themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Armed police swoop on motorway as 15 arrested in 'ongoing operation'

Police have arrested 15 people after several cars were pulled over on a stretch of motorway .
Armed police stopped a number of vehicles on the A556 near Knutsford on Thursday morning ( August 20 ) as part of an `` ongoing investigation . ''
The A556 is currently closed southbound between the M56 junction 8 for Bowden interchange and the M6 junction 19 at Knutsford , while police respond to the incident .
A total of 15 people have been arrested and are on their way to police custody , Cheshire Police have confirmed .
Footage from the scene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police cars at the side of the road .
A number of armed police officers can also been seen .
At least half a dozen cars appear to have been pulled over and stopped by police .
The nature of the incident or the arrests has not been confirmed .
A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said : `` As part of an ongoing operation officers have stopped a number of vehicles on the A556 near Knutsford .
`` A total of 15 people have been arrested and they are currently en route to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the incident the A556 is currently closed southbound between the M56 junction 8 , Bowden interchange , and the M6 junction 19 , at Knutsford . ''
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Police have arrested 15 people after several cars were pulled over on a stretch of motorway.
Armed police stopped a number of vehicles on the A556 near Knutsford on Thursday morning (August 20) as part of an "ongoing investigation."
The A556 is currently closed southbound between the M56 junction 8 for Bowden interchange and the M6 junction 19 at Knutsford, while police respond to the incident.
A total of 15 people have been arrested and are on their way to police custody, Cheshire Police have confirmed.
(Image: Rachel Salomon)
Footage from the scene shows a number of marked and unmarked police cars at the side of the road.
A number of armed police officers can also been seen.
At least half a dozen cars appear to have been pulled over and stopped by police.
The nature of the incident or the arrests has not been confirmed.
(Image: Rachel Salomon)
A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: "As part of an ongoing operation officers have stopped a number of vehicles on the A556 near Knutsford.
"A total of 15 people have been arrested and they are currently en route to police custody.
"As a result of the incident the A556 is currently closed southbound between the M56 junction 8, Bowden interchange, and the M6 junction 19, at Knutsford."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Predict who'll top the early league table with our Premier League predictor

The fixtures are out , and the 2020/21 Premier League season will soon be with us .
And what everyone wants to know is how those opening fixtures will shape the chances of success for Man City and the 19 other teams .
Every fan has got their opinions about who will make the early running - and we 've got a way for you to predict exactly how the table could look after the opening matchdays .
With our Premier League predictor , all you need to do is choose a result for every game in the first four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give you the league table based on those results so you can see who 'll be making an early bid for glory , and who could be in for nine months in the doldrums .
Note : Man City and Manchester United only play three times in the opening four rounds as their opening weekend matches are being moved to a later date .
Put your predictions to the test here : When you 're done , click share and tag in @ ManCityMEN so we can see your results .
Which fixtures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is there a month that could decide the fate of the season ?
Let us know in the comments and debate it with other fans .

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The fixtures are out, and the 2020/21 Premier League season will soon be with us.
And what everyone wants to know is how those opening fixtures will shape the chances of success for Man City and the 19 other teams.
Every fan has got their opinions about who will make the early running - and we've got a way for you to predict exactly how the table could look after the opening matchdays.
With our Premier League predictor, all you need to do is choose a result for every game in the first four rounds of fixtures. It will then give you the league table based on those results so you can see who'll be making an early bid for glory, and who could be in for nine months in the doldrums.
Note: Man City and Manchester United only play three times in the opening four rounds as their opening weekend matches are being moved to a later date.
Put your predictions to the test here:
When you're done, click share and tag in @ManCityMEN so we can see your results.
Which fixtures are you looking forward to most - is there a month that could decide the fate of the season? Let us know in the comments and debate it with other fans.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Bournemouth give transfers update amid Man United interest in David Brooks

