themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-03--Man City fan's unforgettable birthday trip to Madrid ends in armed police escorting him off Ryanair

Man City fan's unforgettable birthday trip to Madrid ends in armed police escorting him off Ryanair flight and 'lifetime ban'

A Ryanair passenger claims he was escorted off the plane at Manchester Airport by armed police after asking for a free vodka and tonic to replace a drink knocked out of his hand by a steward .
City fan Alan McTighe was returning home with his wife Christine after watching the Blues historic victory against Real Madrid when his gin and tonic was tipped into his lap .
He says a member of the crew knocked him with a drinks trolley as he went down the aisle .
Alan , who had spent three days in the Spanish capital to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I was not drunk , I was not abusive , and I did not swear .
I hold a private pilot 's licence and I know what the air navigation order is and how it is meant to ensure safety of pasengers .
`` In my opinion Ryanair staff have abused the air navigation order by creating a situation that did not exist .
`` They announced the final service for drinks and they ( the stewards ) were rattling up the aisle .
My arm got hit and my gin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the air and dropped onto me .
I was soaking , wet through .
`` I said 'slow down ' .
They got paper towels all over me to mop it up .
`` Eventually they came back and asked if I would like a drink .
I said I 'd like a tea , for my wife , and a vodka and tonic for me .
`` They came with the drinks and said they would not charge for the tea , but I would have to pay for the vodka and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replace it and the steward said 'no ' , so I said I needed to speak to their senior . ''
Alan , from Shaw , Oldham , said another member of the crew also told him he had to pay for the vodka and tonic and if he was not happy about it could make a formal complaint .
`` She said 'if you do n't pay for your drink I will make sure there is a police presence when we land ' .
I did n't believe they would do that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would sanction that .
`` Just before the plane was due to land they announced on the tannoy that due to an incident police would be boarding the plane and all passengers - about 200 of them - had to remain in their seats ands await further instruction .
`` Three people near me looked very nervous , thinking it was a safety issue .
`` Two armed officers came on board and after a brief discussion with the cabin crew they told me to get off the aircraft .
`` It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing a T-shirt .
I was held on the tarmac for 30 minutes while the police tried to resolve it .
`` They went back up to the cabin crew , returned , and said they had decided I had been banned for life from Ryanair flights .
`` The police were professional and objective and said it was a civil matter and they would not be involved - but they had to file a report .
It was such a waste of police time . ''
Alan did not not pay the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking anyone who witnessed the spillage and aftermath to get in touch in case Ryanair pursue him through the courts for payment .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said : `` We can confirm we attended .
It 's being treated as a civil matter between the airline and the passenger . ''
In a statement , Ryanair said : “ The crew of this flight from Madrid to Manchester ( 27 Feb ) requested police assistance upon arrival after a passenger became disruptive inflight .
This is now a matter for @ @ @ @

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A Ryanair passenger claims he was escorted off the plane at Manchester Airport by armed police after asking for a free vodka and tonic to replace a drink knocked out of his hand by a steward.
City fan Alan McTighe was returning home with his wife Christine after watching the Blues historic victory against Real Madrid when his gin and tonic was tipped into his lap.
He says a member of the crew knocked him with a drinks trolley as he went down the aisle.
Alan, who had spent three days in the Spanish capital to also celebrate his 66th birthday, said: "I was not drunk, I was not abusive, and I did not swear. I hold a private pilot's licence and I know what the air navigation order is and how it is meant to ensure safety of pasengers.
"In my opinion Ryanair staff have abused the air navigation order by creating a situation that did not exist.
"They announced the final service for drinks and they (the stewards) were rattling up the aisle. My arm got hit and my gin and tonic drink flew up vertically in the air and dropped onto me. I was soaking, wet through.
"I said 'slow down'. They got paper towels all over me to mop it up.
"Eventually they came back and asked if I would like a drink. I said I'd like a tea, for my wife, and a vodka and tonic for me.
"They came with the drinks and said they would not charge for the tea, but I would have to pay for the vodka and tonic.
"I said you should replace it and the steward said 'no', so I said I needed to speak to their senior."
Alan, from Shaw, Oldham, said another member of the crew also told him he had to pay for the vodka and tonic and if he was not happy about it could make a formal complaint.
"She said 'if you don't pay for your drink I will make sure there is a police presence when we land'. I didn't believe they would do that. I couldn't believe the captain would sanction that.
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"Just before the plane was due to land they announced on the tannoy that due to an incident police would be boarding the plane and all passengers - about 200 of them - had to remain in their seats ands await further instruction.
"Three people near me looked very nervous, thinking it was a safety issue.
"Two armed officers came on board and after a brief discussion with the cabin crew they told me to get off the aircraft.
"It was freezing outside, and I was just wearing a T-shirt. I was held on the tarmac for 30 minutes while the police tried to resolve it.
"They went back up to the cabin crew, returned, and said they had decided I had been banned for life from Ryanair flights.
"The police were professional and objective and said it was a civil matter and they would not be involved - but they had to file a report. It was such a waste of police time."
Alan did not not pay the nine Euros for the drink and is asking anyone who witnessed the spillage and aftermath to get in touch in case Ryanair pursue him through the courts for payment.
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary is also a Manchester City fan.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "We can confirm we attended. It's being treated as a civil matter between the airline and the passenger."
In a statement, Ryanair said:“The crew of this flight from Madrid to Manchester (27 Feb) requested police assistance upon arrival after a passenger became disruptive inflight. This is now a matter for local police.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-03--Coronavirus outbreak in UK could see FIFTH of workers absent, police drop cases and NHS forced to de

Coronavirus outbreak in UK could see FIFTH of workers absent, police drop cases and NHS forced to delay non-urgent care

The coronavirus outbreak could lead to a fifth of workers being absent , cause the police to drop low-priority cases and force the NHS to delay non-urgent care , according to the Government 's battle plan .
The 27-page document sets out the UK-wide response to Covid-19 amid widespread concerns about the impact the virus will have on people 's wellbeing , the economy and public services .
Measures aimed at delaying the spread of the virus could include school closures , `` reducing the number of large-scale gatherings '' and encouraging greater home working .
The Government 's response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreak , delaying its spread and mitigating the impact of the disease once it becomes established , and alongside that , a research programme is aimed at improving diagnostics and treatment for the disease .
Amid warnings about the impact on the global economy , and with Chancellor Rishi Sunak forced to draw up plans in his Budget to counter the disease , the document acknowledged the potential impact on businesses .
`` In a stretching scenario , it is possible that up to one fifth of employees may be absent from work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's response is currently in the containment phase , along with research being carried out and planning for the delay and mitigation work .
Officials hope to delay the peak of the virus until the warmer spring and summer months when health services are less busy .
Once the disease is established , mitigation measures will be introduced which could include : • Police concentrating on serious crimes and maintaining public order if faced with a significant loss of officers and staff • The NHS delaying non-urgent care , with staff rostering changes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Working with local authorities to deal with the challenge of what could `` well be an increase in deaths '' , particularly among vulnerable and elderly patients • A `` distribution strategy '' for the UK 's stockpiles of key medicines and equipment such as protective clothing , which will cover the NHS , and could extend to social care .
In a sign that the military could be called in to help with the efforts , the document said there are `` well-practised arrangements for defence to provide support to civil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people in the UK who have tested positive for the virus stands at 39 .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is launching the Government 's plan in Downing Street , vowing that officials are `` ready to take necessary steps '' to contain coronavirus and protect the vulnerable .
The strategy includes a `` war room '' to bring together communications experts and scientists from across Government and the NHS to roll out a public information campaign .
Legislation allowing the Government to use extra powers to help control Covid-19 is expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the month .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Tuesday that the number of home ventilation kits is being expanded as part of an effort to keep people out of hospitals .
He told ITV 's Good Morning Britain : `` A lot of people , not least because it is mild , will be best off at home than in hospital , so we are expanding the number of home ventilation kits that are available so that can be done .
`` The NHS , of course , has a full plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when there is n't an outbreak . ''
Mr Hancock told BBC Breakfast : `` It 's quite unusual for a Government to publish a plan with things in it we hope we wo n't have to do . ''
Asked about the cancellation of mass gatherings such as the London Marathon at the end of April , Mr Hancock said : `` It 's far too early to be able to tell in that instance .
`` What we can say for sure is that , right now , we do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and schools as well should not be closing unless there is both a positive case and the school has had the advice to close from Public Health England .
`` So , right now , as long as you wash your hands more often , that is the number one thing you can do to keep you and the country safe .
`` And capture a sneeze or a cough if you have one and then follow the public health advice if you 've travelled from one of the affected areas .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be doing and otherwise going about their normal daily life because we want to minimise the level of disruption , subject to doing the things we need to do to keep people safe . ''
Mr Hancock said it is a `` reality of this disease '' that there are actions the `` Government does not normally take and that we do n't want to take , that may be necessary to keep people safe '' .
He said he understood why people may not want to shake hands , but added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the impact of shaking hands is negligible and what really matters is that you wash your hands more often . ''

