themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-29--Man United can repeat Liverpool transfer tactic in January window

After the 6-1 hammering from Tottenham at Old Trafford in October , few Manchester United supporters would have expected to be in the midst of a title race two months later .
Despite the constant speculation over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's future , United have an excellent opportunity to end their league title drought in 2021 .
The Premier League season continues to produce shock results with the teams are the top separated by fine margins .
United can move within two points of Liverpool by beating Wolves , with a game in-hand .
MEN Sport understand no arrivals are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strengthening their squad during the summer .
The January window is notoriously difficult to deal in but given United 's position in the table , one or two additions could prove to be the difference in what is projected to be one of the closest title battles in recent memory .
United fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Amad Diallo from Atalanta whose move to Old Trafford should be finalised in the New Year .
Yet expectations must be tempered given the Ivory Coast youngster is not a regular for the Serie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rigours of life in England .
After failing to sign Jadon Sancho in the summer , United still have a void to be filled on the right wing .
Liverpool 's strategy in the transfer market has been rightly lauded along with their ability to spot a bargain .
Jurgen Klopp bucked his trend of signing players from relegated clubs in the summer after seeing great success in the past .
Andy Robertson was signed for just £8m and is now recognised as one of the best full-backs in world football .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is one of Klopp 's most important players and Xherdan Shaqiri has scored crucial goals in his limited appearances .
United have limited experience of signing players from the Football League but their scouts should be firmly fixated on Norwich star Emiliano Buendia in January .
Daniel Farke was unable to help the Canaries from beating the drop last year and Buendia was one player tipped to leave Carrow Road after impressing in England 's top division .
A move did not materialise forcing Buendia to play in the Championship despite him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Premier League .
Despite his wishes to depart , the Argentine has maintained his terrific form .
Buendia tops the WhoScored player ratings for the Championship , scoring six goals and registering six assists to help Norwich sit top of the table heading into the new calendar year .
The 24-year-old is an excellent dribbler , showcasing close control and strength on the ball which makes him a nightmare for defenders to deal with .
Buendia has averaged 3.96 dribbles per game in the last year at a higher success rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mason Greenwood .
Similarly to Rashford , Buendia loves to carry the ball to launch his team on the attack , averaging 2.4 progressive runs per 90 , significantly more than both Martial ( 1.9 ) and Greenwood ( 1.8 ) .
Only Rashford has averaged more key passes than Buendia out of United 's attackers .
Indeed , the Championship is a far lower standard of football than in the Premier League but Buendia 's statistics from last season still rank among some of the best in the division .
Only Kevin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grealish played more key passes per 90 than the Argentine last season .
Only Adama Traore , Allan Saint-Maximin and Wilfred Zaha completed more dribbles per 90 than the former Getafe man .
What really sets Buendia apart is his defensive work-rate .
His tendency to track back and help out his defence is unrivalled .
The winger has completed averaged 9.37 defensive duels per 90 over the last year , far more than any United attacker ; Rashford ( 2.43 ) , Martial ( 2.36 ) and Greenwood ( 3.37 ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ good to be playing in the Championship and Norwich may be powerless to keep him in January despite their ongoing title challenge .
Arsenal have been linked with the 24-year-old but United fans might have a new fan favourite if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes a move .

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After the 6-1 hammering from Tottenham at Old Trafford in October, few Manchester United supporters would have expected to be in the midst of a title race two months later.
Despite the constant speculation over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future, United have an excellent opportunity to end their league title drought in 2021. The Premier League season continues to produce shock results with the teams are the top separated by fine margins. United can move within two points of Liverpool by beating Wolves, with a game in-hand.
MEN Sport understand no arrivals are expected in January with United focussing on strengthening their squad during the summer. The January window is notoriously difficult to deal in but given United's position in the table, one or two additions could prove to be the difference in what is projected to be one of the closest title battles in recent memory.
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United fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Amad Diallo from Atalanta whose move to Old Trafford should be finalised in the New Year. Yet expectations must be tempered given the Ivory Coast youngster is not a regular for the Serie A side and will need to adapt the rigours of life in England. After failing to sign Jadon Sancho in the summer, United still have a void to be filled on the right wing.
Liverpool's strategy in the transfer market has been rightly lauded along with their ability to spot a bargain. Jurgen Klopp bucked his trend of signing players from relegated clubs in the summer after seeing great success in the past. Andy Robertson was signed for just £8m and is now recognised as one of the best full-backs in world football. Georgio Wijnaldum, signed from relegated Newcastle, is one of Klopp's most important players and Xherdan Shaqiri has scored crucial goals in his limited appearances.
United have limited experience of signing players from the Football League but their scouts should be firmly fixated on Norwich star Emiliano Buendia in January.
Daniel Farke was unable to help the Canaries from beating the drop last year and Buendia was one player tipped to leave Carrow Road after impressing in England's top division. A move did not materialise forcing Buendia to play in the Championship despite him openly admitting he wanted a move back to the Premier League. Despite his wishes to depart, the Argentine has maintained his terrific form.
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Buendia tops the WhoScored player ratings for the Championship, scoring six goals and registering six assists to help Norwich sit top of the table heading into the new calendar year. The 24-year-old is an excellent dribbler, showcasing close control and strength on the ball which makes him a nightmare for defenders to deal with. Buendia has averaged 3.96 dribbles per game in the last year at a higher success rate than Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial or Mason Greenwood.
Similarly to Rashford, Buendia loves to carry the ball to launch his team on the attack, averaging 2.4 progressive runs per 90, significantly more than both Martial (1.9) and Greenwood (1.8). Only Rashford has averaged more key passes than Buendia out of United's attackers.
Indeed, the Championship is a far lower standard of football than in the Premier League but Buendia's statistics from last season still rank among some of the best in the division.
Only Kevin De Bruyne, James Maddison and Jack Grealish played more key passes per 90 than the Argentine last season. Only Adama Traore, Allan Saint-Maximin and Wilfred Zaha completed more dribbles per 90 than the former Getafe man.
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What really sets Buendia apart is his defensive work-rate. His tendency to track back and help out his defence is unrivalled. The winger has completed averaged 9.37 defensive duels per 90 over the last year, far more than any United attacker; Rashford (2.43), Martial (2.36) and Greenwood (3.37).
It's clear Buendia is far too good to be playing in the Championship and Norwich may be powerless to keep him in January despite their ongoing title challenge. Arsenal have been linked with the 24-year-old but United fans might have a new fan favourite if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes a move.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-29--Government confirms strict new rules for every single UK supermarket

New rules have been announced for major UK supermarkets including Asda , Tesco , Morrisons , Lidl and Sainsbury 's .
The Government has announced plans to reduce the number of food and drink offers available to shoppers in a bid to reduce obesity levels in the UK .
From April 2022 , offers and promotions on foods that are deemed `` unhealthy '' will be restricted under plans to tackle Britain 's obesity crisis .
Among other big names , Tesco , Sainsbury 's , Asda , Aldil Lidl and Morrisons will all have to adapt to the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alter to abide by Government legislation , reports Kent Live .
Some of the country 's best loved offers such as `` Buy one get one free '' promotions and `` multibuy '' will face new rules , and promotions on other unhealthy foods in prominent places such as at checkouts or store entrances will be stopped - small stores are exempt from the plans aimed at helping the nation lose weight .
The announcement made on Monday ( December 28 ) will affect businesses employing more than 50 people and stores larger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will apply to foods high in fat , salt or sugar - including cakes , crisps , soft drinks , breakfast cereals , pizzas and ready meals .
The Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) said evidence shows that while promotions may appear to save shoppers money , they actually encourage people to buy more than they need or desire .
Health campaigners welcomed the move , which as well as restricting promotions like `` three for two '' offers will also ban free refills of sugary soft drinks when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Sugar charity Professor Graham MacGregor said the `` important policy '' will provide a level playing field for responsible retailers , allowing them to promote healthier options .
`` Finally , Downing Street is acting decisively with a bold first step to restrict the sale of junk food on multi-buy offers and at checkouts , and taking on one of the biggest threats to Britain 's future health - childhood obesity , '' he said .
An eight-week consultation on the plans was launched yesterday .