New Bournemouth boss Jason Tindall insists the club wo n't `` stand in anybody 's way '' if players want to leave this summer , as long as their valuation is met .
The Cherries have already sold Nathan Ake to Manchester City for £41million and Aaron Ramsdale to Sheffield United for £18.5million , but more players are expected to leave after their relegation to the Championship .
David Brooks could be one of them , with Manchester United interested in the 23-year-old attacking midfielder , who returned from a serious injury to start eight of the final nine games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ price tag of £40million is one United would be reluctant to meet , with Jadon Sancho their chief target at the moment , but Tindall has opened the door to a potential move .
However , Bournemouth will only countenance doing business if they receive what they consider to be a fair offer .
`` In terms of Aaron and offers that come into the football club , each offer , each transfer is dealt with on an individual basis , '' Tindall told the Bournemouth Daily Echo .
`` I think first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's got to happen .
We as a football club have got a value of what we believe for our players and if that value is met then players have got the opportunity to then discuss with whoever they need to discuss with and then make the decision they feel is right for them .
`` But first and foremost , it needs to be right for the football club and once it 's right for the football club then , as you 've seen in the past , I do n't think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in anybody 's way providing that the club 's happy with and it meets the valuation of the player .
`` Until any offers come in for any players then they remain in Bournemouth regardless anyway .
The squad are happy here .
They know they 're at a fantastic club and it 's a club that 's going places and want to achieve something this year .
`` I think when you 've got that purpose as a player where you 're going into a season where you 're looking to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's a great thing to have and people want to be a part of that . ''

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New Bournemouth boss Jason Tindall insists the club won't "stand in anybody's way" if players want to leave this summer, as long as their valuation is met.
The Cherries have already sold Nathan Ake to Manchester City for £41million and Aaron Ramsdale to Sheffield United for £18.5million, but more players are expected to leave after their relegation to the Championship.
David Brooks could be one of them, with Manchester United interested in the 23-year-old attacking midfielder, who returned from a serious injury to start eight of the final nine games of the Premier League season.
A price tag of £40million is one United would be reluctant to meet, with Jadon Sancho their chief target at the moment, but Tindall has opened the door to a potential move.
However, Bournemouth will only countenance doing business if they receive what they consider to be a fair offer.
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"In terms of Aaron and offers that come into the football club, each offer, each transfer is dealt with on an individual basis," Tindall told the Bournemouth Daily Echo.
"I think first and foremost there's a lot that's got to happen. We as a football club have got a value of what we believe for our players and if that value is met then players have got the opportunity to then discuss with whoever they need to discuss with and then make the decision they feel is right for them.
"But first and foremost, it needs to be right for the football club and once it's right for the football club then, as you've seen in the past, I don't think it's a club that will stand in anybody's way providing that the club's happy with and it meets the valuation of the player.
"Until any offers come in for any players then they remain in Bournemouth regardless anyway. The squad are happy here. They know they're at a fantastic club and it's a club that's going places and want to achieve something this year.
"I think when you've got that purpose as a player where you're going into a season where you're looking to be successful and achieve something, I think it's a great thing to have and people want to be a part of that."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Thug grabs vicar's mic and shouts 'white lives matter' at BLM protest

This is the moment a man grabbed a vicar 's mic at a Black Lives Matter protest and shouted 'white lives matter ' .
The vicar was reciting a prayer in support of the black community when the man approached her , snatched the microphone from her hands and started shouting .
Footage taken by a protester shows the man then get agitated as he appears to throws punches at campaigners .
He allegedly then made threats to a protester who tried to calm him down , saying he had a knife .
The M.E.N has decided to blur out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incident , which took place on Wilbraham Road in Chorlton on Wednesday afternoon .
Protesters meet there every week and take the knee in solidarity with George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement .
Stand Up To Racism Manchester campaigner Mark Krantz was filming the vicar from the Chorlton Central church , saying a prayer when he heard the man shout 'white lives matter ' .
The 63-year-old said the man then came across the street and grabbed the microphone .
`` I then stood inbetween them but then he started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M.E.N .
`` He sort of went away but then came back and tried to same thing again .
`` He was ushered away and then police came . ''
It has not yet been confirmed whether the man was arrested .
Mark said the vicar tried to reason with the man , but said it was 'beyond that ' .
`` He was full of hatred '' , Mark added .
`` He was making threats to her .
`` He picked up a chair from the local pub and it looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but staff stopped him .
`` He then threatened a friend of mine saying he had a knife .
One of our campaigners who come every week , this person spat at . ''
The vicar in the video is from the same church that had a George Floyd picture defaced with blue paint last weekend .
Mark said incidents like this are 'not what Manchester is about ' .
`` In Manchester , we 've had racist graffiti on the George Floyd mural and a church 's minibus was vandalised with racist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shout 'white lives matter ' and assault a vicar and attack other people , it 's awful '' , he said .
`` We 've had many messages of support from all over and people saying they will come next Wednesday .
`` I now want to see councillors and MPs support us .
`` We are not going to be distracted by things like this .
We are more determined to be together . ''
The M.E.N has contacted Greater Manchester Police for comment .