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The coronavirus outbreak could lead to a fifth of workers being absent, cause the police to drop low-priority cases and force the NHS to delay non-urgent care, according to the Government's battle plan.
The 27-page document sets out the UK-wide response to Covid-19 amid widespread concerns about the impact the virus will have on people's wellbeing, the economy and public services.
Measures aimed at delaying the spread of the virus could include school closures, "reducing the number of large-scale gatherings" and encouraging greater home working.
The Government's response is in four stages: containing the outbreak, delaying its spread and mitigating the impact of the disease once it becomes established, and alongside that, a research programme is aimed at improving diagnostics and treatment for the disease.
Amid warnings about the impact on the global economy, and with Chancellor Rishi Sunak forced to draw up plans in his Budget to counter the disease, the document acknowledged the potential impact on businesses.
"In a stretching scenario, it is possible that up to one fifth of employees may be absent from work during peak weeks."
The Government's response is currently in the containment phase, along with research being carried out and planning for the delay and mitigation work.
Officials hope to delay the peak of the virus until the warmer spring and summer months when health services are less busy.
(Image: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)
Once the disease is established, mitigation measures will be introduced which could include:
Police concentrating on serious crimes and maintaining public order if faced with a significant loss of officers and staff
The NHS delaying non-urgent care, with staff rostering changes and calling retired staff back to duty
Working with local authorities to deal with the challenge of what could "well be an increase in deaths", particularly among vulnerable and elderly patients
A "distribution strategy" for the UK's stockpiles of key medicines and equipment such as protective clothing, which will cover the NHS, and could extend to social care.
In a sign that the military could be called in to help with the efforts, the document said there are "well-practised arrangements for defence to provide support to civil authorities if requested".
The number of people in the UK who have tested positive for the virus stands at 39.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is launching the Government's plan in Downing Street, vowing that officials are "ready to take necessary steps" to contain coronavirus and protect the vulnerable.
The strategy includes a "war room" to bring together communications experts and scientists from across Government and the NHS to roll out a public information campaign.
Legislation allowing the Government to use extra powers to help control Covid-19 is expected to go through Parliament by the end of the month.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Tuesday that the number of home ventilation kits is being expanded as part of an effort to keep people out of hospitals.
(Image: AP)
He told ITV's Good Morning Britain: "A lot of people, not least because it is mild, will be best off at home than in hospital, so we are expanding the number of home ventilation kits that are available so that can be done.
"The NHS, of course, has a full plan for this and prepares for this even when there isn't an outbreak."
Mr Hancock told BBC Breakfast: "It's quite unusual for a Government to publish a plan with things in it we hope we won't have to do."
Asked about the cancellation of mass gatherings such as the London Marathon at the end of April, Mr Hancock said: "It's far too early to be able to tell in that instance.
"What we can say for sure is that, right now, we do not recommend the cancelling of mass events, and schools as well should not be closing unless there is both a positive case and the school has had the advice to close from Public Health England.
"So, right now, as long as you wash your hands more often, that is the number one thing you can do to keep you and the country safe.
"And capture a sneeze or a cough if you have one and then follow the public health advice if you've travelled from one of the affected areas.
"Right now, that is what people should be doing and otherwise going about their normal daily life because we want to minimise the level of disruption, subject to doing the things we need to do to keep people safe."
Mr Hancock said it is a "reality of this disease" that there are actions the "Government does not normally take and that we don't want to take, that may be necessary to keep people safe".
He said he understood why people may not want to shake hands, but added: "The scientific advice is that the impact of shaking hands is negligible and what really matters is that you wash your hands more often."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-03--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Jadon Sancho and Pogba latest and Garner demand

Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke believes that Jadon Sancho does not want to leave the club this summer , @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I think he has the feeling that the club does have a good @ @ @ @ @ BBC Sport .
`` In my opinion , I do n't think he wants to @ @ @ @ @ have a very confidential relationship between us and him and his agents , we will @ @ @ @ @ It 's not a question of money , '' he added .
`` For us @ @ @ @ @ best position if he stays at Borussia Dortmund .
`` We have enough money .
@ @ @ @ @ .
I think this team has a lot more potential with Jadon than without Jadon @ @ @ @ @ Tuanzebe and Timothy Fosu-Mensah were in action for United 's U23s against Stoke City on @ @ @ @ @ from their injury problems .
Stay tuned for the latest Manchester United news throughout the @ @

Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke believes that Jadon Sancho does not want to leave the club this summer, amid interest from Manchester United.
"I think he has the feeling that the club does have a good future," Watzke told BBC Sport. "In my opinion, I don't think he wants to leave."
"We have a very confidential relationship between us and him and his agents, we will discuss it."
"It's not a question of money," he added. "For us, it would be the best position if he stays at Borussia Dortmund.
"We have enough money. We want to have titles. I think this team has a lot more potential with Jadon than without Jadon."
Meanwhile, Axel Tuanzebe and Timothy Fosu-Mensah were in action for United's U23s against Stoke City on Monday night as they recover from their injury problems.
Recap all latest Manchester United news from the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-03--Timothy Fosu-Mensah reveals his Manchester United mentor

Timothy Fosu-Mensah credits Eric Bailly with keeping him grounded as the pair worked together to fight back from long-term injuries .
The Manchester United defensive duo had both been sidelined from the start of the season due to knee injuries , with Fosu-Mensah rupturing his ACL while on loan at Fulham last season and subsequently undergoing surgery .
The Dutch defender played for United 's Under-23s alongside Bailly in January as both returned to match action , with Bailly now back in the first team picture while Fosu-Mensah is still working on making a full recovery .
Fosu-Mensah featured again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Stoke on Monday night and revealed how Bailly had guided him through darker days .
`` Eric is a good guy , he 's like a big brother for me , '' he told MEN Sport after the game .
`` He 's there for me in bad times , here 's there for me in good times , so I 'm happy that he 's back .
He did well against Chelsea and he did well against Club Brugge in the Europa League .
He 's a very good person .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for very long together , as well , so it 's good . ''
Fosu-Mensah played the full 90 minutes at right-back for the Under-23s and provided an assist for Angel Gomes when he stormed down the right flank .
Now he is targeting a full first team return , but admitted he was just satisfied to get minutes under his belt .
`` I 'm happy to play 90 minutes again , it 's good , '' he added .
`` [ There were ] dark days but you have to know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there 's light .
So you just have to keep going , have your goals and work towards those goals .
`` It makes me happy to play games and I was happy to get an assist , for the team to play well and win the game .
`` The goal now is to keep my body good and keep working hard . ''