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New rules have been announced for major UK supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Lidl and Sainsbury's.
The Government has announced plans to reduce the number of food and drink offers available to shoppers in a bid to reduce obesity levels in the UK.
From April 2022, offers and promotions on foods that are deemed "unhealthy" will be restricted under plans to tackle Britain's obesity crisis.
Among other big names, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Aldil Lidl and Morrisons will all have to adapt to the new rules with store layouts possibly forced to alter to abide by Government legislation, reports Kent Live.
Some of the country's best loved offers such as "Buy one get one free" promotions and "multibuy" will face new rules, and promotions on other unhealthy foods in prominent places such as at checkouts or store entrances will be stopped - small stores are exempt from the plans aimed at helping the nation lose weight.
The announcement made on Monday (December 28) will affect businesses employing more than 50 people and stores larger than 2,000 square feet.
The restrictions will apply to foods high in fat, salt or sugar - including cakes, crisps, soft drinks, breakfast cereals, pizzas and ready meals.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said evidence shows that while promotions may appear to save shoppers money, they actually encourage people to buy more than they need or desire.
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Health campaigners welcomed the move, which as well as restricting promotions like "three for two" offers will also ban free refills of sugary soft drinks when dining out.
Chair of the Action on Sugar charity Professor Graham MacGregor said the "important policy" will provide a level playing field for responsible retailers, allowing them to promote healthier options.
"Finally, Downing Street is acting decisively with a bold first step to restrict the sale of junk food on multi-buy offers and at checkouts, and taking on one of the biggest threats to Britain's future health - childhood obesity," he said.
An eight-week consultation on the plans was launched yesterday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-29--Pundits agree on Manchester United prediction ahead of Wolves clash

Manchester United will be looking to round off their year on a high against Wolverhampton Wanderers .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men face Wolves at Old Trafford on Tuesday ( December 29 , 8pm kick-off ) in their final match of 2020 .
United 's recent good form in the league has seen them climb into the top four .
They go into this game five points behind leaders Liverpool , and with a game in hand .
United drew 2-2 at Leicester City last time out , on Boxing Day .
They led twice with strikes from Marcus Rashford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ denied victory by a late Axel Tuanzebe own goal .
Wolves , meanwhile , are in mid-table after taking 21 points from their opening 15 games .
They are six points behind United following their 1-1 draw with Tottenham at Molineux on Sunday .
Nuno Espirito Santo 's men looked to be heading for defeat but salvaged a point thanks to a late Romain Saiss header .
Former United and Liverpool striker Michael Owen is backing Solskjaer 's side to edge past Wolves 1-0 .
`` Manchester United are brimming with confidence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ massive boost in their demolition of Leeds just over a week ago , '' said Owen in his latest BetVictor blog .
`` They take on a Wolves side who despite looking good going forward , are struggling in front of goal .
`` I think Wolves could sit in and play for a point , but if they do , United may just have enough to break them down . ''
BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson is also predicting a United win - but by a 2-1 scoreline .
Manchester United were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a win at Leicester in the early kick-off on Boxing Day .
United twice took the lead with goals from Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes , but a late Jamie Vardy strike meant the match ended 2-2 , meaning the Reds missed an opportunity to leapfrog the Foxes and take second spot in the Premier League table .
United do n't have too long to wait to get back to winning ways , as they host Wolves on Tuesday night .
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`` There is nothing wrong with Manchester United going forward but they were poor at the back against Leicester , which is why they did n't win that game , '' said the former Liverpool defender .
`` Wolves have the opposite problem , because they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ edge .
`` I 'm expecting this to be a tight game , but United should make their attacking quality count , eventually . ''

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Manchester United will be looking to round off their year on a high against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men face Wolves at Old Trafford on Tuesday (December 29, 8pm kick-off) in their final match of 2020.
United 's recent good form in the league has seen them climb into the top four.
They go into this game five points behind leaders Liverpool, and with a game in hand.
United drew 2-2 at Leicester City last time out, on Boxing Day. They led twice with strikes from Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes, only to be denied victory by a late Axel Tuanzebe own goal.
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Wolves, meanwhile, are in mid-table after taking 21 points from their opening 15 games.
They are six points behind United following their 1-1 draw with Tottenham at Molineux on Sunday.
Nuno Espirito Santo's men looked to be heading for defeat but salvaged a point thanks to a late Romain Saiss header.
Former United and Liverpool striker Michael Owen is backing Solskjaer's side to edge past Wolves 1-0.
"Manchester United are brimming with confidence. Their patchy home form was given a massive boost in their demolition of Leeds just over a week ago," said Owen in his latest BetVictor blog.
"They take on a Wolves side who despite looking good going forward, are struggling in front of goal.
"I think Wolves could sit in and play for a point, but if they do, United may just have enough to break them down."
BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson is also predicting a United win - but by a 2-1 scoreline.
"There is nothing wrong with Manchester United going forward but they were poor at the back against Leicester, which is why they didn't win that game," said the former Liverpool defender.
"Wolves have the opposite problem, because they don't have much of a cutting edge.
"I'm expecting this to be a tight game, but United should make their attacking quality count, eventually."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-29--Man City told what their January transfer priority should be

Manchester City fans want the club to prioritise the signing of a new attacker in the January transfer window .
The truncated nature of the football season has led to an increase of injuries throughout the Premier League and City have felt brunt more than most , with only a handful of players not missing at least one game due to injury or the coronavirus .
It reached its zenith on Monday when the scheduled fixture with Everton had to be postponed due to three more Blues players testing positive for COVID-19 following the announcement of Gabriel Jesus and Kyle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , the January transfer window will soon open wide which will give City the chance to reinforce their squad with some new signings ahead of crucial fixtures in the league and Champions League .
Pep Guardiola 's options have been most depleted up-front during the campaign , with Jesus and Sergio Aguero spending a large amount of time on the sidelines , forcing the manager to deploy either Raheem Sterling or Ferran Torres as makeshift strikers .
City 's goal return has been drastically reduced as a result , having scored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same point last season , and fans believe a new attacker in January is needed to remedy the problem .
M.E.N .
Sport asked supporters : `` What position should City strengthen in January if they 're only to sign one player ? ''
The overwhelming winner with 85.7 per cent of the 1,533 votes was 'Attack ' , with 7.6pc opting for 'Midfield . '
Only 4.8pc of voters opted for 'Defence ' , while the remaining 1.8pc chose 'Other . '

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Manchester City fans want the club to prioritise the signing of a new attacker in the January transfer window.
The truncated nature of the football season has led to an increase of injuries throughout the Premier League and City have felt brunt more than most, with only a handful of players not missing at least one game due to injury or the coronavirus.
It reached its zenith on Monday when the scheduled fixture with Everton had to be postponed due to three more Blues players testing positive for COVID-19 following the announcement of Gabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker's positive tests on Christmas Day.
However, the January transfer window will soon open wide which will give City the chance to reinforce their squad with some new signings ahead of crucial fixtures in the league and Champions League.
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Pep Guardiola's options have been most depleted up-front during the campaign, with Jesus and Sergio Aguero spending a large amount of time on the sidelines, forcing the manager to deploy either Raheem Sterling or Ferran Torres as makeshift strikers.
City's goal return has been drastically reduced as a result, having scored 18 less in the league than at the same point last season, and fans believe a new attacker in January is needed to remedy the problem.
M.E.N. Sport asked supporters: "What position should City strengthen in January if they're only to sign one player?"
The overwhelming winner with 85.7 per cent of the 1,533 votes was 'Attack', with 7.6pc opting for 'Midfield.' Only 4.8pc of voters opted for 'Defence', while the remaining 1.8pc chose 'Other.'


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-29--Lindelof fitness struggle gives Man United clear January transfer priority

