themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Manchester United manager Solskjaer asked about Jadon Sancho transfer interest

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to discuss Manchester United 's interest in Jadon Sancho as they strive to make a breakthrough in negotiations with Borussia Dortmund .
United have not agreed personal terms with Sancho 's representatives or a fee with Dortmund , who are believed to be holding out for £108million .
Senior United sources believe Dortmund 's August 10 deadline to sign Sancho is 'meaningless ' and described it as 'artificial ' since the transfer window closes on October 5 .
When asked specifically about Sancho , Solskjaer replied : `` We 're looking into all transfers differently , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individuals that are not our players , so no news , no updates , we 'll update you if something happens . ''
United are frustrated by inaccurate reports emanating from Germany that United have agreed terms with Sancho .
United sources have described Sancho 's wage expectations as a 'real situation ' , with the England international currently on around £75,000-a-week at Dortmund .
If a move for Sancho fails to materialise , United are prepared to look to alternatives amid interest in Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo and Bayern Munich forward Kingsley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a priority position to strengthen and only signed Daniel James last year after they failed with a move for Sancho .
Despite frustration over the 'noise ' in Germany , United expressed similar misgivings over Sporting Lisbon 's demands for Bruno Fernandes in January before they negotiated an overall fee of £68m .
Inter Milan will confirm the permanent signing of Alexis Sanchez from United on Thursday morning , bringing an end to the Chilean 's dismal two-and-a-half years with the club .
The MEN revealed last week Inter were confident of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , early in the transfer window and Inter chief executive Beppe Marotta confirmed the forward is now 'owned entirely ' by Inter .
`` It 'll be announced tomorrow , '' Solskjaer concurred .
`` It 's agreed , so Alexis enjoyed his time there , they liked him , so of course that 's a good move for him , wish him all the best , he 's a top player , you want to see players perform .
`` For whatever reason we did n't see the best of Alexis but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wish him all the best . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to discuss Manchester United's interest in Jadon Sancho as they strive to make a breakthrough in negotiations with Borussia Dortmund.
United have not agreed personal terms with Sancho's representatives or a fee with Dortmund, who are believed to be holding out for £108million.
Senior United sources believe Dortmund's August 10 deadline to sign Sancho is 'meaningless' and described it as 'artificial' since the transfer window closes on October 5.
When asked specifically about Sancho, Solskjaer replied: "We're looking into all transfers differently, I'm not going to speak about individuals that are not our players, so no news, no updates, we'll update you if something happens."
United are frustrated by inaccurate reports emanating from Germany that United have agreed terms with Sancho. United sources have described Sancho's wage expectations as a 'real situation', with the England international currently on around £75,000-a-week at Dortmund.
If a move for Sancho fails to materialise, United are prepared to look to alternatives amid interest in Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo and Bayern Munich forward Kingsley Coman. United view the right wing as a priority position to strengthen and only signed Daniel James last year after they failed with a move for Sancho.
Despite frustration over the 'noise' in Germany, United expressed similar misgivings over Sporting Lisbon's demands for Bruno Fernandes in January before they negotiated an overall fee of £68m.
Inter Milan will confirm the permanent signing of Alexis Sanchez from United on Thursday morning, bringing an end to the Chilean's dismal two-and-a-half years with the club.
The MEN revealed last week Inter were confident of completing a deal for Sanchez, 31, early in the transfer window and Inter chief executive Beppe Marotta confirmed the forward is now 'owned entirely' by Inter.
"It'll be announced tomorrow," Solskjaer concurred. "It's agreed, so Alexis enjoyed his time there, they liked him, so of course that's a good move for him, wish him all the best, he's a top player, you want to see players perform.
"For whatever reason we didn't see the best of Alexis but he's a top professional and just wish him all the best."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Man United confirm Alexis Sanchez transfer to Inter Milan

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Alexis Sanchez will leave the club permanently to join Inter Milan .
Sanchez joined the Serie A side last summer on a season-long loan deal and initially struggled to make an impact following his switch to Italy .
However , the Chilean has been in inspired form following the enforced break from action as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and Inter expressed their desire to keep him permanently .
MEN Sport revealed last week that Inter were confident of a deal for the 31-year-old and club chief executive Beppe Marotta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LASK that the transfer would be made official on Thursday .
`` Unofficially , we ’ ll make it official tomorrow morning , '' Marotta said .
`` The player is entirely owned by Inter .
We have a contract with him for three seasons .
We believe in him , that he can be a strong part of this squad and are happy to have concluded this deal . ''
Speaking after the win at Old Trafford , Solskjaer confirmed that Sanchez would depart and wished him well for the future .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he told BT Sport when asked whether reports claiming the deal was done were true .
`` He 's had a good time over there and he 's a good player .
We wish him all the best . ''
Inter paid 75 per cent of Sanchez 's £400,000 weekly net wages during his loan and will pay the entirety of his new salary following his permanent move .
United 's eagerness to shift Sanchez permanently has been intensified by their desire to sign long-time target Jadon Sancho , 20 .
Sanchez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ net and the club has had to sell players to buy in recent years .

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Alexis Sanchez will leave the club permanently to join Inter Milan.
Sanchez joined the Serie A side last summer on a season-long loan deal and initially struggled to make an impact following his switch to Italy. However, the Chilean has been in inspired form following the enforced break from action as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and Inter expressed their desire to keep him permanently.
MEN Sport revealed last week that Inter were confident of a deal for the 31-year-old and club chief executive Beppe Marotta confirmed prior to United's game against LASK that the transfer would be made official on Thursday.
"Unofficially, we’ll make it official tomorrow morning," Marotta said. "The player is entirely owned by Inter. We have a contract with him for three seasons. We believe in him, that he can be a strong part of this squad and are happy to have concluded this deal."
Speaking after the win at Old Trafford, Solskjaer confirmed that Sanchez would depart and wished him well for the future.
"Yeah, I believe so," he told BT Sport when asked whether reports claiming the deal was done were true. "He's had a good time over there and he's a good player. We wish him all the best."
Inter paid 75 per cent of Sanchez's £400,000 weekly net wages during his loan and will pay the entirety of his new salary following his permanent move.
United's eagerness to shift Sanchez permanently has been intensified by their desire to sign long-time target Jadon Sancho, 20. Sanchez was United's highest earner on £400,000-a-week net and the club has had to sell players to buy in recent years.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Man United player Lingard explains reaction to being substituted vs LASK

Jesse Lingard said he did n't want to be taken off during Manchester United 's 2-1 victory over LASK Linz on Wednesday night but that he understood the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's decision to withdraw him .
United returned to action to finally conclude their last-16 tie against the Austrian side and , despite a brief scare when Phillipp Wiesinger put the visitors ahead with a stunning strike , Solskjaer 's team booked their place in the next round with a 2-1 win , 7-1 on aggregate .
It was Lingard himself who grabbed the equaliser just two minutes after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Martial grabbing the winner - as he raced through on goal and calmly slotted the ball below the goalkeeper .
The goal was Lingard 's second strike in as many games after scoring on the final day of the Premier League season against Leicester but the match was only his second start since the game 's restart .
His lack of minutes in recent months meant that when he was replaced by Paul Pogba on the 63rd minute he was n't pleased , as he felt he could have added more goals to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game , '' he told BT Sport when questioned about his reaction to being replaced after the match .
`` I enjoy football naturally anyway and I felt that I was going to score more but it 's the manager 's decision and I stand by that .
Vote for your United player of the season here : '' You take confidence from goals and I 've wanted to add goals this season and obviously I 've started and scored so hopefully I can carry on throughout the competition . ''
United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cologne on August 10 .