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This is the moment a man grabbed a vicar's mic at a Black Lives Matter protest and shouted 'white lives matter'.
The vicar was reciting a prayer in support of the black community when the man approached her, snatched the microphone from her hands and started shouting.
Footage taken by a protester shows the man then get agitated as he appears to throws punches at campaigners.
He allegedly then made threats to a protester who tried to calm him down, saying he had a knife.
The M.E.N has decided to blur out the faces of the people involved in the incident, which took place on Wilbraham Road in Chorlton on Wednesday afternoon.
Protesters meet there every week and take the knee in solidarity with George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Stand Up To Racism Manchester campaigner Mark Krantz was filming the vicar from the Chorlton Central church, saying a prayer when he heard the man shout 'white lives matter'.
The 63-year-old said the man then came across the street and grabbed the microphone.
"I then stood inbetween them but then he started throwing punches", Mark told the M.E.N .
"He sort of went away but then came back and tried to same thing again.
"He was ushered away and then police came."
It has not yet been confirmed whether the man was arrested.
Mark said the vicar tried to reason with the man, but said it was 'beyond that'.
"He was full of hatred", Mark added. "He was making threats to her.
"He picked up a chair from the local pub and it looked like he was going to throw it but staff stopped him.
"He then threatened a friend of mine saying he had a knife. One of our campaigners who come every week, this person spat at."
The vicar in the video is from the same church that had a George Floyd picture defaced with blue paint last weekend.
Mark said incidents like this are 'not what Manchester is about'.
"In Manchester, we've had racist graffiti on the George Floyd mural and a church's minibus was vandalised with racist graffiti, but then for a person to shout 'white lives matter' and assault a vicar and attack other people, it's awful", he said.
"We've had many messages of support from all over and people saying they will come next Wednesday.
"I now want to see councillors and MPs support us.
"We are not going to be distracted by things like this. We are more determined to be together."
The M.E.N has contacted Greater Manchester Police for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Man City face potential fixture headache before season has even begun

Manchester City are facing a potential fixture pile-up … before their season has even begun !
The Blues have seen their opening day fixture against Aston Villa postponed due to their involvement in the Champions League up until last weekend .
Under a Premier League agreement , every club is entitled to a minimum of 30 days break between the end of one season and the start of another – which means City did not have to start until September 13 .
With Villa involved in the Carabao Cup second round in midweek , that game has been postponed indefinitely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fixture will be a trip to Wolves on the weekend of September 19 .
But a perusal of the football calendar reveals that there are no vacant midweek dates between the opening day and the Champions League final on May 29 .
The only possibility as things stand is the split TV schedule in January .
Instead of the winter break , which was introduced last season to give teams a two-week break , matchday 18 will be split in two to fulfil the TV contract , with half of the clubs playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half the following week around January 19 .
City could be forced to play on BOTH dates if they are still in the Carabao Cup at that stage .
If the Blues were to have a season like the last one – when they won the League Cup , and reached the FA Cup semi-finals and Champions League quarter-finals they could wedge the Villa fixture in at the end of April or beginning of May , when the European semi-finals are played .
If the Blues go one stage further in the elite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have good runs in the domestic cups , there will be no empty slots , and they could end up playing three games in a week .
The season has already been squeezed , being delayed for five weeks due to the pandemic lockdown ’ s effect on last season , and with the European Championships starting on June 11 , there is no wriggle room after the Champions League final .
With international fixtures to be fitted into the congested schedule , and FA Cup replays have been scrapped for this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which has become the norm for City in recent seasons – would bring a major headache this time .
And if the winter turns out to be a bad one , bringing postponements , the problem will just get bigger .

