
“At the Hidden Harms Summit, the Prime Minister signalled he was determined to act. That’s why he needs to prioritise making progress on a comprehensive Online Harms Bill this Autumn, and pass legislation by the end of 2021, that sees tech firms held criminally and financially accountable if they put children at risk.”
In one case a child was groomed and sexually exploited from the age of six.
Olivia’s daughter Emma (not their real names) was targeted through an online game called Movie Star Planet.
The abuser gained her trust then threatened her into sending him and other adults sexually explicit images and committing sexual acts for two years.
Olivia said: " He would threaten to expose her if she didn’t do as she was told, that he would even put her in a “shallow grave” or kill us, her parents.
“As she got older, she is now 14, she began to struggle. Her behaviour changed, she became angry, depressed and would cry without really knowing why.
“She found it incredibly hard to make herself go into school and would ring me in tears, not knowing why she couldn’t go through the door. It was horrible, I felt so helpless when she talked about self-harming and not wanting to go on living.”
The NSPCC has been campaigning for a Duty of Care on tech firms since the launch of its Wild West Web campaign in 2018.
The Government published the Online Harms White Paper in April 2019 but are still yet to produce the final consultation response.
Adults concerned about a child online can contact the NSPCC Helpline confidentially for advice and support on 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Man sitting alone in car attacked by thugs armed with air rifle

Thugs smashed a car window and attacked the driver with an air rifle during an attack in Oldham .
The victim , 38 , was sitting in his car when two men approached him and smashed the car window before hitting him with the weapon , police say .
He suffered minor head injuries but did not require hospital treatment , Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) said .
The attack happened just before 4.50pm on Saturday ( August 30 ) in Oldham .
Officers were to the scene following a report of a “ disturbance ” on Lime Green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Limeside area of the town .
Two men , aged 26 and 55 , were arrested on suspicion of assault .
Both have since been released on bail .
Eyewitnesses said there was a huge police presence in the area and reported that armed officers were part of the response .
A GMP spokesperson said : “ Just before 4.50pm on Saturday 30 August , police were called to a report of a disturbance on Lime Green Parade , Oldham .
“ Officers attended and enquiries established that a man , aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when two men approached him and smashed the car window before hitting him with an air rifle .
“ The victim received minor head injuries that did not require hospital treatment.
” Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to call GMP on 0161 856 8922 , quoting incident number 2193 of 30/08/20 .
Details can also be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
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Thugs smashed a car window and attacked the driver with an air rifle during an attack in Oldham.
The victim, 38, was sitting in his car when two men approached him and smashed the car window before hitting him with the weapon, police say.
He suffered minor head injuries but did not require hospital treatment, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
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The attack happened just before 4.50pm on Saturday (August 30) in Oldham.
Officers were to the scene following a report of a “disturbance” on Lime Green Parade, off Elm Road, in the Limeside area of the town.
Two men, aged 26 and 55, were arrested on suspicion of assault.
Both have since been released on bail.
Eyewitnesses said there was a huge police presence in the area and reported that armed officers were part of the response.
A GMP spokesperson said: “Just before 4.50pm on Saturday 30 August, police were called to a report of a disturbance on Lime Green Parade, Oldham.
“Officers attended and enquiries established that a man, aged 38, was sat in his car when two men approached him and smashed the car window before hitting him with an air rifle.
“The victim received minor head injuries that did not require hospital treatment.”
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to call GMP on 0161 856 8922, quoting incident number 2193 of 30/08/20.
Details can also be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--City Football Group confirm acquisition of tenth club

The City Football Group have confirmed the purchase of French side ESTAC Troyes , bringing their portfolio to 10 clubs worldwide .
The CFG own Manchester City , and recently added Lommel SK in Belgium to the group as they look to expand in Europe .
Now , they have added Ligue 2 outfit Troyes , confirming they are the new majority shareholders in the 2001 Intertoto Cup winners .
They have purchased their shares from Daniel Masoni with French businessman Maxime Ray taking a minority shareholding and place on the board .
Ferran Soriano , chief executive of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purchase a club in France , referring to the grassroots talent available in the country .
He said : “ We have had an interest in French football for some time and have long admired ESTAC , so we are delighted to have completed the acquisition of our tenth club and have a permanent presence in France .
`` This is a milestone for City Football Group and demonstrates how our model continues to adapt and grow in a relatively short space of time .
“ At City Football Group , our objective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and develop grassroots talent and have a permanent presence in the world ’ s football centres .
There is no doubt that France is one of the top football countries in the world and we are proud to be part of that community .
We look forward to getting to know our new home and the Club ’ s fans and working together to create a bright future for ESTAC .
We would also like to thank Mr Masoni for all his contributions to the Club ” .
Troyes join City , New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Yokohama F. Marinos , Montevideo City Torque , Girona , Sichuan Jiuniu FC , Mumbai City FC and Lommel SK as CFG clubs .
Troyes were one point from securing promotion to Ligue 1 last season , finishing fourth when the season was curtailed .