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Jesse Lingard said he didn't want to be taken off during Manchester United's 2-1 victory over LASK Linz on Wednesday night but that he understood the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's decision to withdraw him.
United returned to action to finally conclude their last-16 tie against the Austrian side and, despite a brief scare when Phillipp Wiesinger put the visitors ahead with a stunning strike, Solskjaer's team booked their place in the next round with a 2-1 win, 7-1 on aggregate.
It was Lingard himself who grabbed the equaliser just two minutes after the Wiesinger's strike - with Anthony Martial grabbing the winner - as he raced through on goal and calmly slotted the ball below the goalkeeper.
The goal was Lingard's second strike in as many games after scoring on the final day of the Premier League season against Leicester but the match was only his second start since the game's restart.
His lack of minutes in recent months meant that when he was replaced by Paul Pogba on the 63rd minute he wasn't pleased, as he felt he could have added more goals to his tally.
"I was enjoying the game," he told BT Sport when questioned about his reaction to being replaced after the match. "I enjoy football naturally anyway and I felt that I was going to score more but it's the manager's decision and I stand by that.
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"You take confidence from goals and I've wanted to add goals this season and obviously I've started and scored so hopefully I can carry on throughout the competition."
United are in quarter-final action against Copenhagen in Cologne on August 10.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Manchester United win should make their minds up about transfer targets

Behind the statue of Sir Matt Busby at Old Trafford a resplendent banner now reads , 'As the Reds go marching on , on , on ' and glory may soon return to Manchester United .
Progression through to the quarter-finals was already assured prior to their final home match of a never-ending season that began almost a year ago to the day and the winning mentality was not compromised .
United are still undefeated at Old Trafford since January 22 , a time before Bruno Fernandes .
At one stage , this was in danger of rivalling United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ memory .
Sevilla was far more significant and this was the polar opposite , with LASK unfussed about building on their brief lead .
Yet Ole Gunnar Solskjaer maintained the integrity of the competition by introducing Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial , the matchwinner .
The Under-18 captain Teden Mengi eventually emerged and became the eighth academy graduate debutant for United in a single season , which last happened in 1952-53 - the campaign of Duncan Edwards , Bill Foulkes , and Dennis Viollet with United champions for the first time under Matt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evening by introducing rookies and starting debutants , Solskjaer was too committed to the outfield squad players and few of them distinguished themselves at Norwich in June .
James Garner and Mengi were benched and Ethan Laird in the stands but not the matchday squad .
Tahith Chong bizarrely came on at left-back .
Andreas Pereira was one of the first to warm up and come on , and actually showed eagerness .
There were fireworks - let off outside the ground .
Solskjaer will have little choice but to recall almost all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Copenhagen in Cologne on Monday , bar David de Gea .
Sergio Romero was alert upon resuming his Europa League duties and is one of a handful of back-ups worth their squad place , reaffirmed by an added time stop .
Jesse Lingard can at least boast of two goals in as many games , though his branded celebration at equalising drew short shrift from Juan Mata , intent on restarting the match swiftly .
LASK led for two minutes and United restarted with greater alacrity than their Austrian guests .
The Copenhagen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 days for most of Solskjaer 's undroppables and he was clearly conscious of letting players become undercooked by introducing Pogba just past the hour and then Martial with the match deadlocked .
The Manchester press pack graced the Old Trafford pitch last year and had Solskjaer registered them to play United would have still had to book flights for Cologne .
The 5-0 aggregate advantage was undermined by the presence of captain Harry Maguire , the only player who has started every United match since football 's hiatus ended and completed every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a taxing season .
United have eight centre halves in their squad yet half are unavailable and the other - Mengi - got his first senior minutes against LASK .
It is a growing issue amid the posturing over priority target Jadon Sancho in the transfer window , especially following a league campaign that Maguire started all 38 fixtures .
Victor Lindelof missed only three of them .
The need for Sancho is so acute with quantity also reigning over quality in the attacking department , where United were impotent in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was switched to the right flank in the first-half and Lingard moved to the left to accommodate Mata in the playmaker role he seldom operates in .
The United analysts in the press box sighed in exasperation at the laxness .
Lingard , Mata , and Ighalo lined up at Carrow Road in a rotated team in the FA Cup quarter-final when the lack of pace in the frontline prevented United from accelerating attacks .
The number seven is vacant again with Inter Milan due to announce the permanent signing of Alexis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United need to occupy both of them .
`` Get your tempo up with your passing , '' was the demand from Solskjaer and Maguire and McTominay were vocal in an attempt to maintain some competitiveness about the evening .
Too many of United 's starters appeared resigned to their squad player status , content just with a matchday presence , and gave an air the manager had played them a hospital pass .
Fred was visibly unimpressed at his removal .
Solskjaer had urged Lingard to come inside following his switch to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to receive Mata 's curved through ball to level in the 57th minute .
Lingard 's newfound confidence is well timed with James ' form forlorn and Martial is the outright leading scorer .
The full-time whistle went and 'Glory , glory Man United ' rang around the empty arena .

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Behind the statue of Sir Matt Busby at Old Trafford a resplendent banner now reads, 'As the Reds go marching on, on, on' and glory may soon return to Manchester United.
Progression through to the quarter-finals was already assured prior to their final home match of a never-ending season that began almost a year ago to the day and the winning mentality was not compromised. United are still undefeated at Old Trafford since January 22, a time before Bruno Fernandes.
At one stage, this was in danger of rivalling United's most infamous round-of-16 home performance in recent memory. Sevilla was far more significant and this was the polar opposite, with LASK unfussed about building on their brief lead. Yet Ole Gunnar Solskjaer maintained the integrity of the competition by introducing Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial, the matchwinner.
The Under-18 captain Teden Mengi eventually emerged and became the eighth academy graduate debutant for United in a single season, which last happened in 1952-53 - the campaign of Duncan Edwards, Bill Foulkes, and Dennis Viollet with United champions for the first time under Matt Busby.
Rather than immediately enliven the evening by introducing rookies and starting debutants, Solskjaer was too committed to the outfield squad players and few of them distinguished themselves at Norwich in June. James Garner and Mengi were benched and Ethan Laird in the stands but not the matchday squad. Tahith Chong bizarrely came on at left-back. Andreas Pereira was one of the first to warm up and come on, and actually showed eagerness. There were fireworks - let off outside the ground.
Solskjaer will have little choice but to recall almost all of the big-hitters for the quarter-final with Copenhagen in Cologne on Monday, bar David de Gea. Sergio Romero was alert upon resuming his Europa League duties and is one of a handful of back-ups worth their squad place, reaffirmed by an added time stop.
Jesse Lingard can at least boast of two goals in as many games, though his branded celebration at equalising drew short shrift from Juan Mata, intent on restarting the match swiftly. LASK led for two minutes and United restarted with greater alacrity than their Austrian guests.
The Copenhagen quarter-final will be the first game in 15 days for most of Solskjaer's undroppables and he was clearly conscious of letting players become undercooked by introducing Pogba just past the hour and then Martial with the match deadlocked.
The Manchester press pack graced the Old Trafford pitch last year and had Solskjaer registered them to play United would have still had to book flights for Cologne. The 5-0 aggregate advantage was undermined by the presence of captain Harry Maguire, the only player who has started every United match since football's hiatus ended and completed every minute in what was his 53rd start of a taxing season.
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United have eight centre halves in their squad yet half are unavailable and the other - Mengi - got his first senior minutes against LASK. It is a growing issue amid the posturing over priority target Jadon Sancho in the transfer window, especially following a league campaign that Maguire started all 38 fixtures. Victor Lindelof missed only three of them.
The need for Sancho is so acute with quantity also reigning over quality in the attacking department, where United were impotent in the first-half. Daniel James, one-dimensional again, was switched to the right flank in the first-half and Lingard moved to the left to accommodate Mata in the playmaker role he seldom operates in. The United analysts in the press box sighed in exasperation at the laxness.
Lingard, Mata, and Ighalo lined up at Carrow Road in a rotated team in the FA Cup quarter-final when the lack of pace in the frontline prevented United from accelerating attacks. The number seven is vacant again with Inter Milan due to announce the permanent signing of Alexis Sanchez and so is the 11. United need to occupy both of them.
"Get your tempo up with your passing," was the demand from Solskjaer and Maguire and McTominay were vocal in an attempt to maintain some competitiveness about the evening. Too many of United's starters appeared resigned to their squad player status, content just with a matchday presence, and gave an air the manager had played them a hospital pass. Fred was visibly unimpressed at his removal.
Solskjaer had urged Lingard to come inside following his switch to the left and he positioned himself perfectly to receive Mata's curved through ball to level in the 57th minute. Lingard's newfound confidence is well timed with James' form forlorn and Martial is the outright leading scorer.
The full-time whistle went and 'Glory, glory Man United' rang around the empty arena.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Manchester United vs LASK highlights and reaction

Manchester United confirmed their place in the last eight of the Europa League with a 2-1 win over LASK at @ @ @ @ @ Odion Ighalo , Daniel James , Juan Mata , Mason Greenwood and Andreas Pereira in @ @ @ @ @ United were as good as guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals going into the match @ @ @ @ @ 7-1 aggregate win at home , coming from behind to emerge victorious on the night @ @ @ @ @ and Anthony Martial .
Solskjaer named a second-string side against LASK and the performance lacked @ @ @ @ @ display was a positive , while there was also a senior debut for young defender @ @ @ @ @ stages .
United will face Copenhagen in the next round in Cologne on August 10 @ @ @ @ @ Istanbul Basaksehir 3-0 on the night and 3-1 on aggregate .
Stay tuned for all @ @ @ @ @ win .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Samuel Luckhurst, Richard Fay, Marcus Banks)

