themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--Jadon Sancho transfer creates problem for two Man United players

No footballer has a divine right to play for Manchester United , you have to earn the right to grace one of the biggest stages in world football .
Yet in the past 12 months United have invested money and time in two forward players whose roles may now come under question if a third — more high profile — attacking addition is made this summer .
All the talk is about Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho right now and the excitement is palpable among supporters .
Not a day passes by without a story emerging from Germany , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power at Old Trafford about the 20-year-old star .
And you can speculate endlessly about what Sancho would offer United , clearly a player of huge ability and potential who would improve Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side for multiple reasons .
There has been concern from some that Sancho 's arrival could be an issue for Mason Greenwood , the current incumbent on the right wing for United and a young player for whom hopes are extraordinarily high .
The simple maths are that Sancho , Greenwood , Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the real issues if Sancho arrives will surely be for Daniel James and Tahith Chong .
Solskjaer will be able to juggle four players , maybe even five if you include Odion Ighalo in that group , as he rotates his forward line .
But six or seven ?
How much game time will the two wingers , who are both older than Sancho , actually get ?
The case of James is a strange one , given the lightning fast start he enjoyed to life at United after signing from mid-table Championship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before that James had been dismissed from a loan at League One Shrewsbury , having been unable to get into the side .
After half a season of good form in South Wales , he almost went to Leeds United , but another half-season later and Solskjaer took a gamble on him .
It was a huge leap of faith .
The very fact United paid just £15million for James , however , meant he was always a low-risk signing .
Anything he did in the first team was a bonus , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ill-judged to say United fans were n't thrilled by three goals in James ' first four appearances .
That really could have been the start of something , yet just one goal in 40 appearances since August is a worrying statistic .
There were even reports earlier this summer suggesting United would consider loaning out the 22-year-old , though James ' representatives and United are understood to have dismissed that possibility .
They will continue to invest in him .
In similar fashion to Chong 's new two-year United contract that was signed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ additional year , they are both here to stay .
United want the duo to develop over the coming seasons , with Solskjaer talking up Chong 's future when that contract was announced .
The Norwegian said : “ Tahith has great potential ; given his age , ability and work-ethic , we can see that he has a bright future at Manchester United.
” About James , he said in January : `` Dan has been fantastic .
A revelation with his work-rate and his attitude .
And he is learning all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decide against sending either player out on loan , the next few weeks with United in Europa League action , may at least give opportunities to both James and Chong .
But thereafter , United will be in the Champions League and by Solskjaer 's own admission you have to play your strongest team all the time .
Rotation will be necessary , but United can not afford to weaken too much .
Perhaps James can return to his old form and make himself selectable , even if Sancho signs .
Perhaps Chong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level , after looking dominant in Under-23s football for the past two seasons .
Vote for your United player of the season here .
But perhaps United will need to make some difficult decisions on their fringe players if they land a marquee name like Jadon Sancho .
Everyone will have to shift down a spot in the pecking order , a natural realigning of the stars after such a seismic transfer .
In brutally realistic terms , Sancho 's Dortmund form has earned him the right to a massive Manchester United transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their unquestionable talent , yet still have much to prove at Old Trafford .
On a low-key level , this summer is crucial for them .

No footballer has a divine right to play for Manchester United, you have to earn the right to grace one of the biggest stages in world football.
Yet in the past 12 months United have invested money and time in two forward players whose roles may now come under question if a third — more high profile — attacking addition is made this summer.
All the talk is about Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho right now and the excitement is palpable among supporters. Not a day passes by without a story emerging from Germany, or a claim from within the halls of power at Old Trafford about the 20-year-old star. And you can speculate endlessly about what Sancho would offer United, clearly a player of huge ability and potential who would improve Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side for multiple reasons.
There has been concern from some that Sancho's arrival could be an issue for Mason Greenwood, the current incumbent on the right wing for United and a young player for whom hopes are extraordinarily high. The simple maths are that Sancho, Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial don't fit into three.
Yet the real issues if Sancho arrives will surely be for Daniel James and Tahith Chong.
Solskjaer will be able to juggle four players, maybe even five if you include Odion Ighalo in that group, as he rotates his forward line. But six or seven? How much game time will the two wingers, who are both older than Sancho, actually get?
The case of James is a strange one, given the lightning fast start he enjoyed to life at United after signing from mid-table Championship side Swansea. It wasn't long before that James had been dismissed from a loan at League One Shrewsbury, having been unable to get into the side. After half a season of good form in South Wales, he almost went to Leeds United, but another half-season later and Solskjaer took a gamble on him. It was a huge leap of faith.
The very fact United paid just £15million for James, however, meant he was always a low-risk signing. Anything he did in the first team was a bonus, to some extent, though it would be ill-judged to say United fans weren't thrilled by three goals in James' first four appearances. That really could have been the start of something, yet just one goal in 40 appearances since August is a worrying statistic.
There were even reports earlier this summer suggesting United would consider loaning out the 22-year-old, though James' representatives and United are understood to have dismissed that possibility. They will continue to invest in him.
In similar fashion to Chong's new two-year United contract that was signed March, with the option of an additional year, they are both here to stay. United want the duo to develop over the coming seasons, with Solskjaer talking up Chong's future when that contract was announced.
The Norwegian said: “Tahith has great potential; given his age, ability and work-ethic, we can see that he has a bright future at Manchester United.”
About James, he said in January: "Dan has been fantastic. A revelation with his work-rate and his attitude. And he is learning all the time."
If United do decide against sending either player out on loan, the next few weeks with United in Europa League action, may at least give opportunities to both James and Chong.
But thereafter, United will be in the Champions League and by Solskjaer's own admission you have to play your strongest team all the time. Rotation will be necessary, but United cannot afford to weaken too much. Perhaps James can return to his old form and make himself selectable, even if Sancho signs. Perhaps Chong can make that leap to first team level, after looking dominant in Under-23s football for the past two seasons.
Vote for your United player of the season here.
But perhaps United will need to make some difficult decisions on their fringe players if they land a marquee name like Jadon Sancho. Everyone will have to shift down a spot in the pecking order, a natural realigning of the stars after such a seismic transfer.
In brutally realistic terms, Sancho's Dortmund form has earned him the right to a massive Manchester United transfer. James and Chong have shown flickers of their unquestionable talent, yet still have much to prove at Old Trafford. On a low-key level, this summer is crucial for them.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--Manchester United transfers Q&A LIVE

Manchester United transfers Q&A LIVE

Unlike at Manchester City , there were no major developments regarding Manchester United 's transfer plans during the first week of the summer transfer window .
City agreed deals for Ferran Torres of Valencia and the Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake and are expected to confirm both players ' arrivals in the coming days and weeks .
United have developed a reputation for being slow to conduct their transfer business .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five signings since arriving as manager and three of them were completed close to deadlines .
Harry Maguire 's arrival from Leicester was confirmed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opener against Chelsea in August last year , while Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo were confirmed as winter arrivals on January 30 and February 1 respectively .
Our chief United writer Samuel Luckhurst answered your questions earlier today .
The chat is over now , but you can read what was said in the box below .
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Unlike at Manchester City, there were no major developments regarding Manchester United's transfer plans during the first week of the summer transfer window.
City agreed deals for Ferran Torres of Valencia and the Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake and are expected to confirm both players' arrivals in the coming days and weeks.
United have developed a reputation for being slow to conduct their transfer business. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five signings since arriving as manager and three of them were completed close to deadlines.
Harry Maguire's arrival from Leicester was confirmed a week before the club's Premier League opener against Chelsea in August last year, while Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo were confirmed as winter arrivals on January 30 and February 1 respectively.
Our chief United writer Samuel Luckhurst answered your questions earlier today. The chat is over now, but you can read what was said in the box below.
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All you have to do to sign up is submit your comment in the box above, press enter, and when prompted, register your details. You can then take part in the discussion, and all of the United webchat discussions that we'll be hosting in the future.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--Rudy's is opening a new pizzeria in the suburbs

Award-winning pizzeria Rudy 's is opening its first Greater Manchester site outside the city centre later this year .
The restaurant , which first opened in Ancoats in 2015 serving authentic Neapolitan pizza , has secured a site in Sale .
The new site will be opening on Northenden Road close to the Sale tram stop , and next door to the J.P. Poule Wetherspoons pub .
It will be their first step beyond Manchester city centre , where there are two Rudy 's restaurants - the original site in Ancoats , and a much larger venue on Peter Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rudy 's has expanded to open restaurants in Liverpool , Leeds and Birmingham .
During lockdown , the pizzeria operated as a take-away and launched cook-at-home chilled pizzas , which are now available nationwide .
The new site will have 80 covers , making it only slightly smaller than the 100-cover Peter Street restaurant .
Its opening , currently pencilled in for October this year , will also bring 20 new jobs to the area .
Its neighbours will include Groceries & Beer , a street food hall , bar and grocers operated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Store and Stretford Foodhall , which opened its first Sale site late last year .
Neal Bates , managing director of Rudy 's , said : `` The heat map from our delivery services , our overnight chilled option , showed that plenty residents of Sale seem to be fans of Rudy ’ s and their feedback has given us great heart .
`` So we thought we ’ d get some good news going and open in the neighbourhood .
`` Over the next two years we aim to open a further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester serving local communities with informal family dining and delivery services .
`` If you know of a premises or site that might be suitable , we would be delighted to hear from you . ''
Rudy 's is due to open at 2 Northenden Road in Sale this October .

