themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Astley man takes on challenge for Salford domestic abuse charity

A man from Astley will be running 48 miles in 48 hours for a Salford based domestic abuse charity .
Iain Burt , 38 from Astley , has been raising money for the Salford Women ’ s Aid after he was concerned to see the rise in calls to domestic abuse hotlines during the crisis .
Iain will be running in his garage on a treadmill that was given to him by his sister .
He will start his running next week on Friday 1 May and is expected to finish the following Sunday .
He plans on doing four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which will see him running at midnight , as well as four in the morning .
The format is part of a 48 hour running challenge created by former Navy SEAL and Ultra-marathon runner David Goggins .
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , Iain says he the story regarding domestic abuse hotlines seeing a rise in calls ‘ touched ’ him so much that he felt compelled to help .
Iain said : “ The story kept coming up , I ’ ve been furloughed and I ’ m on my phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to me .
“ There ’ s nothing personal in my decision , I ’ ve never experienced any of it myself , but it just touched me , “ Its not just women involved in those figures its children and men too , everyone has to stay at home and for these people it 's not a safe place .
“ Its easy for people to say , ‘ Just leave ’ but that 's poor advice in itself , but now with the lockdown there ’ s nowhere to go.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the run during his one hour of exercise a day and chose to raise money for a local charity due to his familial connections to Salford .
He got in touch with the charity last week and they have been supporting him since .
Iain originally set out to raise £500 for the charity but its popularity has seen him raise the goal to £1,500 .
The support is still pouring in for Iain with Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett donating to his cause and sending a message of support .
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Things like the London Marathon are off and people can ’ t do the fundraising that they used to do , “ Charities like the Salford Women ’ s Aid are not getting money , but they ’ re also working extra hard to deal with the phone calls , so I hope the money I raise can help them with that.
” Iain ’ s Gofundme page can be found here .
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A man from Astley will be running 48 miles in 48 hours for a Salford based domestic abuse charity.
Iain Burt, 38 from Astley, has been raising money for the Salford Women’s Aid after he was concerned to see the rise in calls to domestic abuse hotlines during the crisis.
Iain will be running in his garage on a treadmill that was given to him by his sister.
He will start his running next week on Friday 1 May and is expected to finish the following Sunday.
He plans on doing four miles every four hours for 48 hours which will see him running at midnight, as well as four in the morning.
The format is part of a 48 hour running challenge created by former Navy SEAL and Ultra-marathon runner David Goggins.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Iain says he the story regarding domestic abuse hotlines seeing a rise in calls ‘touched’ him so much that he felt compelled to help.
Iain said: “The story kept coming up, I’ve been furloughed and I’m on my phone a lot more and it just stood out to me.
“There’s nothing personal in my decision, I’ve never experienced any of it myself, but it just touched me,
“Its not just women involved in those figures its children and men too, everyone has to stay at home and for these people it's not a safe place.
“Its easy for people to say, ‘Just leave’ but that's poor advice in itself, but now with the lockdown there’s nowhere to go.”
He says he has been training for the run during his one hour of exercise a day and chose to raise money for a local charity due to his familial connections to Salford.
He got in touch with the charity last week and they have been supporting him since.
Iain originally set out to raise £500 for the charity but its popularity has seen him raise the goal to £1,500.
The support is still pouring in for Iain with Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett donating to his cause and sending a message of support.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Iain said: “Things like the London Marathon are off and people can’t do the fundraising that they used to do,
“Charities like the Salford Women’s Aid are not getting money, but they’re also working extra hard to deal with the phone calls, so I hope the money I raise can help them with that.”
Iain’s Gofundme page can be found here.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Depay raps Man United transfer message to Liverpool star Van Dijk

Manchester United flop Memphis Depay has told Virgil van Dijk he should have signed for Manchester United rather than Liverpool two years ago .
Depay 's international teammate became the then most expensive defender in football when he left Southampton to Anfield in the 2018 January transfer window , for a massive £75m transfer fee .
Despite the huge expectations on his shoulders the 28-year-old has even proven himself to be a bargain for his incredible impact under Jurgen Klopp .
United eventually broke the record fee for a defender when they signed Harry Maguire from Leicester last summer for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was Van Dijk who was playing at Old Trafford .
In a rap video posted on Instagram the Lyon winger praised his compatriot with a flattering verse in which he revealed his dream of Van Dijk playing for United instead of Liverpool .
`` It is on , '' began Depay in Dutch .
`` Captain of the nation , What move will he make ?
`` And I did n't forget , The days in the rain , '' He is the boss on the field , '' He comes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take anything from anyone , just money , '' You know , we do n't lie , '' Van Dijk , man .
I wish you signed man , not for Liverpool , but for Man United . ''

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Manchester United flop Memphis Depay has told Virgil van Dijk he should have signed for Manchester United rather than Liverpool two years ago.
Depay's international teammate became the then most expensive defender in football when he left Southampton to Anfield in the 2018 January transfer window, for a massive £75m transfer fee.
Despite the huge expectations on his shoulders the 28-year-old has even proven himself to be a bargain for his incredible impact under Jurgen Klopp.
United eventually broke the record fee for a defender when they signed Harry Maguire from Leicester last summer for £80m, but former winger Depay wishes it was Van Dijk who was playing at Old Trafford.
In a rap video posted on Instagram the Lyon winger praised his compatriot with a flattering verse in which he revealed his dream of Van Dijk playing for United instead of Liverpool.
"It is on," began Depay in Dutch.
"Captain of the nation, What move will he make?
"And I didn't forget, The days in the rain,
"He is a leader, woah,
"He is the boss on the field,
"He comes in with corners,
"Header, With great force, woah
"He doesn't take anything from anyone, just money,
"Van Dijk, he is everyone's Dutch hero,
"Van Dijk, watch out, he strikes
"You know, we don't lie,
"Dutchman, he is fly,
"Van Dijk, man. I wish you signed man, not for Liverpool, but for Man United."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--What Paul Pogba brought to Manchester United after he signed in 2009

Jesse Lingard says Paul Pogba brought an instant confidence to Manchester United following his arrival at the club as a teenager .
Pogba joined United aged 16 from Le Havre in 2009 and was instrumental in their 2011 FA Youth Cup win before he went onto make his first-team debut at Leeds United the following season .
However , Sir Alex Ferguson never started Pogba , whereas he selected the unremarkable Zeki Fryers on three occasions , and infamously overlooked Pogba for the New Year 's Eve defeat to Blackburn Rovers by starting Rafael da Silva and Ji-sung Park in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of retirement a week later and Pogba soon decided to join Juventus on a pre-contract agreeement .
United re-signed Pogba four years later in 2016 for a then-world record £89million and the Frenchman helped the club to League Cup and Europa League triumphs in his first season back .
The Frenchman has had a fraught time at United since 2016-17 and not started for the club since September 30 due to an ankle problem .
`` I have been with him since the Under-18s and you see the talent that he possessed at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the United podcast .
`` Even then he was big , he was strong .
He made a lot of mistakes but when he was on the ball you could tell the talent that he possessed .
`` Week in , week out , training games , the things that he brought to the team ; the confidence .
Even off the pitch it gave everyone confidence and he ’ s carried that on now and he ’ s always wanted to come back to United , which he did , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obviously he ’ s won the World Cup as well , so that ’ s a cherry on top.
” Pogba is represented by Mino Raiola and Lingard formed an alliance with the agent earlier this year .
Lingard has not scored or assisted a goal in the Premier League since December 2018 and there have been mounting doubts over his future , as well as Pogba 's .
Lingard and Pogba are contracted to United until 2021 and the club has the option of an additional year on both players ' deals @

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Jesse Lingard says Paul Pogba brought an instant confidence to Manchester United following his arrival at the club as a teenager.
Pogba joined United aged 16 from Le Havre in 2009 and was instrumental in their 2011 FA Youth Cup win before he went onto make his first-team debut at Leeds United the following season.
However, Sir Alex Ferguson never started Pogba, whereas he selected the unremarkable Zeki Fryers on three occasions, and infamously overlooked Pogba for the New Year's Eve defeat to Blackburn Rovers by starting Rafael da Silva and Ji-sung Park in midfield. Paul Scholes was coaxed out of retirement a week later and Pogba soon decided to join Juventus on a pre-contract agreeement.
United re-signed Pogba four years later in 2016 for a then-world record £89million and the Frenchman helped the club to League Cup and Europa League triumphs in his first season back. The Frenchman has had a fraught time at United since 2016-17 and not started for the club since September 30 due to an ankle problem.
"I have been with him since the Under-18s and you see the talent that he possessed at such a young age," Lingard told the United podcast. "Even then he was big, he was strong. He made a lot of mistakes but when he was on the ball you could tell the talent that he possessed.
"Week in, week out, training games, the things that he brought to the team; the confidence. Even off the pitch it gave everyone confidence and he’s carried that on now and he’s always wanted to come back to United, which he did, and it’s been amazing.
"Obviously he’s won the World Cup as well, so that’s a cherry on top.”
Pogba is represented by Mino Raiola and Lingard formed an alliance with the agent earlier this year. Lingard has not scored or assisted a goal in the Premier League since December 2018 and there have been mounting doubts over his future, as well as Pogba's.
Lingard and Pogba are contracted to United until 2021 and the club has the option of an additional year on both players' deals.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Former Manchester United player Kleberson believes Fred is thriving after adapting to a new defensive role under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Fred endured a dismal start to his United career after joining from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer of 2018 and looked set to be remembered as an expensive failure .
However , under Solskjaer , the 27-year-old has turned things around and is now earning praise for his performances in the centre of the park .
`` When he [ Fred ] arrived there it wasn ’ t an easy transition , '' he told Goal .
`` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beginning and that was normal .
`` He figured out quickly what he had to do different and now you see him he is more consistent player for United and more dynamic because he has changed his way he plays .
`` When he was in Brazil he played further forward and now you see him more of a defensive role .
`` It ’ s taken him time to get used to it but he has turned into a top player for United and it ’ s always good to see Brazilians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news you need all day .