Manchester United confirmed their place in the last eight of the Europa League with a 2-1 win over LASK at Old Trafford.
Goals from Odion Ighalo, Daniel James, Juan Mata, Mason Greenwood and Andreas Pereira in Austria five months ago meant United were as good as guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals going into the match, and they secured a 7-1 aggregate win at home, coming from behind to emerge victorious on the night through goals from Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial.
Solskjaer named a second-string side against LASK and the performance lacked fluidity, but Lingard's display was a positive, while there was also a senior debut for young defender Teden Mengi in the closing stages.
United will face Copenhagen in the next round in Cologne on August 10 after the Danish side beat Istanbul Basaksehir 3-0 on the night and 3-1 on aggregate.
Stay tuned for all the reaction to United's win.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Manchester United player ratings: Sergio Romero and Anthony Martial good

Made a good first-half save on only his second appearance since the season restarted .
Well beaten for the goal .
8 Solid defensively but his decision-making was amateurish in the final third whenever he got forward .
4 Might not thank his manager for selecting him for his 53rd start of the season in such a meaningless match .
6 Tried to enliven proceedings with some risky defending against LASK 's intense press .
6 Strangely cowed in the final third on a night where the pressure was off .
5 Not a convincing audition to supplant Nemanja Matic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Fred .
5 Fared better than McTominay on a night that reaffirmed his bench status now Paul Pogba is available .
Unlucky to come off .
5 Tidy without causing LASK any remote harm .
Not helped by starting on the right again and barely figured as the 10 .
Assisted Lingard when used properly .
6 Offered some elegant and probing flicks and claimed his second goal in as many games to equalise before coming off .
7 So one-dimensional he was switched to the opposite flank before the interval .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Largely fed off scraps but spurned a decent opening with a heavy touch .
Managed United 's first attempt on target .
5 A surprising introduction but bright at times when he got the ball .
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Manchester United needed to come from behind to beat LASK 2-1, booking their spot in the Europa League quarter-finals. Here are the ratings.
Sergio Romero
Made a good first-half save on only his second appearance since the season restarted. Well beaten for the goal. 8
Timothy Fosu-Mensah
Solid defensively but his decision-making was amateurish in the final third whenever he got forward. 4
Harry Maguire
Might not thank his manager for selecting him for his 53rd start of the season in such a meaningless match. 6
Eric Bailly
Tried to enliven proceedings with some risky defending against LASK's intense press. 6
Brandon Williams
Strangely cowed in the final third on a night where the pressure was off. 5
Scott McTominay
Not a convincing audition to supplant Nemanja Matic. Booked and miscontrolled when played in by Fred. 5
Fred
Fared better than McTominay on a night that reaffirmed his bench status now Paul Pogba is available. Unlucky to come off. 5
Juan Mata
Tidy without causing LASK any remote harm. Not helped by starting on the right again and barely figured as the 10. Assisted Lingard and then Martial when used properly. 7
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Jesse Lingard
Offered some elegant and probing flicks and claimed his second goal in as many games to equalise before coming off. 7
Daniel James
So one-dimensional he was switched to the opposite flank before the interval. Just terribly out of form. 3
Odion Ighalo
Largely fed off scraps but spurned a decent opening with a heavy touch. Managed United's first attempt on target. 5
Subs
Andreas Pereira
A surprising introduction but bright at times when he got the ball. 6
Paul Pogba
Looked to make things happen. 6
Tahith Chong
Eager, despite the left-back role. 5
Anthony Martial
Scored the winner. 7
Teden Mengi
A deserved debut. 6


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Paul Scholes names player Man United should prioritise over Jadon Sancho

Manchester United great Paul Scholes believes Manchester United should prioritise strengthening their striking department over signing Jadon Sancho .
The Borussia Dortmund winger is firmly established as United 's prime target ahead of the 2020/21 season but negotiations with the Bundesliga side are proving to be difficult due to their hefty asking price .
While not signing Sancho would be a blow , Scholes believes United already have players in his position that could become just as good as the 20-year-old .
As a result , he believes that a better option in the transfer market would be Tottenham striker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new centre-forward is required .
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`` I do n't think it 's a major priority ( signing a right-sided forward ) .
Do n't get me wrong , he is a top-quality footballer .
He would improve Liverpool , Man City and Barcelona , '' he told BT Sport .
`` He is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But we have three wide-stroke-centre-forwards who are very similar to Sancho .
They might not be as good as him but they could be .
`` If that was Harry Kane we were talking about , I think we would be more desperate .
We need a centre forward but Ole does n't seem like he wants that type of player anymore . ''

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Manchester United great Paul Scholes believes Manchester United should prioritise strengthening their striking department over signing Jadon Sancho.
The Borussia Dortmund winger is firmly established as United's prime target ahead of the 2020/21 season but negotiations with the Bundesliga side are proving to be difficult due to their hefty asking price.
While not signing Sancho would be a blow, Scholes believes United already have players in his position that could become just as good as the 20-year-old.
As a result, he believes that a better option in the transfer market would be Tottenham striker Harry Kane, as he feels a new centre-forward is required.
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"I don't think it's a major priority (signing a right-sided forward). Don't get me wrong, he is a top-quality footballer. He would improve Liverpool, Man City and Barcelona," he told BT Sport.
"He is a goalscorer and would make lots of goals. But we have three wide-stroke-centre-forwards who are very similar to Sancho. They might not be as good as him but they could be.
"If that was Harry Kane we were talking about, I think we would be more desperate. We need a centre forward but Ole doesn't seem like he wants that type of player anymore."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Manchester City evening headlines as Torres hits out at former club

Torres lifts lid on Valencia fallout that led to City transfer Ferran Torres has explained his reasons for joining City and took aim at journalists and employees of Valencia that he believes have harmed his reputation .
Torres , 20 , agreed a five-year contract with City this week after completing a transfer for an initial £20.8million fee .
City beat several big clubs across Europe for the winger ’ s signature , with Torres admitting he was not desperate to depart his boyhood club .
Speaking to Marca , Torres revealed that he felt pressure from Spanish media and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Valencia as reasons he chose to leave the Mestalla .
“ On the one hand , I am very happy and excited , although at the same time very sad because I leave the team of my life , ” Torres reflected after completing his move to City .
“ It is the team that has given me everything and has trained me since I was seven years old ... but also where I have had hard moments , in which I have been frustrated , that led me to make the decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to emphasize , let it be very clear , that I am very grateful to Valencia and will support them wherever they are .
The problem is that there are people within the club and a few journalists bent on leaving me unwell and smearing my image .
I refuse to leave Valencia badly because I ’ m a Valencianista.
” Ramos allowed to help Madrid vs City despite suspension Sergio Ramos will be in attendance for City ’ s game against Real Madrid on Friday , even though he is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ squad .
Ramos was dismissed for fouling Gabriel Jesus during the first leg of their last-16 meeting and will be suspended as a consequence .
The Spaniard ’ s absence will be another boost for Pep Guardiola ’ s men , as they seek to advance to the next round .
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane boasts an exemplary record in the competition as a manager .
So much so , in fact , that he has never lost a two-legged Champions League knockout tie , and won the Champions League on three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a vital cog , however , and as such he will travel to Manchester to be part of the group if not the matchday squad , according to When City can expect payment if Sancho joins United City are set for a windfall if United agree a deal for Jadon Sancho .
Sancho , 20 , joined Borussia Dortmund from City in 2017 and has been in outstanding form in the Bundesliga in the last two seasons .
City are in a unique position in that they can , if they wish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player .
The clause was inserted as part of the 2017 transfer that took Sancho to Dortmund along with a sell-on clause that entitles City to 15 per cent of any profit the German club earn .
If United do decide to pay the £108million asking price , it will see £15million handed straight to City , on top of the £8million they made in the initial deal .