No matter your thoughts on Victor Lindelof 's ability , no one can deny he has given his absolute all for Manchester United this season as he has soldiered on through a debilitating injury .
Lindelof has been plagued by a back issue for well over a year now but has continued to be a near ever-present in the United back-line alongside Harry Maguire , starting all but two matches in the Premier League and Champions League .
Despite often looking in clear discomfort , he has continued to battle on , putting his body on the line and still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the process .
There have been a few occasions in which the Swede has been a doubt for a game in the run-up , yet come matchday he is nearly always in the starting XI .
Even for the 6-2 victory against Leeds , he had suffered a blow to the knee in a game just three days earlier .
His resolve and resilience epitomises what it means to play for United and , just last week , he vowed to continue to put the needs of the team over his own health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Lindelof said .
“ I ’ ve been struggling a lot with my back over the past couple of months , so it ’ s very important for me to do the treatment and recovery right .
“ And then against Sheffield , I got a bad knock on my knee so I was 50-50 for this game , but I managed to go out there and play even though I had pain .
“ I just want to help the team and I ’ m happy that we got the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struggling a little bit but I managed to play through the pain today.
” Yet it finally all caught up with him on Boxing Day , after filling in admirably at right-back , he was substituted after 66 minutes with clear anguish across his face , clutching the small of his back and needing to take a moment of rest between every few steps on his way to the tunnel .
It was quite difficult to watch .
However , in further testament to Lindelof 's iron will , he could even be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next match against Wolves on Tuesday , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirming he will have a late fitness test to see if is able to play .
While it would be a feat of impressive grit for Lindelof to take to the field it would also be quite a worrying sign , as Solskjaer would rather choose a clearly not-fully fit player over his other options in Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe .
There 's a lot to be said for having a settled centre-back partnership , but United 's reliance on Lindelof @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now be given a significant period of time to rest and recover fully .
That does n't seem likely and it can only be a matter of time when the injury worsens and he is finally ruled out for even longer .
Bailly and Tuanzebe have played well when called upon over the Christmas period but both also have had their injury woes and it makes sense that the manager may not want to come to rely on them either .
So with three of his four senior centre-back options being potential injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new centre-back in the January transfer window should be the club 's top priority .
Having another body available would lessen the load significantly on Lindelof - as well as Maguire , who has played more minutes in 2019/20 than any other top-level footballer in the world - and will mean Solskjaer wo n't be forced into starting a player who is n't fully fit .
It also must be mentioned that United could still do with a big improvement at the back .
Though they are in great form , undefeated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they remain leaky at the back and have conceded more than any other team in the top 10 .
There are plenty of intriguing options and if a defender could be brought in to have a similar impact at the back as Bruno Fernandes has had going forward then we could be looking at a serious team .
With a title race becoming more of a genuine possibility as the games roll by , it would be a crying shame if was to be derailed due to injuries and a lack of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January could make the difference in turning dreams into reality .
Lindelof has given his all to United , it 's time United gave him something back before his injury gets even worse .

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No matter your thoughts on Victor Lindelof's ability, no one can deny he has given his absolute all for Manchester United this season as he has soldiered on through a debilitating injury.
Lindelof has been plagued by a back issue for well over a year now but has continued to be a near ever-present in the United back-line alongside Harry Maguire, starting all but two matches in the Premier League and Champions League. Despite often looking in clear discomfort, he has continued to battle on, putting his body on the line and still managing to put some good performances in the process.
There have been a few occasions in which the Swede has been a doubt for a game in the run-up, yet come matchday he is nearly always in the starting XI.
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Even for the 6-2 victory against Leeds, he had suffered a blow to the knee in a game just three days earlier. His resolve and resilience epitomises what it means to play for United and, just last week, he vowed to continue to put the needs of the team over his own health.
“It’s been tough,” Lindelof said. “I’ve been struggling a lot with my back over the past couple of months, so it’s very important for me to do the treatment and recovery right.
“And then against Sheffield, I got a bad knock on my knee so I was 50-50 for this game, but I managed to go out there and play even though I had pain.
“I just want to help the team and I’m happy that we got the win today. I’ve been struggling a little bit but I managed to play through the pain today.”
Yet it finally all caught up with him on Boxing Day, after filling in admirably at right-back, he was substituted after 66 minutes with clear anguish across his face, clutching the small of his back and needing to take a moment of rest between every few steps on his way to the tunnel. It was quite difficult to watch.
However, in further testament to Lindelof's iron will, he could even be back in time to start the very next match against Wolves on Tuesday, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirming he will have a late fitness test to see if is able to play.
While it would be a feat of impressive grit for Lindelof to take to the field it would also be quite a worrying sign, as Solskjaer would rather choose a clearly not-fully fit player over his other options in Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe. There's a lot to be said for having a settled centre-back partnership, but United's reliance on Lindelof is becoming unsustainable as ideally he would now be given a significant period of time to rest and recover fully. That doesn't seem likely and it can only be a matter of time when the injury worsens and he is finally ruled out for even longer.
Bailly and Tuanzebe have played well when called upon over the Christmas period but both also have had their injury woes and it makes sense that the manager may not want to come to rely on them either.
So with three of his four senior centre-back options being potential injury risks, it's clear that recruiting a new centre-back in the January transfer window should be the club's top priority.
Having another body available would lessen the load significantly on Lindelof - as well as Maguire, who has played more minutes in 2019/20 than any other top-level footballer in the world - and will mean Solskjaer won't be forced into starting a player who isn't fully fit.
It also must be mentioned that United could still do with a big improvement at the back. Though they are in great form, undefeated in their last eight Premier League games, they remain leaky at the back and have conceded more than any other team in the top 10. There are plenty of intriguing options and if a defender could be brought in to have a similar impact at the back as Bruno Fernandes has had going forward then we could be looking at a serious team.
With a title race becoming more of a genuine possibility as the games roll by, it would be a crying shame if was to be derailed due to injuries and a lack of options in defence. Smart recruitment in January could make the difference in turning dreams into reality.
Lindelof has given his all to United, it's time United gave him something back before his injury gets even worse.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-29--Bruno Fernandes has humiliated Liverpool and Tottenham at Man United

It is curious that a club the size of Liverpool chooses to run a 'media watch ' section on their official website , detailing transfer rumours that range from the tenuous to the downright bizarre .
What is even more curious is that the aforementioned website ran a headline that read 'Liverpool bid for Bruno Fernandes ' , sourced from a British tabloid newspaper , when the club 's official stance on the 'offer ' was not clear .
This was way back in June 2019 when Fernandes ' name was being hotly linked with a move to the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case , the names of Liverpool and Manchester United were being used — so it was thought — by the player 's agent to drum up noise around the then-Sporting Lisbon playmaker .
In the end it was Tottenham who had the first chance to sign Fernandes that summer but 'dithered ' , according to some reports and did n't meet Sporting 's valuation .
Fernandes , who was desperate to prove himself in the Premier League after feeling he had outgrown Portuguese football , was left gutted .
He rightly felt he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Tottenham .
In the summer I was closer to Tottenham than Manchester , ” he said on the summer 2019 saga .
`` [ Sporting ] wanted more money .
I was not mad , I was sad .
“ I thought dream of coming to the Premier League was not happening .
At the time , the dream to come to the Premier League , to a club like Tottenham was an amazing proposal . ''
Jose Mourinho later claimed he would rather have Giovani Lo Celso in his team than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would agree is unlikely .
Their side , after a promising start to the season , have quite literally flat-lined as an attacking force , scoring three goals and picking up just two points from their past four games .
In the same timeframe , Fernandes has scored two and laid on two assists — without even playing especially well , for him .
Say no more .
It is quite clear now that every club in the league would love to have Fernandes , though many were unsure about him back in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plunge and deserve praise for negotiating a relative bargain at £47million .
The transfer decision-makers at Old Trafford are not often praised so it 's only fair that they get full credit for the Fernandes deal .
It was a masterstroke .
Yet the real question is why Liverpool and Tottenham did not make their move and gazump United in the summer ?
Theories range from whether the two clubs questioned Fernandes ability to transfer his skills to England , to their decisions to sign others .
Liverpool have recently acquired Takumi Minamino @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while Spurs have Tanguy Ndombele and Lo Celso .
None have managed to have even half the impact of Fernandes .
United were linked with both Minamino and Ndombele , actually , but never showed a serious interest in either .
Their man was always Fernandes , who has recently surpassed United greats Ruud van Nistelrooy and Eric Cantona in terms of impact as a new signing , managing 31 goal contributions in his first 28 games , to their 25 apiece .
Manchester United were frustrated after a late equaliser denied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early kick-off on Boxing Day .
United twice took the lead with goals from Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes , but a late Jamie Vardy strike meant the match ended 2-2 , meaning the Reds missed an opportunity to leapfrog the Foxes and take second spot in the Premier League table .
United do n't have too long to wait to get back to winning ways , as they host Wolves on Tuesday night .
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That 's some feat and shows just how much a new signing can do when he 's the right man .
United can not hope to replicate the Fernandes signing this January , but they can be satisfied in the knowledge that rivals Liverpool and Tottenham are tearing their hair out every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collection .
United believed the hype and they 've been proven right .
And the rewards could be far-ranging .
Every title-winning team starts with a transformative new signing .
The obvious recent example is Liverpool with Virgin van Dijk , while Sir Alex Ferguson 's swoop for Cantona is another classic case .
This unique and crazy season is not even halfway done yet , but Fernandes may have just turned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side into title contenders and left rivals rather red-faced .