Former Manchester United player Kleberson believes Fred is thriving after adapting to a new defensive role under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Fred endured a dismal start to his United career after joining from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer of 2018 and looked set to be remembered as an expensive failure.
However, under Solskjaer, the 27-year-old has turned things around and is now earning praise for his performances in the centre of the park.
"When he [Fred] arrived there it wasn’t an easy transition," he told Goal . "He had a few tough months in the beginning and that was normal.
"He figured out quickly what he had to do different and now you see him he is more consistent player for United and more dynamic because he has changed his way he plays.
"When he was in Brazil he played further forward and now you see him more of a defensive role.
"It’s taken him time to get used to it but he has turned into a top player for United and it’s always good to see Brazilians doing well."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Inside the stunning £1.85m six-bed home with amazing golf course views

A luxurious six-bedroom house with stunning golf course views is up for sale in Bury – and it could be yours for a cool £1.85m .
The detached property , in Ringley Park , Whitefield , boasts a whole host of impressive features , including a spacious galleried landing and landscaped gardens .
On the market for £1,850,000 , the house has six double bedrooms , three bathrooms , a gated driveway and a stunning master bedroom suite .
The ground floor of the property features a spacious hallway and solid oak steps with sunken lighting .
The staircase leads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that provide an abundance of light into the hallway .
The family room has a double-glazed sliding patio door leading out onto the rear of the property , allowing for panoramic views of the rear garden .
The lounge area boasts a modern feature fireplace and French doors which lead out onto the front of the house .
The kitchen offers a built-in combination microwave/oven as well as a built-in coffee machine and integrated dishwasher .
Adjoined is the breakfast area , with huge windows and a balcony , offering amazing views to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steps lead from the breakfast area to the gymnasium , which includes a wall-mounted air conditioning unit and storage cupboard space .
On the first floor , the impressive galleried landing has recessed ceiling lights and loft access via two hatches .
The master bedroom suite has a window overlooking the front of the property and floor to ceiling build-in wardrobes .
Adjoined is an en-suite bath and shower room with his and her vanity sinks .
The outdoor space features a double garage with an electric door and space for two cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards the front of the house with an additional pedestrian access gate .
Leading on from this is a spacious block paved driveway that allows for numerous vehicles .
The house features landscapes gardens throughout with bushes and shrubs as well as magnificent views of the rear golf course and beyond .
For more information on this property , visit www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale .

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A luxurious six-bedroom house with stunning golf course views is up for sale in Bury – and it could be yours for a cool £1.85m.
The detached property, in Ringley Park, Whitefield, boasts a whole host of impressive features, including a spacious galleried landing and landscaped gardens.
On the market for £1,850,000, the house has six double bedrooms, three bathrooms, a gated driveway and a stunning master bedroom suite.
The ground floor of the property features a spacious hallway and solid oak steps with sunken lighting.
The staircase leads to the first-floor landing with ceiling windows that provide an abundance of light into the hallway.
The family room has a double-glazed sliding patio door leading out onto the rear of the property, allowing for panoramic views of the rear garden.
The lounge area boasts a modern feature fireplace and French doors which lead out onto the front of the house.
The kitchen offers a built-in combination microwave/oven as well as a built-in coffee machine and integrated dishwasher.
Adjoined is the breakfast area, with huge windows and a balcony, offering amazing views to the garden and golf course.
Oak steps lead from the breakfast area to the gymnasium, which includes a wall-mounted air conditioning unit and storage cupboard space.
On the first floor, the impressive galleried landing has recessed ceiling lights and loft access via two hatches.
The master bedroom suite has a window overlooking the front of the property and floor to ceiling build-in wardrobes.
Adjoined is an en-suite bath and shower room with his and her vanity sinks.
The outdoor space features a double garage with an electric door and space for two cars.
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There is an electronic iron gate towards the front of the house with an additional pedestrian access gate.
Leading on from this is a spacious block paved driveway that allows for numerous vehicles.
The house features landscapes gardens throughout with bushes and shrubs as well as magnificent views of the rear golf course and beyond.
For more information on this property, visit www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--McTominay reveals what he's learned from Man United great Ronaldo

Scott McTominay and Cristiano Ronaldo might not share many similarities when it comes to their style of play , but the Manchester United academy graduate looks up the Old Trafford great in one way .
The Scottish midfielder has won plenty of praise for his mentality in breaking into the United side under Jose Mourinho and then continuing his impressive progress under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Now he 's revealed that his inspiration when it comes to having an elite mentality is the man who graced Old Trafford for six seasons from 2003 to 2009 .
Ronaldo 's desire for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have helped make him one of the best players the game has produced and it 's that mentality that McTominay is trying to replicate in his own career .
The 23-year-old believes having the right mentality is the most important aspect of a successful career in the game , and that he has the ideal inspiration in Ronaldo , with McTominay determined not to allow himself to get too comfortable in his own development .
`` You look at Ronaldo and guys like this and their mentality is the top of the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better than that , '' he told the UTD podcast .
`` For me , looking up to somebody like that , the physique he ’ s got , the way that he applies himself .
`` I have just seen a picture of him two days ago reading and revising different things that he ’ s trying to learn in his life off the pitch .
People are just far too comfortable too quickly in their life . ''

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Scott McTominay and Cristiano Ronaldo might not share many similarities when it comes to their style of play, but the Manchester United academy graduate looks up the Old Trafford great in one way.
The Scottish midfielder has won plenty of praise for his mentality in breaking into the United side under Jose Mourinho and then continuing his impressive progress under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Now he's revealed that his inspiration when it comes to having an elite mentality is the man who graced Old Trafford for six seasons from 2003 to 2009.
Ronaldo's desire for improvement and his insatiable appetite for goals have helped make him one of the best players the game has produced and it's that mentality that McTominay is trying to replicate in his own career.
The 23-year-old believes having the right mentality is the most important aspect of a successful career in the game, and that he has the ideal inspiration in Ronaldo, with McTominay determined not to allow himself to get too comfortable in his own development.
"You look at Ronaldo and guys like this and their mentality is the top of the top and you don’t get any better than that," he told the UTD podcast.
"For me, looking up to somebody like that, the physique he’s got, the way that he applies himself.
"I have just seen a picture of him two days ago reading and revising different things that he’s trying to learn in his life off the pitch. People are just far too comfortable too quickly in their life."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Teetotal Christine McGuinness says she's been thinking about alcohol

Reality star mum Christine McGuinness has revealed that she 's been thinking about alcohol in lockdown after going more than 12 years without a drink .
The mother-of-three opened up to her followers on Instagram , saying she 'd been casting her mind back her favourite former tipple double vodka and cranberry while having a stressful day .
Model Christine , who turned 32 in lockdown , shared a throwback photo of herself at 18 wearing a pink wig on a night out in Blackpool with a drink in each hand .
`` It ’ s been over 12 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' she explained .
`` I was 18 in Blackpool here , not sure where I found the pink wig but I think it was a great night !
`` I ’ ve thought about this a lot today double vodka cranberry , one in each hand please # itsbeenalongday # stressfulday # SoberLife # teetotaler . ''
She added : `` New day tomorrow , we are the lucky ones , home , safe and well . ''
Fitness fanatic Christine , who is married to Top Gear host Paddy McGuinness , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post .
`` Love to all you amazing parents , '' said one follower .
`` If you have a tough day tomorrow will be better .
`` You 're all doing your best ... stay safe . ''
`` Tomorrow is another day keep looking forward , '' said another .
`` Beautiful , '' commented her The Real Housewives of Cheshire co-star Tanya Bardsley .
Christine recently opened up about her upset at not being able to get McDonald 's for their three autistic children - twins Penelope and Leo , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while in lockdown , explaining that it 's the one food the children would eat as it 's 'safe ' to them .
Posting a photo of three McDonald 's Happy Meals from before the lockdown , she shared her concern with her followers on Instagram .
`` The one meal all three of my children would eat @ mcdonalds we miss you ! ''
she told the fast food giant .
`` I never thought I would wish for fast food for my children but as I expected the changes have affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ barely eating , it ’ s been like this for over three weeks now . ''
She added : `` This is not ‘ fussy eaters ’ this is down to struggling with change , massive change in their little lives .
`` I know we are not alone , I ’ ve had so many messages about McDs !
`` If you know , you know.. McDs is a ‘ safe ’ food , it always looks the same , it tastes the same , the texture and smell is always the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dry ! ''
She was thrilled when McDonald 's responded by sending some Happy Meals boxes for the children .