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Award-winning pizzeria Rudy's is opening its first Greater Manchester site outside the city centre later this year.
The restaurant, which first opened in Ancoats in 2015 serving authentic Neapolitan pizza, has secured a site in Sale.
The new site will be opening on Northenden Road close to the Sale tram stop, and next door to the J.P. Poule Wetherspoons pub.
It will be their first step beyond Manchester city centre, where there are two Rudy's restaurants - the original site in Ancoats, and a much larger venue on Peter Street.
In the last few years, Rudy's has expanded to open restaurants in Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham.
During lockdown, the pizzeria operated as a take-away and launched cook-at-home chilled pizzas, which are now available nationwide.
The new site will have 80 covers, making it only slightly smaller than the 100-cover Peter Street restaurant.
Its opening, currently pencilled in for October this year, will also bring 20 new jobs to the area.
Its neighbours will include Groceries & Beer, a street food hall, bar and grocers operated by the same team behind Ancoats General Store and Stretford Foodhall, which opened its first Sale site late last year.
Neal Bates, managing director of Rudy's, said: "The heat map from our delivery services, our overnight chilled option, showed that plenty residents of Sale seem to be fans of Rudy’s and their feedback has given us great heart.
"So we thought we’d get some good news going and open in the neighbourhood.
"Over the next two years we aim to open a further five restaurants in the satellite towns of Manchester serving local communities with informal family dining and delivery services.
"If you know of a premises or site that might be suitable, we would be delighted to hear from you."
Rudy's is due to open at 2 Northenden Road in Sale this October.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--Why Man City manager Pep Guardiola doesn't value individual awards

Pep Guardiola was not about to start grasping at the straws being proffered to him over Manchester City ’ s Premier League season .
The Blues were a country mile behind champions Liverpool , and the fact that Raheem Sterling had scored twice , at Vicarage Road , to close the gap on Jamie Vardy in the race for the Golden Boot did not register on the manager ’ s personal Richter scale .
Apart from gaining some momentum for the Champions League clash with Real Madrid , the collective goal of scoring 100 goals , and a few individual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for at Watford .
But Guardiola ’ s reaction to a question about Sterling ’ s personal quest to catch the Leicester striker – and hit 30 goals in a season for the first time - got short shrift .
“ It 's important for Raheem to score a goal but we can not forget we finished far away from the champions so this season was not good for us in the Premier League , ” he said .
It was as rapid a change of subject as you will see in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to seize on a positive subject and eat up the minutes waxing lyrical about one of their players .
Guardiola , perhaps also a little irritated that Sterling had grabbed the ball for a penalty ahead of usual taker Kevin De Bruyne in his pursuit of personal glory – and promptly missed it before knocking in the rebound – was having none of it .
An attempt to re-focus his mind on Sterling , gave a little more , but again made the point that individual honours are only meaningful if they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I love when the players can achieve their desires and score goals and have the commitment to score goals , ” he said .
“ I like it , I can not say anything else .
But Raheem has to know like all of us have to know that we were far away from Liverpool.
” Then Guardiola was called upon , on the final day , to hand the Premier League ’ s Golden Glove award to Ederson and the Playmaker of the Year statuette to De Bruyne .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things , and afterwards genuinely praised both men , pointing out that Ederson ’ s goalkeeping merits were already very much appreciated within the City camp .
Of course , Guardiola is not averse to his players winning individual honours – he gave a barbed response to the prospect of Jordan Henderson being named Footballer of the Year , pointing out that a Liverpool player had also won it when City won the league by a mile .
But that was maybe a sign of irritation that even when City are outstanding , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deserve .
If Sterling ever won the Golden Boot in a season when City won the title , it would be a cause for Guardiola celebration , as it would mean individual excellence contributing to collective triumph .
To win it when the team has failed to take the title , means little , in his eyes .
With the bookies having De Bruyne and Henderson slugging it out for the PFA Player of the Year award , as well , you sense that Guardiola would take another Liverpool player triumph only as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more respect , when they deserve it .
Vote for your City player of the season here .
Deep down , the manager knows that winning major team honours , but being snubbed for the individual awards , is a reflection of his football philosophy .
Team is everything , individuals should submerge their egos and personal ambitions in the drive for the greater good .
When asked about the Ballon d ’ Or , he was withering about players who place such baubles above team achievements .
“ To see the team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better and better , the players know they depend on their team-mates , not their own performance , ” he said .
“ If the goalkeepers make a good performance it 's not for the keepers it 's for the team , if we score goals it 's not for the strikers it 's for the team , and that is what is important .
“ When I hear so many times ' I always dream of winning the Golden Ball , the Ballon d'Or ' , these kind of things , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Win the titles , make the people happy .
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Pep Guardiola was not about to start grasping at the straws being proffered to him over Manchester City ’s Premier League season.
The Blues were a country mile behind champions Liverpool, and the fact that Raheem Sterling had scored twice, at Vicarage Road, to close the gap on Jamie Vardy in the race for the Golden Boot did not register on the manager’s personal Richter scale.
Apart from gaining some momentum for the Champions League clash with Real Madrid, the collective goal of scoring 100 goals, and a few individual landmarks, City had little to play for at Watford.
But Guardiola ’s reaction to a question about Sterling’s personal quest to catch the Leicester striker – and hit 30 goals in a season for the first time - got short shrift.
“It's important for Raheem to score a goal but we cannot forget we finished far away from the champions so this season was not good for us in the Premier League,” he said.
It was as rapid a change of subject as you will see in a press conference – most managers are happy to seize on a positive subject and eat up the minutes waxing lyrical about one of their players.
Guardiola, perhaps also a little irritated that Sterling had grabbed the ball for a penalty ahead of usual taker Kevin De Bruyne in his pursuit of personal glory – and promptly missed it before knocking in the rebound – was having none of it.
An attempt to re-focus his mind on Sterling, gave a little more, but again made the point that individual honours are only meaningful if they are set in the context of team success.
“I love when the players can achieve their desires and score goals and have the commitment to score goals,” he said. “I like it, I cannot say anything else. But Raheem has to know like all of us have to know that we were far away from Liverpool.”
Then Guardiola was called upon, on the final day, to hand the Premier League’s Golden Glove award to Ederson and the Playmaker of the Year statuette to De Bruyne.
He fixed his grin, said the right things, and afterwards genuinely praised both men, pointing out that Ederson’s goalkeeping merits were already very much appreciated within the City camp.
Of course, Guardiola is not averse to his players winning individual honours – he gave a barbed response to the prospect of Jordan Henderson being named Footballer of the Year, pointing out that a Liverpool player had also won it when City won the league by a mile.
But that was maybe a sign of irritation that even when City are outstanding, they don't get the recognition they deserve.
If Sterling ever won the Golden Boot in a season when City won the title, it would be a cause for Guardiola celebration, as it would mean individual excellence contributing to collective triumph.
To win it when the team has failed to take the title, means little, in his eyes.
With the bookies having De Bruyne and Henderson slugging it out for the PFA Player of the Year award, as well, you sense that Guardiola would take another Liverpool player triumph only as another sign that his team should get more respect, when they deserve it.
Vote for your City player of the season here.
Deep down, the manager knows that winning major team honours, but being snubbed for the individual awards, is a reflection of his football philosophy.
Team is everything, individuals should submerge their egos and personal ambitions in the drive for the greater good.
When asked about the Ballon d’Or, he was withering about players who place such baubles above team achievements.
“To see the team, the team spirit, to play better and better, the players know they depend on their team-mates, not their own performance,” he said.
“If the goalkeepers make a good performance it's not for the keepers it's for the team, if we score goals it's not for the strikers it's for the team, and that is what is important.
“When I hear so many times 'I always dream of winning the Golden Ball, the Ballon d'Or', these kind of things, that is ridiculous. It makes no sense. Win the titles, make the people happy.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--Two men arrested after man was threatened with spanner for £98k watch in Hale