Timothy Fosu-Mensah credits Eric Bailly with keeping him grounded as the pair worked together to fight back from long-term injuries.
The Manchester United defensive duo had both been sidelined from the start of the season due to knee injuries, with Fosu-Mensah rupturing his ACL while on loan at Fulham last season and subsequently undergoing surgery.
The Dutch defender played for United's Under-23s alongside Bailly in January as both returned to match action, with Bailly now back in the first team picture while Fosu-Mensah is still working on making a full recovery. Fosu-Mensah featured again for the Under-23s in their 3-2 victory at Stoke on Monday night and revealed how Bailly had guided him through darker days.
"Eric is a good guy, he's like a big brother for me," he told MEN Sport after the game.
"He's there for me in bad times, here's there for me in good times, so I'm happy that he's back. He did well against Chelsea and he did well against Club Brugge in the Europa League. He's a very good person.
"We've been working hard together for very long together, as well, so it's good."
Fosu-Mensah played the full 90 minutes at right-back for the Under-23s and provided an assist for Angel Gomes when he stormed down the right flank. Now he is targeting a full first team return, but admitted he was just satisfied to get minutes under his belt.
"I'm happy to play 90 minutes again, it's good," he added.
"[There were] dark days but you have to know at the other end of the tunnel there's light. So you just have to keep going, have your goals and work towards those goals.
"It makes me happy to play games and I was happy to get an assist, for the team to play well and win the game.
"The goal now is to keep my body good and keep working hard."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--ADVERTORIAL: Luckiest bingo hall in Manchester revealed - where players have won over £2.1m

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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-03--Fire crews tackle huge blaze at former church in Oldham

Firefighters have tackled a huge blaze at a former church in Oldham .
The blaze broke out at the building on Regent Street near Oldham Mumps in the town centre just after 9:10pm .
Bright orange flames could be seen lapping up through the roof of the building by shocked bystanders .
It was once a church but is now a `` commercial property '' Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue ( GMFRS ) service said .
It is understood it is now a furniture workshop .
No one is reported as being inside but the building will be thoroughly searched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gain access .
Six engines were on the scene using jets to douse the flames and an aerial platform was used to dump water from above .
A GMFRS spokeswoman said at its peak the fire had consumed an area of around 10 metres x 20 metres .
Eyewitnesses later said flames had begun to die down but big plumes of smoke could still be seen billowing from the windows of the building .
And crews are expected to remain on scene for several hours .
Station Manager Nicholas Griffin said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extinguish this fire and are expected to remain at the incident for a number of hours .
“ I ’ d like to praise crews for their swift response to incident and containing the fire , which is now very unlikely to spread to other buildings .
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” A number of road closures were in place .
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Residents from other areas of the town several miles away have reported being able to see smoke cloud across the skyline .

Firefighters have tackled a huge blaze at a former church in Oldham.
The blaze broke out at the building on Regent Street near Oldham Mumps in the town centre just after 9:10pm.
Bright orange flames could be seen lapping up through the roof of the building by shocked bystanders.
It was once a church but is now a "commercial property" Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue (GMFRS) service said.
(Image: ASP)
It is understood it is now a furniture workshop.
No one is reported as being inside but the building will be thoroughly searched once it's safe for crews to gain access.
Six engines were on the scene using jets to douse the flames and an aerial platform was used to dump water from above.
A GMFRS spokeswoman said at its peak the fire had consumed an area of around 10 metres x 20 metres.
Eyewitnesses later said flames had begun to die down but big plumes of smoke could still be seen billowing from the windows of the building.
And crews are expected to remain on scene for several hours.
Station Manager Nicholas Griffin said: “Our crews are working extremely hard to extinguish this fire and are expected to remain at the incident for a number of hours.
“I’d like to praise crews for their swift response to incident and containing the fire, which is now very unlikely to spread to other buildings.
“We are urging local residents to avoid the area and to keep windows and doors shut if they live nearby.”
A number of road closures were in place.
Walshaw Street, Beever Street & Beech Street have all been cordoned off by police who were on the scene keeping people at a safe distance.
Residents from other areas of the town several miles away have reported being able to see smoke cloud across the skyline.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-03--Pep Guardiola message for Man City defender Joao Cancelo after Carabao Cup final axe at Wembley

Pep Guardiola is waiting for Joao Cancelo to show him how good he is at Manchester City .
The Manchester City manager had praised Phil Foden and a number of players for their performances at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final .
He made eight changes from the team that had downed Real Madrid , including young midfielder/winger/whatever-he-wants-to-be Foden and was delighted with the reaction .
`` All the players who played against Madrid could have played against Aston Villa but I thought I needed something fresh - not just legs and mentally but the desire , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show me that I was wrong not to select them against Madrid , for them to want to show me and themselves how good they are , and they did it .
`` I like them to play as much as possible .
If they follow me it ’ s not a problem , if they do n't follow me they have a problem - their problem , not my problem .
After that there is no more I can do . ''
If John Stones and Aleks Zinchenko were notable names on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the matchday squad for Madrid entirely , one member of the 18 for the Champions League match had slipped out by Sunday .
Not just any player either but Cancelo , a player City thought worthy of spending £60m on from Juventus to challenge Kyle Walker when they would not pay a penny over £70m to bring in Harry Maguire as either a replacement for Vincent Kompany or just added cover at the back in case they suffered a serious injury .
Cancelo 's start to life in Manchester has not been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oust Walker in his opening press conference , the former Juventus defender featured so little that there was talk of a move away from the club in January - which Guardiola did little to play down .
His last start for the club came six games ago in the 1-0 defeat at home to United in the second leg of the league cup semi ; the last of his seven league starts was 10 days previous in the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace .
Guardiola had little interest in elaborating when asked about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He pointed to Stones and Zinchenko not being included for Madrid when asked about Cancelo 's exclusion , and then pointed to Stones again when it was pointed out that £60m is a lot to spend on a player you do n't consider among your best 18 for a cup final .
When asked about the reaction to Cancelo not playing against Real Madrid and how he can get himself into the squad or even the team for important fixtures , the manager echoed his earlier words about the importance of following his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , listen , try to do his best , '' he began .
`` We are here to help him .
The normal things I want for all the players .
It depends on him .
I can suggest but the players have to decide the rest . ''
Wednesday 's FA Cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday would appear an opportune fixture for the Portugal international to show Guardiola why he should be putting him in the team .
Walker has started the last six games and will surely be trusted against at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the upcoming games if not Burnley as well .
If Cancelo does n't start at Hillsborough , it will be his problem more than Guardiola 's .