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Reality star mum Christine McGuinness has revealed that she's been thinking about alcohol in lockdown after going more than 12 years without a drink.
The mother-of-three opened up to her followers on Instagram, saying she'd been casting her mind back her favourite former tipple double vodka and cranberry while having a stressful day.
Model Christine, who turned 32 in lockdown, shared a throwback photo of herself at 18 wearing a pink wig on a night out in Blackpool with a drink in each hand.
"It’s been over 12 years since I last had a taste," she explained.
"I was 18 in Blackpool here, not sure where I found the pink wig but I think it was a great night!
"I’ve thought about this a lot today double vodka cranberry, one in each hand please #itsbeenalongday #stressfulday #SoberLife #teetotaler."
She added: "New day tomorrow, we are the lucky ones, home, safe and well."
Fitness fanatic Christine, who is married to Top Gear host Paddy McGuinness, was flooded with support over her frank post.
"Love to all you amazing parents," said one follower.
"If you have a tough day tomorrow will be better.
"You're all doing your best ...stay safe."
"Tomorrow is another day keep looking forward," said another.
(Image: Christine McGuinness/Instagram)
"Beautiful," commented her The Real Housewives of Cheshire co-star Tanya Bardsley.
Christine recently opened up about her upset at not being able to get McDonald's for their three autistic children - twins Penelope and Leo, six, and three-year-old daughter Felicity - while in lockdown, explaining that it's the one food the children would eat as it's 'safe' to them.
Posting a photo of three McDonald's Happy Meals from before the lockdown, she shared her concern with her followers on Instagram.
"The one meal all three of my children would eat @mcdonalds we miss you!" she told the fast food giant.
"I never thought I would wish for fast food for my children but as I expected the changes have affected them and two of my children are barely eating, it’s been like this for over three weeks now."
She added: "This is not ‘fussy eaters’ this is down to struggling with change, massive change in their little lives.
"I know we are not alone, I’ve had so many messages about McDs!
"If you know, you know.. McDs is a ‘safe’ food, it always looks the same, it tastes the same, the texture and smell is always the same.. and it’s beige and dry!"
She was thrilled when McDonald's responded by sending some Happy Meals boxes for the children.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Drunk dad on the hunt for cocaine in lockdown slashed partner with knife

A drunk dad walked towards police officers waving a 'fearsome-looking ' lock knife after a domestic affray in which his partner was injured .
Carl Birchall , who has now been jailed for 20 months , was sprayed with CS gas and restrained before he was arrested , a court heard .
Earlier , he had threatened to slash a man 's face in a rage fuelled by alcohol and his desire for cocaine , a judge at Manchester Crown Court was told .
The violent scenes played out after an initial incident at his partner 's home in Kersal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the coronavirus pandemic lockdown in March .
Andrew Mackintosh , prosecuting , said they 'spent the day drinking ' until at around 7.30pm , Birchall 'decided he wanted some cocaine ' .
Judge Michael Leeming was told the 35-year-old tried to get hold of a set of car keys to drive home , but his partner and the boyfriend of one of her daughters told him that he was too drunk .
The court heard Birchall , of Cheviot Close , Salford , got angry and walked out .
He then threatened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they gave him the keys .
They tried to calm him down , the court heard , but the man then noticed he was carrying a knife .
Birchall walked towards him and 'tried to slash his face ' , the court heard .
He returned but as he did , he saw Birchall in an alleyway and followed him , Mr Mackintosh said .
Birchall was again told to put the knife down but he swung it at the man and said : `` Come on then , big man ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ struck by the knife as he swung it .
She escaped with only a minor injury .
Police arrived and Birchall 'walked towards the officers waving it around ' , the court heard .
He was told to put the knife down before he was detained and arrested after CS gas was used .
Birchall pleaded guilty to affray and possession of a knife in public .
He was also sentenced for breaching a suspended sentence order imposed on him in December last year .
He received a 10-month sentence , suspended for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car .
Birchall was sentenced to 12 months for the affray and 10 months for possessing the knife , to run concurrently .
He was also sentenced to eight months for the breach , to run consecutively with the other sentences , meaning a total of 20 months .
He will serve half of the total sentence behind bars .
Judge Leeming described the knife as a 'fearsome-looking lock knife ' and said Birchall had 43 previous convictions for 97 offences , mainly motor offences .
Michael Johnson , defending , said Birchall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` This defendant is thoroughly ashamed of what he did and is genuinely sorry .
There is no sensible explanation that he can give to the court other than it arose from a result of having too much to drink .
`` Alcohol and the excessive consumption of alcohol , is a demon that has blighted his life . ''
Mr Johnson spoke of a 'short-lived incident ' and said it was n't Birchall 's intention to hurt anyone .

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A drunk dad walked towards police officers waving a 'fearsome-looking' lock knife after a domestic affray in which his partner was injured.
Carl Birchall, who has now been jailed for 20 months, was sprayed with CS gas and restrained before he was arrested, a court heard.
Earlier, he had threatened to slash a man's face in a rage fuelled by alcohol and his desire for cocaine, a judge at Manchester Crown Court was told.
The violent scenes played out after an initial incident at his partner's home in Kersal, Salford, during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic lockdown in March.
They don't live together.
Andrew Mackintosh, prosecuting, said they 'spent the day drinking' until at around 7.30pm, Birchall 'decided he wanted some cocaine'.
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Judge Michael Leeming was told the 35-year-old tried to get hold of a set of car keys to drive home, but his partner and the boyfriend of one of her daughters told him that he was too drunk.
The court heard Birchall, of Cheviot Close, Salford, got angry and walked out.
He then threatened to slash the car's tyres unless they gave him the keys.
They tried to calm him down, the court heard, but the man then noticed he was carrying a knife.
Birchall walked towards him and 'tried to slash his face', the court heard.
The man walked away.
He returned but as he did, he saw Birchall in an alleyway and followed him, Mr Mackintosh said.
Birchall was again told to put the knife down but he swung it at the man and said: "Come on then, big man'.
His partner got between them and was struck by the knife as he swung it.
She escaped with only a minor injury.
Police arrived and Birchall 'walked towards the officers waving it around', the court heard.
He was told to put the knife down before he was detained and arrested after CS gas was used.
Birchall pleaded guilty to affray and possession of a knife in public.
He was also sentenced for breaching a suspended sentence order imposed on him in December last year.
He received a 10-month sentence, suspended for 18 months, for handling a stolen car.
Birchall was sentenced to 12 months for the affray and 10 months for possessing the knife, to run concurrently.
He was also sentenced to eight months for the breach, to run consecutively with the other sentences, meaning a total of 20 months.
He will serve half of the total sentence behind bars.
Judge Leeming described the knife as a 'fearsome-looking lock knife' and said Birchall had 43 previous convictions for 97 offences, mainly motor offences.
Michael Johnson, defending, said Birchall was full of remorse.
He said: "This defendant is thoroughly ashamed of what he did and is genuinely sorry. There is no sensible explanation that he can give to the court other than it arose from a result of having too much to drink.
"Alcohol and the excessive consumption of alcohol, is a demon that has blighted his life."
Mr Johnson spoke of a 'short-lived incident' and said it wasn't Birchall's intention to hurt anyone.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Why Scott McTominay refused to leave Manchester United on loan