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It is curious that a club the size of Liverpool chooses to run a 'media watch' section on their official website, detailing transfer rumours that range from the tenuous to the downright bizarre.
What is even more curious is that the aforementioned website ran a headline that read 'Liverpool bid for Bruno Fernandes', sourced from a British tabloid newspaper, when the club's official stance on the 'offer' was not clear.
This was way back in June 2019 when Fernandes' name was being hotly linked with a move to the Premier League. As is so often the case, the names of Liverpool and Manchester United were being used — so it was thought — by the player's agent to drum up noise around the then-Sporting Lisbon playmaker. In the end it was Tottenham who had the first chance to sign Fernandes that summer but 'dithered', according to some reports and didn't meet Sporting's valuation.
Fernandes, who was desperate to prove himself in the Premier League after feeling he had outgrown Portuguese football, was left gutted. He rightly felt he was ready.
“I was close to Tottenham. In the summer I was closer to Tottenham than Manchester,” he said on the summer 2019 saga.
"[Sporting] wanted more money. I was not mad, I was sad.
“I thought dream of coming to the Premier League was not happening. At the time, the dream to come to the Premier League, to a club like Tottenham was an amazing proposal."
Jose Mourinho later claimed he would rather have Giovani Lo Celso in his team than Fernandes, but whether many Spurs fans would agree is unlikely. Their side, after a promising start to the season, have quite literally flat-lined as an attacking force, scoring three goals and picking up just two points from their past four games. In the same timeframe, Fernandes has scored two and laid on two assists — without even playing especially well, for him. Say no more.
It is quite clear now that every club in the league would love to have Fernandes, though many were unsure about him back in summer 2019. But United took the plunge and deserve praise for negotiating a relative bargain at £47million. The transfer decision-makers at Old Trafford are not often praised so it's only fair that they get full credit for the Fernandes deal. It was a masterstroke.
Yet the real question is why Liverpool and Tottenham did not make their move and gazump United in the summer?
Theories range from whether the two clubs questioned Fernandes ability to transfer his skills to England, to their decisions to sign others. Liverpool have recently acquired Takumi Minamino and Diogo Jota for attacking midfield areas, while Spurs have Tanguy Ndombele and Lo Celso. None have managed to have even half the impact of Fernandes.
United were linked with both Minamino and Ndombele, actually, but never showed a serious interest in either. Their man was always Fernandes, who has recently surpassed United greats Ruud van Nistelrooy and Eric Cantona in terms of impact as a new signing, managing 31 goal contributions in his first 28 games, to their 25 apiece.
That's some feat and shows just how much a new signing can do when he's the right man. United cannot hope to replicate the Fernandes signing this January, but they can be satisfied in the knowledge that rivals Liverpool and Tottenham are tearing their hair out every time the No.18 adds to his goal collection.
United believed the hype and they've been proven right. And the rewards could be far-ranging.
Every title-winning team starts with a transformative new signing. The obvious recent example is Liverpool with Virgin van Dijk, while Sir Alex Ferguson's swoop for Cantona is another classic case.
This unique and crazy season is not even halfway done yet, but Fernandes may have just turned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side into title contenders and left rivals rather red-faced.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-29--An extraordinary year in pictures: The key moments of 2020

The most memorable moments from a remarkable year - this is what happened in 2020 There is no denying that 2020 has been an extraordinary year - and one that has tragically been dominated by the deadly coronavirus pandemic .
Thousands of lives have been taken since the flu-like virus was identified in Wuhan , China , and spread across the globe at the start of the year .
Scientists scrambled to learn more about its impact on health , while governments were forced to make tough calls on curbing people 's freedom to slow its spread .
But while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year will be remembered , the world has changed in other ways too .
The US election saw the defeat of Donald Trump , despite his every effort to claim victory over his Democratic rival Joe Biden .
Brexit happened as the UK left the EU - and not long after , so did Megxit , when Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the Royal Family .
Australia suffered one of its most deadly bushfire seasons , while storms battered parts of the UK leaving homes submerged in flood waters .
Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 - in pictures .

The most memorable moments from a remarkable year - this is what happened in 2020
There is no denying that 2020 has been an extraordinary year - and one that has tragically been dominated by the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
Thousands of lives have been taken since the flu-like virus was identified in Wuhan, China, and spread across the globe at the start of the year.
Scientists scrambled to learn more about its impact on health, while governments were forced to make tough calls on curbing people's freedom to slow its spread.
But while Covid-19 will surely be the main reason this year will be remembered, the world has changed in other ways too.
The US election saw the defeat of Donald Trump, despite his every effort to claim victory over his Democratic rival Joe Biden.
Brexit happened as the UK left the EU - and not long after, so did Megxit, when Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the Royal Family.
Australia suffered one of its most deadly bushfire seasons, while storms battered parts of the UK leaving homes submerged in flood waters.
Here are some of the key moments of 2020 - in pictures.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-31--Manchester United legend Eric Cantona strips to his pants for new Liam Gallagher music video

Eric Cantona has landed a starring role in the video for Liam Gallagher 's latest single Once .
In the video , the Manchester United legend is seen donning a crown and living up to his nickname of 'The King ' , all while striding around a stately home in his underwear and a robe .
Liam Gallagher also appears in the music video , in the role of Cantona 's suited butler .
The legendary player is seen strolling through rooms littered with balloons and glasses of red wine , briefly playing piano , before throwing off his robe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Despite being a loud-and-proud Man City supporter , Liam has said he is 'absolutely thrilled ' to have King Eric in his latest video .
In a tweet posted this morning , the ex-Oasis frontman said : `` I ’ m absolutely thrilled to have Eric Cantona , the last Rock n roll footballer , star in my video for ‘ Once ’ .
Songs like this don ’ t come around very often and neither do football players like him LG x '' He also posted a black and white picture of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Liam 's second album Why Me ?
Why Not which was released last September and reached the top of the UK albums chart .
It 's the follow-up to his debut solo album As You Were .
He has dropped it just one day after estranged brother Noel released his video for Blue Moon Rising , which Liam described as 'BORING ' yesterday .
Fans have taken to Twitter to discuss the video , labelling it 'spectacular ' .
One posted : `` Pictures you never thought you ’ d see .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking to Eric cantona in his underwear and a robe .
Wicked . ''
Liam will perform a massive homecoming show at Heaton Park on Friday June 12 , the night before Parklife festival begins .

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Eric Cantona has landed a starring role in the video for Liam Gallagher's latest single Once.
In the video, the Manchester United legend is seen donning a crown and living up to his nickname of 'The King', all while striding around a stately home in his underwear and a robe.
Liam Gallagher also appears in the music video, in the role of Cantona's suited butler.
The legendary player is seen strolling through rooms littered with balloons and glasses of red wine, briefly playing piano, before throwing off his robe and donning a cape and crown.
Despite being a loud-and-proud Man City supporter, Liam has said he is 'absolutely thrilled' to have King Eric in his latest video.
(Image: Youtube - Liam Gallagher)
In a tweet posted this morning, the ex-Oasis frontman said: "I’m absolutely thrilled to have Eric Cantona, the last Rock n roll footballer, star in my video for ‘Once’. Songs like this don’t come around very often and neither do football players like him LG x"
He also posted a black and white picture of the pair on set.
Once comes from Liam's second album Why Me? Why Not which was released last September and reached the top of the UK albums chart.
It's the follow-up to his debut solo album As You Were.
(Image: Youtube - Liam Gallagher)
He has dropped it just one day after estranged brother Noel released his video for Blue Moon Rising, which Liam described as 'BORING' yesterday.
Fans have taken to Twitter to discuss the video, labelling it 'spectacular'.
One posted: "Pictures you never thought you’d see. Liam Gallagher dresses as a butler, talking to Eric cantona in his underwear and a robe. Wicked."
Liam will perform a massive homecoming show at Heaton Park on Friday June 12, the night before Parklife festival begins.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-31--Will the UK still be able to compete in Eurovision after Brexit?

Thousands of eclectic music fans sit down each year to watch countries compete in the Eurovision Song Contest- and even throw their own parties to mark the occasion .
The UK has participated in the competition 62 times , with a first performance in 1957 .
But could it be the end for Britain 's long-standing part in the show post Brexit ?
Although Britain is leaving the European Union on January 31 following a referendum from more than three years ago , it does n't mean our annual fun will be axed - and a number of people have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hoping it would be the last of the extravagant and somewhat corny performances , the show must go on .
There are some non-EU countries already taking part in the singing competition , including Russia , Israel , and Australia , who are also not a part of the European Union .
Former Prime Minister , David Cameron , told PMQs before the referendum : `` I think that would not only be very sad but I think given that Israel and Azerbaijan and anyone anywhere near Europe seems to be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think we 're pretty safe from that one . ''
The European Broadcasting Union , which organises the event , also issued a statement back in 2016 regarding the role of the BBC and the show .
It read : `` The BBC is a Member of the European Broadcasting Union and is , and will remain , eligible to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest .
`` Just like many broadcasters from countries that are not a member of the European Union .
`` The BBC and the UK have a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The BBC , representing the UK , will therefore remain a welcome participant in the Contest next year and going forward . ''
The president of the UK Eurovision fan club , Alasdair Rendall , has also reassured fans in the past and said Britain 's position would not be under threat .
He said : `` We would not be barred .
All participating countries must be a member of the European Broadcasting Union '' - which is independent of the EU .
But will the UK 's decision to pull out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for our votes in this year 's show ?
The Eurovision final returns on Saturday , May 16 , 2020 .