Pep Guardiola is waiting for Joao Cancelo to show him how good he is at Manchester City.
The Manchester City manager had praised Phil Foden and a number of players for their performances at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final. He made eight changes from the team that had downed Real Madrid, including young midfielder/winger/whatever-he-wants-to-be Foden and was delighted with the reaction.
"All the players who played against Madrid could have played against Aston Villa but I thought I needed something fresh - not just legs and mentally but the desire," he said.
"I needed them angry to show me that I was wrong not to select them against Madrid, for them to want to show me and themselves how good they are, and they did it.
"I like them to play as much as possible. If they follow me it’s not a problem, if they don't follow me they have a problem - their problem, not my problem. After that there is no more I can do."
If John Stones and Aleks Zinchenko were notable names on the Wembley teamsheet having been left out of the matchday squad for Madrid entirely, one member of the 18 for the Champions League match had slipped out by Sunday.
Not just any player either but Cancelo, a player City thought worthy of spending £60m on from Juventus to challenge Kyle Walker when they would not pay a penny over £70m to bring in Harry Maguire as either a replacement for Vincent Kompany or just added cover at the back in case they suffered a serious injury.
Cancelo's start to life in Manchester has not been happy. After declaring his wish to oust Walker in his opening press conference, the former Juventus defender featured so little that there was talk of a move away from the club in January - which Guardiola did little to play down.
His last start for the club came six games ago in the 1-0 defeat at home to United in the second leg of the league cup semi; the last of his seven league starts was 10 days previous in the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
Guardiola had little interest in elaborating when asked about the defender's absence at Wembley. He pointed to Stones and Zinchenko not being included for Madrid when asked about Cancelo's exclusion, and then pointed to Stones again when it was pointed out that £60m is a lot to spend on a player you don't consider among your best 18 for a cup final.
When asked about the reaction to Cancelo not playing against Real Madrid and how he can get himself into the squad or even the team for important fixtures, the manager echoed his earlier words about the importance of following his instructions.
"Be himself, open-minded, listen, try to do his best," he began. "We are here to help him. The normal things I want for all the players. It depends on him. I can suggest but the players have to decide the rest."
Wednesday's FA Cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday would appear an opportune fixture for the Portugal international to show Guardiola why he should be putting him in the team. Walker has started the last six games and will surely be trusted against at least United, Arsenal and Real Madrid in the upcoming games if not Burnley as well.
If Cancelo doesn't start at Hillsborough, it will be his problem more than Guardiola's.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-03--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP Jadon Sancho and Pogba latest and Garner demand

Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke believes that Jadon Sancho does not want to leave the club this summer , @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I think he has the feeling that the club does have a good @ @ @ @ @ BBC Sport .
`` In my opinion , I do n't think he wants to @ @ @ @ @ have a very confidential relationship between us and him and his agents , we will @ @ @ @ @ It 's not a question of money , '' he added .
`` For us @ @ @ @ @ best position if he stays at Borussia Dortmund .
`` We have enough money .
@ @ @ @ @ .
I think this team has a lot more potential with Jadon than without Jadon @ @ @ @ @ Tuanzebe and Timothy Fosu-Mensah were in action for United 's U23s against Stoke City on @ @ @ @ @ from their injury problems .
Recap all latest Manchester United news from the day .

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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-03--Man City transfer news RECAP Guardiola gives team news for Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Everton defender Mason Holgate insists he is not concerning himself with transfer speculation that has connected him with a summer @ @ @ @ @ Holgate has emerged as a reported transfer target for City after his improved form in @ @ @ @ @ for Everton under new manager Carlo Ancelotti .
The 23-year-old is also a candidate to @ @ @ @ @ this month 's international fixtures , with a view to making the final squad for @ @ @ @ @ “ I am glad we have started getting results .
Last week ( the 3-2 @ @ @ @ @ were upset with our defensive play and the gaffer came out and said that .
@ @ @ @ @ happy with how things went ( against United ) .
We looked quite solid as @ @ @ @ @ think we defended quite well.
” Meanwhile , City travel to Sheffield Wednesday tomorrow for @ @ @ @ @ and Pep Guardiola spoke to the media .
Recap the Man City news from our @ @ @

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Simon Bajkowski, Joe Bray, Marcus Banks)

Everton defender Mason Holgate insists he is not concerning himself with transfer speculation that has connected him with a summer move to Manchester City.
Holgate has emerged as a reported transfer target for City after his improved form in central defence in recent weeks for Everton under new manager Carlo Ancelotti.
The 23-year-old is also a candidate to receive an England call-up for this month's international fixtures, with a view to making the final squad for the Euro 2020 tournament.
“I am glad we have started getting results. Last week (the 3-2 defeat at Arsenal) we were upset with our defensive play and the gaffer came out and said that.
“I am more than happy with how things went (against United). We looked quite solid as apart from the goal I think we defended quite well.”
Meanwhile, City travel to Sheffield Wednesday tomorrow for an FA Cup clash - and Pep Guardiola spoke to the media.
Recap the Man City news from our live blog.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-03--There is no Coronavirus case in Wythenshawe - deep clean of medical centre was 'precaution' say heal

There is no Coronavirus case in Wythenshawe - deep clean of medical centre was 'precaution' say health bosses

Health bosses have moved to reassure the public after a Coronavirus 'scare ' in Wythenshawe .
A deep clean was today carried out at Benchill Medical Centre in the town .
This sparked fear on social media that there was a case of the virus , also known as Covid-19 , linked to the facility on Brownley Road .
However the Manchester Evening News has been told that is categorically not the case .
A source said someone had presented at the centre with possible symptoms but later tested negative .
The deep cleaning was done as a precaution , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was n't closed bosses have now said .
A spokesman for Manchester Health and Care Commissioning said : `` Contrary to rumours Benchill Medical Centre did n't close today but cleaning did take place in line with routine infection control procedures .
`` This was entirely a precautionary measure to help prevent the spread of infections and there is no cause for alarm .
`` There has been no confirmed case of Covid-19 at Benchill Medical Centre . ''
There have so far been four confirmed cases of the virus in Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bury and one in Bolton , were confirmed today .
Two of the people who have tested positive in Bury are known to a man from Bury who tested positive on Sunday .
The Manchester Evening News understands the male patient , who became the region 's first confirmed case , tested positive after returning from Milan and Italy and self-isolating .
The person in Bolton is not connected to the Bury cases and is said to have become infected whilst they were in Italy .
Council officials in both towns have said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they have urged people to `` stay calm and wash your hands regularly . ''
The total of confirmed cases in the UK is now 51 after 13,911 tests .
Today it was revealed there could soon be testing for Coronavirus by community nurses at patients homes in a bid to combat the spread of the virus .

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A deep clean of a Wythenshawe medical centre was a 'precaution', say health bosses
Benchill Medical Centre was scrubbed on Tuesday.
This sparked fear on social media that there was a case of the virus, also known as Covid-19, linked to the facility on Brownley Road.
However the Manchester Evening News has been told that is categorically not the case.
A source said someone had presented at the centre with possible symptoms but later tested negative.
The deep cleaning was done as a precaution, in line with procedure and the centre wasn't closed bosses have now said.
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A spokesman for Manchester Health and Care Commissioning said: "Contrary to rumours Benchill Medical Centre didn't close today but cleaning did take place in line with routine infection control procedures.
"This was entirely a precautionary measure to help prevent the spread of infections and there is no cause for alarm.
"There has been no confirmed case of Covid-19 at Benchill Medical Centre."
There have so far been four confirmed cases of the virus in Greater Manchester.
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Three new cases, two in Bury and one in Bolton, were confirmed today.
Two of the people who have tested positive in Bury are known to a man from Bury who tested positive on Sunday.
The Manchester Evening News understands the male patient, who became the region's first confirmed case, tested positive after returning from Milan and Italy and self-isolating.
The person in Bolton is not connected to the Bury cases and is said to have become infected whilst they were in Italy.
Council officials in both towns have said the risk to the public is low and they have urged people to "stay calm and wash your hands regularly."
The total of confirmed cases in the UK is now 51 after 13,911 tests.
Today it was revealed there could soon be testing for Coronavirus by community nurses at patients homes in a bid to combat the spread of the virus.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-03--Chief Constable denies people were put at risk by iOPS failings - but admits thousands of child prot