Scott McTominay says he had no intention of leaving Manchester United on loan shortly before he cemented his place in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side .
Celtic and West Bromwich Albion were interested in taking McTominay , 23 , on loan in the January transfer window last year after he played one minute in Solskjaer 's first seven Premier League games in charge .
United surprisingly announced McTominay had signed a new contract towards the end of the winter window and United soon sold fellow midfielder Marouane Fellaini to Shandong Luneng .
McTominay did not start a league match under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the eve of the goalless draw with Liverpool in late February .
Following that breakthrough , McTominay gradually started to establish himself in Solskjaer 's side , scoring twice in the run-in , and started the current season alongside Paul Pogba .
McTominay had lined up in every league fixture he was available for this term until he sustained a knee injury that sidelined him for two months .
McTominay returned from the lay-off to score in wins over Club Brugge and Manchester City .
`` About a year and half ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been a possibility , '' McTominay told the United podcast .
`` And then somebody leaves or something like that , and then your opportunity comes and you have to take it .
`` You hear loads of stories about boys going on loan and different things like that , and I always had it in my head that I don ’ t want that .
I want to be showing myself here first , and if it does n't work here then you go somewhere else .
`` For me , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life of luxury at Manchester United and people take that for granted ; like the food in the canteen , your kit being laid out for you every morning .
People just expect that and you have to always remember where you came from in that respect , and always appreciate what people do for you .
`` I feel like that culture is brought through for us.
” McTominay has five goals this term and is United 's fourth highest scorer , behind Mason Greenwood , Anthony Martial , and Marcus Rashford @

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Scott McTominay says he had no intention of leaving Manchester United on loan shortly before he cemented his place in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
Celtic and West Bromwich Albion were interested in taking McTominay, 23, on loan in the January transfer window last year after he played one minute in Solskjaer's first seven Premier League games in charge.
United surprisingly announced McTominay had signed a new contract towards the end of the winter window and United soon sold fellow midfielder Marouane Fellaini to Shandong Luneng. McTominay did not start a league match under Solskjaer until Nemanja Matic succumbed to injury on the eve of the goalless draw with Liverpool in late February.
Following that breakthrough, McTominay gradually started to establish himself in Solskjaer's side, scoring twice in the run-in, and started the current season alongside Paul Pogba.
McTominay had lined up in every league fixture he was available for this term until he sustained a knee injury that sidelined him for two months. McTominay returned from the lay-off to score in wins over Club Brugge and Manchester City.
"About a year and half ago there was a time where it might have been a possibility," McTominay told the United podcast. "And then somebody leaves or something like that, and then your opportunity comes and you have to take it.
"You hear loads of stories about boys going on loan and different things like that, and I always had it in my head that I don’t want that. I want to be showing myself here first, and if it doesn't work here then you go somewhere else.
"For me, you hear the stories about getting the life of luxury at Manchester United and people take that for granted; like the food in the canteen, your kit being laid out for you every morning. People just expect that and you have to always remember where you came from in that respect, and always appreciate what people do for you.
"I feel like that culture is brought through for us.”
McTominay has five goals this term and is United's fourth highest scorer, behind Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial, and Marcus Rashford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Masked trio held woman at knife point in house raid

A young woman was held at knife point in her own home by a group of masked men during a terrifying house raid in Stalybridge .
Three men brandishing knives and sledgehammers smashed through the glass door of a house on Mottram Rise , off Mottram Road , at around 10.10pm on Saturday .
They threatened the woman , 26 , and demanded money .
A young boy was also present at the time of the break in .
Police say the trio fled with a 'significant quantity of cash ' and two Rolex watches after seriously damaging the property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enquiries are ongoing .
Anyone with information is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police .
Detective Constable Alison Haxby , of GMP ’ s Tameside district said : “ We have launched a full investigation into this horrendous aggravated burglary and we ’ re doing everything we can to trace those responsible .
`` Home is the place where you should feel safe and no-one should have to go through what this woman has .
There was also a young boy present at the time of the robbery and we are supporting them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have no doubt that someone knows who these offenders are and I would urge them or anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area last night to get in touch with us as soon as possible .
One offender is described as approximately 6ft 2ins tall with a broad muscular frame and hazel coloured eyes .
He was wielding a large black and yellow sledgehammer .
Another offender is described as approximately 5ft 2ins tall with brown eyes .
All three men spoke with local accents and wore dark clothing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0161 856 9262 or 101 quoting incident number 3238 of 25/04/2020 .
Reports can also be made via the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A young woman was held at knife point in her own home by a group of masked men during a terrifying house raid in Stalybridge.
Three men brandishing knives and sledgehammers smashed through the glass door of a house on Mottram Rise, off Mottram Road, at around 10.10pm on Saturday.
They threatened the woman, 26, and demanded money. A young boy was also present at the time of the break in.
Police say the trio fled with a 'significant quantity of cash' and two Rolex watches after seriously damaging the property.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police.
Detective Constable Alison Haxby, of GMP’s Tameside district said: “We have launched a full investigation into this horrendous aggravated burglary and we’re doing everything we can to trace those responsible.
"Home is the place where you should feel safe and no-one should have to go through what this woman has. There was also a young boy present at the time of the robbery and we are supporting them as we progress with enquiries.
"I have no doubt that someone knows who these offenders are and I would urge them or anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area last night to get in touch with us as soon as possible.
One offender is described as approximately 6ft 2ins tall with a broad muscular frame and hazel coloured eyes. He was wielding a large black and yellow sledgehammer.
Another offender is described as approximately 5ft 2ins tall with brown eyes. All three men spoke with local accents and wore dark clothing.
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 9262 or 101 quoting incident number 3238 of 25/04/2020. Reports can also be made via the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--What happened to the Man Utd XI that thrashed Roma in Champions League

Just over 13 years ago , Manchester United recorded one of the Champions League ’ s most emphatic wins , hitting seven past a hapless Roma side to progress into the semi-finals .
The players who featured in that game are long gone now : among the goal-scorers were Cristiano Ronaldo , Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney .
It was United at their fluid and furious best under Sir Alex Ferguson .
Having lost the first leg in the Italian capital 2-1 , they swept aside their opposition with ease .
Here we take a look at where the starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Couldn ’ t quite manage a clean sheet as he was beaten by Roma ’ s Daniele De Rossi in the second half .
Van der Sar retired as a player in 2011 having managed 266 appearances for United .
Now CEO of Ajax after being promoted from his role as the club ’ s marketing director in 2016 .
Brown ’ s long United career came to an end in 2011 , when he joined fellow Premier League side Sunderland .
He spent five years at the Black Cats , before moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was on to India and his most recent club Kerala Blasters , but he departed in 2018 after just one season .
The defender stayed at United until 2014 , by which time he had won six Premier League titles and a Champions League , and racked up 455 appearances .
Ferdinand retired in 2015 after a year at QPR and is now working as a pundit for BT Sport .
Heinze left United for Real Madrid just a few months after featuring in the demolition of Roma , complaining about a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to play for Marseille , Roma and Newell ’ s Old Boys and is now a manager .
Most recently , he was in charge of Argentinian side Vélez Sarsfield .
The Irishman left United in 2011 , after 13 years at the club .
O ’ Shea joined Sunderland , where he stayed until 2018 , before retiring a year later while at Reading .
He is now a first-team coach with the Championship club .
Most United fans probably don ’ t need to be reacquainted with Ronaldo .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and two years later left for Real Madrid in a world record £80m deal .
Ronaldo established himself as one of football ’ s all-time greats at the Bernabeu , before moving onto Juventus in 2018 .
Remains a prolific goal scorer in Serie A at the age of 35 .
Now 36 , Fletcher has not yet announced his retirement but is back at United , where 342 appearances , in an informal ambassador role .
Most recently , he played for Stoke in the Championship .
Carrick , who stayed at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roma game , is now part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s coaching team at Old Trafford .
Giggs was still in his relative youth back in 2007 - he did not retire until 2014 .
After a period as United ’ s assistant , he is now Wales manager .
After a season in MLS with D.C. United , Rooney is now back in England with Derby County , hoping to help the Championship side return to the Premier League .
Now 39 , Smith hasn ’ t yet announced his retirement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Notts County , then a League Two side , in 2018 .
Made 93 appearances and scored 12 goals across three seasons for United .