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Thousands of eclectic music fans sit down each year to watch countries compete in the Eurovision Song Contest- and even throw their own parties to mark the occasion.
The UK has participated in the competition 62 times, with a first performance in 1957.
But could it be the end for Britain's long-standing part in the show post Brexit?
(Image: AP)
Although Britain is leaving the European Union on January 31 following a referendum from more than three years ago, it doesn't mean our annual fun will be axed - and a number of people have confirmed this.
While divided Brits were hoping it would be the last of the extravagant and somewhat corny performances, the show must go on.
There are some non-EU countries already taking part in the singing competition, including Russia, Israel, and Australia, who are also not a part of the European Union.
Former Prime Minister, David Cameron, told PMQs before the referendum: "I think that would not only be very sad but I think given that Israel and Azerbaijan and anyone anywhere near Europe seems to be able to – (even) Australia – I think we're pretty safe from that one."
The European Broadcasting Union, which organises the event, also issued a statement back in 2016 regarding the role of the BBC and the show.
It read: "The BBC is a Member of the European Broadcasting Union and is, and will remain, eligible to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest.
(Image: Getty Images)
"Just like many broadcasters from countries that are not a member of the European Union.
"The BBC and the UK have a long relationship with the Eurovision Song Contest. The BBC, representing the UK, will therefore remain a welcome participant in the Contest next year and going forward."
The president of the UK Eurovision fan club, Alasdair Rendall, has also reassured fans in the past and said Britain's position would not be under threat.
He said: "We would not be barred. All participating countries must be a member of the European Broadcasting Union" - which is independent of the EU.
But will the UK's decision to pull out of the European Union do any favours for our votes in this year's show?
The Eurovision final returns on Saturday, May 16, 2020.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-31--What you need to know if you’re an EU citizen living in the UK after Brexit

Britain is set to leave the European Union on Friday - but how will Brexit affect EU citizens living in the UK ?
The UK government has come to an agreement which means that EU citizens currently living in Britain will be able to stay after its EU departure on January 31 .
However , most citizens from the European Union will need to apply to be able to carry on living here .
If you 're an Irish citizen , you will automatically be granted the right to stay in Britain , but those from other EU countries should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been granted settled status you will have proof of your right to stay in the UK for more than 3 months , work , study , use the NHS , claim a pension and rent a home .
EU citizens that have lived in the UK for less than five years will need to apply for pre-settled status , but will then be able to apply for settled status once they have been in the UK for five years .
You can apply for pre-settled status as long as you move to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Those who have been in the UK for five years or more can either apply for settled status straight away , or can apply for British citizenship .
Settled status will allow EU citizens to live and work in the UK for as long as they like , live outside the UK for up to five years without losing their settled status , and bring their family to live in the UK too .
It 's free to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme and the deadline for applications is June 30 2021 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proof of your identity , for example your passport , and proof of your address in the UK .
If your application is successful , a letter will be emailed to you confirming your settled or pre-settled status .
You can apply online here .
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Britain is set to leave the European Union on Friday - but how will Brexit affect EU citizens living in the UK?
The UK government has come to an agreement which means that EU citizens currently living in Britain will be able to stay after its EU departure on January 31.
However, most citizens from the European Union will need to apply to be able to carry on living here.
If you're an Irish citizen, you will automatically be granted the right to stay in Britain, but those from other EU countries should apply for settled status.
One you have been granted settled status you will have proof of your right to stay in the UK for more than 3 months, work, study, use the NHS, claim a pension and rent a home.
EU citizens that have lived in the UK for less than five years will need to apply for pre-settled status, but will then be able to apply for settled status once they have been in the UK for five years.
You can apply for pre-settled status as long as you move to the UK before 31 December 2020.
Those who have been in the UK for five years or more can either apply for settled status straight away, or can apply for British citizenship.
Settled status will allow EU citizens to live and work in the UK for as long as they like, live outside the UK for up to five years without losing their settled status, and bring their family to live in the UK too.
It's free to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme and the deadline for applications is June 30 2021.
When you apply you'll need proof of your identity, for example your passport, and proof of your address in the UK.
If your application is successful, a letter will be emailed to you confirming your settled or pre-settled status.
You can apply online here.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-31--Nightspot could lose licence after men stabbed in neck and face by 'member of south Manchester gang'

Nightspot could lose licence after men stabbed in neck and face by 'member of south Manchester gang' - live updates

Withington nightspot Indigo could be temporarily stripped of its licence today after two men were stabbed in the neck and @ @ @ @ @ an alleged gang member this week .
GMP statements say there had been a memorial @ @ @ @ @ at the club that night , and that lots of members of local organised crime @ @ @ @ @ .
GMP requested the urgent review , saying they ’ re ‘ extremely concerned ’ @ @ @ @ @ and that staff and customers could be placed in danger if the nightspot was to @ @ @ @ @ offender was arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder .
Council documents say @ @ @ @ @ suffered an 8 ” x2 ” slash wound to his neck , which was ‘ @ @ @ @ @ carotid artery and will require 20-25 stitches .
The other suffered a slash wound to @ @ @ @ @ ” x1 ” in size and will require five internal stitches and 10-11 external stitches @ @ @ @ @ updates from the Manchester council licensing committee making the decision ...

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Withington nightspot Indigo could be temporarily stripped of its licence today after two men were stabbed in the neck and face at the club by an alleged gang member this week.
GMP statements say there had been a memorial dedicated to a murdered man at the club that night, and that lots of members of local organised crime groups had been in attendance.
GMP requested the urgent review, saying they’re ‘extremely concerned’ that there may be repercussions and that staff and customers could be placed in danger if the nightspot was to stay open.
The alleged offender was arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder.
(Image: Vincent Cole)
Council documents say that one of the victims suffered an 8”x2” slash wound to his neck, which was ‘perilously close’ to his carotid artery and will require 20-25 stitches.
The other suffered a slash wound to his face which was 3”x1” in size and will require five internal stitches and 10-11 external stitches.
We'll have live updates from the Manchester council licensing committee making the decision...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-31--Bruno Fernandes explains why he chose Manchester United No.18 squad number

Bruno Fernandes admitted there were many reasons why he chose the No.18 shirt at Manchester United — including his admiration for club legend Paul Scholes .
The new United signing from Sporting Lisbon revealed his love for Scholes and his wife 's birthday date were among the factors he took into consideration when choosing his squad number at Old Trafford .
Fernandes wore the No.8 shirt for Sporting and regularly wears the No.16 for his country Portugal .
And although he could have had No.16 at United — with numbers 7 , 11 , 12 and 25 among those also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — he will follow in Scholes ' footsteps .
“ There are a lot of reasons for the no.18 , '' he told United 's official website .
`` It ’ s a number I like .
The last three years I have played as No.8 because it ’ s the number my father had as a player and my birthday and it ’ s the number I like .
`` Number 18 is also the birthday of my wife and another reason is , when I grew up , I saw Paul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having this shirt and this number of an amazing player is something I will enjoy .
I know I have a lot of responsibility.
” Fernandes could wear the shirt for the very first time in United 's Premier League clash with Wolves on Saturday evening .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted in his press conference that Fernandes could feature , though he will definitely be involved in some form .
`` He 's fit enough to play and he will be involved , be in the squad , '' Solskjaer said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way today .
He has had few hectic days , and even his daughter 's birthday yesterday .
I do n't know how much he 'll be involved , but in squad . ''