Chief Constable denies people were put at risk by iOPS failings - but admits thousands of child protection cases have had to be reviewed

Greater Manchester Police is reviewing thousands of child protection cases that have potentially fallen through the net of its troubled new IT system .
The news emerged on the day inspectors issued their long-awaited report into the iOPS network , uncovering a ‘ dramatic ’ drop in safeguarding referrals that had occurred after it was launched last summer .
In one district it found just 28pc of cases involving potential risk to children had been sent on to social services , while also finding the number of high-risk domestic violence incidents passed to safeguarding teams had suddenly halved in many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ domestic abuse cases that had been sitting in a queue without being risk-assessed , some of them for three months .
Her Majesty ’ s Inspectorate found that while GMP had a plan to bring down the backlog of crime reports that had built up by the time they visited in October , the force did not have a 'full understanding ' of the risks and threats the queue contained , meaning vulnerable people in the meantime were exposed to 'potential risk of harm ' .
While GMP were putting new processes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at that stage to go back and check all relevant incidents involving at-risk vulnerable children that had been passed on to child protection , it found .
Today Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said those cases had subsequently been reviewed by the force , however - a process that is expected to be complete by the end of the week .
Asked how many had had to be looked at , he initially declined to discuss numbers , but when pushed on whether it ran into the ‘ hundreds ’ , he admitted : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and senior safeguarding officials - repeatedly warned after the introduction of iOPS last July that vulnerable people could potentially be put at risk thanks to problems with the system .
All ten of the region ’ s directors of children ’ s services wrote to the force later at the end of August highlighting safeguarding concerns , but GMP has repeatedly insisted that ‘ first and foremost we do not accept that children are at risk as a result of our new system ’ .
In August , the Chief also said on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk .
Officers or the public.
” Mr Hopkins told the M.E.N .
his previous comments had related to ‘ immediate ’ threat , however , such as when someone in the process of being attacked reports a crime to police .
He described any suggestion that he had not told the truth as a ‘ scurrilous accusation ’ .
“ What I have always said - and I stand by this - is we manage risk on a daily basis , ” he said .
“ And we were dealing still , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dealing with all that ‘ high risk ’ risk .
Policing is done by human beings , not by computers .
“ So where the public were ringing us and we were made aware of incidents where there was significant harm or likelihood of risk to individuals or communities , we were still turning up .
“ And we were still doing everything we needed to do .
What HMI is talking about is some of the issues within the backlogs .
We accept what they ’ re saying and we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re not talking about immediate risk , which is what I was talking about , because the headlines , ‘ people are going to die , officers are going to die ’ , all of those things ... we were still carrying on with policing and you ’ ll have seen that yourself.
” Where domestic abuse incidents were concerned - including the 686 highlighted by HMI as having had no risk assessment - he insisted ‘ officers will have looked at ’ those cases , but may not have referred them on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police to safeguard vulnerable people .
He added : “ I think what this has done is shone a real light onto the system - not the computer system the overall system - to say is there more that we can do around this ?
But again I go back to these are not immediate risks where domestic abuse is taking place now.
” Asked how many potentially overlooked child protection referrals - cases where a child may be at risk and could need flagging with social services - are being reviewed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m not going to get into discussing the numbers .
But we ’ ll having finished it by the end of the week.
” Pushed on whether the numbers run into the hundreds , he added : “ More than that.
” HMI went into GMP in October and November to look at the backlog of open crimes that had built up since iOPS had been introduced three months earlier , in order to assess the risk levels within the queues and the impact on the force .
Staff told them communications from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ had not been effective ’ and that ‘ they felt at times they were being blamed for the increased demand and expected to trust a system in which they have very little confidence ’ .
Asked whether he would apologise to staff - including those that have come forward as whistleblowers in the last eight months - who felt blamed for the system ’ s difficulties , Mr Hopkins said of his actions last summer : “ What did I do ?
I went out personally and sat and listened to officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communication which have been attributed to senior command - I don ’ t think that that actually was the case .
I think it was other senior people because there was a lot of pressure on a lot of people in the early days .
“ I personally , as did my deputy and other assistant chiefs , went and spent hours and hours with my colleagues listening to their concerns and then rectifying those concerns and working with them.
” Pushed on the fact that officers felt ‘ blamed ’ for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Some .
Some officers .
“ And as I said at the time , I personally went out and met with officers and didn ’ t blame anybody.
” He said he had never used the term ‘ user error ’ as a reason for the system ’ s difficulties , adding : “ I am very sorry that some felt that they had been blamed , because that certainly wasn ’ t the case from me and it certainly wasn ’ t the case from my senior colleagues.
” GMP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures to the Home Office as a result of the new system , a situation Mr Hopkins said had been agreed with government beforehand and with which he said ministers were ‘ comfortable ’ .
While HMI found the reduction in the backlog caused by iOPS had meant ‘ diverting resources away from other important areas of work such as neighbourhood policing ’ , the Chief denied that would ultimately have an impact on performance .
“ Has crime gone up because of iOPS ?
” he said , laughing at the suggestion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so ... we ’ re not seeing an indication that crime has gone up .
`` Crime goes up because of people committing it , not because of the computer system and actually in some areas we are seeing it come down - burglary and vehicle crime saw some falls in crime , and actually some of the knife crime stuff we ’ re seeing is quite positive as well.
” Asked whether crime might have nonetheless increased as a result of officers being slowed down by the new system , he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers will have had more of an impact than the introduction of a brand new IT system .
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Greater Manchester Police is reviewing thousands of child protection cases that have potentially fallen through the net of its troubled new IT system.
The news emerged on the day inspectors issued their long-awaited report into the iOPS network , uncovering a ‘dramatic’ drop in safeguarding referrals that had occurred after it was launched last summer.
In one district it found just 28pc of cases involving potential risk to children had been sent on to social services, while also finding the number of high-risk domestic violence incidents passed to safeguarding teams had suddenly halved in many areas.
The report noted nearly 700 domestic abuse cases that had been sitting in a queue without being risk-assessed, some of them for three months.
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate found that while GMP had a plan to bring down the backlog of crime reports that had built up by the time they visited in October, the force did not have a 'full understanding' of the risks and threats the queue contained, meaning vulnerable people in the meantime were exposed to 'potential risk of harm'.
While GMP were putting new processes in, there was ‘no plan’ at that stage to go back and check all relevant incidents involving at-risk vulnerable children that had been passed on to child protection, it found.
(Image: MEN)
Today Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said those cases had subsequently been reviewed by the force, however - a process that is expected to be complete by the end of the week.
Asked how many had had to be looked at, he initially declined to discuss numbers, but when pushed on whether it ran into the ‘hundreds’, he admitted: “More than that.”
Officers - and senior safeguarding officials - repeatedly warned after the introduction of iOPS last July that vulnerable people could potentially be put at risk thanks to problems with the system.
All ten of the region’s directors of children’s services wrote to the force later at the end of August highlighting safeguarding concerns, but GMP has repeatedly insisted that ‘first and foremost we do not accept that children are at risk as a result of our new system’.
In August, the Chief also said on Twitter: “No one is at risk. Officers or the public.”
Mr Hopkins told the M.E.N. his previous comments had related to ‘immediate’ threat, however, such as when someone in the process of being attacked reports a crime to police.
He described any suggestion that he had not told the truth as a ‘scurrilous accusation’.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“What I have always said - and I stand by this - is we manage risk on a daily basis,” he said.
“And we were dealing still, policing carried on, so we were dealing with all that ‘high risk’ risk. Policing is done by human beings, not by computers.
“So where the public were ringing us and we were made aware of incidents where there was significant harm or likelihood of risk to individuals or communities, we were still turning up.
“And we were still doing everything we needed to do. What HMI is talking about is some of the issues within the backlogs. We accept what they’re saying and we’re working that through - but you’re not talking about immediate risk, which is what I was talking about, because the headlines, ‘people are going to die, officers are going to die’, all of those things...we were still carrying on with policing and you’ll have seen that yourself.”
Where domestic abuse incidents were concerned - including the 686 highlighted by HMI as having had no risk assessment - he insisted ‘officers will have looked at’ those cases, but may not have referred them on to other organisations that work with the police to safeguard vulnerable people.
(Image: MEN)
He added: “I think what this has done is shone a real light onto the system - not the computer system the overall system - to say is there more that we can do around this? But again I go back to these are not immediate risks where domestic abuse is taking place now.”
Asked how many potentially overlooked child protection referrals - cases where a child may be at risk and could need flagging with social services - are being reviewed, he said: “Well I’m not going to get into discussing the numbers. But we’ll having finished it by the end of the week.”
Pushed on whether the numbers run into the hundreds, he added: “More than that.”
HMI went into GMP in October and November to look at the backlog of open crimes that had built up since iOPS had been introduced three months earlier, in order to assess the risk levels within the queues and the impact on the force.
Staff told them communications from the force and the chief officer team ‘had not been effective’ and that ‘they felt at times they were being blamed for the increased demand and expected to trust a system in which they have very little confidence’.
Asked whether he would apologise to staff - including those that have come forward as whistleblowers in the last eight months - who felt blamed for the system’s difficulties, Mr Hopkins said of his actions last summer: “What did I do? I went out personally and sat and listened to officers.
(Image: PA)
“There were some issues around communication which have been attributed to senior command - I don’t think that that actually was the case. I think it was other senior people because there was a lot of pressure on a lot of people in the early days.
“I personally, as did my deputy and other assistant chiefs, went and spent hours and hours with my colleagues listening to their concerns and then rectifying those concerns and working with them.”
Pushed on the fact that officers felt ‘blamed’ for the system’s problems, he said: “Some. Some officers.
“And as I said at the time, I personally went out and met with officers and didn’t blame anybody.”
He said he had never used the term ‘user error’ as a reason for the system’s difficulties, adding: “I am very sorry that some felt that they had been blamed, because that certainly wasn’t the case from me and it certainly wasn’t the case from my senior colleagues.”
GMP is currently unable to report its crime figures to the Home Office as a result of the new system, a situation Mr Hopkins said had been agreed with government beforehand and with which he said ministers were ‘comfortable’.
While HMI found the reduction in the backlog caused by iOPS had meant ‘diverting resources away from other important areas of work such as neighbourhood policing’, the Chief denied that would ultimately have an impact on performance.
“Has crime gone up because of iOPS?” he said, laughing at the suggestion.
“I don’t think so...we’re not seeing an indication that crime has gone up.
"Crime goes up because of people committing it, not because of the computer system and actually in some areas we are seeing it come down - burglary and vehicle crime saw some falls in crime, and actually some of the knife crime stuff we’re seeing is quite positive as well.”
Asked whether crime might have nonetheless increased as a result of officers being slowed down by the new system, he said: “I would suggest 2,000 less officers will have had more of an impact than the introduction of a brand new IT system.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-03--Gareth Southgate sets Manchester United challenge for Marcus Rashford ahead of EURO 2020