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The City Football Group have confirmed the purchase of French side ESTAC Troyes, bringing their portfolio to 10 clubs worldwide.
The CFG own Manchester City, and recently added Lommel SK in Belgium to the group as they look to expand in Europe.
Now, they have added Ligue 2 outfit Troyes, confirming they are the new majority shareholders in the 2001 Intertoto Cup winners. They have purchased their shares from Daniel Masoni with French businessman Maxime Ray taking a minority shareholding and place on the board.
Ferran Soriano, chief executive of the CFG, said they are delighted to purchase a club in France, referring to the grassroots talent available in the country.
He said: “We have had an interest in French football for some time and have long admired ESTAC, so we are delighted to have completed the acquisition of our tenth club and have a permanent presence in France.
"This is a milestone for City Football Group and demonstrates how our model continues to adapt and grow in a relatively short space of time.
“At City Football Group, our objective remains to play beautiful football, identify and develop grassroots talent and have a permanent presence in the world’s football centres. There is no doubt that France is one of the top football countries in the world and we are proud to be part of that community. We look forward to getting to know our new home and the Club’s fans and working together to create a bright future for ESTAC. We would also like to thank Mr Masoni for all his contributions to the Club”.
Troyes join City, New York City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F. Marinos, Montevideo City Torque, Girona, Sichuan Jiuniu FC, Mumbai City FC and Lommel SK as CFG clubs.
Troyes were one point from securing promotion to Ligue 1 last season, finishing fourth when the season was curtailed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--When is Criminal season 2 on Netflix? Everything you need to know

Criminal is soon set to return to Netflix for its second season with a new and exciting cast .
Kit Harington has been announced as one of the suspects for the upcoming season of the crime drama - it 'll be his first major role since he played the iconic Game of Thrones character Jon Snow .
Big Bang Theory 's Kunal Nayyar , Catastrophe 's Sharon Horgan , and Oscar-nominated Sophie Okonedo will also be in the hot seat for the four-part series set in an interrogation room .
They 'll follow the likes of David Tennant and Hayley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When is it back on TV ?
Criminal season two is coming to Netflix on September 16 .
In each episode , a suspect is questioned by a team of police officers , each with a story to tell - but there 's a twist .
Season one 's police team was made up of Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly , Line of Duty 's Rochenda Sandall , Broadchurch 's Lee Ingleby , along with Shubham Saraf and Nicholas Pinnock .
Detective roles look the same for the next installment judging by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Four new cases , four new suspects , one room that changes everything .
Criminal returns September 16th with guest stars Kit Harington , Kunal Nayyar , Sharon Horgan and Sophie Okonedo .
Every suspect has their story .
Whose will you believe ? ''
You can watch a first-look trailer for season two below : Criminal creators Jim Field Smith and George Kay have previously said the format of the show is designed for viewers to question their own prejudices ; from what the suspect is wearing , to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set in different countries with three counterparts , season two is based in the UK , and was filmed in January before lockdown .
Season 1 of Criminal is available to stream on Netflix now .

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Criminal is soon set to return to Netflix for its second season with a new and exciting cast.
Kit Harington has been announced as one of the suspects for the upcoming season of the crime drama - it'll be his first major role since he played the iconic Game of Thrones character Jon Snow.
Big Bang Theory's Kunal Nayyar, Catastrophe's Sharon Horgan, and Oscar-nominated Sophie Okonedo will also be in the hot seat for the four-part series set in an interrogation room.
They'll follow the likes of David Tennant and Hayley Atwell who featured in the debut season.
When is it back on TV?
Criminal season two is coming to Netflix on September 16.
In each episode, a suspect is questioned by a team of police officers, each with a story to tell - but there's a twist.
Season one's police team was made up of Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly, Line of Duty's Rochenda Sandall, Broadchurch's Lee Ingleby, along with Shubham Saraf and Nicholas Pinnock.
Detective roles look the same for the next installment judging by the trailer.
The official synopsis says: "Four new cases, four new suspects, one room that changes everything. Criminal returns September 16th with guest stars Kit Harington, Kunal Nayyar, Sharon Horgan and Sophie Okonedo. Every suspect has their story. Whose will you believe?"
You can watch a first-look trailer for season two below:
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Criminal creators Jim Field Smith and George Kay have previously said the format of the show is designed for viewers to question their own prejudices; from what the suspect is wearing, to their accent.
While the first series was set in different countries with three counterparts, season two is based in the UK, and was filmed in January before lockdown.
Season 1 of Criminal is available to stream on Netflix now.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Safety fear as 'engineering issue' forces part-demolition of luxury tower block

A luxury tower block on the edge of the city centre will have to be part-demolished due to an 'engineering issue ' , a developer has said .
Property Alliance Group is building three blocks of flats , one six storeys , one eight storeys and one ten storeys , on the banks of the River Irwell opposite Trinity Way .
Although being marketed as 'Uptown Manchester ' , the development is in Salford and will deliver 156 apartments starting at £220,000 .
Residents first realised there was a problem with the site around a week ago when work came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone up all around the concrete core of the 10-storey block and a large dust sheet is being held in place by a crane while demolition work is underway .
Dramatic images show the top of the building has been partly ripped off , leaving twisted metal and rubble in its place .
It is not clear how much of the building will have to be pulled down , but Steve Coen , councillor for Irwell Riverside , expressed concern at the proximity to nearby residents on Springfield Lane , Senior Lane and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Way .
`` My primary concern is that the work is carried out safely , '' Cllr Coen said .
`` It 's a very tricky demolition from what I can see .
`` I 'm not entirely sure how they will do it .
`` In practical terms , I 've suggested there should be an exclusion zone so that the homes at the gable end are evacuated .
`` I met with the developer and residents yesterday afternoon and they were open to the idea . ''
`` The meeting went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apologetic and was quite transparent .
`` I think residents were quite happy with what was said . ''
Property Alliance Group estimate the demolition work will last around two weeks .
A spokesperson said it is not clear yet how much of delay there will be to the overall construction schedule , but it is not anticipated to be 'significant ' .
On the Uptown Manchester website , the development promises 'the convenience of city living from a stylish waterfront location . '
It adds that each of the 156 one and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and large communal and private rooftop terraces . '
`` Uptown ’ s suave , geometric architectural design marries together both contemporary and industrial styles , '' the website continues .
`` The development comprises of three buildings that rise to different heights creating a high impact , staggered impression on the landscape .
`` Ascending communal and private rooftop terraces mirror the form of a green river bank gradually sloping away from Manchester ’ s River Irwell . ''
A spokesperson for Salford Council said : `` Our building control team has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demolish the building . ''
A spokesperson for Property Alliance Group said : `` Our project team has identified engineering issues at Uptown , so our priority is to rectify these as safely and efficiently as possible .
`` This will require partial demolition of the development .
We anticipate this work will take around two weeks and is being carried out by a specialist company that is now on site .
In the meantime , the off-site element of the construction programme will continue.
`` `` This is an unfortunate situation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local community that the site is safe and we are doing everything we can to minimise any potential disruption .
`` We will ensure residents are kept informed throughout the works and members of our team are available to address any queries or concerns .
`` Although it is too early to confirm how this will impact the construction programme , we are confident the issues will be resolved quickly , avoiding a significant delay . ''