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Just over 13 years ago, Manchester United recorded one of the Champions League’s most emphatic wins, hitting seven past a hapless Roma side to progress into the semi-finals.
The players who featured in that game are long gone now: among the goal-scorers were Cristiano Ronaldo, Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney.
It was United at their fluid and furious best under Sir Alex Ferguson. Having lost the first leg in the Italian capital 2-1, they swept aside their opposition with ease.
Here we take a look at where the starting XI from that night are now.
Edwin van der Sar
Couldn’t quite manage a clean sheet as he was beaten by Roma’s Daniele De Rossi in the second half. Van der Sar retired as a player in 2011 having managed 266 appearances for United.
Now CEO of Ajax after being promoted from his role as the club’s marketing director in 2016.
Wes Brown
Brown’s long United career came to an end in 2011, when he joined fellow Premier League side Sunderland.
He spent five years at the Black Cats, before moving on to Blackburn in 2016. Then it was on to India and his most recent club Kerala Blasters, but he departed in 2018 after just one season.
Rio Ferdinand
The defender stayed at United until 2014, by which time he had won six Premier League titles and a Champions League, and racked up 455 appearances.
Ferdinand retired in 2015 after a year at QPR and is now working as a pundit for BT Sport.
Gabriel Heinze
Heinze left United for Real Madrid just a few months after featuring in the demolition of Roma, complaining about a lack of regular first-team football.
Went on to play for Marseille, Roma and Newell’s Old Boys and is now a manager. Most recently, he was in charge of Argentinian side Vélez Sarsfield.
John O’Shea
The Irishman left United in 2011, after 13 years at the club. O’Shea joined Sunderland, where he stayed until 2018, before retiring a year later while at Reading.
He is now a first-team coach with the Championship club.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Most United fans probably don’t need to be reacquainted with Ronaldo. He scored twice in the thrashing of Roma and two years later left for Real Madrid in a world record £80m deal.
Ronaldo established himself as one of football’s all-time greats at the Bernabeu, before moving onto Juventus in 2018. Remains a prolific goal scorer in Serie A at the age of 35.
Darren Fletcher
Now 36, Fletcher has not yet announced his retirement but is back at United, where 342 appearances, in an informal ambassador role. Most recently, he played for Stoke in the Championship.
Michael Carrick
Carrick, who stayed at United for another 11 years after the Roma game, is now part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s coaching team at Old Trafford.
Ryan Giggs
Giggs was still in his relative youth back in 2007 - he did not retire until 2014. After a period as United’s assistant, he is now Wales manager.
Wayne Rooney
After a season in MLS with D.C. United, Rooney is now back in England with Derby County, hoping to help the Championship side return to the Premier League.
Alan Smith
Now 39, Smith hasn’t yet announced his retirement as a player having been released by Notts County, then a League Two side, in 2018. Made 93 appearances and scored 12 goals across three seasons for United.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Man City evening headlines as Sterling makes Liverpool FC admission

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has offered up an update on the future of Houssem Aouar , who has been linked with Manchester City .
The 21-year-old has impressed clubs around Europe in recent seasons and Lyon are aware that the player is courting interest .
Aulas has now said that whilst Lyon want to keep the Frenchman , they will not stand in the midfielder 's way if he wishes to leave .
`` The player 's opinion is always essential .
Keeping a player against their will is not reasonable , '' he told the club website .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave .
Our will is to try to keep him even if the demands are high .
There is no negotiation in progress . ''
Raheem Sterling has provided an interesting insight behind the scenes at City , and how his own mentality has changed since moving from Liverpool .
The 25-year-old , who was named the Football Writers ’ Player Of The Season for the role he played in City ’ s domestic treble last year , says it hurts to lose more than ever .
He revealed that ’ s something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Etihad , lifting the lid on the mood in the dressing room when they lose .
“ During my time at City , the most important thing I have learnt is the value of winning .
Before it was , if I won a game then it was good and if I lost a game , I was disappointed , but it doesn ’ t burn you as much , '' he said .
`` Now , if we lose one game in 15 at City you wouldn ’ t like to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the worst thing in the world has happened .
I think that is a great surrounding and thing to be in , that nobody wants to lose or accepts losing .
`` I think that is the biggest thing I have learnt since I have been here and is something that I carry with me , not just in football but in anything I do , just that winning mentality to constantly want to win and to not take defeat for an answer.
” Kevin De Bruyne 's manager at international level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City maestro for his recent performances , going as far as describing him as 'in the best moment of his career ' .
In a new interview with The Times , the former Wigan and Everton boss picked out De Bruyne ’ s individual display against Real Madrid for praise .
“ He controls the space like nobody , ” he said .
“ He can execute the pass with precision and with the speed of actions that not many players can and now he has the maturity and emotional intelligence to perform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Team goes 1-0 down and he has that strength of character to bring the team back into the game and even winning .
“ Psychologically and mentally , Kevin is now in a fantastic moment , which highlights his real strength , that technical ability of using space and time with exceptional touch .
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Aouar transfer update
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has offered up an update on the future of Houssem Aouar, who has been linked with Manchester City.
The 21-year-old has impressed clubs around Europe in recent seasons and Lyon are aware that the player is courting interest.
Aulas has now said that whilst Lyon want to keep the Frenchman, they will not stand in the midfielder's way if he wishes to leave.
"The player's opinion is always essential. Keeping a player against their will is not reasonable," he told the club website.
"Houssem has not expressed the desire to leave. Our will is to try to keep him even if the demands are high. There is no negotiation in progress."
Sterling opens up on City mentality
Raheem Sterling has provided an interesting insight behind the scenes at City, and how his own mentality has changed since moving from Liverpool.
The 25-year-old, who was named the Football Writers’ Player Of The Season for the role he played in City’s domestic treble last year, says it hurts to lose more than ever.
He revealed that’s something he shares with his team-mates at the Etihad, lifting the lid on the mood in the dressing room when they lose.
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“During my time at City, the most important thing I have learnt is the value of winning. Before it was, if I won a game then it was good and if I lost a game, I was disappointed, but it doesn’t burn you as much," he said.
"Now, if we lose one game in 15 at City you wouldn’t like to be in the dressing room, it is like the worst thing in the world has happened. I think that is a great surrounding and thing to be in, that nobody wants to lose or accepts losing.
"I think that is the biggest thing I have learnt since I have been here and is something that I carry with me, not just in football but in anything I do, just that winning mentality to constantly want to win and to not take defeat for an answer.”
Martinez hails City star De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne's manager at international level, Roberto Martinez, has praised the City maestro for his recent performances, going as far as describing him as 'in the best moment of his career'.
In a new interview with The Times, the former Wigan and Everton boss picked out De Bruyne’s individual display against Real Madrid for praise.
“He controls the space like nobody,” he said.
“He can execute the pass with precision and with the speed of actions that not many players can and now he has the maturity and emotional intelligence to perform the way he did in the Bernabeu.
“Team goes 1-0 down and he has that strength of character to bring the team back into the game and even winning.
“Psychologically and mentally, Kevin is now in a fantastic moment, which highlights his real strength, that technical ability of using space and time with exceptional touch.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Juventus’ Paul Pogba transfer plan and more Man Utd rumours

Juventus are pushing hard to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba this summer , according to reports .
The Frenchman has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford for some time with the likes of Inter Milan , Real Madrid , and Paris Saint-Germain all being linked with the player .
However , the coronavirus pandemic could have an effect on the transfer fees that clubs are able to pay in the upcoming transfer window .
But , claim that Juventus are looking to find a way around that by offering a player swap as part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is something that United would be open to .
It is reported that Juventus would be willing to part with former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey or Douglas Costa , Alex Sandro , Miralem Pjanic , or Adrien Rabiot in order to re-sign Pogba this summer .
Injury has reduced Pogba to just eight United appearances in all competitions so far this season .
The 27-year-old has just over a year remaining on his contract at the club , meaning that they could risk losing him for nothing should they not cash in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United are edging closer to completing a £100 million transfer for Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho .
claim that the Red Devils are ‘ on the cusp ’ of sealing a deal to bring the 20-year-old back to the Premier League .
Sancho has emerged as one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's top targets this summer after scoring 17 goals and providing 19 assists in 35 appearances for Dortmund so far this season .
United face competition from Chelsea for the England international , but seem to be leading the race for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s top summer targets is Leicester City midfielder James Maddison who has impressed in his two seasons in the Premier League with the Foxes .
The former Norwich man has given the latest update on his future and it will serve as a blow to United ’ s hopes of signing him .
In a surprise call with a Leicester fan ( via ) , Maddison reiterated his commitment to Leicester .
`` Of course I am .
It was one of the best decisions I 've made , coming here .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked if he was staying at the King Power Stadium .
Maddison has scored nine goals and provided three assists from midfield in all competitions so far this season .