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Manchester City are facing a potential fixture pile-up … before their season has even begun!
The Blues have seen their opening day fixture against Aston Villa postponed due to their involvement in the Champions League up until last weekend.
Under a Premier League agreement, every club is entitled to a minimum of 30 days break between the end of one season and the start of another – which means City did not have to start until September 13.
With Villa involved in the Carabao Cup second round in midweek, that game has been postponed indefinitely, and City’s actual first fixture will be a trip to Wolves on the weekend of September 19.
But a perusal of the football calendar reveals that there are no vacant midweek dates between the opening day and the Champions League final on May 29.
The only possibility as things stand is the split TV schedule in January.
Instead of the winter break, which was introduced last season to give teams a two-week break, matchday 18 will be split in two to fulfil the TV contract, with half of the clubs playing midweek around January 12 an the other half the following week around January 19.
City could be forced to play on BOTH dates if they are still in the Carabao Cup at that stage.
If the Blues were to have a season like the last one – when they won the League Cup, and reached the FA Cup semi-finals and Champions League quarter-finals they could wedge the Villa fixture in at the end of April or beginning of May, when the European semi-finals are played.
If the Blues go one stage further in the elite European stage, and they or Villa have good runs in the domestic cups, there will be no empty slots, and they could end up playing three games in a week.
The season has already been squeezed, being delayed for five weeks due to the pandemic lockdown’s effect on last season, and with the European Championships starting on June 11, there is no wriggle room after the Champions League final.
With international fixtures to be fitted into the congested schedule, and FA Cup replays have been scrapped for this season, but success on all fronts – which has become the norm for City in recent seasons – would bring a major headache this time.
And if the winter turns out to be a bad one, bringing postponements, the problem will just get bigger.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Two women arrested over death of 18-year-old gunned down in street

Two women have been arrested in connection with the death of an 18-year-old who was shot in the street in Bury .
Cole Kershaw was rushed to hospital after a bullet hit him in the shoulder following an altercation on Chesham Road on Wednesday August 12 .
Despite treatment he later died in hospital .
Police investigating the incident have now arrested two women on suspicion of assisting an offender .
The women , aged 24 and 25 , are currently in custody being questioned by detectives .
Four men who were previously arrested have been released on bail .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chief Inspector Andrew Butterworth , of GMP ’ s Major Incident Team , said : `` It ’ s horrific to think that a young man has lost his life in such brutal circumstances .
`` My heart really goes out to Cole ’ s family and I want to assure them and the wider community that we will leave no stone unturned in this investigation .
`` Whilst we have made significant progress , with four people being arrested , it ’ s vitally important that anyone with information gets in touch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Please think of Cole ’ s loved ones and do the right thing and come forward - we need to get them justice . ''
Police believe the 18-year-old was not the intended target of the shooter , who had been travelling in a vehicle involved in a chase with the car Cole had been in .
Following his death , friends and family have been laying flowers and leaving messages at the scene of the crash .
His brother , Patrick , said : `` He was a party animal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t involved in anything bad .
He loved his boxing and was earning a trade as an apprentice scaffolder.
” Anyone with information can call the dedicated police incident room on 0161 856 6777 , quoting 3452 of 12/08/20 .
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Two women have been arrested in connection with the death of an 18-year-old who was shot in the street in Bury.
Cole Kershaw was rushed to hospital after a bullet hit him in the shoulder following an altercation on Chesham Road on Wednesday August 12.
Despite treatment he later died in hospital.
Police investigating the incident have now arrested two women on suspicion of assisting an offender.
The women, aged 24 and 25, are currently in custody being questioned by detectives.
Four men who were previously arrested have been released on bail.
Speaking after the initial arrests, Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Butterworth, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: "It’s horrific to think that a young man has lost his life in such brutal circumstances.
"My heart really goes out to Cole’s family and I want to assure them and the wider community that we will leave no stone unturned in this investigation.
"Whilst we have made significant progress, with four people being arrested, it’s vitally important that anyone with information gets in touch with us as a matter of urgency. Please think of Cole’s loved ones and do the right thing and come forward - we need to get them justice."
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Police believe the 18-year-old was not the intended target of the shooter, who had been travelling in a vehicle involved in a chase with the car Cole had been in.
Following his death, friends and family have been laying flowers and leaving messages at the scene of the crash.
His brother, Patrick, said: "He was a party animal, an absolute legend.
“He wasn’t involved in anything bad. He loved his boxing and was earning a trade as an apprentice scaffolder.”
Anyone with information can call the dedicated police incident room on 0161 856 6777, quoting 3452 of 12/08/20.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--How Man United line up could look in Premier League opener