Two men have been arrested in connection with a string of high value watch robberies in Hale .
One man was threatened with a socket wrench on Hale Road , as two men demanded he hand over his wrist wear , on July 26 .
His Audemars Piguet rose gold skeleton watch was valued at around £98,000 .
The offenders then fled the scene in a vehicle , thought to be a Black Audi A3 , possibly an S Line model .
Police say they are treating another three expensive watch robbers in the area as linked .
On Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a man aged 63 and a woman aged 60 , who were walking along a passageway between Cambridge Road and Ollerbarrow Road in Hale .
A Rolex Oyster with a white face and gold ban in the middle , valued at £6,000 and a Tag Heur sports watch in silver , valued at £3,000 were stolen .
On Saturday 1 August , a Rolex watch worth £20,000 was stolen from a man aged 62 as he walked along Bower Road in Hale .
During the robbery , the man received injuries , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Police have arrested a man aged 25 and a boy aged 17 on suspicion of robbery .
Detective Sergeant Helen Bagnall of GMP ’ s Trafford District said : `` While we have made two arrests as part of our investigations , our enquiries remain ongoing .
`` If you have any details or footage that can assist us , please get in touch . ''
Anyone who has any information about the robbery should call police on 0161 856 7587 .
Details can also be passed on anonymously to the independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Two men have been arrested in connection with a string of high value watch robberies in Hale.
One man was threatened with a socket wrench on Hale Road, as two men demanded he hand over his wrist wear, on July 26.
His Audemars Piguet rose gold skeleton watch was valued at around £98,000.
The offenders then fled the scene in a vehicle, thought to be a Black Audi A3, possibly an S Line model.
Police say they are treating another three expensive watch robbers in the area as linked.
On Friday July 31, two watches were stolen from a man aged 63 and a woman aged 60, who were walking along a passageway between Cambridge Road and Ollerbarrow Road in Hale.
A Rolex Oyster with a white face and gold ban in the middle, valued at £6,000 and a Tag Heur sports watch in silver, valued at £3,000 were stolen.
On Saturday 1 August, a Rolex watch worth £20,000 was stolen from a man aged 62 as he walked along Bower Road in Hale.
During the robbery, the man received injuries, but they did not require hospital treatment.
Police have arrested a man aged 25 and a boy aged 17 on suspicion of robbery.
Detective Sergeant Helen Bagnall of GMP’s Trafford District said: "While we have made two arrests as part of our investigations, our enquiries remain ongoing.
"If you have any details or footage that can assist us, please get in touch."
Anyone who has any information about the robbery should call police on 0161 856 7587.
Details can also be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--Caitlyn Jenner opens up about ‘good guy’ Kanye West during GMB appearance

Caitlyn Jenner has opened up about Kanye West during an interview on Good Morning Britain , singing his praises for being a “ good guy ” .
The American reality TV star was reunited with her I ’ m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here !
pal Kate Garraway , who was hosting the ITV programme with Ben Shephard .
Caitlyn , 70 , spoke about her life since the jungle and how coronavirus lockdown had affected her before the subject of her step-daughter Kim Kardashian ’ s hubby came up .
The rapper , 43 , who claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published a series of tweets , which have since been deleted , leaving many concerned about his marriage and mental health .
Wife Kim , 39 , then sent out a plea for “ compassion and empathy ” from the media and the public , saying that Kanye has bipolar disorder .
During today ’ s interview , when asked directly by Ben , Caitlyn admitted that she didn ’ t know whether Kanye was getting help , but added that he has a “ good heart ” and has supported her in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this has come down , I 've just watched it like everybody else .
“ He 's living up in Wyoming most of the time .
I just wish him the best .
I made a joke about being his VP when he announced that [ he is running for presidency ] but I hope for the best for him .
He 's a really good guy . ''
Caitlyn also hailed Kanye as being “ supportive ” of her over the last five years , when she transitioned from Bruce to Caitlyn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really talk about is how he has treated me through everything , ” she said .
“ He has been the most kind , loving human being and so good to me throughout the years and especially going through everything I have been through in the last five years .
“ He has been such a good friend , and that to me is the most important thing .
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Caitlyn Jenner has opened up about Kanye West during an interview on Good Morning Britain, singing his praises for being a “good guy”.
The American reality TV star was reunited with her I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! pal Kate Garraway, who was hosting the ITV programme with Ben Shephard.
Caitlyn, 70, spoke about her life since the jungle and how coronavirus lockdown had affected her before the subject of her step-daughter Kim Kardashian’s hubby came up.
The rapper, 43, who claims he is running for US president, published a series of tweets, which have since been deleted, leaving many concerned about his marriage and mental health.
(Image: ITV)
Wife Kim, 39, then sent out a plea for “compassion and empathy” from the media and the public, saying that Kanye has bipolar disorder.
During today’s interview, when asked directly by Ben, Caitlyn admitted that she didn’t know whether Kanye was getting help, but added that he has a “good heart” and has supported her in the past.
(Image: PA)
"Honestly, I don't know,” she replied.
“Since all of this has come down, I've just watched it like everybody else.
“He's living up in Wyoming most of the time. I just wish him the best. I made a joke about being his VP when he announced that [he is running for presidency] but I hope for the best for him. He's a really good guy."
Caitlyn also hailed Kanye as being “supportive” of her over the last five years, when she transitioned from Bruce to Caitlyn.
“The only thing I can really talk about is how he has treated me through everything,” she said.
“He has been the most kind, loving human being and so good to me throughout the years and especially going through everything I have been through in the last five years.
“He has been such a good friend, and that to me is the most important thing.”
GMB airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--Coronavirus outbreak at Stone pub sees 19 people test positive

Nineteen people have now tested positive for coronavirus after an outbreak linked to a Staffordshire pub .
Around 1,000 people turned up for testing after health chiefs urged anyone who had been working or drinking at the Crown & Anchor in Stone between July 16 and 18 to get checked .
One person who tested positive after visiting the pub then attended a private social gathering , which spread the virus further , Staffordshire County Council had said .
A mobile testing unit was set up in the town until yesterday ( August 2 ) and the final test results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 19 people who had visited the pub themselves , or met others who had , have tested positive for Covid-19 .
The council ’ s director of health and care Richard Harling said everyone who has been in close contact with the confirmed cases is being contacted and advised to stay home for 14 days even if they have had a negative test result and do not have symptoms .
“ The gathering that caused the spike is now a few weeks ago , so we are now looking more at incidents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to a friend or loved one , '' Dr Harling said .
“ All those who have been in close contact with the 19 confirmed cases are being contacted and if you are one of these people you must stay home for 14 days , even if you feel well or have tested negative for the virus.
” The council said it is reminding everyone in the area they must stick to the guidance to help prevent the spread of infection .
Dr Harling said : “ This outbreak shows how quickly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t social distance , so it is important that everyone in Staffordshire follows the guidance to help prevent a second peak in infections here.
” It comes as a cluster of 13 cases linked to a pub in Aberdeen is investigated by public health officials .
NHS Grampian said the cases are associated with The Hawthorn Bar in the city centre .

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Nineteen people have now tested positive for coronavirus after an outbreak linked to a Staffordshire pub.
Around 1,000 people turned up for testing after health chiefs urged anyone who had been working or drinking at the Crown & Anchor in Stone between July 16 and 18 to get checked.
One person who tested positive after visiting the pub then attended a private social gathering, which spread the virus further, Staffordshire County Council had said.
A mobile testing unit was set up in the town until yesterday (August 2) and the final test results are expected this week.
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So far, 19 people who had visited the pub themselves, or met others who had, have tested positive for Covid-19.
The council’s director of health and care Richard Harling said everyone who has been in close contact with the confirmed cases is being contacted and advised to stay home for 14 days even if they have had a negative test result and do not have symptoms.
“The gathering that caused the spike is now a few weeks ago, so we are now looking more at incidents where pub-goers may have passed the virus on to a friend or loved one," Dr Harling said.
“All those who have been in close contact with the 19 confirmed cases are being contacted and if you are one of these people you must stay home for 14 days, even if you feel well or have tested negative for the virus.”
The council said it is reminding everyone in the area they must stick to the guidance to help prevent the spread of infection.
Dr Harling said: “This outbreak shows how quickly the virus can spread when people don’t social distance, so it is important that everyone in Staffordshire follows the guidance to help prevent a second peak in infections here.”
It comes as a cluster of 13 cases linked to a pub in Aberdeen is investigated by public health officials.
NHS Grampian said the cases are associated with The Hawthorn Bar in the city centre.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--McDonald's and Nando's prices for every single item as prices plummet

From today , thousands of restaurants in the UK have slashed their prices for diners , as part of the Government 's new Eat Out to Help Out scheme .
Under the new scheme , restaurants can offer customers up to 50 % off their food - capped at a maximum discount of £10 per head .
The offer is available every Monday to Wednesday throughout August , and also applies to soft drinks .
You 'll have to pay full price for any booze you buy though , and the discount does n't apply to takeaways or service charges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking part in the new scheme are McDonald 's and Nando 's .
Provided you eat in and do n't order delivery or takeaway you 'll be able to make the most of the offer - which means items are cheap as chips ( quite literally ) , thanks to the combination of a VAT cut and the Eat Out to Help Out discount .
Here is the full price list for every single item on the McDonald 's and Nando 's menus as VAT is cut and Eat Out to Help Out @ @ @