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Juventus are pushing hard to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba this summer, according to reports.
The Frenchman has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford for some time with the likes of Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain all being linked with the player.
However, the coronavirus pandemic could have an effect on the transfer fees that clubs are able to pay in the upcoming transfer window.
But, Tuttosport claim that Juventus are looking to find a way around that by offering a player swap as part of the deal. The report states that it is something that United would be open to.
It is reported that Juventus would be willing to part with former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey or Douglas Costa, Alex Sandro, Miralem Pjanic, or Adrien Rabiot in order to re-sign Pogba this summer.
Injury has reduced Pogba to just eight United appearances in all competitions so far this season.
The 27-year-old has just over a year remaining on his contract at the club, meaning that they could risk losing him for nothing should they not cash in this summer.
Meanwhile, reports claim that United are edging closer to completing a £100 million transfer for Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho.
(Image: Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images)
The Mirror claim that the Red Devils are ‘on the cusp’ of sealing a deal to bring the 20-year-old back to the Premier League.
Sancho has emerged as one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's top targets this summer after scoring 17 goals and providing 19 assists in 35 appearances for Dortmund so far this season.
United face competition from Chelsea for the England international, but seem to be leading the race for the player.
Another one of Solskjaer’s top summer targets is Leicester City midfielder James Maddison who has impressed in his two seasons in the Premier League with the Foxes.
The former Norwich man has given the latest update on his future and it will serve as a blow to United’s hopes of signing him.
In a surprise call with a Leicester fan (via BT Sport ), Maddison reiterated his commitment to Leicester.
"Of course I am. It was one of the best decisions I've made, coming here. I love it,” he answered when asked if he was staying at the King Power Stadium.
Maddison has scored nine goals and provided three assists from midfield in all competitions so far this season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Birmingham's NHS Nightingale hospital hasn't had a single patient

Birmingham 's NHS Nightingale hospital has yet to treat any patients 10 days after opening .
While the number of coronavirus cases in the Midlands has previously been high , ongoing social distancing measures have resulted in a drop in hospitalisation figures .
This means the region 's new pop-up facility , which is housed in the National Exhibition Centre ( NEC ) has , so far , not been required .
The chief executive of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust said it was a `` good thing '' the hospital had not received patients .
It showed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure Dr David Rosser said .
`` It was never going to be a great thing to have to open this extra capacity because it did n't come with new staff , '' he said .
`` And of course the more beds you open the more you need to stretch . ''
He added : `` We would all prefer that these beds – just like the extra beds the NHS has freed up across the region – are needed as little as possible , and so we would continue to urge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home to help NHS staff save lives.
” A UHB spokesman confirmed no patients have yet been admitted and it is still `` unknown '' if any COVID-19 patients will actually be sent there .
`` There are very many unknowns at the moment .
Naturally , the Nightingale is always a worst case scenario , '' a spokesman told BirminghamLive .
`` If hospitals run out of capacity then it can start to take patients .
It has to remain there as contingency . ''
He said if one hospital is at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be taken there rather than the city 's Nightingale .
The site has been built to treat up to 500 coronavirus patients -with capacity to expand to 4,000 beds should the local trust become overwhelmed .
It was designed as a `` stepping down '' ward , where patients who had previously been receiving critical care and were now in a state of recovery , or those who did not require ventilation .
The NHS Nightingale Birmingham is expected to remain open for 12-18 months .
The pop-up hospital is one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Manchester , London , Bristol and Harrogate .
The Sunderland and Exeter hospitals are set to open at the end of the month .

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Birmingham's NHS Nightingale hospital has yet to treat any patients 10 days after opening.
While the number of coronavirus cases in the Midlands has previously been high, ongoing social distancing measures have resulted in a drop in hospitalisation figures.
This means the region's new pop-up facility, which is housed in the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) has, so far, not been required.
The chief executive of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust said it was a "good thing" the hospital had not received patients.
It showed the NHS had "absorbed" the extra pressure Dr David Rosser said.
"It was never going to be a great thing to have to open this extra capacity because it didn't come with new staff," he said. "And of course the more beds you open the more you need to stretch."
He added: "We would all prefer that these beds – just like the extra beds the NHS has freed up across the region – are needed as little as possible, and so we would continue to urge members of the public to stay at home to help NHS staff save lives.”
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A UHB spokesman confirmed no patients have yet been admitted and it is still "unknown" if any COVID-19 patients will actually be sent there.
"There are very many unknowns at the moment. Naturally, the Nightingale is always a worst case scenario," a spokesman told BirminghamLive.
"If hospitals run out of capacity then it can start to take patients. It has to remain there as contingency."
He said if one hospital is at capacity and another has capacity then patients would be taken there rather than the city's Nightingale.
The site has been built to treat up to 500 coronavirus patients -with capacity to expand to 4,000 beds should the local trust become overwhelmed.
It was designed as a "stepping down" ward, where patients who had previously been receiving critical care and were now in a state of recovery, or those who did not require ventilation.
The NHS Nightingale Birmingham is expected to remain open for 12-18 months.
The pop-up hospital is one of seven in the UK, with sites in Manchester, London, Bristol and Harrogate. The Sunderland and Exeter hospitals are set to open at the end of the month.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Man Utd evening headlines with De Gea challenge and Maddison hint

David De Gea has been Manchester United ’ s number one since he joined the club from Atletico de Madrid in 2011 and is hopeful he can be in the position for ‘ more years , many years ’ .
The Spaniard is facing his greatest challenge yet amid a prolonged slump in form combined with the emergence of Dean Henderson - who has excelled for Sheffield United in the past two seasons and is widely regarded as one of the Premier League ’ s finest shot-stoppers .
`` Yeah , I 'm getting older ! ''
De Gea said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a part of this club is amazing .
So imagine , 10 years , it 's like a dream .
It 's great to play games with this club , so I hope I can be here more years , many years . ''
De Gea is also hopeful on the future , and spoke of the significance of Bruno Fernandes joining the club .
`` I think the whole team improved a lot , '' De Gea added .
`` We were in a good moment .
I think we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we did n't concede many goals , and of course with Bruno he brings a lot of quality .
He 's a clever player , a top midfielder , the team improves with him and it was a pity that everything stopped because we were in a good moment .
`` But hopefully with some players that were injured will be fit when it all starts again , so it will be a good challenge for everyone . ''
Leicester City playmaker James Maddison has appeared to rule out a move away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ links with a move to United .
Speaking to Leicester fan Roy Fellows , via BT Sport , Maddison played down rumours of a move away from the Foxes when asked if he would stay at the club .
`` Of course I am .
It was one of the best decisions I 've made , coming here .
I love it . ''
Maddison is one of United 's summer transfer targets alongside the likes of Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho , Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish and Birmingham City youngster Jude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League titles in his spell at the Reds and he believes the club ’ s flawed transfer policy has left them behind Europe ’ s elite clubs .
United haven ’ t landed the league title - nor put in a serious challenge for the trophy - since the Brazilian full-back was part of the team that won it in the 2012/13 campaign .
Now at French club Lyon , the 29-year-old has criticised the recruitment at Old Trafford and he believes it is responsible for the lean years recently .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back on track , '' Rafael told ESPN .
`` It 's been seven years [ without a Premier League title ] .
We did some things wrong .
We started signing expensive players and giving them a lot of money .
I do n't agree with that .
Just because a player costs £150 million does not mean he 's good for the team .
It depends on the character of the player .
`` I think that 's where we made mistakes , we start to just buy players .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You have to buy some expensive players but not all .
I am a supporter too and I know they want the best players but let 's see if he 's the best player for Manchester United , let 's see if he is going to work . ''

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De Gea predicts 'many years' at United
David De Gea has been Manchester United’s number one since he joined the club from Atletico de Madrid in 2011 and is hopeful he can be in the position for ‘more years, many years’.
The Spaniard is facing his greatest challenge yet amid a prolonged slump in form combined with the emergence of Dean Henderson - who has excelled for Sheffield United in the past two seasons and is widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s finest shot-stoppers.
"Yeah, I'm getting older!" De Gea said on a United Hangout. "Just to be a part of this club is amazing. So imagine, 10 years, it's like a dream. It's great to play games with this club, so I hope I can be here more years, many years."
De Gea is also hopeful on the future, and spoke of the significance of Bruno Fernandes joining the club.
"I think the whole team improved a lot," De Gea added. "We were in a good moment. I think we were in very good, top form, we didn't concede many goals, and of course with Bruno he brings a lot of quality. He's a clever player, a top midfielder, the team improves with him and it was a pity that everything stopped because we were in a good moment.
"But hopefully with some players that were injured will be fit when it all starts again, so it will be a good challenge for everyone."
Maddison hints at Leicester stay
Leicester City playmaker James Maddison has appeared to rule out a move away from the club this summer, despite links with a move to United.
Speaking to Leicester fan Roy Fellows, via BT Sport, Maddison played down rumours of a move away from the Foxes when asked if he would stay at the club.
(Image: Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)
"Of course I am. It was one of the best decisions I've made, coming here. I love it."
Maddison is one of United's summer transfer targets alongside the likes of Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho, Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish and Birmingham City youngster Jude Bellingham.
Rafael criticises United transfer policy
Rafael da Silva won three Premier League titles in his spell at the Reds and he believes the club’s flawed transfer policy has left them behind Europe’s elite clubs.
United haven’t landed the league title - nor put in a serious challenge for the trophy - since the Brazilian full-back was part of the team that won it in the 2012/13 campaign.
Now at French club Lyon, the 29-year-old has criticised the recruitment at Old Trafford and he believes it is responsible for the lean years recently.
"It has taken too long to get back on track," Rafael told ESPN.
"It's been seven years [without a Premier League title]. We did some things wrong. We started signing expensive players and giving them a lot of money. I don't agree with that. Just because a player costs £150 million does not mean he's good for the team. It depends on the character of the player.
"I think that's where we made mistakes, we start to just buy players. I think it has to be a mix. You have to buy some expensive players but not all. I am a supporter too and I know they want the best players but let's see if he's the best player for Manchester United, let's see if he is going to work."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Royle Family Ralf Little star pokes fun at 'competitive' clappers in clip