Manchester United may have to wait a while before welcoming fans back to Old Trafford , but the turnaround before the start of the new Premier League season will feel like no time at all .
In fact , such is the lack of breathing space between the end of 2019/20 and the start of its successor , that United 's scheduled opening day encounter at Burnley is set to be postponed .
That means Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side will commence their campaign at home against Crystal Palace on September 19th after being allowed a 30-day break between competitive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ climax of last season throughout June and July was incredibly settled , but fans will be hoping some key transfers and personnel decisions will have changed matters by mid September .
The back four of Aaron Wan-Bissaka , Victor Lindelof , Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw ( if fit ) may very well be unchanged for the new season — meaning it could be the exact same defence that started the campaign opener against Chelsea a year ago .
But there is a huge decision looming for Solskjaer over his first-choice goalkeeper .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's first contest will expect a run of games and a chance to establish themselves as the United No.1 .
Dean Henderson has now returned to United training after two seasons out on loan with Sheffield United , officially bidding the Blades goodbye as they welcomed new signing Aaron Ramsdale in his stead .
And it is understood that talks for a new Henderson contract are progressing well .
He may be set to usurp David de Gea in the United goal .
That would be a major sea-change , not only for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favoured but also for the club in general after nearly a decade of De Gea between the posts .
More sweeping changes may also be seen further up the pitch .
Paul Pogba is a certainty to start in central midfield , though Solskjaer 's preferred partner for him is another big talking point .
It seems unlikely that United will sign a new defensive midfielder , so it looks like a straight choice between Fred and Nemanja Matic to play the foil to Pogba against Palace .
Given that Fred started the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appears the United boss may favour the Brazilian in games he expects United to dominate .
Matic 's experience and positional sense could be used against the more dangerous teams , while Scott McTominay — despite starting the Chelsea game a year ago — looks likely to be reduced to a substitute 's role for the time being .
Andreas Pereira and Jesse Lingard both started that Chelsea win in August 2019 , but whether both are even still at United by the time this season opener gets under way is a doubt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away , after Bruno Fernandes ' arrival left them both playing second fiddle in attacking midfield .
If Jadon Sancho arrives from Borussia Dortmund , he and Fernandes in place of Pereira and Lingard will represent a major upgrade for United , with Marcus Rashford to retain his spot on the left wing .
Sancho , of course , is a big 'if ' right now , though United are confident they will be able to strike a deal for the sought-after 20-year-old despite Dortmund 's stance .
Anthony Martial should be allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role , with Sancho 's arrival potentially meaning Mason Greenwood has to start the season on the bench .
How United 's XI may look for season opener vs Palace : Pick your own team below : Solskjaer has spoken about the need for United to add depth to their squad .
And if everyone is fit for the start of the new season , he should have that extra bit of quality he 's looking for .
`` We are working to improve what we have , '' he said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spells where players have played a lot .
We 're always looking to improve the squad .
`` It 's not about marquee , it 's about quality .
You need to have the right player , the right personality , someone who fits into the group and makes us better . ''