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From today, thousands of restaurants in the UK have slashed their prices for diners, as part of the Government's new Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
Under the new scheme, restaurants can offer customers up to 50% off their food - capped at a maximum discount of £10 per head.
The offer is available every Monday to Wednesday throughout August, and also applies to soft drinks.
You'll have to pay full price for any booze you buy though, and the discount doesn't apply to takeaways or service charges.
Two of the most popular brands taking part in the new scheme are McDonald's and Nando's. Provided you eat in and don't order delivery or takeaway you'll be able to make the most of the offer - which means items are cheap as chips (quite literally), thanks to the combination of a VAT cut and the Eat Out to Help Out discount.
Here is the full price list for every single item on the McDonald's and Nando's menus as VAT is cut and Eat Out to Help Out is introduced:
Big Mac - £1.69
Bacon Cheese Burger - £0.99
Bacon Mayo Chicken - £0.69
Double Cheese Burger - £0.79
Quarter Pounder - £1.69
Vegetable Deluxe - £1.69
Filet-O-Fish - £1.69
Cheese Burger - £0.49
McChicken Sandwich - £1.69
Hamburger - £0.44
Mayo Chicken - £0.49
20 Chicken Nuggets - £2.39
9 Chicken Nuggets - £1.89
5 Chicken Selects - £2.39
Veggie Dippers - £1.69
3 Chicken Selects - £1.84
6 Chicken Nuggets - £1.69
Mozzarella Dippers Share-box - £2.54
Mozzarella Dippers - £0.94
Dips - £0.10
Happy Meal - £1.49
Large Fries - £0.74
Medium Fries - £0.59
Small Fries - £0.49
Mini McFlurry - £0.39
McFlurry - £0.49
Sugar Taxed Drinks:
Small - £0.48
Medium - £0.55
Large - £0.76
Tropicana - £0.69
Robinsons Fruit Shoot - £0.49
Milkshake - £0.94
Large Milkshake - £1.04Milk - £0.44
Flat White - £0.74
Latte - £0.74
Cappuccino - £0.74
Black Coffee - £0.49
White Coffee - £0.49
Single Espresso - £0.39
Double Espresso - £0.49
Hot Chocolate - £0.49
PG Tips Tea - £0.49
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No Sugar Drinks:
Small - £0.45
Medium - £0.49
Large - £0.69
Water - £0.64
Milk - £0.44
Flat White - £0.74
Latte - £0.74
Cappuccino - £0.74
Black Coffee - £0.49
White Coffee - £0.49
Single Espresso - £0.39
Double Espresso - £0.49
Hot Chocolate - £0.49
PG Tips Tea - £0.49
Nando's prices


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--Guardian critic Jay Rayner heaps praise on Ancoats restaurant

Restaurant critic Jay Rayner has piled praise on an Ancoats restaurant in one of his first Guardian restaurant reviews since lockdown relaxed .
Rayner complimented everything from the service to the decor to the cooking , describing Street Urchin as ' a relaxed room in which nice things happen ' .
The restaurant , which opened a year ago on Great Ancoats Street , is an English market restaurant operated by Kevin and Rachel Choudhary that also received a rave review from the M.E.N .
shortly after opening .
The couple formerly ran Altrincham pub The Victoria before securing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Rayner said in his review that the space 's many potted plants have helped to soften the social distancing and safety measures put in place and create an 'unforced intimacy ' .
He wrote : `` I ’ ve sat in a few dining rooms since the reopening and the necessary demands of social distancing can have uneasy impacts : you can be left eyeing barren acres of space between you and the next table , mourning what we all have lost rather than celebrating the things we have regained .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put to work , filling one half of a four-seater table that has come down to a two , or creating a bold hedge of luscious fronds between diners . ''
The menu at Street Urchin changes regularly , as the Choudharys adapt with the seasons and the produce available at market each week .
For the critic 's visit , dishes included plaice - `` Grilled to golden , glossed with molten butter with a dipping sauce of pickled ginger and parsley .
The flesh slides easily from the bone .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a lot of fish for £17.50 '' - and chicken liver with chorizo .
He also praised their homemade mocilla-style black pudding - which he admits is a risk to put on a menu so close to the home of the world-famous Bury Black Pudding Company .
Chef Kevin served up the restaurant 's signature dessert of Manchester Moneybags , puff pastry stuffed with custard and deep-fried , served with grated coconut and a jam dipping sauce .
`` They are both delightful and fun to eat , '' wrote Jay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match for that favourite from Latin America ( and elsewhere ) , buñuelos : deep-fried , sugared dough balls , which often come filled .
Clearly this bit of Ancoats is now twinned with Mexico City . ''
Rachel said the positive Guardian review - along with the government 's Eat Out to Help Out scheme - have boosted bookings at a crucial time .
She said Street Urchin had faced a wave of cancellations following Greater Manchester 's tightened lockdown restrictions , which mean that separate households are unable to meet indoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` It 's turned things around again .
On Thursday , when that tweet came out , the phone started ringing and our diary tanked .
Our reservations collapsed , I think we lost about 60 % of our bookings .
It was not great .
`` But then yesterday when the article came out the reverse happened - the phone started ringing and we just started getting bookings .
It all changed again .
`` The effect it 's had has been more than I could ever have expected .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming , the reservation was n't under his name .
`` I was very shocked when I spotted him - we were like 'He might just be out for dinner , it might not be a review ' but we did n't really believe that ! ''
Street Urchin is located at 72 Great Ancoats Street , on the border between Ancoats and the Northern Quarter .
It will be taking part in the government 's Eat Out to Help Out scheme , giving diners 50 % off food ( up to £10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout August .
You can find out more and place a booking at street-urchin.co.uk .

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Restaurant critic Jay Rayner has piled praise on an Ancoats restaurant in one of his first Guardian restaurant reviews since lockdown relaxed.
Rayner complimented everything from the service to the decor to the cooking, describing Street Urchin as 'a relaxed room in which nice things happen'.
The restaurant, which opened a year ago on Great Ancoats Street, is an English market restaurant operated by Kevin and Rachel Choudhary that also received a rave review from the M.E.N. shortly after opening.
The couple formerly ran Altrincham pub The Victoria before securing the modern new-build unit in the blossoming Ancoats.
Rayner said in his review that the space's many potted plants have helped to soften the social distancing and safety measures put in place and create an 'unforced intimacy'.
He wrote: "I’ve sat in a few dining rooms since the reopening and the necessary demands of social distancing can have uneasy impacts: you can be left eyeing barren acres of space between you and the next table, mourning what we all have lost rather than celebrating the things we have regained.
"Here, those potted plants have been put to work, filling one half of a four-seater table that has come down to a two, or creating a bold hedge of luscious fronds between diners."
The menu at Street Urchin changes regularly, as the Choudharys adapt with the seasons and the produce available at market each week.
For the critic's visit, dishes included plaice - "Grilled to golden, glossed with molten butter with a dipping sauce of pickled ginger and parsley. The flesh slides easily from the bone. The ginger adds a little sparkle. It’s a lot of fish for £17.50" - and chicken liver with chorizo.
He also praised their homemade mocilla-style black pudding - which he admits is a risk to put on a menu so close to the home of the world-famous Bury Black Pudding Company.
Chef Kevin served up the restaurant's signature dessert of Manchester Moneybags, puff pastry stuffed with custard and deep-fried, served with grated coconut and a jam dipping sauce.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"They are both delightful and fun to eat," wrote Jay. "They are also a perfect match for that favourite from Latin America (and elsewhere), buñuelos: deep-fried, sugared dough balls, which often come filled. Clearly this bit of Ancoats is now twinned with Mexico City."
Rachel said the positive Guardian review - along with the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme - have boosted bookings at a crucial time.
She said Street Urchin had faced a wave of cancellations following Greater Manchester's tightened lockdown restrictions, which mean that separate households are unable to meet indoors.
Speaking this morning, she said: "It's turned things around again. On Thursday, when that tweet came out, the phone started ringing and our diary tanked. Our reservations collapsed, I think we lost about 60% of our bookings. It was not great.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"But then yesterday when the article came out the reverse happened - the phone started ringing and we just started getting bookings. It all changed again.
"The effect it's had has been more than I could ever have expected.
"We're both extremely happy!
"We didn't know he was actually coming, the reservation wasn't under his name.
"I was very shocked when I spotted him - we were like 'He might just be out for dinner, it might not be a review' but we didn't really believe that!"
Street Urchin is located at 72 Great Ancoats Street, on the border between Ancoats and the Northern Quarter.
It will be taking part in the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme, giving diners 50% off food (up to £10 per person) between Mondays and Wednesdays throughout August.
You can find out more and place a booking at street-urchin.co.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-04--Jadon Sancho to join Man Utd 'by end of the week' and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are edging closer to the signing of Jadon Sancho and a deal could be completed by the end of the week , according to reports .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to improve his squad this summer and would ideally like to make the additions of a centre-midfielder , playmaker and winger , with Borussia Dortmund 's Sancho being the top target .
The 20-year-old has enjoyed another fantastic season in Germany and United are confident of finally brining him to Old Trafford after previously failing to do so in 2017 and 2019 .
The summer transfer window @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are yet to make a formal offer for the winger but , according to the Independent , negotiations between the two clubs have accelerated over the last 24 hours and there is confidence that the move will soon be concluded .
It 's understood that Dortmund have set a deadline of August 10 for the deal to be finalised as they do n't want any transfer saga to interrupt their pre-season preparations .
A deal is yet to be agreed and it 's reported that the last bone of contention is the structure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following an initial £60million payment , as well as how much of an eventual £120million deal will be bonus based .
However , the report goes on to add that Sancho has agreed personal terms , is excited about the move and and that it 's likely that a deal will be struck in the coming days .
Elsewhere , United continue to be linked with a move to sign Gabriel Magalhaes .
The 22-year-old defender has enjoyed a solid campaign for Lille and has started to be touted with a big move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Magazine claims that although the Italian club are keen on a deal United could yet reach an agreement to sign the Brazilian defender .