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A luxury tower block on the edge of the city centre will have to be part-demolished due to an 'engineering issue', a developer has said.
Property Alliance Group is building three blocks of flats, one six storeys, one eight storeys and one ten storeys, on the banks of the River Irwell opposite Trinity Way.
Although being marketed as 'Uptown Manchester', the development is in Salford and will deliver 156 apartments starting at £220,000.
Residents first realised there was a problem with the site around a week ago when work came to a halt.
Fencing has now gone up all around the concrete core of the 10-storey block and a large dust sheet is being held in place by a crane while demolition work is underway.
Dramatic images show the top of the building has been partly ripped off, leaving twisted metal and rubble in its place.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
It is not clear how much of the building will have to be pulled down, but Steve Coen, councillor for Irwell Riverside, expressed concern at the proximity to nearby residents on Springfield Lane, Senior Lane and Sandywell Lane, as well as Trinity Way.
"My primary concern is that the work is carried out safely," Cllr Coen said.
"It's a very tricky demolition from what I can see.
"I'm not entirely sure how they will do it.
"In practical terms, I've suggested there should be an exclusion zone so that the homes at the gable end are evacuated.
"I met with the developer and residents yesterday afternoon and they were open to the idea."
(Image: MEN Staff)
"The meeting went very well, the owner was very apologetic and was quite transparent.
"I think residents were quite happy with what was said."
Property Alliance Group estimate the demolition work will last around two weeks.
A spokesperson said it is not clear yet how much of delay there will be to the overall construction schedule, but it is not anticipated to be 'significant'.
(Image: uptownmanchester.com)
On the Uptown Manchester website, the development promises 'the convenience of city living from a stylish waterfront location.'
It adds that each of the 156 one and two bedroom apartments will have 'opulent interiors and large communal and private rooftop terraces.'
"Uptown’s suave, geometric architectural design marries together both contemporary and industrial styles," the website continues.
"The development comprises of three buildings that rise to different heights creating a high impact, staggered impression on the landscape.
(Image: uptownmanchester.com)
"Ascending communal and private rooftop terraces mirror the form of a green river bank gradually sloping away from Manchester’s River Irwell."
A spokesperson for Salford Council said: "Our building control team has been informed of the contractors intent to demolish the building."
A spokesperson for Property Alliance Group said: "Our project team has identified engineering issues at Uptown, so our priority is to rectify these as safely and efficiently as possible.
"This will require partial demolition of the development. We anticipate this work will take around two weeks and is being carried out by a specialist company that is now on site. In the meantime, the off-site element of the construction programme will continue. "
(Image: uptownmanchester.com)
"This is an unfortunate situation, but we would like to reassure the local community that the site is safe and we are doing everything we can to minimise any potential disruption.
"We will ensure residents are kept informed throughout the works and members of our team are available to address any queries or concerns.
"Although it is too early to confirm how this will impact the construction programme, we are confident the issues will be resolved quickly, avoiding a significant delay."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Man United might need to break transfer policy to sign right winger

Manchester United are well aware of their next challenge in the summer transfer window .
After finally announcing the arrival of Donny van de Beek the club are keen to make up for lost time and maintain their interest in priority target Jadon Sancho .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has an interest in strengthening other areas of the pitch as well this summer , with United currently monitoring Sergio Reguilon as cover at left-back , while Dayot Upamecano is a player of interest in their plans to eventually sign a new central defender .
Each day a new name seems to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ squad reinforcement but there can be no escaping the fact that adding a right winger has to filed under essential rather than optional .
Of all the players in world football there is none who fulfil the criteria quite like Jadon Sancho , but with Borussia Dortmund under no pressure to sell United must accept that there eventually comes a point when they give up .
United 's preference is to negotiate a deal comprised of add-ons for Sancho and have refused to give up on signing him after Dortmund insisted Sancho would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frustrated by the slow pace of negotiations with Obasi and Lichtsteiner , brother of former Juventus and Arsenal defender Stephan .
With just over a month left of the summer transfer window time is running out for a resolution over current proceedings and it would make sense for United to set their own deadline for when a deal must be completed .
Gary Neville spoke earlier in the week and reiterated there is no 'desperate ' need for Sancho , but there is a desperate need for a right winger .
Perhaps the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a move for Sancho until a later transfer window and instead recruit a natural winger on a short-term deal in order to plug the gap .
You guessed it , Gareth Bale .
Bale continues to be frozen out by Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid and is in desperate need of a move this summer if he is to be playing regularly ahead of the European Championships next summer .
`` It 's not really in my hands .
If those options arise , it 's something I 'd look at for sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a possible Premier League return ahead of leading Wales against Finland on Thursday night .
At the age of 31 the right winger might not hold the same superstar reputation he once did to a worldwide audience , but it is quite easy to forget just how incredible his talents are .
`` The streets won ’ t forget , '' Andros Townsend famously tweeted last summer along with a picture collage of Bale 's finest moments in a Real shirt .
Two Champions League winning goals , and 'that ' run against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six years ago are not only amongst the Welsh winger 's career highlights , but the most memorable moments in the last decade of European football .
When a player falls out of favour at an elite club they are often written off entirely , but in sporadic international appearances Bale has yet again proven the catalyst for a Wales side back to their best under Ryan Giggs .
Speaking last month Solskjaer reiterated the summer window was no longer about securing 'marquee signings ' , but the prospect of a loan-move for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to resist .
Ed Woodward has long been a huge admirer of the Real Madrid winger , but having just made two appearances since lockdown , there are understandable reservations over a move for a player in the same mould as Alexis Sanchez prior to his disastrous spell at Old Trafford .
Bale would come with huge wages demands , likely require a loan fee and could bring disharmony to a United dressing room which is on the mend after poor recruitment under past managers .
However , unlike other previous 'Galactico ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point to prove , and a fire in his belly to be in prime condition for the country he adores next summer .
To see a player like Bale wasting away on the Real Madrid bench is one of the greatest shames in modern football , and if United ca n't secure a deal for Sancho then they could do far worse than a temporary switch for the Welshman .