Manchester United may have to wait a while before welcoming fans back to Old Trafford, but the turnaround before the start of the new Premier League season will feel like no time at all.
In fact, such is the lack of breathing space between the end of 2019/20 and the start of its successor, that United's scheduled opening day encounter at Burnley is set to be postponed.
That means Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will commence their campaign at home against Crystal Palace on September 19th after being allowed a 30-day break between competitive matches. United's team for the climax of last season throughout June and July was incredibly settled, but fans will be hoping some key transfers and personnel decisions will have changed matters by mid September.
The back four of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw (if fit) may very well be unchanged for the new season — meaning it could be the exact same defence that started the campaign opener against Chelsea a year ago. But there is a huge decision looming for Solskjaer over his first-choice goalkeeper.
Whoever starts in goal for the season's first contest will expect a run of games and a chance to establish themselves as the United No.1. Dean Henderson has now returned to United training after two seasons out on loan with Sheffield United, officially bidding the Blades goodbye as they welcomed new signing Aaron Ramsdale in his stead. And it is understood that talks for a new Henderson contract are progressing well. He may be set to usurp David de Gea in the United goal.
That would be a major sea-change, not only for the settled United side that Solskjaer has favoured but also for the club in general after nearly a decade of De Gea between the posts.
More sweeping changes may also be seen further up the pitch. Paul Pogba is a certainty to start in central midfield, though Solskjaer's preferred partner for him is another big talking point. It seems unlikely that United will sign a new defensive midfielder, so it looks like a straight choice between Fred and Nemanja Matic to play the foil to Pogba against Palace.
Given that Fred started the Europa League quarter and semi-final, it appears the United boss may favour the Brazilian in games he expects United to dominate. Matic's experience and positional sense could be used against the more dangerous teams, while Scott McTominay — despite starting the Chelsea game a year ago — looks likely to be reduced to a substitute's role for the time being.
Andreas Pereira and Jesse Lingard both started that Chelsea win in August 2019, but whether both are even still at United by the time this season opener gets under way is a doubt. Both have been linked with moves away, after Bruno Fernandes' arrival left them both playing second fiddle in attacking midfield.
If Jadon Sancho arrives from Borussia Dortmund, he and Fernandes in place of Pereira and Lingard will represent a major upgrade for United, with Marcus Rashford to retain his spot on the left wing. Sancho, of course, is a big 'if' right now, though United are confident they will be able to strike a deal for the sought-after 20-year-old despite Dortmund's stance.
Anthony Martial should be allowed to continue his progress in the No.9 role, with Sancho's arrival potentially meaning Mason Greenwood has to start the season on the bench.
How United's XI may look for season opener vs Palace:
Pick your own team below (we've included David Brooks, Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish in the widget - just for fun)
Solskjaer has spoken about the need for United to add depth to their squad. And if everyone is fit for the start of the new season, he should have that extra bit of quality he's looking for.
"We are working to improve what we have," he said. "We've had spells with injuries and spells where players have played a lot. We're always looking to improve the squad.
"It's not about marquee, it's about quality. You need to have the right player, the right personality, someone who fits into the group and makes us better."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Wilmslow Road in Rusholme shut again as people gathered and danced on cars

A main road in Rusholme was closed by police for the second time in a week after dozens of people gathered in the street and danced on cars .
Big crowds congregated on Wilmslow Road , also known as Curry Mile , on Wednesday night ( August 19 ) .
It 's understood that they gathered to celebrate Afghan Independence Day .
Video footage shared on social media showed dozens of people lining the street waving flags and letting off flares .
Some people were pictured dancing on top of cars and vans .
Police officers reportedly had to close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Traffic alerts reported that it was shut between Dickenson Road and Moss Lane East .
This is the second time in a week that the main road has been shut off due to large crowds .
Last Friday ( August 14 ) , the road was closed after hundreds of people gathered to celebrate Pakistan Independence Day .
Videos posted on social media showed hundreds of people gathered in the area blocking the road , waving flags , setting off green flares , shouting and beeping car horns .
Labour MP for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House of Commons Afzal Khan condemned the scenes .
`` Disappointed , frustrated and angered with the appalling behaviour on Wilmslow Road last night , '' he said on Twitter .
`` Not only is antisocial behaviour of this kind deeply disrespectful to Rusholme residents , ignoring the COVID-19 regulations puts us all at risk .
`` To those who came from outside Manchester , knowing full well the Covid situation across our region , your choice to visit Rusholme last night increases the danger of spreading the virus further here and at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - you have put your loved ones at risk . ''
Now last night 's celebrations have been criticised by a local councillor , who said people must not flout the current local lockdown rules banning large gatherings from taking place .
Councillor Ahmed Ali , who represents Rusholme , said : `` We do n't mind people having celebrations but under the pandemic emergency regulations , not supposed to congregate in such ways or have parties and things like that .
`` In Manchester , we are a diverse community and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Ordinarily , there are about 60 or 70 celebrations of different cultures throughout the year .
`` But we are not in 2018 or 2019 , we are in 2020 and we are in an emergency pandemic .
We can not have people flouting the rules .
`` The message to the community is to please not congregate like this and hold back on any celebrations .
I plead with people to just hold back .
`` The authorities want you to celebrate your culture but you must not flout the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great job in dispersing the crowds peacefully where many were displaying rowdy and anti-social behaviour potentially endangering other visitors in Rusholme . ''
The M.E.N has contacted Greater Manchester Police for a comment .