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Manchester United are edging closer to the signing of Jadon Sancho and a deal could be completed by the end of the week, according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to improve his squad this summer and would ideally like to make the additions of a centre-midfielder, playmaker and winger, with Borussia Dortmund's Sancho being the top target.
The 20-year-old has enjoyed another fantastic season in Germany and United are confident of finally brining him to Old Trafford after previously failing to do so in 2017 and 2019.
The summer transfer window has been open a week but United are yet to make a formal offer for the winger but, according to the Independent, negotiations between the two clubs have accelerated over the last 24 hours and there is confidence that the move will soon be concluded.
It's understood that Dortmund have set a deadline of August 10 for the deal to be finalised as they don't want any transfer saga to interrupt their pre-season preparations.
A deal is yet to be agreed and it's reported that the last bone of contention is the structure of how United will pay their installments following an initial £60million payment, as well as how much of an eventual £120million deal will be bonus based.
However, the report goes on to add that Sancho has agreed personal terms, is excited about the move and and that it's likely that a deal will be struck in the coming days.
Elsewhere, United continue to be linked with a move to sign Gabriel Magalhaes.
The 22-year-old defender has enjoyed a solid campaign for Lille and has started to be touted with a big move this summer.
A report from Napoli Magazine claims that although the Italian club are keen on a deal United could yet reach an agreement to sign the Brazilian defender.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--Manchester's new Mayfield district set for £23m boost from Government's coronavirus recovery fund

Manchester 's new Mayfield district is to get a £23m boost from a new government fund aimed at helping the economy bounce back from coronavirus .
The huge project , which will transform the area between Piccadilly station and the Mancunian Way , is one of 300 schemes set to share the £900m Getting Building Fund .
Cash will be used for the first phase of the £1.4bn Mayfield development , which will potentially see a new 6.5 acre park , the first in the city for 100 years , 1,500 homes , 155,000 sq m of office space , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ space , creating 3,200 jobs .
Overall the Government hopes the fund will help build up to 45,000 homes , create up to 85,000 jobs and reduce around 65 million kgs of CO2 emissions across the country .
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said it will 'give a much needed boost ' to the country ’ s economic recovery after the pandemic and also 'help build the good quality , affordable homes the country needs ' .
The Government has also confirmed a £360m investment in Mayoral Combined Authority areas through its £400 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help build a further 26,000 homes .
Mr Jenrick said : `` As we get Britain building we are also laying the foundations for a green economic recovery by investing in vital infrastructure for local communities , creating jobs and building environmentally-friendly homes with a huge £1.3 billion investment announced today .
`` This Government is determined to level up all parts of the country and this funding will not only give a much needed boost to our economic recovery , it will help build the good quality , affordable homes the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £2bn Green Homes Grant scheme , which will see the Government fund up to two-thirds of the cost of home improvements of more than 600,000 homes , have also been announced .
To take part in the scheme , tradespeople must register for TrustMark accreditation which will cover green home improvements ranging from wall insulation , floors and roofs to the installation of low-carbon heating .
Households on low income can receive vouchers covering 100 % of the cost of the improvements , up to a maximum of £10,000 .
Business Secretary Alok @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will save people money on their energy bills , help to cut carbon emissions , and create new work for many thousands of builders , plumbers and other tradespeople .
`` Our TrustMark scheme will guarantee that building work is completed to a high standard by accredited tradespeople , ensuring consumers are fully protected . ''

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Manchester's new Mayfield district is to get a £23m boost from a new government fund aimed at helping the economy bounce back from coronavirus.
The huge project, which will transform the area between Piccadilly station and the Mancunian Way, is one of 300 schemes set to share the £900m Getting Building Fund.
Cash will be used for the first phase of the £1.4bn Mayfield development which will see the creation of a new 6.5 acre park, the first in the city for 100 years.
The Mayfield Partnership - the public-private consortium behind the project - said the money will also go towards building 'between four and 6km of roads, cycleways and walkways across Mayfield'.
The wider plans include 1,500 homes, 155,000 sq m of office space, a 650-bedroom hotel, retail and leisure space.
It is hoped around 3,200 jobs will be created.
The Mayfield Partnership comprises LCR, wholly-owned by the Department for Transport; Manchester City Council; Transport for Greater Manchester and regeneration and property development specialist U+I.
James Heather, development director at U+I, said: "This investment recognises the catalytic economic and social contribution that Mayfield will make to the heart of one of the UK’s most progressive, competitive and open-minded cities.
"We’ve always believed that the public park will be among the most important things we deliver at Mayfield.
(Image: Mayfield Partnership)
"The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown into focus just how important accessible public spaces are to our collective wellbeing and Mayfield Park will become a place of significant mental health benefits, reduced stress, improved activity and fitness levels – while fulfilling Manchester's need for more green and pedestrianised areas.
"Mayfield is without doubt one of the most significant and best-connected strategic regeneration opportunities in the UK – a place of spectacular architecture and new jobs, growth and open space.
"We are thrilled that the Government shares our belief in the many benefits - economic, social and lifestyle - that it will deliver to the people of Manchester.”
Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: "The truly transformative potential of the Mayfield project should not be underestimated - and this funding will not just unlock the opportunity to bring forward the new city park, but in reality paves the way for the entire Mayfield project to be delivered over the next decade - which is without doubt one of the best connected sites in the region, directly adjacent to Piccadilly Train Station.
"To provide a new green space in the city centre at the scale proposed is a once in a generation opportunity to bring life back to an underused part of the city centre, and create a real destination of choice.
"In fact, it wouldn't be a stretch to consider the Mayfield site as a 24-acre new urban landscape, providing a green environment that accommodates significant buildings planned for the site - rather than the traditional idea of green space sitting adjacent to new development."
(Image: Mayfield Partnership)
"This is the sort of ambition we should be pitching for when we consider how we use urban space differently in the future to develop new green spaces for the benefit of our communities.
"This investment is particularly welcome at a time when Manchester is focused on economic recovery following the pandemic. The Mayfield project illustrates a city determined to continue to grow and be successful for our residents, while generating significant employment opportunities."
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said the Getting Building Fund will 'give a much needed boost' to the country’s economic recovery after the pandemic and also 'help build the good quality, affordable homes the country needs'.
The Government has also confirmed a £360m investment in Mayoral Combined Authority areas through its £400 million Brownfield Fund, which it says will help build a further 26,000 homes.
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Mr Jenrick said: "As we get Britain building we are also laying the foundations for a green economic recovery by investing in vital infrastructure for local communities, creating jobs and building environmentally-friendly homes with a huge £1.3 billion investment announced today.
"This Government is determined to level up all parts of the country and this funding will not only give a much needed boost to our economic recovery, it will help build the good quality, affordable homes the country needs."
Details of the new £2bn Green Homes Grant scheme, which will see the Government fund up to two-thirds of the cost of home improvements of more than 600,000 homes, have also been announced.
To take part in the scheme, tradespeople must register for TrustMark accreditation which will cover green home improvements ranging from wall insulation, floors and roofs to the installation of low-carbon heating.
Households on low income can receive vouchers covering 100% of the cost of the improvements, up to a maximum of £10,000.
Business Secretary Alok Sharma said: "Green home improvements will save people money on their energy bills, help to cut carbon emissions, and create new work for many thousands of builders, plumbers and other tradespeople.
"Our TrustMark scheme will guarantee that building work is completed to a high standard by accredited tradespeople, ensuring consumers are fully protected."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--Borussia Dortmund 'move to sign Man City youngster' and more transfer rumours

Borussia Dortmund are eyeing a move for Manchester City 's highly rated youngster Jamie Bynoe-Gittens , according to reports .
The young winger only turns 16 this week but has already represented City twice at under-18 level , scoring once , and is one of the highly rated players in the academy .
His potential has n't gone unnoticed , however , as German giants Dortmund are hoping to replicate the success they had with Jadon Sancho by snapping up another of the Blues ' promising starlets .
Dortmund signed Sancho for just £8m in 2017 and the England international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the world 's most famous players and is expected to join Manchester United for a massive fee this summer .
The Daily Mail reports that Byoe-Gittens is set to follow in Sancho 's footsteps as he is 'virtually certain ' of leaving the Etihad this summer and that Dortmund are expected to win the race .
Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be interested but the Bundesliga side 's reputation of developing young players has made them favourites , similar to how they beat United to Jude Bellingham earlier in the window @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to keep Byoe-Gittens but fear he has already made his mind up to depart .
Meanwhile , West Ham United boss David Moyes is keen on a reunion with City defender John Stones .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that City have agreed a £41million fee with Bournemouth for the signing of defender Nathan Ake , which could potentially spell the end for Stones ' troubled time at the club .
The Sun reports that West Ham are keen on signing the 26-year-old as he could be available for £20million after Moyes signed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also said to be interested .