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Manchester United are well aware of their next challenge in the summer transfer window. After finally announcing the arrival of Donny van de Beek the club are keen to make up for lost time and maintain their interest in priority target Jadon Sancho.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has an interest in strengthening other areas of the pitch as well this summer, with United currently monitoring Sergio Reguilon as cover at left-back, while Dayot Upamecano is a player of interest in their plans to eventually sign a new central defender.
Each day a new name seems to appear in United's search for further squad reinforcement but there can be no escaping the fact that adding a right winger has to filed under essential rather than optional.
Of all the players in world football there is none who fulfil the criteria quite like Jadon Sancho, but with Borussia Dortmund under no pressure to sell United must accept that there eventually comes a point when they give up.
United's preference is to negotiate a deal comprised of add-ons for Sancho and have refused to give up on signing him after Dortmund insisted Sancho would stay at the club. United are frustrated by the slow pace of negotiations with Obasi and Lichtsteiner, brother of former Juventus and Arsenal defender Stephan.
With just over a month left of the summer transfer window time is running out for a resolution over current proceedings and it would make sense for United to set their own deadline for when a deal must be completed. Gary Neville spoke earlier in the week and reiterated there is no 'desperate' need for Sancho, but there is a desperate need for a right winger.
Perhaps the most sensible option would be to delay a move for Sancho until a later transfer window and instead recruit a natural winger on a short-term deal in order to plug the gap. You guessed it, Gareth Bale.
Bale continues to be frozen out by Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid and is in desperate need of a move this summer if he is to be playing regularly ahead of the European Championships next summer.
"It's not really in my hands. If those options arise, it's something I'd look at for sure," Bale told Sky Sports of a possible Premier League return ahead of leading Wales against Finland on Thursday night.
At the age of 31 the right winger might not hold the same superstar reputation he once did to a worldwide audience, but it is quite easy to forget just how incredible his talents are.
"The streets won’t forget," Andros Townsend famously tweeted last summer along with a picture collage of Bale's finest moments in a Real shirt. Two Champions League winning goals, and 'that' run against Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey Final six years ago are not only amongst the Welsh winger's career highlights, but the most memorable moments in the last decade of European football.
When a player falls out of favour at an elite club they are often written off entirely, but in sporadic international appearances Bale has yet again proven the catalyst for a Wales side back to their best under Ryan Giggs. Speaking last month Solskjaer reiterated the summer window was no longer about securing 'marquee signings', but the prospect of a loan-move for Bale might end up being too good to resist.
Ed Woodward has long been a huge admirer of the Real Madrid winger, but having just made two appearances since lockdown, there are understandable reservations over a move for a player in the same mould as Alexis Sanchez prior to his disastrous spell at Old Trafford.
Bale would come with huge wages demands, likely require a loan fee and could bring disharmony to a United dressing room which is on the mend after poor recruitment under past managers. However, unlike other previous 'Galactico' signings he is a player with a point to prove, and a fire in his belly to be in prime condition for the country he adores next summer.
To see a player like Bale wasting away on the Real Madrid bench is one of the greatest shames in modern football, and if United can't secure a deal for Sancho then they could do far worse than a temporary switch for the Welshman.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Eoin Doyle on hopes of firing Bolton to promotion from League Two