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A main road in Rusholme was closed by police for the second time in a week after dozens of people gathered in the street and danced on cars.
Big crowds congregated on Wilmslow Road, also known as Curry Mile, on Wednesday night (August 19).
It's understood that they gathered to celebrate Afghan Independence Day.
Video footage shared on social media showed dozens of people lining the street waving flags and letting off flares.
Some people were pictured dancing on top of cars and vans.
(Image: SnapMap)
Police officers reportedly had to close the road while the crowds were dispersed.
Traffic alerts reported that it was shut between Dickenson Road and Moss Lane East.
This is the second time in a week that the main road has been shut off due to large crowds.
Last Friday (August 14), the road was closed after hundreds of people gathered to celebrate Pakistan Independence Day.
Videos posted on social media showed hundreds of people gathered in the area blocking the road, waving flags, setting off green flares, shouting and beeping car horns.
(Image: Snapchat)
Labour MP for Gorton and Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons Afzal Khan condemned the scenes.
"Disappointed, frustrated and angered with the appalling behaviour on Wilmslow Road last night," he said on Twitter.
"Not only is antisocial behaviour of this kind deeply disrespectful to Rusholme residents, ignoring the COVID-19 regulations puts us all at risk.
"To those who came from outside Manchester, knowing full well the Covid situation across our region, your choice to visit Rusholme last night increases the danger of spreading the virus further here and at your home. You should be ashamed - you have put your loved ones at risk."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Now last night's celebrations have been criticised by a local councillor, who said people must not flout the current local lockdown rules banning large gatherings from taking place.
Councillor Ahmed Ali, who represents Rusholme, said: "We don't mind people having celebrations but under the pandemic emergency regulations, not supposed to congregate in such ways or have parties and things like that.
"In Manchester, we are a diverse community and we have different languages, cultures and faiths.
"Ordinarily, there are about 60 or 70 celebrations of different cultures throughout the year.
"But we are not in 2018 or 2019, we are in 2020 and we are in an emergency pandemic. We cannot have people flouting the rules.
"The message to the community is to please not congregate like this and hold back on any celebrations. I plead with people to just hold back.
"The authorities want you to celebrate your culture but you must not flout the rules.
"GMP has done a great job in dispersing the crowds peacefully where many were displaying rowdy and anti-social behaviour potentially endangering other visitors in Rusholme."
The M.E.N has contacted Greater Manchester Police for a comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Man United to offer new contract to Paul Pogba and more rumours

Manchester United are set to offer Paul Pogba a new three-year-contract - according to reports .
Pogba has entered the final year of his current deal at Old Trafford though United have the option to extend it for a further season .
MEN Sport understand the Reds are yet to trigger the extension clause and are relaxed about his future .
The World Cup winner continues to be linked with an exit despite playing an important role in United 's run in alongside January signing Bruno Fernandes .
The Daily Star report United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is planning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him a three-year-deal worth in the excess of £225,000-per-week .
Earlier this week , Pogba 's countryman Louis Saha revealed the Frenchman was happy at the club and urged the club to extend his contract .
Elsewhere , reports claim Juventus will demand £18million for the signature of winger Douglas Costa this summer .
MEN Sport understand United view the 29-year-old as an alternative to signing Jadon Sancho if they fail to agree a deal for the England international with Borussia Dortmund but have cooled interest in a loan deal for the Brazilian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open to allowing the winger to leave this summer but will demand £18m if he is to depart .
The Italian champions are open to keeping him at the club if their asking price is not met .
The report adds United officials are concerned over Costa 's injury record and would need assurances over his fitness if they were to continue to pursue a deal .