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Borussia Dortmund are eyeing a move for Manchester City's highly rated youngster Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, according to reports.
The young winger only turns 16 this week but has already represented City twice at under-18 level, scoring once, and is one of the highly rated players in the academy.
His potential hasn't gone unnoticed, however, as German giants Dortmund are hoping to replicate the success they had with Jadon Sancho by snapping up another of the Blues' promising starlets.
Dortmund signed Sancho for just £8m in 2017 and the England international has since gone on to become one of the world's most famous players and is expected to join Manchester United for a massive fee this summer.
The Daily Mail reports that Byoe-Gittens is set to follow in Sancho's footsteps as he is 'virtually certain' of leaving the Etihad this summer and that Dortmund are expected to win the race.
Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be interested but the Bundesliga side's reputation of developing young players has made them favourites, similar to how they beat United to Jude Bellingham earlier in the window.
It's claimed that City would like to keep Byoe-Gittens but fear he has already made his mind up to depart.
Meanwhile, West Ham United boss David Moyes is keen on a reunion with City defender John Stones.
M.E.N. Sport understands that City have agreed a £41million fee with Bournemouth for the signing of defender Nathan Ake, which could potentially spell the end for Stones' troubled time at the club.
The Sun reports that West Ham are keen on signing the 26-year-old as he could be available for £20million after Moyes signed him for Everton, but Arsenal are also said to be interested.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--Dortmund 'would not say no' to Man Utd's latest Sancho offer and more rumours

Borussia Dortmund are willing to accept Manchester United 's desire of paying for Jadon Sancho in installments as long as they pay their asking price , according to reports .
The transfer window has now been open for a week and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to use the market to turn his team into Premier League title contenders , with Sancho being the priority target .
United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old who has enjoyed another sensational season in Germany , with 20 goals and 20 assists to his name , and the club are confident of finally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do so twice before .
However , the Bundesliga club has set a deadline of August 10 for the deal to be concluded so the saga does n't interrupt their preparations for the coming campaign and United are yet to make a formal offer .
Dortmund have refused to lower their asking price for Sancho in a post-coronavirus market which has threatened to scupper a deal but , according to Bild , the negotiations are picking up speed .
It 's reported that United will pay the fee in installments , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing so will meet Dortmund 's lofty asking price .
It 's claimed United will pay £63million up front , with another two payments of £27million and £18million to be made in the years to come .
Dortmund , it 's claimed , would 'not say no ' to such an offer .
Vote for your United player of the season here .
Meanwhile , Bournemouth are reportedly targeting a loan move for United youngster James Garner .
MEN Sport previously reported Championship interest in Garner , with Swansea City and Sheffield Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sun claim Bournemouth are keen on the midfielder as they seek to return to the Premier League following relegation .

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Borussia Dortmund are willing to accept Manchester United's desire of paying for Jadon Sancho in installments as long as they pay their asking price, according to reports.
The transfer window has now been open for a week and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to use the market to turn his team into Premier League title contenders, with Sancho being the priority target.
United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old who has enjoyed another sensational season in Germany, with 20 goals and 20 assists to his name, and the club are confident of finally getting him this summer after failing to do so twice before.
However, the Bundesliga club has set a deadline of August 10 for the deal to be concluded so the saga doesn't interrupt their preparations for the coming campaign and United are yet to make a formal offer.
Dortmund have refused to lower their asking price for Sancho in a post-coronavirus market which has threatened to scupper a deal but, according to Bild, the negotiations are picking up speed.
It's reported that United will pay the fee in installments, which is standard procedure for transfers, but in doing so will meet Dortmund's lofty asking price. It's claimed United will pay £63million up front, with another two payments of £27million and £18million to be made in the years to come.
Dortmund, it's claimed, would 'not say no' to such an offer.
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Meanwhile, Bournemouth are reportedly targeting a loan move for United youngster James Garner.
MEN Sport previously reported Championship interest in Garner, with Swansea City and Sheffield Wednesday in the race.
And now The Sun claim Bournemouth are keen on the midfielder as they seek to return to the Premier League following relegation.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--Line of Duty: All the police acronyms you need for the finale from OCG to UCO

Line of Duty is one of the BBC 's biggest exports and fans can rejoice as it 's back !
The only catch is that it is a re-run of series one but we ca n't be too fussy when it comes to TV right now .
The police drama has had viewers gripped since the first series in 2020 up until the finale of series five in May 2019 .
Now is probably a good time to declare SPOILER ALERT but if you 're still not caught up on the epic drama , where have you been ?
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left us questioning if Superintendent Ted Hastings was really bent and if he 'd be sent to prison .
But the most important question of all , which we have had from the start , who is ' H ' ?
While Ted was let off the hook as we discovered that it was the Police and Crime Commissioner 's legal advisor that was secretly linked with the OCG and was a key player in the plot to frame Ted .
We still have a while to wait for series six after series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic .
But with series one back to keep us reminded of all the drama , we thought that it was important you were up to scratch with all the confusing police lingo .
From OCG to UCO , you 'll need to have all these at the ready if you 're really want to understand the action :

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Line of Duty is one of the BBC's biggest exports and fans can rejoice as it's back!
The only catch is that it is a re-run of series one but we can't be too fussy when it comes to TV right now.
The police drama has had viewers gripped since the first series in 2020 up until the finale of series five in May 2019.
Now is probably a good time to declare SPOILER ALERT but if you're still not caught up on the epic drama, where have you been?
The fifth, 90-minute dramatic installment of LoD left us questioning if Superintendent Ted Hastings was really bent and if he'd be sent to prison.
(Image: BBC)
But the most important question of all, which we have had from the start, who is 'H'?
While Ted was let off the hook as we discovered that it was the Police and Crime Commissioner's legal advisor that was secretly linked with the OCG and was a key player in the plot to frame Ted.
We still have a while to wait for series six after series had to be halted due to the coronavirus pandemic.
But with series one back to keep us reminded of all the drama, we thought that it was important you were up to scratch with all the confusing police lingo.
From OCG to UCO, you'll need to have all these at the ready if you're really want to understand the action:
AC-12: Anti-corruption unit 12
ACC: Assistant chief constable
AFO: Authorised firearms officer
ANPR : Automatic Number Plate Recognition
ARVs: Armed Response Vehicles
CHIS: Covert Human Intelligence Source
COM: Covert operations manager
DI: Detective Inspector
DIR: Digital Interview Recording
FI: Forensic Investigator
I.P. Address: Internet Protocol address
IOPC: Independent Officer for Police Conduct
I.R: Incident Report
MOPI: Management of police information
OCG : Organised Crime Group
PACE : Police and Criminal Evidence Act
REG 15 : Regulation 15 notice of misconduct/gross misconduct
RIPA : Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
RTC: Road Traffic Collision
SFC: Strategic Firearms Commander
UCO: Undercover Operative
VO: Visiting Order
VPN: Virtual Private Network


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--Where you have seen the cast of Channel 5's The Deceived before

A new Channel 5 thriller series is set to keep us gripped in the coming days .
The Deceived , which begins on August 3 , will air over four consecutive nights and is the brainchild of Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee .
The psychological drama follows a student named Ophelia who has an affair with her professor Dr Michael Callaghan .
But if things are n't already complicated enough , Michael 's wife Roisin dies in a fire and Ophelia discovers she may be pregnant with Michael 's child .
A twist in the tale sees Ophelia beginning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she takes it upon herself with friend and local builder Sean to uncover the truth .
So , who plays the four main character in the brand new series ?
Paul Mescal will play Sean McKeogh and you may have seen him recently in BBC 's lockdown hit Normal People which has since earned him an Emmy nomination .
The 24-year-old played love-struck Connell whose secret romance with fellow student Marrianne never seemed to go to plan .
Ophelia Marsh is played by Emily Reid who is probably best known for her role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she played Sophia Trenchard .
Emily also recently starred in another ITV drama The Trouble With Maggie Cole .
Emmett J Scanlan plays Dr Michael Callaghan but you may recognise him from a whole host of other shows .
The actor is probably best known for playing Brendan Brady in Hollyoaks from 2010 to 2013 .
But he has starred in much more since including The Fall , Safe , Peaky Blinder and Gangs of London and in 2014 he appeared in Marvel 's Guardians of the Galaxy .
Roisin Mulvery is played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Netflix series Cursed .
In 2010 the Dublin actress starred in romcom Leap Year .