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Torres lifts lid on Valencia fallout that led to City transfer
Ferran Torres has explained his reasons for joining City and took aim at journalists and employees of Valencia that he believes have harmed his reputation.
Torres, 20, agreed a five-year contract with City this week after completing a transfer for an initial £20.8million fee. City beat several big clubs across Europe for the winger’s signature, with Torres admitting he was not desperate to depart his boyhood club.
Speaking to Marca, Torres revealed that he felt pressure from Spanish media and cited arduous contract negotiations with boyhood club Valencia as reasons he chose to leave the Mestalla.
“On the one hand, I am very happy and excited, although at the same time very sad because I leave the team of my life,” Torres reflected after completing his move to City.
“It is the team that has given me everything and has trained me since I was seven years old ... but also where I have had hard moments, in which I have been frustrated, that led me to make the decision to leave.
“But I would like to emphasize, let it be very clear, that I am very grateful to Valencia and will support them wherever they are. The problem is that there are people within the club and a few journalists bent on leaving me unwell and smearing my image. I refuse to leave Valencia badly because I’m a Valencianista.”
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Ramos allowed to help Madrid vs City despite suspension
Sergio Ramos will be in attendance for City’s game against Real Madrid on Friday, even though he is not part of the club’s matchday squad.
Ramos was dismissed for fouling Gabriel Jesus during the first leg of their last-16 meeting and will be suspended as a consequence. The Spaniard’s absence will be another boost for Pep Guardiola’s men, as they seek to advance to the next round.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane boasts an exemplary record in the competition as a manager. So much so, in fact, that he has never lost a two-legged Champions League knockout tie, and won the Champions League on three separate occasions.
The Frenchman views Ramos as a vital cog, however, and as such he will travel to Manchester to be part of the group if not the matchday squad, according to The Times.
When City can expect payment if Sancho joins United
City are set for a windfall if United agree a deal for Jadon Sancho.
Sancho, 20, joined Borussia Dortmund from City in 2017 and has been in outstanding form in the Bundesliga in the last two seasons.
City are in a unique position in that they can, if they wish, match any accepted bid for the player. The clause was inserted as part of the 2017 transfer that took Sancho to Dortmund along with a sell-on clause that entitles City to 15 per cent of any profit the German club earn.
If United do decide to pay the £108million asking price, it will see £15million handed straight to City, on top of the £8million they made in the initial deal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--A car got crushed between a lorry and the central reservation on the M62 - incredibly no-one was ser

A car got crushed between a lorry and the central reservation on the M62 - incredibly no-one was seriously injured

This was the scene following following a crash which closed the M62 this afternoon .
A car got crushed between @ @ @ @ @ reservation at Simister Island .
But incredibly no-one was seriously injured .
The eastbound motorway @ @ @ @ @ hour following the smash just after 1pm .
Police , ambulance and the fire service @ @ @ @ @ which caused huge tailbacks in the area .
But thankfully , one of the drivers @ @ @ @ @ with the other walking away unharmed .
North West Motorway Police tweeted this photo of @ @ @ @ @ : `` This was the scene faced by emergency services and partner agencies earlier on @ @ @ @ @ J19 .
`` Yes , that is a car between the HGV and central reserve @ @ @ @ @ injuries received by the driver of one vehicle , enquiries ongoing . ''

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This was the scene following following a crash which closed the M62 this afternoon.
A car got crushed between a lorry and the central reservation at Simister Island.
But incredibly no-one was seriously injured.
The eastbound motorway was closed for around an hour following the smash just after 1pm.
Police, ambulance and the fire service all attended the incident, which caused huge tailbacks in the area.
But thankfully, one of the drivers suffered only minor injuries, with the other walking away unharmed.
North West Motorway Police tweeted this photo of the incident with the message: "This was the scene faced by emergency services and partner agencies earlier on the M62 between J18 & J19.
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"Yes, that is a car between the HGV and central reserve!
"Thankfully only minor injuries received by the driver of one vehicle, enquiries ongoing."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Boavista confirm Angel Gomes loan signing following Man United exit

Boavista have confirmed the loan signing of former Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes following his move to French side Lille .
Gomes officially completed his move to Lille on Tuesday before being loaned to Portuguese team Boavista ahead of next season .
The 19-year-old opted to leave United when his contract expired at the end of June due to concerns over his pathway into the first team .
United were keen to keep hold of the talented teenager but Gomes turned down contract offers at Old Trafford , and instead chose to move to France .
Gomes will spend next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expressed their delight at having signed him .
`` They say it is a promise , but for us it is already a certainty ! ''
his new club wrote on Instagram .
`` With all his training at Manchester United , where he arrived at just 6 years old .
Angel always stood out from the crowd .
In 2015 he was the best player in the MU premier Cup tournament , in 2016/2017 he made his debut in the RED team , replacing Wayne Rooney , against Cristal Palace , becoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Red Devils .
`` Angel Gomes , son of the Under 20 World Champion , by Portugal Gil Gomes , also has a remarkable history at the level of the national teams , his being at the service of the English national team .
He passed through all levels ( Under-16 , 17 , 18 and 19 ) , having , in this course , been champion of the Under 17 world .
`` With only 19 years old , Angel Gomes already has an enviable curriculum , adding now the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his career .
Welcome Pantera . ''

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Boavista have confirmed the loan signing of former Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes following his move to French side Lille.
Gomes officially completed his move to Lille on Tuesday before being loaned to Portuguese team Boavista ahead of next season.
The 19-year-old opted to leave United when his contract expired at the end of June due to concerns over his pathway into the first team.
United were keen to keep hold of the talented teenager but Gomes turned down contract offers at Old Trafford, and instead chose to move to France.
Gomes will spend next season in Portugal, and Boavista have expressed their delight at having signed him.
"They say it is a promise, but for us it is already a certainty!" his new club wrote on Instagram.
"With all his training at Manchester United, where he arrived at just 6 years old. Angel always stood out from the crowd. In 2015 he was the best player in the MU premier Cup tournament, in 2016/2017 he made his debut in the RED team, replacing Wayne Rooney, against Cristal Palace, becoming the youngest player to take the field for the Red Devils.
"Angel Gomes, son of the Under 20 World Champion, by Portugal Gil Gomes, also has a remarkable history at the level of the national teams, his being at the service of the English national team. He passed through all levels (Under-16, 17, 18 and 19), having, in this course, been champion of the Under 17 world.
"With only 19 years old, Angel Gomes already has an enviable curriculum, adding now the arrival to Boavista, another great moment to his career. Welcome Pantera."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Inter Milan to confirm Alexis Sanchez signing from Manchester United

Inter Milan have completed the permanent signing of Alexis Sanchez from Manchester United and will formally announce the transfer on Thursday .
The MEN revealed last week Inter were confident of completing a deal for Sanchez , 31 , early in the transfer window and Inter chief executive Beppe Marotta confirmed the forward is now 'owned entirely ' by Inter .
“ Unofficially , we ’ ll make it official tomorrow morning , '' Marotta told Sky Sport .
`` The player is entirely owned by Inter .
We have a contract with him for three seasons .
We believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a strong part of this squad and are happy to have concluded this deal . ''
United 's eagerness to shift Sanchez permanently has been intensified by their desire to sign long-time target Jadon Sancho , 20 .
Sanchez was United 's highest earner on £400,000-a-week net and the club has had to sell players to buy in recent years .
The club did not include an option for Inter to buy Sanchez for a fixed fee in their loan agreement in case his re-sale value increased .
Sanchez was contracted to United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February the club had started looking for potential buyers .
Sanchez found form after the season restarted in Italy , scoring three goals and creating another seven having previously managed one goal in nine Serie A games .
Sanchez was sidelined for three months with a knee injury .
The Chile international completed 90 minutes in a club game for the first time in 22 months against Brescia at the start of this month .
Inter paid 75 per cent of Sanchez 's £400,000 weekly net wages during his loan .
United are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fallout from Sanchez 's salary - which caused friction in the squad - and are adamant the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic is 'very real ' .
Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba are understood to have felt resentment towards Sanchez 's wages and Pogba has not signed an improved contract since he joined United for a world record £89m in 2016 .