The Royle Family star Ralf Little has made fans laugh with a video poking fun at 'competitive ' clappers observing the Clap for Carers gesture .
The Bury-born actor made a comedy clip of himself playing two characters .
In the film the neighbours , both played by Ralf , step outside their front door to express their gratitude for those working on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic , but a game of one-upmanship ensues .
It starts with the neighbours trying to clap louder than the other , then one brings out a pan and spoon to bang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be outdone , the other neighbour returns with a cannon activating fireworks into the night sky .
`` There ’ s always someone smug and competitive who takes it too far ... '' wrote Ralf alongside his video which he shared on Twitter .
But he added as a tongue-in-cheek 'disclaimer ' : `` I fully appreciate and support someone launching a cannon filled with fireworks ( and or confetti ) in support of # ourNHS .
Just ... be nice about it . ''
`` Oh I love this ! ''
said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Antony Royle in the Manchester-based comedy The Royle Family and Jonny Keogh in the sitcom Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps .
He shot to fame as Antony , the son of Jim and Barbara Royle , in 1998 .
He recently spoke out on Twitter on the subject of 'clap-shaming . '
`` It ’ s so depressing that people have started clap-shaming neighbours for not joining the NHS clap on Thursdays , '' he wrote .
`` People now competitively trying to outclap each other for some un-measurable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t have nice things . ''
He had his say after reports that a woman was 'named and shamed ' by neighbours on Facebook for not joining the applause .
The Clap for our Carers campaign sees people express their gratitude for NHS heroes and key workers during the coronavirus pandemic by clapping , cheering or in some cases banging pots and pans from their windows or doorsteps at 8pm each Thursday .
It was the idea of Dutch yoga teacher Annemarie Plas whose Thursday ritual has united the UK .

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The Royle Family star Ralf Little has made fans laugh with a video poking fun at 'competitive' clappers observing the Clap for Carers gesture.
The Bury-born actor made a comedy clip of himself playing two characters.
In the film the neighbours, both played by Ralf, step outside their front door to express their gratitude for those working on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic, but a game of one-upmanship ensues.
It starts with the neighbours trying to clap louder than the other, then one brings out a pan and spoon to bang with a smug look.
(Image: Ralf Little)
Not to be outdone, the other neighbour returns with a cannon activating fireworks into the night sky.
"There’s always someone smug and competitive who takes it too far..." wrote Ralf alongside his video which he shared on Twitter.
But he added as a tongue-in-cheek 'disclaimer': "I fully appreciate and support someone launching a cannon filled with fireworks (and or confetti) in support of #ourNHS. Just... be nice about it."
(Image: Ralf Little)
"So true mate," agreed one fan.
"Fabulous!" cheered another.
"Oh I love this!" said another.
Ralf, 40, played Antony Royle in the Manchester-based comedy The Royle Family and Jonny Keogh in the sitcom Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.
He shot to fame as Antony, the son of Jim and Barbara Royle, in 1998.
He recently spoke out on Twitter on the subject of 'clap-shaming.'
"It’s so depressing that people have started clap-shaming neighbours for not joining the NHS clap on Thursdays," he wrote.
"People now competitively trying to outclap each other for some un-measurable social status. This is why we can’t have nice things."
He had his say after reports that a woman was 'named and shamed' by neighbours on Facebook for not joining the applause.
The Clap for our Carers campaign sees people express their gratitude for NHS heroes and key workers during the coronavirus pandemic by clapping, cheering or in some cases banging pots and pans from their windows or doorsteps at 8pm each Thursday.
It was the idea of Dutch yoga teacher Annemarie Plas whose Thursday ritual has united the UK.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Sergio Romero forced to spend two weeks in isolation away from family

Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero has revealed that he tested negative for coronavirus after spending two weeks in quarantine in his home nation of Argentina .
The 33-year-old has spoken about the tension in the air during his journey from Manchester to Buenos Aires last month .
“ I came back to Argentina on March 22 , ” he told Manchester United ’ s official website .
“ I did my travelling , which was really , really hard because I went in a car from Manchester to London .
“ After that , I took a plane from London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the airport , but all the people were keeping a safe distance from each other.
” But Romero did notice a difference in the way people were acting around the airport .
“ All of the people were looking nervous or badly to the other people because sometimes someone does this [ sneezes ] .
Maybe they did n't have anything , but the people looked a bit strange [ at them ] and took their distance , ” he added .
“ In the plane , I flew Paris to Buenos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sit my body in the plane and I do n't move for 14 hours .
I do n't eat , I do n't go to the toilet , because you never know how is the people.
” Romero underwent a test for the virus two weeks after the journey due to the worry that he had picked it up on the plane over , but he returned to his family home when it came back as negative .
“ I stayed in a hotel for two weeks after they did the test in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waited three more days in the hotel and , after the result is negative , I came to my house with my family , ” he said .
“ The most important thing is to stay at home , stay safe , do the little things for the family , like just going to the supermarket , to the pharmacy .
Do n't move from the house .
This is the most important thing.
” Romero has made 14 appearances in all competitions for United so far this season , the latest coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LASK just a matter of days before the suspension started .

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Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero has revealed that he tested negative for coronavirus after spending two weeks in quarantine in his home nation of Argentina.
The 33-year-old has spoken about the tension in the air during his journey from Manchester to Buenos Aires last month.
“I came back to Argentina on March 22,” he told Manchester United’s official website. “I did my travelling, which was really, really hard because I went in a car from Manchester to London.
“After that, I took a plane from London to Paris. Not many people were in the airport, but all the people were keeping a safe distance from each other.”
But Romero did notice a difference in the way people were acting around the airport.
“All of the people were looking nervous or badly to the other people because sometimes someone does this [sneezes]. Maybe they didn't have anything, but the people looked a bit strange [at them] and took their distance,” he added.
“In the plane, I flew Paris to Buenos Aires, 14 hours. I just sit my body in the plane and I don't move for 14 hours. I don't eat, I don't go to the toilet, because you never know how is the people.”
Romero underwent a test for the virus two weeks after the journey due to the worry that he had picked it up on the plane over, but he returned to his family home when it came back as negative.
“I stayed in a hotel for two weeks after they did the test in my nose and my mouth and I waited three more days in the hotel and, after the result is negative, I came to my house with my family,” he said.
“The most important thing is to stay at home, stay safe, do the little things for the family, like just going to the supermarket, to the pharmacy. Don't move from the house. This is the most important thing.”
Romero has made 14 appearances in all competitions for United so far this season, the latest coming in a 5-0 Europa League win over LASK just a matter of days before the suspension started.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Kind-hearted bobbies replace little boy's stolen birthday presents

Kind-hearted bobbies made sure a little boy 's birthday was n't ruined after his presents were stolen from his mother 's car .
The distraught mum rang police after thieves broke into her car and stole gifts she 'd been storing in the vehicle ahead of her son 's birthday the next day .
A GMP call handler who took the mum 's report wanted to do something extra to help .
Police officers had a whip-round and managed to raise £150 within 10 minutes ; enough to buy replacement presents , a cake and birthday card from a nearby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mum and son when they delivered the presents on his birthday the next day .
A photograph shared by GMP on social media shows the beaming little boy and his mum with the replacement gifts .
The post , shared on the GMP Fallowfield , Withington , Levenshulme and Burnage Facebook page , said : `` After a disappointing start to his birthday , he ended it with a smile .
`` Often reports are taken , allocated and call handlers don ’ t hear about the outcome or the next stages of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this story had a nice ending and everyone was able to see the delight in the boy ’ s face from the pictures taken . ''
People were full of praise for the big-hearted police officers on Facebook .
Martin Conway said : `` Happy birthday dude .
GMP putting the faith back in the community well done credit where credit is due . ''
Steven Hughes added : `` Nice happy story in these sad times , well done gmp . ''