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A new Channel 5 thriller series is set to keep us gripped in the coming days.
The Deceived, which begins on August 3, will air over four consecutive nights and is the brainchild of Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee.
The psychological drama follows a student named Ophelia who has an affair with her professor Dr Michael Callaghan.
But if things aren't already complicated enough, Michael's wife Roisin dies in a fire and Ophelia discovers she may be pregnant with Michael's child.
A twist in the tale sees Ophelia beginning to suspect that Roisin is still alive and she takes it upon herself with friend and local builder Sean to uncover the truth.
So, who plays the four main character in the brand new series?
Paul Mescal will play Sean McKeogh and you may have seen him recently in BBC's lockdown hit Normal People which has since earned him an Emmy nomination.
The 24-year-old played love-struck Connell whose secret romance with fellow student Marrianne never seemed to go to plan.
Ophelia Marsh is played by Emily Reid who is probably best known for her role in ITV's period drama Belgravia where she played Sophia Trenchard.
Emily also recently starred in another ITV drama The Trouble With Maggie Cole.
(Image: Channel 5)
Emmett J Scanlan plays Dr Michael Callaghan but you may recognise him from a whole host of other shows.
The actor is probably best known for playing Brendan Brady in Hollyoaks from 2010 to 2013.
But he has starred in much more since including The Fall, Safe, Peaky Blinder and Gangs of London and in 2014 he appeared in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.
Roisin Mulvery is played by Catherine Walker who is currently appearing in Netflix series Cursed.
In 2010 the Dublin actress starred in romcom Leap Year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--Line of Duty on BBC: Is there going to be another series?

It 's fair to say that Line of Duty fans are eagerly anticipating the return of the cop drama .
So they 'll probably be pleased to know that the popular series returns tonight ( August 3 ) .
But sadly , it 's just a repeat of series one which will be shown on BBC One every Monday and Tuesday - and it 's the first time it has aired on the main channel .
The first ever LoD was broadcast on BBC Two back in 2012 starring our now much loved Martin Compston as DS Steve Arnott , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adrian Dunbar as Superintendent Ted Hastings .
So those who missed it the first time round can find out where it all started for AC12 and the hunt for the mysterious and corrupt ' H ' .
Or if you did see it before , it 's another excuse to watch it in all its dramatic glory .
But this has left us desperate to know when we will get a brand new series after series five left us on the edge of our seats when it came to an end last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six is happening and filming began earlier this year , however , the bad news is that it had to be halted due to the coronavirus pandemic and it is still not back up and running just yet .
It is hoped that the cast and crew will be back filming series six next month with Covid-secure guidelines in place .
This could also set plans for its release and therefore leave fans waiting a little longer to find out if AC12 are any closer to tracking down ' H ' .
Line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday on BBC One at 9pm .

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It's fair to say that Line of Duty fans are eagerly anticipating the return of the cop drama.
So they'll probably be pleased to know that the popular series returns tonight (August 3).
But sadly, it's just a repeat of series one which will be shown on BBC One every Monday and Tuesday - and it's the first time it has aired on the main channel.
The first ever LoD was broadcast on BBC Two back in 2012 starring our now much loved Martin Compston as DS Steve Arnott, Vicky McClure as DI Kate Fleming and Adrian Dunbar as Superintendent Ted Hastings.
So those who missed it the first time round can find out where it all started for AC12 and the hunt for the mysterious and corrupt 'H'.
Or if you did see it before, it's another excuse to watch it in all its dramatic glory.
But this has left us desperate to know when we will get a brand new series after series five left us on the edge of our seats when it came to an end last year.
The good news is that series six is happening and filming began earlier this year, however, the bad news is that it had to be halted due to the coronavirus pandemic and it is still not back up and running just yet.
It is hoped that the cast and crew will be back filming series six next month with Covid-secure guidelines in place.
This could also set plans for its release and therefore leave fans waiting a little longer to find out if AC12 are any closer to tracking down 'H'.
Line of Duty series one airs Monday and Tuesday on BBC One at 9pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--A McDonald's restaurant in Greater Manchester has had to shut because of a coronavirus outbreak amon

A McDonald's restaurant in Greater Manchester has had to shut because of a coronavirus outbreak among staff

A McDonalds restaurant has been temporarily closed after a coronavirus outbreak among staff .
Five workers at the branch in Stockport town centre have tested postive for Covid-19 , McDonald 's have confirmed .
The Wellington Road South restaurant was closed on Sunday .
A McDonald 's spokesperson said : `` We have proactively decided to temporarily close our Stockport restaurant as a precautionary measure following a rise of Covid-19 cases in the local area with five of our employees testing positive .
`` We have been in contact with all the restaurant employees and also with Public Health England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As with all of the decisions we have made across this unprecedented period , the safety of our people and customers is our absolute priority , and we will re-open as soon as we feel we can . ''
The latest figures from Public Health England show Stockport 's coronavirus infection rate more than trebled from 8.2 infections per 100,000 people on July 22 to 26 per 100,000 people a week later .
Infection rates are also rising in eight of the other nine boroughs in Greater Manchester leading the authorities to last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the region .
Stockport MP Navendu Mishra told the Manchester Evening News he had written to McDonald 's to raise his concerns about the outbreak after being contacted by worried members of staff .
He said : `` My main concern is the health and safety of staff members , customers and family members of the workforce .
`` As a community we expect a company with McDonald 's ' resources to have A* safety measures in place .
`` If this turns out not to be the case we should all ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers in McDonald 's is to join the Bakers Union to protect themselves and their families . ''
Mr Mishra also tweeted : `` Worried members of staff at @ McDonaldsUK Wellington Rd Sth have contacted me to inform me of a # Covid19 outbreak amongst workers .
`` I have contacted management & discussed with @ FastfoodRights @ bfawu1how best to protect workers and our community .
`` Health must come before profit . ''

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A McDonalds restaurant has been temporarily closed after a coronavirus outbreak among staff.
Five workers at the branch in Stockport town centre have tested postive for Covid-19, McDonald's have confirmed.
The Wellington Road South restaurant was closed on Sunday.
A McDonald's spokesperson said: "We have proactively decided to temporarily close our Stockport restaurant as a precautionary measure following a rise of Covid-19 cases in the local area with five of our employees testing positive.
"We have been in contact with all the restaurant employees and also with Public Health England and the Environmental Health Officer.
"As with all of the decisions we have made across this unprecedented period, the safety of our people and customers is our absolute priority, and we will re-open as soon as we feel we can."
The latest figures from Public Health England show Stockport's coronavirus infection rate more than trebled from 8.2 infections per 100,000 people on July 22 to 26 per 100,000 people a week later.
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Infection rates are also rising in eight of the other nine boroughs in Greater Manchester leading the authorities to last night declare a 'major incident' in the region.
Stockport MP Navendu Mishra told the Manchester Evening News he had written to McDonald's to raise his concerns about the outbreak after being contacted by worried members of staff.
He said: "My main concern is the health and safety of staff members, customers and family members of the workforce.
"As a community we expect a company with McDonald's' resources to have A* safety measures in place.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"If this turns out not to be the case we should all ask why.
"My advice to all workers in McDonald's is to join the Bakers Union to protect themselves and their families."
Mr Mishra also tweeted: "Worried members of staff at @McDonaldsUK Wellington Rd Sth have contacted me to inform me of a #Covid19 outbreak amongst workers.
"I have contacted management & discussed with @FastfoodRights @bfawu1how best to protect workers and our community.
"Health must come before profit."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--Manchester United evening headlines as 'Gabriel deal moves nearer'