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Inter Milan have completed the permanent signing of Alexis Sanchez from Manchester United and will formally announce the transfer on Thursday.
The MEN revealed last week Inter were confident of completing a deal for Sanchez, 31, early in the transfer window and Inter chief executive Beppe Marotta confirmed the forward is now 'owned entirely' by Inter.
“Unofficially, we’ll make it official tomorrow morning," Marotta told Sky Sport. "The player is entirely owned by Inter. We have a contract with him for three seasons. We believe in him, that he can be a strong part of this squad and are happy to have concluded this deal."
United's eagerness to shift Sanchez permanently has been intensified by their desire to sign long-time target Jadon Sancho, 20. Sanchez was United's highest earner on £400,000-a-week net and the club has had to sell players to buy in recent years.
The club did not include an option for Inter to buy Sanchez for a fixed fee in their loan agreement in case his re-sale value increased. Sanchez was contracted to United until 2022 and the MEN revealed in February the club had started looking for potential buyers.
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Sanchez found form after the season restarted in Italy, scoring three goals and creating another seven having previously managed one goal in nine Serie A games. Sanchez was sidelined for three months with a knee injury.
The Chile international completed 90 minutes in a club game for the first time in 22 months against Brescia at the start of this month. Inter paid 75 per cent of Sanchez's £400,000 weekly net wages during his loan.
United are conscious of Sancho's wage expectations following the fallout from Sanchez's salary - which caused friction in the squad - and are adamant the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic is 'very real'.
Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba are understood to have felt resentment towards Sanchez's wages and Pogba has not signed an improved contract since he joined United for a world record £89m in 2016.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Manchester United team selection vs LASK Linz explained

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his Manchester United team selection against LASK Linz is designed to build confidence throughout the first-team squad .
United go into the second leg of their last-16 tie against LASK on Wednesday night with a 5-0 lead on aggregate and all but assured of a place in the final tournament next week .
Solskjaer 's side will face Copenhagen in Germany next Monday night and the United manager has chosen a strong side for the second-leg .
The Norwegian made nine changes from the side which defeated Leicester on the final day of the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Luke Shaw remaining , while youngsters Teden Mengi , James Garner and Tahith Chong are all on the bench .
United 's game against Copenhagen is on August 10 and Solskjaer is hopeful his squad will be full of confidence when that game comes around .
`` Jesse in for Bruno , and Luke he is injured , '' Solskjaer told MUTV of his team selection .
`` I think we played really well out there first time without the crowd , so was very pleased with the performance .
They made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we dwell on the ball today it will be difficult , they are an aggressive side , they press , they jump all over the pitch , so there will be spaces if we play correctly .
`` It is important for us as a squad going into Germany with players inform , players with confidence as a a group because we know that if we are to be there until the final we have to do it together .
So we have to do this as a group , because we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his Manchester United team selection against LASK Linz is designed to build confidence throughout the first-team squad.
United go into the second leg of their last-16 tie against LASK on Wednesday night with a 5-0 lead on aggregate and all but assured of a place in the final tournament next week.
Solskjaer's side will face Copenhagen in Germany next Monday night and the United manager has chosen a strong side for the second-leg.
The Norwegian made nine changes from the side which defeated Leicester on the final day of the Premier League season two weeks ago with Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw remaining, while youngsters Teden Mengi, James Garner and Tahith Chong are all on the bench.
United's game against Copenhagen is on August 10 and Solskjaer is hopeful his squad will be full of confidence when that game comes around.
"Jesse in for Bruno, and Luke he is injured," Solskjaer told MUTV of his team selection. "I think we played really well out there first time without the crowd, so was very pleased with the performance. They made it very difficult for us. If we dwell on the ball today it will be difficult, they are an aggressive side, they press, they jump all over the pitch, so there will be spaces if we play correctly.
"It is important for us as a squad going into Germany with players inform, players with confidence as a a group because we know that if we are to be there until the final we have to do it together. So we have to do this as a group, because we will be staying together for a while hopefully."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Nathan Ake reacts as Man City complete second major summer signing

Manchester City have completed the signing of Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake as Pep Guardiola 's rebuild begins to take shape for next season .
Ferran Torres , the exciting young Spanish winger , has already been confirmed as a Blue this week in a £21m deal with Valencia .
And 25-year-old Ake will bolster the defence after signing in a £40m package from recently-relegated Bournemouth .
Dutch international Ake has been admired by Guardiola for some time despite playing for one of the Premier League 's most generous defences , and his arrival at the Etihad will strengthen the squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones further into doubt .
Ake , like Torres , will join up with his new teammates in time for the new season rather than coming straight into a squad currently planning for Champions League success .
City will continue their hunt for another centre-back this summer , with Napoli 's Kalidou Koulibaly remaining of interest .
Commenting on his move , Ake spoke of a determination to break into the team and contribute to more trophies for the club “ Coming here is a dream for me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of world-class players .
Everywhere you look in this squad there are big names with international pedigree , '' he said .
“ Pep is a manager admired across the world – what he ’ s done in the game speaks for itself .
The success he ’ s had is unbelievable and the style of football he plays really appeals to me .
“ I know I ’ m going to have to work hard to get into the side , but that ’ s what I ’ m here to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can to make an impact and help the team win silverware .
”

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Manchester City have completed the signing of Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake as Pep Guardiola's rebuild begins to take shape for next season.
Ferran Torres, the exciting young Spanish winger, has already been confirmed as a Blue this week in a £21m deal with Valencia. And 25-year-old Ake will bolster the defence after signing in a £40m package from recently-relegated Bournemouth.
Dutch international Ake has been admired by Guardiola for some time despite playing for one of the Premier League's most generous defences, and his arrival at the Etihad will strengthen the squad - as well as placing the futures of Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones further into doubt.
Ake, like Torres, will join up with his new teammates in time for the new season rather than coming straight into a squad currently planning for Champions League success. City will continue their hunt for another centre-back this summer, with Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly remaining of interest.
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Commenting on his move, Ake spoke of a determination to break into the team and contribute to more trophies for the club
“Coming here is a dream for me. This is a top side full of world-class players. Everywhere you look in this squad there are big names with international pedigree," he said.
“Pep is a manager admired across the world – what he’s done in the game speaks for itself. The success he’s had is unbelievable and the style of football he plays really appeals to me.
“I know I’m going to have to work hard to get into the side, but that’s what I’m here to do. I’ll do whatever I can to make an impact and help the team win silverware.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--BBC Radio Manchester star shares words of encouragement for breastfeeding mums

BBC Radio Manchester breakfast show host Chelsea Norris has shared some words of support for fellow breastfeeding mums .
Mother-of-two Chelsea wanted to say some words during National Breastfeeding Week , aimed at encouraging breastfeeding .
The popular radio presenter has breastfed her four-year-old daughter Minnie and baby boy Barnie , who was born in May .
Speaking on her Instagram page she told followers she 'd suffered a bout of mastitis , an inflammation of breast tissue as well as pain and bleeding , but got through .
Addressing fellow breastfeeding mums , she says they should n't beat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to plan .
She breastfed Minnie until she was six months-old and plans to do the same with Barney .
Chelsea wrote : `` So it ’ s # nationalbreastfeedingweek and I felt I should say a few words .
`` I believe I ’ ve been super lucky to be able to feed both my children myself .
`` It came easy to me but I know it hasn ’ t to others .
`` When I say easy - there was a bout of mastitis , a bleeding nipple and pain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You shouldn ’ t ever beat yourself up if you can ’ t or it doesn ’ t go to plan , it ’ s like fighting to be a size six when you never will be - you ’ re fighting a losing battle .
`` Just be the best you can be . ''
Chelsea says that using a pump she 's been been able to express milk for Barney so that her husband Ben can also feed him .
`` I ’ ve been able to express and give bottles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on me and Ben can feed too , '' she explained .
`` Which means from day one he will take breast or bottle . ''
She added : `` I ’ m proud of what I ’ ve achieved and that they have had the best start - although I don ’ t beat myself up if on occasion I supplement him with formula .
`` Suppose I should cherish these times ( especially in the early hours when it ’ s just us two in silence and he looks up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breastfeeding # barney # baby # boy # nationalbreastfeedingweek . ''
Chelsea had an emergency cesarean with Barney after her baby 's heart rate dropped .
It was then discovered that she had suffered a placental abruption , a rare condition where the placenta comes away from the wall of the womb affecting up to one in 100 pregnancies .
Placental abruption can deprive the baby of oxygen and nutrients and cause heavy bleeding in the mother .
Chelsea , 39 , who was induced after explaining that she had felt little movement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of pregnancy , lost one and a half litres of blood and narrowly missed needing a blood transfusion .
She told us : `` Barney 's heart rate could have dropped so much that it would have been an emergency and that does n't bear thinking about . ''