Bruno Fernandes admitted there were many reasons why he chose the No.18 shirt at Manchester United — including his admiration for club legend Paul Scholes.
The new United signing from Sporting Lisbon revealed his love for Scholes and his wife's birthday date were among the factors he took into consideration when choosing his squad number at Old Trafford.
Fernandes wore the No.8 shirt for Sporting and regularly wears the No.16 for his country Portugal. And although he could have had No.16 at United — with numbers 7, 11, 12 and 25 among those also available to him after his £46.5million transfer — he will follow in Scholes' footsteps.
“There are a lot of reasons for the no.18," he told United's official website.
"It’s a number I like. The last three years I have played as No.8 because it’s the number my father had as a player and my birthday and it’s the number I like.
"Number 18 is also the birthday of my wife and another reason is, when I grew up, I saw Paul Scholes playing in it and for me having this shirt and this number of an amazing player is something I will enjoy. I know I have a lot of responsibility.”
Fernandes could wear the shirt for the very first time in United's Premier League clash with Wolves on Saturday evening.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted in his press conference that Fernandes could feature, though he will definitely be involved in some form.
"He's fit enough to play and he will be involved, be in the squad," Solskjaer said.
"Let's get training out of the way today. He has had few hectic days, and even his daughter's birthday yesterday. I don't know how much he'll be involved, but in squad."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-31--What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

Two cases of coronavirus have now been confirmed in the UK .
The flu-like virus , which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan , has now spread to nearly 20 countries across the globe .
This strain of coronavirus has never previously been encountered .
The most common symptoms reported so far include a fever , fatigue , cough or chest tightness , and difficulty breathing .
Patients develop pneumonia but current evidence is that most cases appear to be mild .
The infection rarely causes a running nose or sneezing .
Generally , coronavirus is more likely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immune systems , older people , and those with long-term conditions like diabetes , cancer and chronic lung disease .
Those who have died in China all appear to have had pre-existing medical conditions , according to health officials .
People infected with virus could pass it on before their symptoms actually start to appear .
The time between infection and symptoms can last from one day to two weeks .
England 's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said '' tried and tested '' infection control procedures are being used to prevent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` The NHS is extremely well-prepared and used to managing infections , and we are already working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients had , to prevent further spread .
`` We have been preparing for UK cases of novel coronavirus and we have robust infection control measures in place to respond immediately .
`` We are continuing to work closely with the World Health Organisation and the international community as the outbreak in China develops to ensure we are ready for all eventualities . ''
The death toll in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while more than 9,000 cases have been confirmed globally .
No deaths have occurred outside China , although 82 cases have been confirmed across 18 other countries .
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Hundreds of people in the UK and thousands more across the globe have been infected with coronavirus, or Covid-19.
The flu-like virus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has now spread to every continent but Antarctica.
This strain of coronavirus has never previously been encountered and it could be months before a vaccine in released, health officials have warned.
The most common symptoms of coronavirus include a fever, fatigue, cough or chest tightness, and difficulty breathing.
Patients develop pneumonia but current evidence is that the majority of cases appear to be mild.
The infection rarely causes a running nose or sneezing.
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Generally, coronavirus is more likely to cause severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long-term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease.
People infected with virus could pass it on before their symptoms actually start to appear as the time between infection and symptoms can last from one day to two weeks.
For the latest updates on the outbreak, follow our coronavirus live blog here.
Experiencing the symptoms of coronavirus does not necessarily mean you have it.
The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common like cold and flu.
The NHS says it is unlikely to be coronavirus unless you have been in close contact with some who already has it, or you have been to a country where there is a high risk of infection.
Anyone who thinks they might have coronavirus is being urged to either call NHS 111 or use its online advice service.
The government is urging the general public to wash their hands with hot water and soap for 20 seconds more often than usual to stop the virus from spreading.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-31--UK coronavirus victims are being treated in Newcastle hospital

Two relatives who tested positive for coronavirus are being treated at a specialist hospital in Newcastle after they were transferred there for treatment overnight .
They are being treated after being taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary 's infectious disease unit .
At least 213 people in China have died from the virus , mostly in Hubei , with almost 10,000 cases nationally .
There have been 130 cases of the virus in another 18 countries .
They are the first people to have been diagnosed with the virus , as more than 160 others have been tested after falliing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It comes as an evacuation flight carrying 83 Britons and 27 foreign nationals from coronavirus stricken Wuhan is set to touch down at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire at around 1.30pm on Friday .
They will be then taken north to Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral where they will be quarantined and closely monitored by medical staff for a fortnight .
Read more of today 's top stories here Should any symptoms develop during this time they will be isolated and treated by medics .
The Department of Health refused to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being treated , but there are only four specialist units across the UK .
Professor Chris Whitty , the Chief Medical Officer for England , said : `` The patients are receiving specialist NHS care , and we are using tried and tested infection control procedures to prevent further spread of the virus .
`` The NHS is extremely well-prepared and used to managing infections , and we are already working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients had , to prevent further spread .
`` We have been preparing for UK cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection control measures in place to respond immediately .
`` We are continuing to work closely with the World Health Organisation and the international community as the outbreak in China develops to ensure we are ready for all eventualities . ''
And the new advice from the government is anyone coming back from China with respiratory symptoms should `` self isolate for 14 days '' .
Anyone returning from Wuhan - whether they have symptoms or not - should also self isolate for a fortnight .
Professor Whitty said he will not release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the patients or whether they have been in China .
Officials are tracing who they have had contact with .
He described it as `` a moderately transferable virus '' and the `` mortality looks at 2 per cent . ''
On Wednesday night , an apartment hotel in York StayCity was put on lockdown , after a Chinese national fell ill and was taken to hospital , along with family members .
Professor Paul Hunter , Professor in Medicine at the University of East Anglia , said the report of the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost inevitable .
`` The chief medical officer 's statement gives no information on where these two members of the same family acquired their infection .
`` The NHS is well able to nurse people with this novel coronavirus and it has successfully and safely managed a number of cases of both Sars and Mers in the past .
`` With the information available it is not possible to judge what risk , if any , there may be of spread within the community . ''
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Two relatives who tested positive for coronavirus are being treated at a specialist hospital in Newcastle after they were transferred there for treatment overnight.
They are being treated after being taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary's infectious disease unit.
At least 213 people in China have died from the virus, mostly in Hubei, with almost 10,000 cases nationally.
There have been 130 cases of the virus in another 18 countries.
They are the first people to have been diagnosed with the virus, as more than 160 others have been tested after falliing ill and being found to be negative.
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It comes as an evacuation flight carrying 83 Britons and 27 foreign nationals from coronavirus stricken Wuhan is set to touch down at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire at around 1.30pm on Friday.
They will be then taken north to Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral where they will be quarantined and closely monitored by medical staff for a fortnight.
Should any symptoms develop during this time they will be isolated and treated by medics.
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The Department of Health refused to say specifically where the two patients are being treated, but there are only four specialist units across the UK.
Professor Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer for England, said: "The patients are receiving specialist NHS care, and we are using tried and tested infection control procedures to prevent further spread of the virus.
"The NHS is extremely well-prepared and used to managing infections, and we are already working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients had, to prevent further spread.
"We have been preparing for UK cases of novel coronavirus and we have robust infection control measures in place to respond immediately.
"We are continuing to work closely with the World Health Organisation and the international community as the outbreak in China develops to ensure we are ready for all eventualities."
The World Health Organisation declared a global health emergency on Thursday night.
And the new advice from the government is anyone coming back from China with respiratory symptoms should "self isolate for 14 days".
Anyone returning from Wuhan - whether they have symptoms or not - should also self isolate for a fortnight.
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Professor Whitty said he will not release the names, gender or ages of the patients or whether they have been in China.
Officials are tracing who they have had contact with.
He described it as "a moderately transferable virus" and the "mortality looks at 2 per cent."
On Wednesday night, an apartment hotel in York StayCity was put on lockdown, after a Chinese national fell ill and was taken to hospital, along with family members.
Professor Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine at the University of East Anglia, said the report of the two cases was "not surprising and was almost inevitable.
"The chief medical officer's statement gives no information on where these two members of the same family acquired their infection.
"The NHS is well able to nurse people with this novel coronavirus and it has successfully and safely managed a number of cases of both Sars and Mers in the past.
"With the information available it is not possible to judge what risk, if any, there may be of spread within the community."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-31--What Joshua King has said about Manchester United and Solskjaer amid transfer deadline day interest