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Kind-hearted bobbies made sure a little boy's birthday wasn't ruined after his presents were stolen from his mother's car.
The distraught mum rang police after thieves broke into her car and stole gifts she'd been storing in the vehicle ahead of her son's birthday the next day.
A GMP call handler who took the mum's report wanted to do something extra to help.
Police officers had a whip-round and managed to raise £150 within 10 minutes; enough to buy replacement presents, a cake and birthday card from a nearby supermarket.
Two officers then surprised the mum and son when they delivered the presents on his birthday the next day.
A photograph shared by GMP on social media shows the beaming little boy and his mum with the replacement gifts.
The post, shared on the GMP Fallowfield, Withington, Levenshulme and Burnage Facebook page, said: "After a disappointing start to his birthday, he ended it with a smile.
"Often reports are taken, allocated and call handlers don’t hear about the outcome or the next stages of each call they take, but luckily this story had a nice ending and everyone was able to see the delight in the boy’s face from the pictures taken."
People were full of praise for the big-hearted police officers on Facebook.
Martin Conway said: "Happy birthday dude. GMP putting the faith back in the community well done credit where credit is due."
Steven Hughes added: "Nice happy story in these sad times, well done gmp."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--The figures which reveal the extent of child poverty in Greater Manchester

As many as four in five children are living in poverty in parts of Greater Manchester .
New Government figures have revealed that there were 183,105 children in Greater Manchester living below the breadline in March 2019 , even before the cost of housing was taken into account .
The number has been rising year on year , and is up from 143,857 in 2015 .
The increase has been driven in particular by a sharp rise in the number of children living in poverty despite one or more of their parents working .
Some 123,558 of the children living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were in working families - 67 % of the total , and up from 86,408 in 2015 .
The overall rise means that around one in every four children in Greater Manchester is now living in poverty ( 26 % ) - although that figure is higher in some areas than others .
The proportion stands at 13 % in Trafford , 15 % in Stockport , 20 % in Wigan , 23 % in Bury and Salford , 24 % in Tameside , 30 % in Rochdale , 32 % in Bolton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oldham .
Analysis of hyperlocal data - areas with a population of around 1,500 people each - also shows that the situation is even more stark in particular neighbourhoods .
In one part of Oldham , marked on a map here , a shocking 80 % of children are estimated to be living in poverty .
It is one of the highest proportions in the country .
Use our interactive gadget to see the proportion of children living in low income families in your neighbourhood : The figures include teenagers up to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home with their parents or carers and are in full time education or training .
The proportions are estimates based on DWP figures on the number of children living in families with a household income of less than 60 % of the UK average as of March 2019 , and population estimates from the Office for National Statistics as of mid-2018 .
As such , they can only offer an approximation of the proportion of children living in poverty - but the DWP have confirmed that they do give a broad indication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or very low proportion .
There are 104 other neighbourhoods in Greater Manchester where more than half of children are estimated to be living in poverty .
Charities have also warned that child poverty is only going to get worse because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Judith Cavanagh , coordinator of the End Child Poverty coalition , said : “ These figures from Government show the extent to which we have been failing children in poverty even before the outbreak of coronavirus .
“ We have not all entered this crisis equally .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ worst affected by the crisis as households see their income hit further , through loss of employment and the increased costs of staying home – such as food , fuel bills and supporting home schooling .
“ Policies such as the two-child limit on children ’ s benefits and the benefit cap have made a significant contribution to the rise in child poverty over the past five years .
“ As more families now have to turn to the benefits system as a result of coronavirus , we are urging the Government to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acted as incentives to get people into work .
“ We would also like the Government to introduce an immediate increase to child benefit of £10 per child as a fast and effective means of getting support to low income families .
“ Children in low income families have been failed over the past five years .
Our response to Covid-19 must not fail them again.
” A DWP spokesperson said : “ We are doing whatever it takes to support the lowest paid families through these unprecedented times , implementing an extensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Widespread support is available to families , including increased Universal Credit payments , contributory benefits , the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme , Self-employment Income Support Scheme , Statutory Sick Pay , mortgage holidays and greater protection for renters .
“ Despite the challenges of the current pandemic we remain committed to providing opportunities and tackling the root causes of poverty .
”

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Annie Gouk, Rebecca Day)

As many as four in five children are living in poverty in parts of Greater Manchester.
New Government figures have revealed that there were 183,105 children in Greater Manchester living below the breadline in March 2019, even before the cost of housing was taken into account.
The number has been rising year on year, and is up from 143,857 in 2015.
The increase has been driven in particular by a sharp rise in the number of children living in poverty despite one or more of their parents working.
Some 123,558 of the children living below the poverty line in March 2019 were in working families - 67% of the total, and up from 86,408 in 2015.
The overall rise means that around one in every four children in Greater Manchester is now living in poverty (26%) - although that figure is higher in some areas than others.
The proportion stands at 13% in Trafford, 15% in Stockport, 20% in Wigan, 23% in Bury and Salford, 24% in Tameside, 30% in Rochdale, 32% in Bolton and Manchester, and 38% in Oldham.
Analysis of hyperlocal data - areas with a population of around 1,500 people each - also shows that the situation is even more stark in particular neighbourhoods.
In one part of Oldham, marked on a map here, a shocking 80% of children are estimated to be living in poverty.
It is one of the highest proportions in the country.
Use our interactive gadget to see the proportion of children living in low income families in your neighbourhood:
The figures include teenagers up to the age of 19 who are still living at home with their parents or carers and are in full time education or training.
The proportions are estimates based on DWP figures on the number of children living in families with a household income of less than 60% of the UK average as of March 2019, and population estimates from the Office for National Statistics as of mid-2018.
As such, they can only offer an approximation of the proportion of children living in poverty - but the DWP have confirmed that they do give a broad indication of local areas with a very high or very low proportion.
There are 104 other neighbourhoods in Greater Manchester where more than half of children are estimated to be living in poverty.
Charities have also warned that child poverty is only going to get worse because of the coronavirus pandemic.
(Image: Getty Images)
Judith Cavanagh, coordinator of the End Child Poverty coalition, said: “These figures from Government show the extent to which we have been failing children in poverty even before the outbreak of coronavirus.
“We have not all entered this crisis equally. Children in poverty will be among the worst affected by the crisis as households see their income hit further, through loss of employment and the increased costs of staying home – such as food, fuel bills and supporting home schooling.
“Policies such as the two-child limit on children’s benefits and the benefit cap have made a significant contribution to the rise in child poverty over the past five years.
“As more families now have to turn to the benefits system as a result of coronavirus, we are urging the Government to scrap those policies, which they argued acted as incentives to get people into work.
“We would also like the Government to introduce an immediate increase to child benefit of £10 per child as a fast and effective means of getting support to low income families.
“Children in low income families have been failed over the past five years. Our response to Covid-19 must not fail them again.”
(Image: PA)
A DWP spokesperson said: “We are doing whatever it takes to support the lowest paid families through these unprecedented times, implementing an extensive package of measures to do so.
“Widespread support is available to families, including increased Universal Credit payments, contributory benefits, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, Self-employment Income Support Scheme, Statutory Sick Pay, mortgage holidays and greater protection for renters.
“Despite the challenges of the current pandemic we remain committed to providing opportunities and tackling the root causes of poverty.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Man City target £43m Lyon midfielder and other transfer rumours

Manchester City are reported to be ready to make formal contact with Lyon over midfielder Houssem Aouar .
claim that the club will make a move for the 21-year-old once the coronavirus pandemic is over .
However , the club won ’ t be alone in their interest in the player , with Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain also said to be keeping an eye one the Frenchman ahead of the window .
The report claims that Lyon won ’ t stand in the way of Aouar moving on this summer , but will demand a fee of at least £43million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine times and provided seven assists from midfield in all competitions so far this season .
Meanwhile , City are said to be facing competition from Wolves and a number of other European clubs for 18-year-old winger Facundo Pellistri .
The teenager has broken into the first team of Uruguayan club Penarol this season , making five appearances in all competitions after making his way through the academy set-up at the club .
City are one of a number of clubs to be linked with the player , but according to AS ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wolves have made the first move for the player .
Real Madrid , Napoli , Atalanta , Bologna , Atletico Madrid , Valencia and Almeria are also said to be interested in the youngster .

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Manchester City are reported to be ready to make formal contact with Lyon over midfielder Houssem Aouar.
RMC claim that the club will make a move for the 21-year-old once the coronavirus pandemic is over.
However, the club won’t be alone in their interest in the player, with Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain also said to be keeping an eye one the Frenchman ahead of the window.
The report claims that Lyon won’t stand in the way of Aouar moving on this summer, but will demand a fee of at least £43million for the player.
Aouar has scored nine times and provided seven assists from midfield in all competitions so far this season.
Meanwhile, City are said to be facing competition from Wolves and a number of other European clubs for 18-year-old winger Facundo Pellistri.
The teenager has broken into the first team of Uruguayan club Penarol this season, making five appearances in all competitions after making his way through the academy set-up at the club.
City are one of a number of clubs to be linked with the player, but according to AS (via SportWitness ), fellow Premier League side Wolves have made the first move for the player.
Real Madrid, Napoli, Atalanta, Bologna, Atletico Madrid, Valencia and Almeria are also said to be interested in the youngster.