England boss Gareth Southgate has challenged Marcus Rashford to return to action for Manchester United before the end of the season ahead of this summer 's European Championship .
Rashford has n't featured for United since the FA Cup fixture against Wolves on January 15 due to a back injury .
The winger suffered a setback in his recovery that saw his participation in this summer 's tournament thrown into doubt .
Southgate is optimistic that both Rashford and Tottenham star Harry Kane will be available for selection .
The England boss challenged them both to make a return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is decided .
`` With Harry and Marcus Rashford , they ’ ve both had serious injuries , long-term injuries , '' he told Sky Sports before the UEFA Nations League draw .
`` Both of them will do everything within their powers to get themselves fit and ready and available for us for the summer .
`` The first priority for both of them is to get back playing for their clubs .
`` They ’ re players of Tottenham and Manchester United and then all being well they ’ ll be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I know that both of them will want to affect their clubs ’ seasons .
`` They ’ re both optimistic , they ’ re both very focused on their recovery .
It ’ s frustrating for any player to have long term injuries – they ’ re both at clubs that are pushing for that top four so there are big games that they ’ re missing , big European ties that they ’ re missing .
`` We ’ ve got to make sure with both of them that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being fit for us – they ’ ve got long careers ahead of them as well . ''

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England boss Gareth Southgate has challenged Marcus Rashford to return to action for Manchester United before the end of the season ahead of this summer's European Championship.
Rashford hasn't featured for United since the FA Cup fixture against Wolves on January 15 due to a back injury.
The winger suffered a setback in his recovery that saw his participation in this summer's tournament thrown into doubt.
Southgate is optimistic that both Rashford and Tottenham star Harry Kane will be available for selection.
The England boss challenged them both to make a return to action at club level before the squad is decided.
"With Harry and Marcus Rashford, they’ve both had serious injuries, long-term injuries," he told Sky Sports before the UEFA Nations League draw.
"Both of them will do everything within their powers to get themselves fit and ready and available for us for the summer.
"The first priority for both of them is to get back playing for their clubs.
"They’re players of Tottenham and Manchester United and then all being well they’ll be available for us in the summer, but I know that both of them will want to affect their clubs’ seasons.
"They’re both optimistic, they’re both very focused on their recovery. It’s frustrating for any player to have long term injuries – they’re both at clubs that are pushing for that top four so there are big games that they’re missing, big European ties that they’re missing.
"We’ve got to make sure with both of them that it’s not just a case of being fit for us – they’ve got long careers ahead of them as well."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-03--Inter Milan transfer stance on Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez and more transfer rumours

Inter Milan are reportedly willing to sign Alexis Sanchez from Manchester United permanently if a number of important conditions are met .
The Chile international left United on a season-long loan during the summer transfer window , bringing a temporary halt to a dismal spell at the club following his highly anticipated move from Arsenal .
Sanchez made a promising start to his career at the San Siro , scoring against Sampdoria and registering an assist against Barcelona , but injuries curtailed his progess .
He required surgery to solve an ankle problem and missed a large chunk of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a man of the match performance during Inter 's win over Ludogorets in the Europa League .
Now , Tuttosport claim Inter are willing to sign him permanently with transfer target Dries Mertens set to sign a new contract at Napoli .
However , the report states there is a number of conditions that must be met for the deal to be completed in the summer .
Firstly , Sanchez must continue his improved form between now and the end of the season .
Also , he would need to significantly drop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of what he earns at United .
Back in January , United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stated that he expects the 31-year-old to return to Manchester and prove his doubters wrong .
Elsewhere , Manchester United have sent scouts to watch Crystal Palace forward Alexander Sorloth in action - according to reports in Turkey .
The youngster is currently on a two-year loan with Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor and they have the option to sign him permanently .
Fotospor claim United , Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have sent officials to cast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Turkish Cup clash against Fenerbahce .
They claim scouts were in attendance during Trabzonspor 's last two fixtures .
The 24-year-old has netted 19 goals in 24 league appearances this season .