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BBC Radio Manchester breakfast show host Chelsea Norris has shared some words of support for fellow breastfeeding mums.
Mother-of-two Chelsea wanted to say some words during National Breastfeeding Week, aimed at encouraging breastfeeding.
The popular radio presenter has breastfed her four-year-old daughter Minnie and baby boy Barnie, who was born in May.
Speaking on her Instagram page she told followers she'd suffered a bout of mastitis, an inflammation of breast tissue as well as pain and bleeding, but got through.
Addressing fellow breastfeeding mums, she says they shouldn't beat themselves up if things don't go to plan.
She breastfed Minnie until she was six months-old and plans to do the same with Barney.
Chelsea wrote: "So it’s #nationalbreastfeedingweek and I felt I should say a few words.
"I believe I’ve been super lucky to be able to feed both my children myself.
(Image: Ben Postma-Tonge)
"It came easy to me but I know it hasn’t to others.
"When I say easy - there was a bout of mastitis, a bleeding nipple and pain - but we got through.
"You shouldn’t ever beat yourself up if you can’t or it doesn’t go to plan, it’s like fighting to be a size six when you never will be - you’re fighting a losing battle.
"Just be the best you can be."
Chelsea says that using a pump she's been been able to express milk for Barney so that her husband Ben can also feed him.
"I’ve been able to express and give bottles so he isn’t always reliant on me and Ben can feed too," she explained.
(Image: Chelsea Norris Instagram)
"Which means from day one he will take breast or bottle."
She added: "I’m proud of what I’ve achieved and that they have had the best start - although I don’t beat myself up if on occasion I supplement him with formula.
"Suppose I should cherish these times (especially in the early hours when it’s just us two in silence and he looks up to me) and I will. #breastfeeding #barney #baby #boy #nationalbreastfeedingweek."
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Chelsea had an emergency cesarean with Barney after her baby's heart rate dropped.
It was then discovered that she had suffered a placental abruption, a rare condition where the placenta comes away from the wall of the womb affecting up to one in 100 pregnancies.
Placental abruption can deprive the baby of oxygen and nutrients and cause heavy bleeding in the mother.
Chelsea, 39, who was induced after explaining that she had felt little movement from her baby in the late stages of pregnancy, lost one and a half litres of blood and narrowly missed needing a blood transfusion.
She told us: "Barney's heart rate could have dropped so much that it would have been an emergency and that doesn't bear thinking about."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Grime star Bugzy Malone's raps about motorcycle smash he was 'lucky to survive'

Manchester grime star Bugzy Malone has released a new rap saying he has `` bleeding on the brain '' after a quad bike crash in Bury he was `` lucky to survive '' .
The 29-year-old was riding a three-wheel style vehicle on Rochdale Road earlier this year when it was involved in a smash with another vehicle .
Bugzy , whose real name is Aaron Davis , was taken to hospital suffering serious injuries following the incident at around 9.20pm on March 25 .
On Monday , the musician released a freestyle rap detailing the crash from his perspective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted to his Twitter account @ TheBugzyMalone .
The rap began : “ When the car pulled out , I knew that we was crashin ’ .
`` And at the point my life was meant to start flashin ’ , I was blacked out .
`` Woke up on the concrete with feathers everywhere , the Moncler was ragged down , me I had it mapped out .
`` Now I 've got bleeding on the brain , the same sh** that killed my cousin . ''
On the night of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergency services recounted to the Manchester Evening News their discovery of the rapper lying on the pavement in the wreckage .
Hasnain Mahmood , of Bury , and his brothers were driving in the area when they saw the quad bike damaged on the pavement .
They parked up their car and spotted a man wearing an orange jacket lying on the road .
The brothers said they initially thought the injured man was dead , but he shouted back at them ' I am breathing I am still alive ' .
Hasnain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we thought he was dead .
We called emergency services .
I was saying do n't touch him . ''
He added : `` I could n't believe what my eyes were seeing .
I have never witnessed something like that in my life . ''
In the days immediately after the crash , the rapper shared photographs of himself recovering in hospital and thanked fans for their support .
A post on the Bugzy Malone Facebook page said : `` They tell me I ’ m lucky to be alive but although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I lost consciousness so I don ’ t remember much , what I do remember is the none stop love , and just want to say thanks for all the well wishes and prayers you lot caught me off guard with all the support !
`` Lockdown ain ’ t easy because boredom causes the craziest problems , but be safe regardless . ''
A photograph accompanying the post showed the grime star lying in a hospital bed with cuts and stitches to his face .
Another image appeared to show the musician @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others showed him posing wearing a protective face mask next to the vehicle before the crash took place .

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Manchester grime star Bugzy Malone has released a new rap saying he has "bleeding on the brain" after a quad bike crash in Bury he was "lucky to survive".
The 29-year-old was riding a three-wheel style vehicle on Rochdale Road earlier this year when it was involved in a smash with another vehicle.
Bugzy, whose real name is Aaron Davis, was taken to hospital suffering serious injuries following the incident at around 9.20pm on March 25.
(Image: ASP)
On Monday, the musician released a freestyle rap detailing the crash from his perspective - performing on crutches in a video posted to his Twitter account @TheBugzyMalone.
The rap began: “When the car pulled out, I knew that we was crashin’.
"And at the point my life was meant to start flashin’, I was blacked out.
(Image: ASP)
"Woke up on the concrete with feathers everywhere, the Moncler was ragged down, me I had it mapped out.
"Now I've got bleeding on the brain, the same sh** that killed my cousin."
On the night of the crash, three brothers who called the emergency services recounted to the Manchester Evening News their discovery of the rapper lying on the pavement in the wreckage.
Hasnain Mahmood, of Bury, and his brothers were driving in the area when they saw the quad bike damaged on the pavement.
They parked up their car and spotted a man wearing an orange jacket lying on the road.
The brothers said they initially thought the injured man was dead, but he shouted back at them 'I am breathing I am still alive'.
Hasnain said: "We jumped out, we thought he was dead. We called emergency services. I was saying don't touch him."
He added: "I couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing. I have never witnessed something like that in my life."
In the days immediately after the crash, the rapper shared photographs of himself recovering in hospital and thanked fans for their support.
A post on the Bugzy Malone Facebook page said: "They tell me I’m lucky to be alive but although I sustained serious injuries at the time I lost consciousness so I don’t remember much, what I do remember is the none stop love, and just want to say thanks for all the well wishes and prayers you lot caught me off guard with all the support!
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"Lockdown ain’t easy because boredom causes the craziest problems, but be safe regardless."
A photograph accompanying the post showed the grime star lying in a hospital bed with cuts and stitches to his face.
Another image appeared to show the musician lying on the ground unconscious, while others showed him posing wearing a protective face mask next to the vehicle before the crash took place.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Man United fans name problem with starting line up vs LASK

Manchester United fans are disappointed that so few young players have been given a chance from the off against LASK Linsk .
After a a short break following the conclusion of the Premier League , United return to action tonight as they take on Austrian outfit LASK in the second leg of their Europa League last 16 tie .
The first leg was played in March before football was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic and United returned from the trip with a 5-0 victory , all but sealing their spot in the next round where they 'll meet either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With United holding such a large advantage after the first game , fans were hoping to see some exciting prospects from the academy get an opportunity in the reverse fixture .
Vote for your United player of the season here : However , although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made nine changes to the side that secured Champions League qualification against Leicester , first team regular Brandon Williams is the only teenager in the side .
Talented trio James Garner , Tahith Chong and Teden Mengi are all on the bench while full-back Ethan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the substitutes .
Some United fans are disappointed with the lack of youngsters in the team and there are also concerns that Harry Maguire has not been given a rest as he has started all 12 games since the restart .

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Manchester United fans are disappointed that so few young players have been given a chance from the off against LASK Linsk.
After a a short break following the conclusion of the Premier League, United return to action tonight as they take on Austrian outfit LASK in the second leg of their Europa League last 16 tie.
The first leg was played in March before football was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic and United returned from the trip with a 5-0 victory, all but sealing their spot in the next round where they'll meet either Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir in Germany.
With United holding such a large advantage after the first game, fans were hoping to see some exciting prospects from the academy get an opportunity in the reverse fixture.
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However, although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made nine changes to the side that secured Champions League qualification against Leicester, first team regular Brandon Williams is the only teenager in the side.
Talented trio James Garner, Tahith Chong and Teden Mengi are all on the bench while full-back Ethan Laird has not even been named among the substitutes.
Some United fans are disappointed with the lack of youngsters in the team and there are also concerns that Harry Maguire has not been given a rest as he has started all 12 games since the restart.
Manchester United starting XI vs LASK : Romero; Fosu-Mensah, Bailly, Maguire, Williams; McTominay, Fred; Mata, Lingard, James; Ighalo.
Substitutes: Grant, Pogba, Martial, Rashford, Pereira, Fernandes, Greenwood, Wan-Bissaka, Matic, Garner, Chong, Mengi.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Andy Burnham: 'Ending shielding while imposing a local lockdown was inhumane'