Eoin Doyle is planning to score the goals he was brought to Bolton Wanderers for and hopes his form in the final third can help fire the Trotters back to League One .
The 32-year-old Irish striker was the first player through the doors at the University of Bolton Stadium over the summer as new Trotters boss Ian Evatt began shaping his squad .
And the recruitment of Doyle is a statement of intent for Wanderers after fighting off competition to snap up last season 's top scorer in League Two .
Doyle made 36 appearances in all competitions last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But it was the Robins where he made headlines , scoring 25 goals and ending the curtailed season as the division 's top scorer as Swindon were promoted to League One .
Doyle has signed a three-year deal with Wanderers and is aware of the size of the club he has joined .
And he knows he will help shoulder the responsibility of scoring the goals which he hopes will fire Bolton back to League One by next May .
Speaking in an interview with the EFL , Doyle said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here to Bolton is to score goals , there is no doubt about that - so with a bit a luck I can hopefully go on next season and score the goals that will help this team get back up to the next division .
“ That is the plan , I ’ m not going to set myself any targets to break records or anything like that , I just want to get back to scoring goals on a regular basis and see where it takes me .
`` It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evatt ) has built since coming into the club , but it is exciting times and hopefully this is the first season of the success story .
“ Bolton are a giant of a club for this division and we know that it ’ s down to us to make sure we get them out of it . ''
Doyle has linked up once more with Evatt , whom he played alongside during the latter 's playing days at Chesterfield .
And he feels that , having won promotion to League Two last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and now manager deserves his chance at the University of Bolton Stadium .
Doyle said : `` The manager is someone who knows how he wants the team to turn out , he knows the process of how to get us there and we have worked hard in pre-season to set those boundaries .
“ We all know how we are going to play this season and we know that we have to win these games to get us up , I have actually played with him before at Chesterfield so I know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He did something with Barrow last season that he had no right to do , so he deserves this chance at Bolton and what we have seen so far is that he is a man that is very good at his job . ''
Bolton begin the season with matches in the Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy against Bradford City and Crewe Alexandra respectively , before commencing their League Two campaign on September 12 against Forest Green Rovers .

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Eoin Doyle is planning to score the goals he was brought to Bolton Wanderers for and hopes his form in the final third can help fire the Trotters back to League One.
The 32-year-old Irish striker was the first player through the doors at the University of Bolton Stadium over the summer as new Trotters boss Ian Evatt began shaping his squad.
And the recruitment of Doyle is a statement of intent for Wanderers after fighting off competition to snap up last season's top scorer in League Two.
Doyle made 36 appearances in all competitions last season with Swindon Town and Bradford City.
But it was the Robins where he made headlines, scoring 25 goals and ending the curtailed season as the division's top scorer as Swindon were promoted to League One.
Doyle has signed a three-year deal with Wanderers and is aware of the size of the club he has joined.
And he knows he will help shoulder the responsibility of scoring the goals which he hopes will fire Bolton back to League One by next May.
Speaking in an interview with the EFL, Doyle said: "The reason why the club brought me here to Bolton is to score goals, there is no doubt about that - so with a bit a luck I can hopefully go on next season and score the goals that will help this team get back up to the next division.
“That is the plan, I’m not going to set myself any targets to break records or anything like that, I just want to get back to scoring goals on a regular basis and see where it takes me.
"It’s a relatively new squad that he (Evatt) has built since coming into the club, but it is exciting times and hopefully this is the first season of the success story.
“Bolton are a giant of a club for this division and we know that it’s down to us to make sure we get them out of it."
Doyle has linked up once more with Evatt, whom he played alongside during the latter's playing days at Chesterfield.
And he feels that, having won promotion to League Two last season with Barrow, his former teammate and now manager deserves his chance at the University of Bolton Stadium.
Doyle said: "The manager is someone who knows how he wants the team to turn out, he knows the process of how to get us there and we have worked hard in pre-season to set those boundaries.
“We all know how we are going to play this season and we know that we have to win these games to get us up, I have actually played with him before at Chesterfield so I know what he’s all about.
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"He did something with Barrow last season that he had no right to do, so he deserves this chance at Bolton and what we have seen so far is that he is a man that is very good at his job."
Bolton begin the season with matches in the Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy against Bradford City and Crewe Alexandra respectively, before commencing their League Two campaign on September 12 against Forest Green Rovers.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Police deal with hundreds of travellers who fail to comply with quarantine

Hundreds of Greater Manchester travellers have been referred to the police after failing to comply with quarantine rules .
A total of 263 people have been visited by police and two two fixed penalty notices have been issued following “ repeated breaching of the self-isolation regulations ” .
Travellers who return to the UK from certain countries - including France , Spain and the Czech Republic - must self-isolate for 14 days to try and tackle the spread of coronavirus .
Greece and Portugal could become the latest countries to be added to the UK-wide quarantine list .
But Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been forced to challenge hundreds of people over the restrictions in the last six weeks .
Since Wednesday July 22 , officers from the force have received 263 quarantine requests from Border Force regarding individuals who “ are not responding to self-isolation requirements ” .
Travellers that are required to self-isolate may be contacted by Border Force to check they are following the regulations .
If there is no response after a number of attempts of trying to make contact , the details of the individual will be referred to the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit the address of the individual and will police by the four Es - engage , explain , encourage and enforce .
To date GMP officers have visited 263 individuals and have issued two fixed penalty notices in relation to repeated breaching of the self-isolation regulations .
Superintendent Andrew Sidebotham said the action has taken up valuable police time .
“ It 's really important for people to self-isolate for the full 14 days when coming back to the UK as it can take this length of time for symptoms of COVID-19 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During this time you could unknowingly pass the virus on to others , even if you do n't have symptoms .
“ When contacted by Border Force , please respond , as once a case is referred to police , it takes up a number of resources in order to visit the address and make contact with the individual .
“ As well as this officers are putting their health at risk by visiting someone who could potentially be carrying the virus .
A risk that is preventable if everyone self-isolates as required.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision on whether to impose restrictions on travellers returning from Greece and Portugal would be announced on Friday .
It comes as rising cases in Portugal were prompting many UK tourists to pay hundreds of pounds to fly home before Saturday .
In recent weeks , the Department for Transport ( DfT ) has announced changes to its quarantine exemption list on Thursday nights , with the new rules being imposed on Saturdays at 4am .
In Buckinghamshire , two groups of people have tested positive for coronavirus after returning from abroad – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marlow area who are reported to have been on a trip to Zante .
Buckinghamshire Council said some of them were pupils at Sir William Borlase ’ s Grammar School and all the affected households were self-isolating .
Tour operator Tui also said it was aware of a “ small number ” of positive Covid-19 test results following a flight from Heraklion in Crete to London Stansted on August 27 .
One passenger on the flight , who had been contacted by NHS Test and Trace and asked to self-isolate , complained that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been wearing a mask .