Manchester United are keen on a January deadline day transfer for Bournemouth striker Josh King .
MEN Sport understands there is an interest from United in re-signing their former forward and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's fellow countryman , who departed Old Trafford in 2013 .
Eddie Howe admitted he has a decision to make after confirming a bid had been made by United , though Solskjaer played down the likelihood of a signing today in his latest press conference .
King has scored three goals against United for Bournemouth including the winning goal when the sides met at the Vitality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restricted the 28-year-old 's playing time this term .
But after scoring that goal to sink his former side , King spoke to reporters about his fond memories of working with Solskjaer in the reserve team at United .
`` I know Ole quite well , he gave me a chance in the reserves , '' he said .
`` I always speak with him when I see with him , he was my manager for two years and there 's a few United lads I still speak to .
`` Ole was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great spell in the reserves and I think Ole would confirm that . ''
King may have some unfinished business if he did rejoin United .
He added back in November that he felt he never got a proper chance at Old Trafford , making just two substitutes despite shining at youth level .
`` Of course , it 's hard to leave , '' he said on his decision to seek more first team football .
`` It was the biggest club in the world when I left it , with history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And obviously when you 're 16 , you know it 's going to be tough but you believe you 're going to make it through and get a chance .
Sir Alex used to give chances to some of the young boys - [ Federico ] Macheda , [ Danny ] Welbeck - which gave them confidence .
`` But I never felt I got that chance , so I felt I had to think about myself .
`` Maybe I could 've been patient and stayed there in the ressies [ reserves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I had to move on and play man football . ''

Manchester United are keen on a January deadline day transfer for Bournemouth striker Josh King.
MEN Sport understands there is an interest from United in re-signing their former forward and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's fellow countryman, who departed Old Trafford in 2013. Eddie Howe admitted he has a decision to make after confirming a bid had been made by United, though Solskjaer played down the likelihood of a signing today in his latest press conference.
King has scored three goals against United for Bournemouth including the winning goal when the sides met at the Vitality Stadium in November, although injury has restricted the 28-year-old's playing time this term.
But after scoring that goal to sink his former side, King spoke to reporters about his fond memories of working with Solskjaer in the reserve team at United.
"I know Ole quite well, he gave me a chance in the reserves," he said. "I always speak with him when I see with him, he was my manager for two years and there's a few United lads I still speak to.
"Ole was great for me, I had a great spell in the reserves and I think Ole would confirm that."
King may have some unfinished business if he did rejoin United.
He added back in November that he felt he never got a proper chance at Old Trafford, making just two substitutes despite shining at youth level.
"Of course, it's hard to leave," he said on his decision to seek more first team football.
"It was the biggest club in the world when I left it, with history, with Sir Alex Ferguson.
"And obviously when you're 16, you know it's going to be tough but you believe you're going to make it through and get a chance. Sir Alex used to give chances to some of the young boys - [Federico] Macheda, [Danny] Welbeck - which gave them confidence.
"But I never felt I got that chance, so I felt I had to think about myself.
"Maybe I could've been patient and stayed there in the ressies [reserves] for my chance but I felt I had to move on and play man football."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-31--Manchester United tipped to complete six signings on transfer deadline day

After negotiations seemed to rumble on for an unimaginable amount of time , Manchester United sealed the signing of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes .
The Portuguese midfielder put pen to paper on a five-and-a-half-year deal after United agreed a deal with the Lisbon-based side .
But with Fernandes through the door , it does not necessarily mean that United are done there in terms of new arrivals .
It is no secret that United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to add a striker to his squad by the time the window closes and they have , unsurprisingly , been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As we close in on deadline day , plenty of transfer rumours are flying around and SportNation.Bet has identified the six most likely signings United could make before the window slams shut .
United sold striker Josh King to Blackburn Rovers seven years ago and are now heavily linked with bringing him back on deadline day .
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has admitted that one bid has already been rejected for the forward and that another could come before the day is out .
Solskjaer , however , has warned fans against expecting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , United have been linked with a raft of names when it comes to sourcing a striker replacement .
And one name that has been doing the rounds in recent days is that of Odion Ighalo , who currently plays for Shanghai Greenland Shenhua .
The Nigerian striker , formerly of Watford , has been linked with a loan move .
Another striker currently based in China that is linked with United is Dalian Yifang 's Salomon Rondon .
The striker , who was on loan with Newcastle United last season , joined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in the summer .
But with United desperate to add a new face to the attacking ranks , Rondon has emerged as one of the favourites that United could turn to .
At just 20-years-old , Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare is emerging as one of Europe ’ s brightest properties .
Naturally , that has seen a host of clubs linked with the France Under-21 international and he has been linked with United .
Another young midfielder linked with United is Birmingham City ’ s 16-year-old starlet Jude Bellingham , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the EFL .
With his performance levels getting better and better as each week passes , it is only natural that so many of England ’ s elite have been keeping a close eye on his development .
Birmingham are desperate to keep hold of the teenager , but having delivered consistently at Championship level at such a tender age , he is highly likely to be on the minds of many big clubs moving forward .
Lyon striker Moussa Dembele has been linked with United ’ s Premier League rivals Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Frenchman , who is 23-years-old , has developed into one of the most highly-rated strikers in Europe in recent seasons .
This season , Dembele has scored 14 goals in 29 appearances across all competitions .
United , though , would probably have to fork out a big fee to land the forward .

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After negotiations seemed to rumble on for an unimaginable amount of time, Manchester United sealed the signing of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes.
The Portuguese midfielder put pen to paper on a five-and-a-half-year deal after United agreed a deal with the Lisbon-based side.
But with Fernandes through the door, it does not necessarily mean that United are done there in terms of new arrivals.
It is no secret that United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to add a striker to his squad by the time the window closes and they have, unsurprisingly, been linked with a host of names.
As we close in on deadline day, plenty of transfer rumours are flying around and SportNation.Bet has identified the six most likely signings United could make before the window slams shut.
Josh King - 5/4
United sold striker Josh King to Blackburn Rovers seven years ago and are now heavily linked with bringing him back on deadline day.
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has admitted that one bid has already been rejected for the forward and that another could come before the day is out.
Solskjaer, however, has warned fans against expecting anymore signings.
Odion Ighalo - 7/2
With Marcus Rashford sidelined, United have been linked with a raft of names when it comes to sourcing a striker replacement.
And one name that has been doing the rounds in recent days is that of Odion Ighalo, who currently plays for Shanghai Greenland Shenhua.
The Nigerian striker, formerly of Watford, has been linked with a loan move.
Salomon Rondon - 11/2
Another striker currently based in China that is linked with United is Dalian Yifang's Salomon Rondon.
The striker, who was on loan with Newcastle United last season, joined the Chinese club from West Bromwich Albion back in the summer.
But with United desperate to add a new face to the attacking ranks, Rondon has emerged as one of the favourites that United could turn to.
Boubakary Soumare - 8/1
At just 20-years-old, Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare is emerging as one of Europe’s brightest properties.
Naturally, that has seen a host of clubs linked with the France Under-21 international and he has been linked with United.
Jude Bellingham - 9/1
Another young midfielder linked with United is Birmingham City’s 16-year-old starlet Jude Bellingham, who is considered as one of the brightest sparks in the EFL.
With his performance levels getting better and better as each week passes, it is only natural that so many of England’s elite have been keeping a close eye on his development.
Birmingham are desperate to keep hold of the teenager, but having delivered consistently at Championship level at such a tender age, he is highly likely to be on the minds of many big clubs moving forward.
Moussa Dembele - 10/1
Lyon striker Moussa Dembele has been linked with United’s Premier League rivals Chelsea in the past and also the Reds.
The Frenchman, who is 23-years-old, has developed into one of the most highly-rated strikers in Europe in recent seasons.
This season, Dembele has scored 14 goals in 29 appearances across all competitions. United, though, would probably have to fork out a big fee to land the forward.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-31--Body of man found in the River Irwell in Radcliffe - latest updates

A man 's body has been recovered from the River Irwell by emergency crews .
Police were called to reports @ @ @ @ @ water near to Peel Street , in Radcliffe , at around 9am on Friday , @ @ @ @ @ Police said his death is currently being treated as unexplained .
Read more of today @ @ @ @ @ closures are in place and police are asking members of the public to avoid the @ @ @ @ @ for witnesses or anyone with further information to get in touch .
Anyone with information @ @ @ @ @ on 101 quoting 684 31/01/20 .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Alexandra Rucki, Thomas George)

A man's body has been recovered from the River Irwell by emergency crews.
Police were called to reports of a body in the water near to Peel Street, in Radcliffe, at around 9am on Friday, January 31.
Crews recovered a man's body from the water
Greater Manchester Police said his death is currently being treated as unexplained.
Road closures are in place and police are asking members of the public to avoid the area.
GMP are appealing for witnesses or anyone with further information to get in touch.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting 684 31/01/20.
Alternatively, the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-31--What time does Brexit take place today?

What time does Brexit take place today?