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday , August 3 .
United could be just days away from defender agreement Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes is being strongly linked with a move to Manchester United , with reports in Italy claiming the club could be just ‘ days away ’ from reaching an agreement over the Brazilian .
Napoli and Everton have both been linked with the defender , who joined Lille in 2017 , but claims United could move to the front of the queue within days .
The news comes just days after Napoli clinched a move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as they prepare to challenge for the Champions League spots next season after missing out on the top four this time around .
Gabriel , who plays at centre-back , made 24 Ligue 1 appearances in 2019/20 and a further six as Lille dropped out of the Champions League after finishing bottom of their group .
Inter name Alexis in European squad in hint at pursuit of permanent deal Inter Milan have named Manchester United loanee Alexis Sanchez in their squad for the Europa League , suggesting they may be confident of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Alexis has played 13 times for Inter since Serie A resumed in June , scoring three goals and registering seven assists in the period , and the Nerazzurri are believed to be keen to extend his stay .
While United did not include an option for Inter to buy the forward when the loan move was agreed last summer , Alexis ’ form since the restart has made up for an injury-hit first half of the season , during which he scored just once .
United are understood to be paying 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wages while he is in Italy , but his ability to play in Europe beyond Wednesday ’ s last-16 tie against Getafe may rely on Inter ’ s ability to conclude a deal to keep him in Milan permanently .
Ashley Young and Romelu Lukaku , both permanent signings from United , are also in the club ’ s European squad .
While Barcelona have received interest in teenage star Ansu Fati , they have no plans to entertain any offers for him .
That ’ s , who was speaking after reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mendes , was working on a move to take his client to Manchester United .
There had also been reports in the that United had seen a £90million bid with add-ons knocked back by the Catalan club .
“ We haven ’ t had any formal offers but there has been interest from some clubs , ” he told , the source of the original United link .
“ Barça can ’ t sell Ansu , even if it might feel like an option to balance the books during a pandemic , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letting him go .
The opposite , in fact , what we want is to aid his development and extend his time here so that he plays at Barça for the rest of his life.
” Since making his Barcelona debut last season at the age of 16 , Fati has seven La Liga goals and opened his Champions League account with a winner against Inter Milan .

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, August 3.
United could be just days away from defender agreement
Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes is being strongly linked with a move to Manchester United, with reports in Italy claiming the club could be just ‘days away’ from reaching an agreement over the Brazilian.
Napoli and Everton have both been linked with the defender, who joined Lille in 2017, but Napoli Magazine claims United could move to the front of the queue within days.
The news comes just days after Napoli clinched a move for another Lille player, Victor Osimhen, as they prepare to challenge for the Champions League spots next season after missing out on the top four this time around.
Gabriel, who plays at centre-back, made 24 Ligue 1 appearances in 2019/20 and a further six as Lille dropped out of the Champions League after finishing bottom of their group.
Inter name Alexis in European squad in hint at pursuit of permanent deal
Inter Milan have named Manchester United loanee Alexis Sanchez in their squad for the Europa League , suggesting they may be confident of sealing a permanent move for the Chilean.
Alexis has played 13 times for Inter since Serie A resumed in June, scoring three goals and registering seven assists in the period, and the Nerazzurri are believed to be keen to extend his stay.
While United did not include an option for Inter to buy the forward when the loan move was agreed last summer, Alexis’ form since the restart has made up for an injury-hit first half of the season, during which he scored just once.
United are understood to be paying 25% of the player’s £400,000-per-week wages while he is in Italy, but his ability to play in Europe beyond Wednesday’s last-16 tie against Getafe may rely on Inter’s ability to conclude a deal to keep him in Milan permanently.
Ashley Young and Romelu Lukaku, both permanent signings from United, are also in the club’s European squad.
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Barcelona president explains Fati stance amid Man Utd links
While Barcelona have received interest in teenage star Ansu Fati, they have no plans to entertain any offers for him.
That’s according to club president Josep Maria Bartomeu , who was speaking after reports that Fati’s agent, Jorge Mendes, was working on a move to take his client to Manchester United. There had also been reports in the Times that United had seen a £90million bid with add-ons knocked back by the Catalan club.
“We haven’t had any formal offers but there has been interest from some clubs,” he told Sport , the source of the original United link.
“Barça can’t sell Ansu, even if it might feel like an option to balance the books during a pandemic,” Bartomeu continued.
“We never considered letting him go. The opposite, in fact, what we want is to aid his development and extend his time here so that he plays at Barça for the rest of his life.”
Since making his Barcelona debut last season at the age of 16, Fati has seven La Liga goals and opened his Champions League account with a winner against Inter Milan.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-03--Health chief says COVID-19 spike is warning to 'complacent white middle class'

The rising number of coronavirus infections in Greater Manchester is a warning to the 'complacent white middle class ' , a health chief has said .
Eleanor Roaf , the director of public health in Trafford , said that 80 % of the infections recorded in the borough last week were in the white community .
She urged residents not to become complacent about the virus and 'think it 's about overcrowding in ethnic minority families ' , the Guardian reports .
Her warning comes after a major incident was declared in Greater Manchester over the weekend due to escalating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move is the same as would be declared in the event of a terror attack or major flood and means the region can access extra national resources if necessary .
The army could be drafted in to support police if needed .
Residents in the region are no longer allowed to meet in different households , or people from other households inside pubs and restaurants .
Much of the coverage of the rise of infections in the region has focused on Oldham , where tougher coronavirus restrictions were introduced after the borough recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of last week .
But Trafford 's number had also risen dramatically in the week before the new measures were introduced - from 8 cases per 100,000 to more than 40 in the space of a week , although the rate of increase may now have slowed a little .
Eighty-one people tested positive in Trafford in the last week of July – the third biggest number in Greater Manchester , after Manchester ( 178 ) and Oldham ( 130 ) .
“ We are continuing to see more cases than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worrying is our positivity rate is going up '' , Ms Roaf said .
`` That is the number of people per hundred that test positive .
What you want to try to do is keep that to about 1 % .
We are at 3 % at the moment .
“ Ninety-two per cent of cases had ethnicity recorded and of those 80 % were white.
” The pattern of the virus in the region shows rates are not only up in areas with large Muslim communities , but also in those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as south Trafford .
The public health director said she hopes this is a warning for 'complacent white middle class people ' .
“ The Trafford narrative is that it is a very white outbreak in Trafford '' she said .
`` In other places the narrative is quite different .
`` One of the anxieties is that we don ’ t end up with a complacent white middle class thinking it ’ s not affecting them because they think it ’ s about overcrowding in ethnic minority families.
” Ms Roaf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the fight against coronavirus , saying authorities ‘ can only do so much ’ .
She said she was ‘ sure ’ the uptick in cases in the borough was down to changes in lockdown measures , but also thanked young people for coming forward for testing .
The coronavirus R number is currently estimated to be at 1.1 in the North West .
The R value is the average number of people infected by one infected person - the aim is to keep it below 1 .
The figures from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'underline the need for caution and to follow the guidance ' , Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham tweeted .

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The rising number of coronavirus infections in Greater Manchester is a warning to the 'complacent white middle class', a health chief has said.
Eleanor Roaf, the director of public health in Trafford, said that 80% of the infections recorded in the borough last week were in the white community.
She urged residents not to become complacent about the virus and 'think it's about overcrowding in ethnic minority families', the Guardian reports.
Her warning comes after a major incident was declared in Greater Manchester over the weekend due to escalating transmission rates in the region.
The move is the same as would be declared in the event of a terror attack or major flood and means the region can access extra national resources if necessary.
The army could be drafted in to support police if needed.
Residents in the region are no longer allowed to meet in different households, or people from other households inside pubs and restaurants.
Much of the coverage of the rise of infections in the region has focused on Oldham, where tougher coronavirus restrictions were introduced after the borough recorded rates of around 60 per 100,000 towards the end of last week.
But Trafford's number had also risen dramatically in the week before the new measures were introduced - from 8 cases per 100,000 to more than 40 in the space of a week, although the rate of increase may now have slowed a little.
Eighty-one people tested positive in Trafford in the last week of July – the third biggest number in Greater Manchester, after Manchester (178) and Oldham (130).
“We are continuing to see more cases than we would like and what’s worrying is our positivity rate is going up", Ms Roaf said.
"That is the number of people per hundred that test positive. What you want to try to do is keep that to about 1%. We are at 3% at the moment.
“Ninety-two per cent of cases had ethnicity recorded and of those 80% were white.”
The pattern of the virus in the region shows rates are not only up in areas with large Muslim communities, but also in those that are far more predominantly white, such as south Trafford.
The public health director said she hopes this is a warning for 'complacent white middle class people'.
“The Trafford narrative is that it is a very white outbreak in Trafford" she said.
"In other places the narrative is quite different.
"One of the anxieties is that we don’t end up with a complacent white middle class thinking it’s not affecting them because they think it’s about overcrowding in ethnic minority families.”
Ms Roaf previously called on the public's help in the fight against coronavirus, saying authorities ‘can only do so much’.
She said she was ‘sure’ the uptick in cases in the borough was down to changes in lockdown measures, but also thanked young people for coming forward for testing.
The coronavirus R number is currently estimated to be at 1.1 in the North West.
The R value is the average number of people infected by one infected person - the aim is to keep it below 1.
The figures from the Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases 'underline the need for caution and to follow the guidance', Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham tweeted.