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Hundreds of Greater Manchester travellers have been referred to the police after failing to comply with quarantine rules.
A total of 263 people have been visited by police and two two fixed penalty notices have been issued following “repeated breaching of the self-isolation regulations”.
Travellers who return to the UK from certain countries - including France, Spain and the Czech Republic - must self-isolate for 14 days to try and tackle the spread of coronavirus.
Greece and Portugal could become the latest countries to be added to the UK-wide quarantine list.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
But Greater Manchester Police has now revealed that officers have been forced to challenge hundreds of people over the restrictions in the last six weeks.
Since Wednesday July 22, officers from the force have received 263 quarantine requests from Border Force regarding individuals who “are not responding to self-isolation requirements”.
Travellers that are required to self-isolate may be contacted by Public Health England (PHE) to check they are following the regulations.
If there is no response after a number of attempts of trying to make contact, the details of the individual will be referred to the police by Border Force.
Officers will then visit the address of the individual and will police by the four Es - engage, explain, encourage and enforce.
To date GMP officers have visited 263 individuals and have issued two fixed penalty notices in relation to repeated breaching of the self-isolation regulations.
Superintendent Andrew Sidebotham said the action has taken up valuable police time.
“It's really important for people to self-isolate for the full 14 days when coming back to the UK as it can take this length of time for symptoms of COVID-19 to develop,” he said.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“During this time you could unknowingly pass the virus on to others, even if you don't have symptoms.
"When contacted by PHE please respond, as once a case is referred to police, it takes up a number of resources in order to visit the address and make contact with the individual.
"As well as this officers are putting their health at risk by visiting someone who could potentially be carrying the virus. A risk that is preventable if everyone self-isolates as required."
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said a decision on whether to impose restrictions on travellers returning from Greece and Portugal would be announced on Friday.
It comes as rising cases in Portugal were prompting many UK tourists to pay hundreds of pounds to fly home before Saturday.
In recent weeks, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced changes to its quarantine exemption list on Thursday nights, with the new rules being imposed on Saturdays at 4am.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
In Buckinghamshire, two groups of people have tested positive for coronavirus after returning from abroad – including a group of teenagers from the Marlow area who are reported to have been on a trip to Zante.
Buckinghamshire Council said some of them were pupils at Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School and all the affected households were self-isolating.
Tour operator Tui also said it was aware of a “small number” of positive Covid-19 test results following a flight from Heraklion in Crete to London Stansted on August 27.
One passenger on the flight, who had been contacted by NHS Test and Trace and asked to self-isolate, complained that “hardly anyone” on the flight had been wearing a mask.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Christine McGuinness's heartbreak as mum is diagnosed with breast cancer

Christine McGuinness has revealed the heartbreaking news that her mum has been diagnosed with breast cancer .
The Real Housewives of Cheshire star wrote an emotional post on Instagram about her `` rock '' and her mum 's `` magical bond '' with her grandchildren .
Sharing a picture of her mum in their hometown of Liverpool , Christine wrote : `` This is possibly the most upsetting post I will ever write and typing away now it 's really hitting home .
`` My mum , my best friend , my rock was recently diagnosed with breast cancer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paddy McGuinness , said her `` proper 'scouse ma ' '' is `` determined to fight the disease .
The mum-of-three continued : `` It 's hit me hard , we are very close .
She is a huge part of our family .
We spend almost every weekend together with my children , their bond is magical .
`` But , my mum is also the strongest woman I know and is determined to fight it , she 's a proper 'scouse Ma ' .
`` I have always supported breast cancer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also had breast cancer and my mum has asked me to continue helping raise money and awareness ( the reason I 'm sharing this ) she has the biggest heart and always just wants to help others .
`` # MyMum # MyInspo # MyMa You will smash it mum .
C. '' Christine 's post has been inundated with comments from fans and fans , sending their love to her mum and the family .
Gemma Atkinson wrote : `` Sending love and much strength to you all . ''
Christine 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` O my god I feel sick I ’ m so so sorry . ''
Former Real Housewives star Stacey Forsey commented : `` So sorry to hear this @ mrscmcguinness sending you and your family especially your Mum lots of love and strength . ''

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Christine McGuinness has revealed the heartbreaking news that her mum has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
The Real Housewives of Cheshire star wrote an emotional post on Instagram about her "rock" and her mum's "magical bond" with her grandchildren.
Sharing a picture of her mum in their hometown of Liverpool, Christine wrote: "This is possibly the most upsetting post I will ever write and typing away now it's really hitting home.
"My mum, my best friend, my rock was recently diagnosed with breast cancer."
Christine, who's married to Paddy McGuinness, said her "proper 'scouse ma'" is "determined to fight the disease.
The mum-of-three continued: "It's hit me hard, we are very close. She is a huge part of our family. We spend almost every weekend together with my children, their bond is magical.
"But, my mum is also the strongest woman I know and is determined to fight it, she's a proper 'scouse Ma'.
"I have always supported breast cancer charities as four of my aunties have also had breast cancer and my mum has asked me to continue helping raise money and awareness (the reason I'm sharing this) she has the biggest heart and always just wants to help others.
"#MyMum #MyInspo #MyMa You will smash it mum. C."
Christine's post has been inundated with comments from fans and fans, sending their love to her mum and the family.
Gemma Atkinson wrote: "Sending love and much strength to you all."
Christine's Real Housewives co-star Tanya Bardesley remarked: "O my god I feel sick I’m so so sorry."
Former Real Housewives star Stacey Forsey commented: "So sorry to hear this @mrscmcguinness sending you and your family especially your Mum lots of love and strength."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Messi's father gives new update on Barcelona talks after Man City admission