It has been three and a half years since voters went to the polls and cast their vote on whether Britain should leave or remain in the European Union .
In what was a close vote , the majority ( 51.9 % ) voted for Brexit and after two new Prime Ministers and a lot of political unrest , the date for the planned exit has arrived .
The UK is set to leave the EU on Friday , January 31 with Boris Johnson 's Brexit bill getting the go-ahead in parliament ahead of being given royal assent to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11pm on Friday when the UK ceases to be a member state .
And whilst you wo n't wake up on Saturday February 1 to a whole new country , it does mark the start of the 'transition period' The 'transition period ' is currently earmarked to end on December 31 2020 , a date which was agreed by former Prime Minister Theresa May .
This can , however , be extended by up to two years if the UK and EU agree to this before July 1 2020 .
But this can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government updates and information as Britain counts down to Brexit , you can follow our live blog here .

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It has been three and a half years since voters went to the polls and cast their vote on whether Britain should leave or remain in the European Union.
In what was a close vote, the majority (51.9%) voted for Brexit and after two new Prime Ministers and a lot of political unrest, the date for the planned exit has arrived.
The UK is set to leave the EU on Friday, January 31 with Boris Johnson's Brexit bill getting the go-ahead in parliament ahead of being given royal assent to become law.
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This will officially begin at 11pm on Friday when the UK ceases to be a member state.
And whilst you won't wake up on Saturday February 1 to a whole new country, it does mark the start of the 'transition period'
The 'transition period' is currently earmarked to end on December 31 2020, a date which was agreed by former Prime Minister Theresa May.
This can, however, be extended by up to two years if the UK and EU agree to this before July 1 2020. But this can only happen once.
For the latest government updates and information as Britain counts down to Brexit, you can follow our live blog here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-31--How will leaving the EU affect EuroMillions?

Britain is finally set to leave the European Union following a referendum vote from more than three years ago .
There 's a lot of concern about what will happen after Friday , January 31 , including how travel will be impacted and how it will affect the pound .
But some lottery players are questioning whether or not it will make a difference to Britain 's part in EuroMillions .
Each Friday and Tuesday , players in the UK can purchase a EuroMillions ticket in a bid to get their hands on hundreds of millions of pounds .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever lottery win last October after they scooped £170m in the game .
But will we lose our eligibility to play after Brexit ?
EuroMillions has confirmed that UK residents can still play the game post leaving the EU .
This is because you do not need to live in an EU country to buy tickets .
For example , Switzerland is not a member of the EU and has played the game since 2004 .
Regardless of Britain 's political status , the agreement in place to run the game is between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lottery operators of the eight other participating countries , therefore the UK will remain part of the EuroMillions family .
You can also still take part if you 're a UK expat living in another participating country - which includes Austria , Belgium , France , Ireland , Luxembourg , Portugal , Spain , and Switzerland .
However , Brexit can affect the value of the pound , therefore impacting the prize money as euros are converted .
When the outcome of the 2016 referendum was revealed , it led to a drop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ therefore the jackpot was worth more to UK winners .
EuroMillions said before the Brexit referendum , a €100 million jackpot was on average worth around £73.2 million .
And in the days that followed the referendum result , that same jackpot was worth approximately £80.8 million , an increase of £7.6 million .

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Britain is finally set to leave the European Union following a referendum vote from more than three years ago.
There's a lot of concern about what will happen after Friday, January 31, including how travel will be impacted and how it will affect the pound.
But some lottery players are questioning whether or not it will make a difference to Britain's part in EuroMillions.
Each Friday and Tuesday, players in the UK can purchase a EuroMillions ticket in a bid to get their hands on hundreds of millions of pounds.
A UK ticket-holder even took home the biggest ever lottery win last October after they scooped £170m in the game.
But will we lose our eligibility to play after Brexit?
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EuroMillions has confirmed that UK residents can still play the game post leaving the EU. This is because you do not need to live in an EU country to buy tickets.
For example, Switzerland is not a member of the EU and has played the game since 2004.
Regardless of Britain's political status, the agreement in place to run the game is between the UK National Lottery and the official lottery operators of the eight other participating countries, therefore the UK will remain part of the EuroMillions family.
You can also still take part if you're a UK expat living in another participating country - which includes Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland.
However, Brexit can affect the value of the pound, therefore impacting the prize money as euros are converted.
When the outcome of the 2016 referendum was revealed, it led to a drop in the value of the pound, therefore the jackpot was worth more to UK winners.
EuroMillions said before the Brexit referendum, a €100 million jackpot was on average worth around £73.2 million.
And in the days that followed the referendum result, that same jackpot was worth approximately £80.8 million, an increase of £7.6 million.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-31--What happens in the UK after Brexit on January 31?

We are about to cross what Prime Minister Boris Johnson describes as the `` Brexit finishing line '' on Friday , January 31 , at 11pm .
But what happens at this point , and what does it mean for us ?
As we officially leave the European Union , the UK will cease to be a member state .
Under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement , the UK will then enter a transitionary period when we will abide by EU rules , despite no longer being a member .
This period of adjustment allows both businesses and government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will prevent a sudden change to trade rules , laws , immigration and regulations .
EU citizens arriving in the UK and vice-versa will enjoy the same freedom of movement rights .
The UK will continue to be part of existing EU trade deals , but will be able to negotiate future trade deals .
We will remain in the customs union and single market so still subject to EU regulations during the transition period .
Security co-operation will continue between the UK and the trade bloc and we will still be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the European Court of Juctice and part of the Common Fisheries Policy .
All travel arrangements and holidays until the end of 2020 will be unaffected .
As British citizens , you will not need a visa to travel to EU countries .
The European Commission has said that from 2021 , travellers will need to apply for an European Travel Information and Authorisation System visa waiver .
This is similar to an American visa waiver , it will last several years and cost around £5 .
Ferries , coaches , trains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but there could be delays at airports in the EU as British passport holders will be processed separately .
Drivers who possess a full UK driving licence and wish to drive within the EU will not need an additional licence .
The UK government has suggested the European Health Insurance Cards ( EHIC ) which provide free or reduced cost medical treatment in EU countries should continue a similar health scheme after Brexit .
Economists suggest the value of the pound will remain the same after Brexit .
There will no longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parliament sitting in Brussels , no UK commissioner and UK ministers will no longer attend meetings of the EU Council .
Life , for the moment , will continue as normal for most people , who will be unaffected by the change .
Even though we will no longer technically be part of the European Union .
The transition period is scheduled to end on December 31 , 2020 , but it could theoretically be extended by up to two years .
If Boris Johnson and the EU decide to do this , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2020 .
The UK 's prime minister is adamant that he will not extend the transitional period .
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We are about to cross what Prime Minister Boris Johnson describes as the "Brexit finishing line" on Friday, January 31, at 11pm.
But what happens at this point, and what does it mean for us?
As we officially leave the European Union, the UK will cease to be a member state.
Under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK will then enter a transitionary period when we will abide by EU rules, despite no longer being a member.
This period of adjustment allows both businesses and government to adjust to the new post-Brexit arrangements and will prevent a sudden change to trade rules, laws, immigration and regulations.
EU citizens arriving in the UK and vice-versa will enjoy the same freedom of movement rights.
The UK will continue to be part of existing EU trade deals, but will be able to negotiate future trade deals.
(Image: PA)
We will remain in the customs union and single market so still subject to EU regulations during the transition period.
Security co-operation will continue between the UK and the trade bloc and we will still be subject to EU law and the rulings of the European Court of Juctice and part of the Common Fisheries Policy.
All travel arrangements and holidays until the end of 2020 will be unaffected.
As British citizens, you will not need a visa to travel to EU countries.
The European Commission has said that from 2021, travellers will need to apply for an European Travel Information and Authorisation System visa waiver.
This is similar to an American visa waiver, it will last several years and cost around £5.
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Ferries, coaches, trains and cruise ships will operate as normal, but there could be delays at airports in the EU as British passport holders will be processed separately.
Drivers who possess a full UK driving licence and wish to drive within the EU will not need an additional licence.
The UK government has suggested the European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) which provide free or reduced cost medical treatment in EU countries should continue a similar health scheme after Brexit.
Economists suggest the value of the pound will remain the same after Brexit.
There will no longer be any British Members of the European Parliament sitting in Brussels, no UK commissioner and UK ministers will no longer attend meetings of the EU Council.
Life, for the moment, will continue as normal for most people, who will be unaffected by the change.
Even though we will no longer technically be part of the European Union.
The transition period is scheduled to end on December 31, 2020, but it could theoretically be extended by up to two years.
If Boris Johnson and the EU decide to do this, they must do so before July 1, 2020.
The UK's prime minister is adamant that he will not extend the transitional period.
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