Ending coronavirus shielding for vulnerable people at the same time as imposing a local lockdown was 'inhumane ' , Andy Burnham has said .
The Greater Manchester mayor has strongly criticised the Government 's handling of the issue saying it 'should n't have been allowed to happen ' .
And he called on ministers to 'review the decision as soon as possible ' .
Greater Manchester , parts of Lancashire and West Yorkshire were made subject to targeted lockdown measures on Friday , following a spike in cases of Covid-19 .
But despite this , the guidance was also relaxed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no longer advised to shield .
Speaking at today 's Greater Manchester coronavirus press conference Mr Burnham said the move sent a 'very big mixed message and puts people in a distressing and unfair situation ' .
He added : `` It was very unfortunate that we had the announcement then the removal of shielding almost within 24 hours .
`` What were people who had been shielding for months in Greater Manchester to make of that ?
`` They 're being told there 's new risk out there and that people should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours they 're told it 's fine and we 're going to remove the support you 're receiving .
`` It just was n't right - it was inhumane to be honest and the Government should n't have let it happen .
`` At the very minimum we should have seen the continuation of shielding arrangements in the areas subject to restrictions .
`` I honestly do n't understand why they did n't do that .
`` There is a lot of concern out there .
`` I genuinely would ask the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right at a time when you ’ re asking people to observe extra rules and to limit contact with other people , you ’ re saying ... it ’ s ok for people who have been shielding to go to the shops again .
`` I call on the Government to end this decision and review this decision as soon as possible . ''

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Ending coronavirus shielding for vulnerable people at the same time as imposing a local lockdown was 'inhumane', Andy Burnham has said.
The Greater Manchester mayor has strongly criticised the Government's handling of the issue saying it 'shouldn't have been allowed to happen'.
And he called on ministers to 'review the decision as soon as possible'.
Greater Manchester, parts of Lancashire and West Yorkshire were made subject to targeted lockdown measures on Friday, following a spike in cases of Covid-19.
But despite this, the guidance was also relaxed so that clinically extremely vulnerable people were no longer advised to shield.
Speaking at today's Greater Manchester coronavirus press conference Mr Burnham said the move sent a 'very big mixed message and puts people in a distressing and unfair situation'.
He added: "It was very unfortunate that we had the announcement then the removal of shielding almost within 24 hours.
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"What were people who had been shielding for months in Greater Manchester to make of that?
"They're being told there's new risk out there and that people should stay in their households, but within hours they're told it's fine and we're going to remove the support you're receiving.
"It just wasn't right - it was inhumane to be honest and the Government shouldn't have let it happen.
"At the very minimum we should have seen the continuation of shielding arrangements in the areas subject to restrictions.
"I honestly don't understand why they didn't do that.
"There is a lot of concern out there.
"I genuinely would ask the Government again today, it cannot be right at a time when you’re asking people to observe extra rules and to limit contact with other people, you’re saying... it’s ok for people who have been shielding to go to the shops again.
"I call on the Government to end this decision and review this decision as soon as possible."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Borussia Dortmund deny Manchester United Jadon Sancho transfer claims

Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has denied reports Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Jadon Sancho this summer .
MEN Sport reported on Tuesday that United are prepared to walk away from a deal for the England international and have not agreed personal terms with Sancho 's representatives or a fee with Dortmund , who are believed to be holding out for £108million .
Senior United sources believe Dortmund 's self-imposed deadline of August 10 is 'meaningless ' and described it as 'artificial ' since the summer transfer window actually closes on October 5 .
Contrasting reports suggested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sancho over an imminent move to Old Trafford , but now Watzke has dispelled those claims by revealing there has been no contact between the two clubs .
“ So far , there has been no contact between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United in terms of Sancho , '' he told Süddeutsche Zeitung .
“ Also not indirectly or through alleged intermediaries.
” The 20-year-old winger returned to training with Dortmund earlier this week and when asked for the latest regarding Sancho , Watzke reiterated his confidence of retaining their star player .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jadon will go to the training camp on Monday and play with us for the coming season.
” United are conscious of Sancho 's wage expectations following the fallout from Alexis Sanchez 's salary - which caused friction in the squad - and are adamant the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic is 'very real ' .
Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba are understood to have felt resentment towards Sanchez 's £400,000-a-week net wages and Pogba has not signed an improved contract since he joined United for a world record £89m in 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not good for the dressing room ' morale and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to maintain a harmonious environment with or without Sancho .
United are in the process of selling Sanchez permanently to Inter Milan .

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Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has denied reports Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Jadon Sancho this summer.
MEN Sport reported on Tuesday that United are prepared to walk away from a deal for the England international and have not agreed personal terms with Sancho's representatives or a fee with Dortmund, who are believed to be holding out for £108million.
Senior United sources believe Dortmund's self-imposed deadline of August 10 is 'meaningless' and described it as 'artificial' since the summer transfer window actually closes on October 5.
Contrasting reports suggested United had already agreed personal terms with Sancho over an imminent move to Old Trafford, but now Watzke has dispelled those claims by revealing there has been no contact between the two clubs.
“So far, there has been no contact between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United in terms of Sancho," he told Süddeutsche Zeitung.
“Also not indirectly or through alleged intermediaries.”
The 20-year-old winger returned to training with Dortmund earlier this week and when asked for the latest regarding Sancho, Watzke reiterated his confidence of retaining their star player.
He added: “I assume that Jadon will go to the training camp on Monday and play with us for the coming season.”
United are conscious of Sancho's wage expectations following the fallout from Alexis Sanchez's salary - which caused friction in the squad - and are adamant the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic is 'very real'.
Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba are understood to have felt resentment towards Sanchez's £400,000-a-week net wages and Pogba has not signed an improved contract since he joined United for a world record £89m in 2016.
A United source said 'high wages are not good for the dressing room' morale and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to maintain a harmonious environment with or without Sancho. United are in the process of selling Sanchez permanently to Inter Milan.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Manchester United line up vs LASK includes Bailly and Mata

Manchester United have named Eric Bailly and Juan Mata in their side to face LASK at Old Trafford in tonight 's Europa League round-of-16 clash .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made nine changes to the side that defeated Leicester on the final day of the Premier League season which secured their place in next season 's Champions League .
Timothy Fosu-Mensah replaces Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back with Brandon Williams taking his place at left-back with Luke Shaw out injured .
Bailly partners Harry Maguire in the centre of defence , his first appearance since suffering a nasty head injury during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Solskjaer confirmed Jesse Lingard would start and he features alongside Fred and Scott McTominay in midfield .
Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba are among the substitutes as well as youngster James Garner .
Mata and Daniel James flank Odion Ighalo who leads the line .
Teden Mengi and Tahith Chong are named among the substitutes but there is no place in the matchday squad for Ethan Laird who celebrates his 19th birthday today .
Garner spoke to the club 's media team prior to the game and revealed he was desperate to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I ’ ve not played a game for so long I can ’ t even tell you .
Yes , it was against Stoke in the last Under-23s game a few months ago , even more .
So I am itching to get out playing now to get some games .
That is what I am here to do and what I want to do . ''

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Manchester United have named Eric Bailly and Juan Mata in their side to face LASK at Old Trafford in tonight's Europa League round-of-16 clash.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made nine changes to the side that defeated Leicester on the final day of the Premier League season which secured their place in next season's Champions League.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah replaces Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back with Brandon Williams taking his place at left-back with Luke Shaw out injured. Bailly partners Harry Maguire in the centre of defence, his first appearance since suffering a nasty head injury during the FA Cup semi-final loss to Chelsea.
Solskjaer confirmed Jesse Lingard would start and he features alongside Fred and Scott McTominay in midfield. Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba are among the substitutes as well as youngster James Garner.
Mata and Daniel James flank Odion Ighalo who leads the line.
Teden Mengi and Tahith Chong are named among the substitutes but there is no place in the matchday squad for Ethan Laird who celebrates his 19th birthday today.
Garner spoke to the club's media team prior to the game and revealed he was desperate to feature in some capacity.
He said: "I’ve not played a game for so long I can’t even tell you. Yes, it was against Stoke in the last Under-23s game a few months ago, even more. So I am itching to get out playing now to get some games. That is what I am here to do and what I want to do."
Manchester United XI vs LASK : Romero; Fosu-Mensah, Bailly, Maguire, Williams; Fred, McTominay, Lingard; James, Mata, Ighalo.
Subs: Grant, Pogba, Martial, Rashford, Pereira, Fernandes, Greenwood, Wan-Bissaka, Matic, Garner, Chong, Mengi.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--National Lottery results draw LIVE: Winning Lotto numbers for Wednesday August 5

We are at the midway point through another week in lockdown and it ’ s now your chance to win big in the final National Lottery game of the month .
Tonight ’ s draw is a rollover , which means the jackpot pot is £5.1m - a life-changing amount of money if you win .
But if you did have the lucky ticket , do you know an idea of how you ’ d celebrate ?
With lockdown measures eased in recent weeks , you could certainly splash some of the cash down the pub with family members - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Greater Manchester , due to lockdown restrictions .
Or you could fly away to a remote resort where it ’ s safe to travel to .
To be in with the chance of winning the cash you will need to get yourself a ticket and pick your lucky numbers before 7.30pm tonight .
If you manage to match all six numbers on your card , then that jackpot could be all yours .
You can also play online on the National Lottery website for £2 a play .
But do n't worry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play tonight because there will be another Lotto draw on Saturday , August 8 .
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight 's Lotto and Thunderball draws below as soon as the results are in .