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Inter Milan are reportedly willing to sign Alexis Sanchez from Manchester United permanently if a number of important conditions are met.
The Chile international left United on a season-long loan during the summer transfer window, bringing a temporary halt to a dismal spell at the club following his highly anticipated move from Arsenal.
Sanchez made a promising start to his career at the San Siro, scoring against Sampdoria and registering an assist against Barcelona, but injuries curtailed his progess.
He required surgery to solve an ankle problem and missed a large chunk of the season. Nevertheless, Sanchez bounced back with a man of the match performance during Inter's win over Ludogorets in the Europa League.
Now, Tuttosport claim Inter are willing to sign him permanently with transfer target Dries Mertens set to sign a new contract at Napoli.
However, the report states there is a number of conditions that must be met for the deal to be completed in the summer.
Firstly, Sanchez must continue his improved form between now and the end of the season. Also, he would need to significantly drop his wage demands to at least half of what he earns at United.
Back in January, United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stated that he expects the 31-year-old to return to Manchester and prove his doubters wrong.
Elsewhere, Manchester United have sent scouts to watch Crystal Palace forward Alexander Sorloth in action - according to reports in Turkey.
The youngster is currently on a two-year loan with Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor and they have the option to sign him permanently.
Fotospor claim United, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have sent officials to cast their eye over his performance in the the Turkish Cup clash against Fenerbahce.
They claim scouts were in attendance during Trabzonspor's last two fixtures.
The 24-year-old has netted 19 goals in 24 league appearances this season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-03--NHS declares 'level 4 incident' as it steps up preparations for coronavirus outbreak

The NHS is stepping up its preparations for a more widespread outbreak of coronavirus in the UK .
Bosses have sent a letter to the chief executives of Trusts across England explaining what measures need to be put in place .
The letter states that NHS England and NHS Improvement has declared a 'level 4 incident ' - the highest category - meaning that the response to coronavirus will be co-ordinated on a national level .
It comes as the national number of positive cases stands at 51 and the Government announces its action plan to help support the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , schools could close and large public gatherings could be banned if extraordinary measures are needed to curb the spread of the flu-like illness .
Coronavirus patients are currently being treated in specialist facilities , but the letter warns that if numbers continue to grow it will be necessary to start treating patients in other hospitals too .
The letter , sent by the NHS strategic incident director Professor Keith Willett and incident director Stephen Groves , states : “ It is now appropriate to begin to manage some patients within wider infectious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if the number of cases continues to grow , we will need to use all acute units . ''
As part of the preparations , NHS Tust directors are being asked to look at how they will provide dedicated areas for coronavirus patients inside hospitals .
Managers are also being told to review critical care and high dependency capacity and consider how it could be increased .
“ Where possible , consider implementing alternative models such as remote consultations for those patients who can be supported at home and review arrangements to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the community , ” the letter states .
For the latest on the outbreak , follow our coronavirus live updates here .
Hospitals have also been told that any patients in an intensive care ward , who start to show signs of a lung infection , should be tested for coronavirus as a precaution .
NHS Trusts will also have to establish a Covid-19 Incident Management Team to work seven days a week , which will co-ordinate the response to coronavirus and also ensure staff know how to deal with patients and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
The document also reminds trusts that any staff members who need to self-isolate receive full pay .
The news comes as Boris Johnson launched the goverment 's 'battle plan ' for coping with a serious outbreak of coronavirus .
The prime minister said he had “ no doubt at all ” that the “ country is going to get through coronavirus , and get through it in good shape ” .
But he stressed it was “ highly likely ” the number of coronavirus cases in the UK will rise .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely clear that for the overwhelming majority of people who contract the virus , this will be a mild disease from which they will speedily and fully recover , as we have already seen .
“ But I fully understand public concern , your concern , about the global spread of the virus and it is highly likely that we will see a growing number of UK cases , and that ’ s why keeping the country safe is the Government ’ s overriding priority , and our plan means we are committed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the advice of our world-leading scientific experts , to prepare for all eventualities.
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The NHS is stepping up its preparations for a more widespread outbreak of coronavirus in the UK.
Bosses have sent a letter to the chief executives of Trusts across England explaining what measures need to be put in place.
The letter states that NHS England and NHS Improvement has declared a 'level 4 incident' - the highest category - meaning that the response to coronavirus will be co-ordinated on a national level.
It comes as the national number of positive cases stands at 51 and the Government announces its action plan to help support the UK.
The NHS could delay non-urgent care, schools could close and large public gatherings could be banned if extraordinary measures are needed to curb the spread of the flu-like illness.
Coronavirus patients are currently being treated in specialist facilities, but the letter warns that if numbers continue to grow it will be necessary to start treating patients in other hospitals too.
The letter, sent by the NHS strategic incident director Professor Keith Willett and incident director Stephen Groves, states: “It is now appropriate to begin to manage some patients within wider infectious disease units and, in due course if the number of cases continues to grow, we will need to use all acute units."
As part of the preparations, NHS Tust directors are being asked to look at how they will provide dedicated areas for coronavirus patients inside hospitals.
Managers are also being told to review critical care and high dependency capacity and consider how it could be increased.
“Where possible, consider implementing alternative models such as remote consultations for those patients who can be supported at home and review arrangements to support vulnerable individuals in alternative settings, including in the community,” the letter states.
For the latest on the outbreak, follow our coronavirus live updates here.
Hospitals have also been told that any patients in an intensive care ward, who start to show signs of a lung infection, should be tested for coronavirus as a precaution.
NHS Trusts will also have to establish a Covid-19 Incident Management Team to work seven days a week, which will co-ordinate the response to coronavirus and also ensure staff know how to deal with patients and stocks of medical equipment do not run out.
The document also reminds trusts that any staff members who need to self-isolate receive full pay.
The news comes as Boris Johnson launched the goverment's 'battle plan' for coping with a serious outbreak of coronavirus.
The prime minister said he had “no doubt at all” that the “country is going to get through coronavirus, and get through it in good shape”.
But he stressed it was “highly likely” the number of coronavirus cases in the UK will rise.
He said: “Let me be absolutely clear that for the overwhelming majority of people who contract the virus, this will be a mild disease from which they will speedily and fully recover, as we have already seen.
“But I fully understand public concern, your concern, about the global spread of the virus and it is highly likely that we will see a growing number of UK cases, and that’s why keeping the country safe is the Government’s overriding priority, and our plan means we are committed to doing everything possible, based on the advice of our world-leading scientific experts, to prepare for all eventualities.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-03--EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning numbers for Tuesday March 3

It 's Tuesday night which means it 's time for another Euromillions lottery draw .
Tonight 's jackpot stands at £14 million - and there 's not long to wait before finding out if that life-changing sum of money could be yours .
Even if you do n't manage to swipe the jackpot , there 's other ways to grab some cash .
Prizes of up to £130,000 can still be won , even if you do n't match every number on your lottery ticket .
Each player will also be automatically entered into the Euromillions Millionaire Maker raffle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ purchase your ticket by 7.30pm and it costs £2.50 to play .
Tonight we will reveal the Euromillions results and Millionaire Maker code as well as the Thunderball numbers .
Follow our live blog below for the all of the winning numbers .
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It's Tuesday night which means it's time for another Euromillions lottery draw.
Tonight's jackpot stands at £14 million - and there's not long to wait before finding out if that life-changing sum of money could be yours.
Even if you don't manage to swipe the jackpot, there's other ways to grab some cash.
Prizes of up to £130,000 can still be won, even if you don't match every number on your lottery ticket.
Each player will also be automatically entered into the Euromillions Millionaire Maker raffle.
To play Euromillions you'll need to purchase your ticket by 7.30pm and it costs £2.50 to play.
Tonight we will reveal the Euromillions results and Millionaire Maker code as well as the Thunderball numbers.
Follow our live blog below for the all of the winning numbers.
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news. We are also on Instagram .
If you are on the go, the M.E.N. app helps bring you closer to the latest news where you live. Available on iPhone and Android , the app can be tailor-made to bring you the latest on what matters to you.
Breaking news, the latest on your football club, the pick of the week’s events and the latest travel - you can tailor the app to suit you.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-03--Coronavirus in Greater Manchester - what we know so far as four people are now confirmed to have the