Lionel Messi could remain at Barcelona for another season , his father has admitted , after holding talks with the club to attempt to resolve his contract dispute .
Jorge Messi , who is his son 's agent , yesterday told reporters that it would be 'difficult ' for Lionel to remain at Barcelona , saying he had not spoken to Manchester City or Pep Guardiola about a potential move .
City continue to be linked with Messi , but will wait until his contract situation is resolved to discover whether a move would be viable .
But after Messi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bartomeu yesterday , it appears he is no closer to leaving the Spanish side , who insist he has another year on his contract .
Messi believes he has activated a clause allowing him to leave for free and he is no longer a Barcelona player .
When asked by a reporter from Deporte Cuatro if Messi could yet remain at Barcelona for another season , Jorge Messi replied : `` Yes . ''
He added that the meeting with Bartomeu was 'very good ' , before driving away .
Yesterday , Messi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Messi would remain at the Nou Camp , as he was followed around Barcelona by reporters before and after his meeting with Bartomeu .
Reports suggest Messi 's brother Rodrigo and a lawyer were present in the meeting , with Bartomeu and board member Javier Bordas representing Barcelona .
In the last 24 hours , the bookmakers have moved City into second favourites to be Messi 's club after the October transfer deadline , with Barcelona now odds-on favourites to be where he plays next season .

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Lionel Messi could remain at Barcelona for another season, his father has admitted, after holding talks with the club to attempt to resolve his contract dispute.
Jorge Messi, who is his son's agent, yesterday told reporters that it would be 'difficult' for Lionel to remain at Barcelona, saying he had not spoken to Manchester City or Pep Guardiola about a potential move.
City continue to be linked with Messi, but will wait until his contract situation is resolved to discover whether a move would be viable.
But after Messi Sr held talks with Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu yesterday, it appears he is no closer to leaving the Spanish side, who insist he has another year on his contract. Messi believes he has activated a clause allowing him to leave for free and he is no longer a Barcelona player.
When asked by a reporter from Deporte Cuatro if Messi could yet remain at Barcelona for another season, Jorge Messi replied: "Yes."
He added that the meeting with Bartomeu was 'very good', before driving away.
Yesterday, Messi Sr said he didn't know if Messi would remain at the Nou Camp, as he was followed around Barcelona by reporters before and after his meeting with Bartomeu. Reports suggest Messi's brother Rodrigo and a lawyer were present in the meeting, with Bartomeu and board member Javier Bordas representing Barcelona.
In the last 24 hours, the bookmakers have moved City into second favourites to be Messi's club after the October transfer deadline, with Barcelona now odds-on favourites to be where he plays next season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--This Morning announces new star joining Strictly 2020 - and it was awkward

Since the start of the month we have barely had a chance to breathe before another celebrity has been added to the Strictly Come Dancing line-up .
The latest series of the hit BBC dance competition will be back after being in doubt due to the coronavirus pandemic .
But fans will be pleased that they 'll get their glitter fix this year - with a big line-up to boot .
The latest additions to join the popular show were announced on Thursday morning - including on ITV 's This Morning .
However , one of the stars may have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared to let slip the new earlier on her show .
Eastenders star Maisie Smith and Made In Chelsea 's Jamie Laing were revealed by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield .
It comes after Lorraine accidentally confirmed that Maisie , who plays Tiffany Butcher-Baker on the BBC soap , ahead of her big reveal just over an hour later on This Morning .
The 60-year-old presenter had earlier confirmed that JJ Chalmers was the seventh confirmed contestant for the line-up .
But when speaking to BBC soap star James Bye , she appeared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't yet been announced on ITV and asked her co-star James Bye if he 'd follow in her footsteps .
All that aside , Maisie still got her big moment alongside reality TV star Jamie - who is getting a second chance on the Strictly floor .
Jamie was initially announced for the 2019 line-up and appeared in the big launch show .
However , he injured himself before the show started and had to pull out and was replaced by eventual winner , Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher .
They will join Bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning , as well as Caroline Quentin , Max George , Jason Bell , Nicola Adams Clara Amfo and Ranvir Singh in a bid to be crowned Strictly champ .
and be awarded the Glitterball trophy .

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Since the start of the month we have barely had a chance to breathe before another celebrity has been added to the Strictly Come Dancing line-up.
The latest series of the hit BBC dance competition will be back after being in doubt due to the coronavirus pandemic.
But fans will be pleased that they'll get their glitter fix this year - with a big line-up to boot.
The latest additions to join the popular show were announced on Thursday morning - including on ITV's This Morning.
However, one of the stars may have come as no surprised as Lorraine Kelly appeared to let slip the new earlier on her show.
Eastenders star Maisie Smith and Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing were revealed by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
It comes after Lorraine accidentally confirmed that Maisie, who plays Tiffany Butcher-Baker on the BBC soap, ahead of her big reveal just over an hour later on This Morning.
The 60-year-old presenter had earlier confirmed that JJ Chalmers was the seventh confirmed contestant for the line-up.
But when speaking to BBC soap star James Bye, she appeared to forget that Maisie's name hadn't yet been announced on ITV and asked her co-star James Bye if he'd follow in her footsteps.
All that aside, Maisie still got her big moment alongside reality TV star Jamie - who is getting a second chance on the Strictly floor.
(Image: BBC)
Jamie was initially announced for the 2019 line-up and appeared in the big launch show.
However, he injured himself before the show started and had to pull out and was replaced by eventual winner, Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher.
They will join Bill Bailey, who was also announced this morning, as well as Caroline Quentin, Max George, Jason Bell, Nicola Adams Clara Amfo and Ranvir Singh in a bid to be crowned Strictly champ. and be awarded the Glitterball trophy.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Paul Pogba might have a new role to play for Manchester United