We are at the midway point through another week in lockdown and it’s now your chance to win big in the final National Lottery game of the month.
Tonight’s draw is a rollover, which means the jackpot pot is £5.1m - a life-changing amount of money if you win.
But if you did have the lucky ticket, do you know an idea of how you’d celebrate?
With lockdown measures eased in recent weeks, you could certainly splash some of the cash down the pub with family members - but not your friends if you live in Greater Manchester, due to lockdown restrictions.
Or you could fly away to a remote resort where it’s safe to travel to.
To be in with the chance of winning the cash you will need to get yourself a ticket and pick your lucky numbers before 7.30pm tonight. If you manage to match all six numbers on your card, then that jackpot could be all yours.
You can also play online on the National Lottery website for £2 a play.
But don't worry if you have missed your chance to play tonight because there will be another Lotto draw on Saturday, August 8.
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws below as soon as the results are in.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Lifting restrictions in Wigan 'impossible' despite low infection rates - Burnham

Andy Burnham says it would be ‘ impossible ’ to lift stricter lockdown restrictions in Wigan despite the borough having the lowest infection rate in Greater Manchester .
Local MPs have urged the government to reconsider its decision to impose new measures on the borough but the region ’ s mayor has warned that a spike could happen at any moment .
In the week ending August 1 there were 7.3 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in Wigan , which is marginally higher than the week before but still the lowest in Greater Manchester .
But newly-released data shows that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mid-April , the borough had the highest number of cases in the region with 120 per 100,000 people .
Mr Burnham told a press conference on Wednesday : “ This shows you that this can happen at any point , and it would have been much higher if testing had been more advanced .
“ The virus is endemic within all boroughs now .
Wigan is in close proximity to other boroughs where the number of positive cases is currently high .
“ As the virus is bubbling under the surface it does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go up again.
” Mr Burnham warned that there was always the risk that Wigan could find itself in a similar situation as Trafford , where cases have risen from 8.8 to 36.2 per 100,000 within two weeks .
In the last week several Covid-19 outbreaks have also been reported in workplaces involving staff living in different parts of Greater Manchester .
“ I think it 's impossible to start breaking one borough off and separating boroughs out because Greater Manchester is an interconnected place , ” said Mr Burnham .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives within one borough .
“ If you look at the figures for Trafford that tells you that it is right that we have a situation where all Greater Manchester boroughs work together .
“ If we were to start picking up different rules for different boroughs we might further confuse what has been a difficult message .
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Andy Burnham says it would be ‘impossible’ to lift stricter lockdown restrictions in Wigan despite the borough having the lowest infection rate in Greater Manchester.
Local MPs have urged the government to reconsider its decision to impose new measures on the borough but the region’s mayor has warned that a spike could happen at any moment.
In the week ending August 1 there were 7.3 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in Wigan, which is marginally higher than the week before but still the lowest in Greater Manchester.
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But newly-released data shows that during the height of the pandemic in mid-April, the borough had the highest number of cases in the region with 120 per 100,000 people.
Mr Burnham told a press conference on Wednesday: “This shows you that this can happen at any point, and it would have been much higher if testing had been more advanced.
“The virus is endemic within all boroughs now. Wigan is in close proximity to other boroughs where the number of positive cases is currently high.
“As the virus is bubbling under the surface it doesn't take much for that spike to go up again.”
Mr Burnham warned that there was always the risk that Wigan could find itself in a similar situation as Trafford, where cases have risen from 8.8 to 36.2 per 100,000 within two weeks.
In the last week several Covid-19 outbreaks have also been reported in workplaces involving staff living in different parts of Greater Manchester.
“I think it's impossible to start breaking one borough off and separating boroughs out because Greater Manchester is an interconnected place,” said Mr Burnham.
“We don’t all completely live our lives within one borough.
“If you look at the figures for Trafford that tells you that it is right that we have a situation where all Greater Manchester boroughs work together.
“If we were to start picking up different rules for different boroughs we might further confuse what has been a difficult message.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--'Mystery shoppers' will be used in pubs and restaurants for lockdown breaches

Mystery shoppers will be used in Greater Manchester as part of targeted enforcement against pubs , bars and restaurants failing to follow new lockdown restrictions .
The region ’ s Mayor , Andy Burnham , has received reports that some licensed premises are failing to take the details of customers to comply with contact tracing rules .
While the public has been urged to report any businesses failing to comply , the authorities are planning to employ people to pose as secret customers to follow up on any complaints .
Under the new restrictions announced by the government last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit indoor venues together , including visits to people 's homes or gardens .
But staff working at the establishments will not be expected to ‘ interrogate ’ people to check if they are in the same household or bubble .
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday , Mr Burnham announced that there will be targeted enforcement on those found to be repeatedly flouting the restrictions .
He said : “ If pubs are failing to take people ’ s details when they arrive , and we are receiving lots of reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then we will use targeted enforcement or mystery shopping to ensure all premises are maintaining the right procedures.
” “ It will be difficult for the police to enforce households not mixing in premises and the onus is on the individual [ to adhere to the rules ] in that respect alongside the establishment “ We are appealing for people to listen to the guidance , it ’ s been put out there for good reason for everybody ’ s health but we will be ready to enforce these new rules but very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Richard Leese , Deputy Mayor for Greater Manchester , said restaurants would be held accountable for specific measures such as providing disposable menus , supplying hand sanitiser and placing tables two metres apart .
He said : “ Do we expect them to interrogate customers to ensure they ’ re all in the same household or bubble ?
No , not really because again individuals do need to take some responsibility .
“ But if we have got pubs or restaurants that aren ’ t doing their bit , it will not necessarily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d be taking to task .
`` In the cases of pubs owned by breweries we ’ d be going to their companies as well and making sure they ’ re taking responsibility for what is happening in the premises that they own.
” Enforcement will also stretch to home visits should the evidence back it up , added Mr Burnham .
Last week Beverley Hughes , who also serves as Deputy Mayor for Greater Manchester and oversees policing , stressed that police had not been granted extra powers to enter homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The primary focus would be on encouraging the public to abide by the rules and explain their important , and enforcement would only follow when ‘ absolutely necessary ’ .

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Mystery shoppers will be used in Greater Manchester as part of targeted enforcement against pubs, bars and restaurants failing to follow new lockdown restrictions.
The region’s Mayor, Andy Burnham, has received reports that some licensed premises are failing to take the details of customers to comply with contact tracing rules.
While the public has been urged to report any businesses failing to comply, the authorities are planning to employ people to pose as secret customers to follow up on any complaints.
Under the new restrictions announced by the government last week, separate households are not allowed to visit indoor venues together, including visits to people's homes or gardens.
But staff working at the establishments will not be expected to ‘interrogate’ people to check if they are in the same household or bubble.
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Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Mr Burnham announced that there will be targeted enforcement on those found to be repeatedly flouting the restrictions.
He said: “If pubs are failing to take people’s details when they arrive, and we are receiving lots of reports that it’s still variable, then we will use targeted enforcement or mystery shopping to ensure all premises are maintaining the right procedures.”
“It will be difficult for the police to enforce households not mixing in premises and the onus is on the individual [to adhere to the rules] in that respect alongside the establishment
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“We are appealing for people to listen to the guidance, it’s been put out there for good reason for everybody’s health but we will be ready to enforce these new rules but very much focusing on repeat offenders.”
Sir Richard Leese, Deputy Mayor for Greater Manchester, said restaurants would be held accountable for specific measures such as providing disposable menus, supplying hand sanitiser and placing tables two metres apart.
He said: “Do we expect them to interrogate customers to ensure they’re all in the same household or bubble? No, not really because again individuals do need to take some responsibility.
“But if we have got pubs or restaurants that aren’t doing their bit, it will not necessarily just be the pubs and restaurants we’d be taking to task.
"In the cases of pubs owned by breweries we’d be going to their companies as well and making sure they’re taking responsibility for what is happening in the premises that they own.”
Enforcement will also stretch to home visits should the evidence back it up, added Mr Burnham.
Last week Beverley Hughes, who also serves as Deputy Mayor for Greater Manchester and oversees policing, stressed that police had not been granted extra powers to enter homes without the occupier’s consent.
The primary focus would be on encouraging the public to abide by the rules and explain their important, and enforcement would only follow when ‘absolutely necessary’.