Coronavirus in Greater Manchester - what we know so far as four people are now confirmed to have the virus

Three more people in Greater Manchester have been confirmed as having Coronavirus it has been revealed today .
That means four people from the region have now contracted the virus , also known as COVID-19 .
The new cases in both Bury and Bolton were confirmed by public health and council officials today ( Tues ) .
Two of the people who have tested positive in Bury are known to a man from Bury who tested positive on Sunday .
The Manchester Evening News understands the male patient , who became the region 's first confirmed case , tested positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-isolating .
The person in Bolton is not connected to the Bury cases and is said to have become infected whilst they were in Italy .
No more details have been released due to patient confidentiality .
However , council officials in both towns have said the risk to the public is low and they have `` robust infection control measures in place . ''
They are urging people to `` stay calm and wash hands regularly . ''
However , anyone who has had close contact with any of the confirmed cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health advice about symptoms and emergency contact details for it they become unwell .
In a joint statement , Director of Public Health for Bury Council , Lesley Jones and Director of Public Health for Bolton Council , Dr Helen Lowey said : “ We would like to send our best wishes to those affected as they continue their recovery .
“ Bolton and Bury have robust infection control arrangements in place and strong partnership arrangements across the health and care system .
`` The councils are working closely with Public Health England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and care partners to prevent further spread of the virus .
“ In the meantime , it is important to follow good hygiene practices and if you show symptoms please ring NHS 111 rather than ring your GP or go to a hospital .
For the latest advice visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus .
“ We will continue to work with Public Health England to share timely and relevant information with the public and our partners . ''
Dr Will Welfare , Interim Deputy Director , Health Protection for Public Health England North West , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who had close contact with three cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Greater Manchester .
`` Two of the cases are residents of Bury .
`` As a result of contact tracing we know the new Bury cases announced today are known contacts of the previously confirmed case from Bury .
“ The third case is a resident of Bolton which is not linked to the two cases in Bury announced today .
The Bolton resident became infected whilst in Italy .
“ Close contacts will be given health advice about symptoms and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become unwell in the 14 days after contact with the confirmed cases .
This tried and tested method will ensure we are able to minimise any risk to them and the wider public.
” It comes as it was revealed suspected cases could soon be tested at home .
The director of public health for Manchester , David Regan said that a community testing service , where community nurses would visit patients and carry out tests at their home , is being developed but stressed that it would not be ready right away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extension of NHS 111 , the first point of contact for anyone with concerns they have signs and symptoms .
The plans were revealed hours before the new cases were confirmed .
Community-based screening services have already been rolled out in London - with one health trust inviting people for ‘ drive through ’ coronavirus testing in their cars .
The total of confirmed cases in the UK is now 51 after 13,911 tests .
Eight patients had recently travelled from Italy , one from Germany , one from Singapore , one from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients are from London , Hampshire , Northamptonshire , Bury , Wirral , Greater Manchester , Humberside and Kent the Department for Health and Social Care say .
The only Briton to die from the virus had been on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship which was quarantined off the coast of Japan .
Eight of the confirmed cases in the UK have been discharged from hospital and there have been no deaths .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson today set out the government 's action plan for dealing with the virus , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers could be forced to stay at home because of the illness .
Police could be ordered to focus on dealing with public disorder and major crime only , as they struggle to cope with a lack of staff - but the army was ready to step in and help them , he said .
Retired medical staff could be asked to return to work in surgeries and hospitals .
Other actions being considered included encouraging greater home working and reducing the number of large scale gatherings .

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Three more people in Greater Manchester have been confirmed as having Coronavirus it has been revealed today.
That means four people from the region have now contracted the virus, also known as COVID-19.
The new cases in both Bury and Bolton were confirmed by public health and council officials today (Tues).
Two of the people who have tested positive in Bury are known to a man from Bury who tested positive on Sunday.
The Manchester Evening News understands the male patient, who became the region's first confirmed case, tested positive after returning from Milan and Italy and self-isolating.
The person in Bolton is not connected to the Bury cases and is said to have become infected whilst they were in Italy.
No more details have been released due to patient confidentiality.
However, council officials in both towns have said the risk to the public is low and they have "robust infection control measures in place."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
They are urging people to "stay calm and wash hands regularly."
However, anyone who has had close contact with any of the confirmed cases will be contacted and will be given health advice about symptoms and emergency contact details for it they become unwell.
In a joint statement, Director of Public Health for Bury Council, Lesley Jones and Director of Public Health for Bolton Council, Dr Helen Lowey said: “We would like to send our best wishes to those affected as they continue their recovery.
“Bolton and Bury have robust infection control arrangements in place and strong partnership arrangements across the health and care system.
"The councils are working closely with Public Health England, the NHS and all our health and care partners to prevent further spread of the virus.
“In the meantime, it is important to follow good hygiene practices and if you show symptoms please ring NHS 111 rather than ring your GP or go to a hospital. For the latest advice visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus.
(Image: PA)
“We will continue to work with Public Health England to share timely and relevant information with the public and our partners."
Dr Will Welfare, Interim Deputy Director, Health Protection for Public Health England North West, said: “Public Health England is contacting people who had close contact with three cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Greater Manchester.
"Two of the cases are residents of Bury.
"As a result of contact tracing we know the new Bury cases announced today are known contacts of the previously confirmed case from Bury.
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“The third case is a resident of Bolton which is not linked to the two cases in Bury announced today. The Bolton resident became infected whilst in Italy.
“Close contacts will be given health advice about symptoms and emergency contact details to use if they become unwell in the 14 days after contact with the confirmed cases. This tried and tested method will ensure we are able to minimise any risk to them and the wider public.”
It comes as it was revealed suspected cases could soon be tested at home.
The director of public health for Manchester, David Regan said that a community testing service, where community nurses would visit patients and carry out tests at their home, is being developed but stressed that it would not be ready right away.
(Image: PA)
The home-based service would be an extension of NHS 111, the first point of contact for anyone with concerns they have signs and symptoms.
The plans were revealed hours before the new cases were confirmed.
Community-based screening services have already been rolled out in London - with one health trust inviting people for ‘drive through’ coronavirus testing in their cars.
The total of confirmed cases in the UK is now 51 after 13,911 tests.
Eight patients had recently travelled from Italy, one from Germany, one from Singapore, one from Japan and one from Iran.
The patients are from London, Hampshire, Northamptonshire, Bury, Wirral, Greater Manchester, Humberside and Kent the Department for Health and Social Care say.
The only Briton to die from the virus had been on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship which was quarantined off the coast of Japan.
Eight of the confirmed cases in the UK have been discharged from hospital and there have been no deaths.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson today set out the government's action plan for dealing with the virus, including warnings that up to one in five workers could be forced to stay at home because of the illness.
Police could be ordered to focus on dealing with public disorder and major crime only, as they struggle to cope with a lack of staff - but the army was ready to step in and help them, he said.
Retired medical staff could be asked to return to work in surgeries and hospitals.
Other actions being considered included encouraging greater home working and reducing the number of large scale gatherings.