Before signing for Manchester United Donny van de Beek spoke to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and heard about his plans for the club .
Enthused by the vision , the Ajax midfielder was delighted to sign a five-year deal at Old Trafford .
We have only what Van de Beek has said about that discussion to go on , but he said `` we talked about football things , about the club '' and that `` having spoken to the manager about his vision for this team , the direction that the club is going in is hugely exciting '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ conversation might have focused on the role Solskjaer envisages the 23-year-old playing .
After all , it 's only seven months ago that United spent £47million on another attacking midfielder .
But when asked about his best attributes Van de Beek , who has played in a deeper No .
6 role for Ajax , expressed his intention to be a creative force for United as well .
“ I ’ m a midfielder that likes to go into the box – making runs , goals , assists .
A lot of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distance in games , this is also a thing that is a strength for me , to get into the box of the opponent , '' he told the club 's official website .
That raises the intriguing prospect of Fernandes and Van de Beek being fielded together in an advanced role , both playing as No .
8s in a system not too dissimilar from the 4-3-3 that Pep Guardiola has generally used at Manchester City .
That duo might not be unleashed every week .
There will be times when United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a time when rotation is necessary , but fielding Fernandes and Van de Beek behind that dangerous front three is certainly an attacking line-up at Solskjaer 's disposal .
Yet that also raises the question of where Paul Pogba fits in .
The £89million midfielder is n't going to find himself on the bench , so Solskjaer may find himself trying to balance a midfield trio of Fernandes , Van de Beek and Pogba .
United do at least have a back-up plan now should Pogba decide to try and force a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next 12 months they have three central midfielders of the highest quality available .
If Solskjaer is determined to get his best players on the pitch and play them all , then it might be that Pogba becomes the defensive midfielder in United 's system .
That might work against weaker teams at Old Trafford but it could be a huge challenge for the World Cup winner , who has played deeper roles when playing alongside more naturally defensive midfielders , as with Nemanja Matic towards the end of last season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midfield anchorman on his own .
With Fernandes and Van de Beek both playing higher roles , it would be a test of Pogba 's positional discipline and his ability to read the game and cut out counter-attacks , which for elite teams is a valuable role of the deepest midfielder .
United have used different options for that deepest midfield role recently .
While Matic looked to have made the position his own , it was Fred who returned to favour for the final stages of the Europa League .
The Brazilian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reading of the game , but he is a better presser and he allowed United to be more aggressive in their attempts to win the ball back .
Pogba could play a similar role .
The signing of Van de Beek gives Solskjaer options in midfield , which is what every manager at a club with aspirations on silverware wants .
Seeing how he goes about using those options will be fascinating .

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Before signing for Manchester United Donny van de Beek spoke to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and heard about his plans for the club. Enthused by the vision, the Ajax midfielder was delighted to sign a five-year deal at Old Trafford.
We have only what Van de Beek has said about that discussion to go on, but he said "we talked about football things, about the club" and that "having spoken to the manager about his vision for this team, the direction that the club is going in is hugely exciting".
You would imagine that part of that conversation might have focused on the role Solskjaer envisages the 23-year-old playing. After all, it's only seven months ago that United spent £47million on another attacking midfielder.
But when asked about his best attributes Van de Beek, who has played in a deeper No. 6 role for Ajax, expressed his intention to be a creative force for United as well.
“I’m a midfielder that likes to go into the box – making runs, goals, assists. A lot of the time, I cover a lot of distance in games, this is also a thing that is a strength for me, to get into the box of the opponent," he told the club's official website.
That raises the intriguing prospect of Fernandes and Van de Beek being fielded together in an advanced role, both playing as No. 8s in a system not too dissimilar from the 4-3-3 that Pep Guardiola has generally used at Manchester City.
That duo might not be unleashed every week. There will be times when United have to take a more cautious approach and a time when rotation is necessary, but fielding Fernandes and Van de Beek behind that dangerous front three is certainly an attacking line-up at Solskjaer's disposal.
Yet that also raises the question of where Paul Pogba fits in. The £89million midfielder isn't going to find himself on the bench, so Solskjaer may find himself trying to balance a midfield trio of Fernandes, Van de Beek and Pogba.
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United do at least have a back-up plan now should Pogba decide to try and force a departure again next summer, but for the next 12 months they have three central midfielders of the highest quality available.
If Solskjaer is determined to get his best players on the pitch and play them all, then it might be that Pogba becomes the defensive midfielder in United's system.
That might work against weaker teams at Old Trafford but it could be a huge challenge for the World Cup winner, who has played deeper roles when playing alongside more naturally defensive midfielders, as with Nemanja Matic towards the end of last season, but has rarely been deployed as the midfield anchorman on his own.
With Fernandes and Van de Beek both playing higher roles, it would be a test of Pogba's positional discipline and his ability to read the game and cut out counter-attacks, which for elite teams is a valuable role of the deepest midfielder.
United have used different options for that deepest midfield role recently. While Matic looked to have made the position his own, it was Fred who returned to favour for the final stages of the Europa League. The Brazilian doesn't have Matic's physicality and reading of the game, but he is a better presser and he allowed United to be more aggressive in their attempts to win the ball back. Pogba could play a similar role.
The signing of Van de Beek gives Solskjaer options in midfield, which is what every manager at a club with aspirations on silverware wants. Seeing how he goes about using those options will be fascinating.