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Manchester United are set to offer Paul Pogba a new three-year-contract - according to reports.
Pogba has entered the final year of his current deal at Old Trafford though United have the option to extend it for a further season. MEN Sport understand the Reds are yet to trigger the extension clause and are relaxed about his future.
The World Cup winner continues to be linked with an exit despite playing an important role in United's run in alongside January signing Bruno Fernandes.
The Daily Star report United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is planning to sit down with the midfielder and offer him a three-year-deal worth in the excess of £225,000-per-week.
Earlier this week, Pogba's countryman Louis Saha revealed the Frenchman was happy at the club and urged the club to extend his contract.
Elsewhere, reports claim Juventus will demand £18million for the signature of winger Douglas Costa this summer.
MEN Sport understand United view the 29-year-old as an alternative to signing Jadon Sancho if they fail to agree a deal for the England international with Borussia Dortmund but have cooled interest in a loan deal for the Brazilian.
Italian outlet Tuttosport claim Juventus are open to allowing the winger to leave this summer but will demand £18m if he is to depart. The Italian champions are open to keeping him at the club if their asking price is not met.
The report adds United officials are concerned over Costa's injury record and would need assurances over his fitness if they were to continue to pursue a deal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Wayne Rooney will manage England Soccer Aid side at Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney will return to Old Trafford as manager of the England side at this year 's Soccer Aid charity match , Manchester United have announced .
United and England 's all-time leading goalscorer said he had been given 'special dispensation ' from his current club , Derby County , where he is player coach , to take up the role .
The annual star-studded game raises millions for the global children 's charity UNICEF .
The 2020 match had been originally scheduled for Sunday , June 6 .
But United said that because of the coronavirus pandemic and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a decision was taken to postpone the game until it was safe to reconvene .
The exact date and time of the match will be announced by ITV shortly , but it 's expected to be in September .
It will be televised live from Old Trafford - but no fans will be present in the stadium .
Sam Allardyce - the former England manager and Soccer Aid stalwart - will be a co-manager , with ex-England goalie David Seaman as goalkeeping coach .
United said in a statement : `` Wayne 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity match has been agreed with the full permission and support of Derby County Football Club . ''
Rooney , 34 , said : `` Taking part in Soccer Aid for UNICEF is something I have wanted to do for many years .
`` Previously , I have never been able to make the dates work , but this year was obviously different .
`` I was enormously proud to be asked to manage the England team and although there will be no fans at the match , it is always special to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Simply representing your country is always a huge honour - and this game is no different .
`` I 'm looking forward to working with Sam and David .
`` Yes , the players and I want to win the match but the real victory is helping to raise millions of pounds for UNICEF .
`` This year , every £1 donated is automatically trebled thanks to the UK Government and Gavi , The Vaccine Alliance , so I would ask people to donate if they can .
`` I 'd like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving me special dispensation to take part in the match .
`` Soccer Aid for UNICEF is a show that we 've always tried to watch as a family over the years .
The names taking part this year will make it one of the most exciting to date , so I hope everyone at home tunes in . ''
Comedian Jason Manford , Joel Dommett , Santan Dave , James Bay , Kelly Smith MBE , former United captain Patrice Evra , 'keeper David James and Lianne Sanderson will make their Soccer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stars Yaya Touré , Wes Brown , Katie Chapman , Robbie Keane , Olly Murs , Kem Cetinay , Marvin Humes and Joe Wicks .
More names will be announced in due course , United said .
An all-star England team will take on the Soccer Aid World XI FC , with both teams featuring household names from the worlds of sport and entertainment .
Since 2006 , Soccer Aid for UNICEF - the brainchild of Robbie Williams - has raised more than £38million to help give children all over the world .

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Wayne Rooney will return to Old Trafford as manager of the England side at this year's Soccer Aid charity match, Manchester United have announced.
United and England's all-time leading goalscorer said he had been given 'special dispensation' from his current club, Derby County, where he is player coach, to take up the role.
The annual star-studded game raises millions for the global children's charity UNICEF.
The 2020 match had been originally scheduled for Sunday, June 6.
But United said that because of the coronavirus pandemic and the health and safety of all involved, a decision was taken to postpone the game until it was safe to reconvene.
(Image: Getty Images)
The exact date and time of the match will be announced by ITV shortly, but it's expected to be in September.
It will be televised live from Old Trafford - but no fans will be present in the stadium.
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Sam Allardyce - the former England manager and Soccer Aid stalwart - will be a co-manager, with ex-England goalie David Seaman as goalkeeping coach.
United said in a statement: "Wayne's involvement in the world's biggest annual charity match has been agreed with the full permission and support of Derby County Football Club."
(Image: Getty Images)
Rooney, 34, said: "Taking part in Soccer Aid for UNICEF is something I have wanted to do for many years.
"Previously, I have never been able to make the dates work, but this year was obviously different.
"I was enormously proud to be asked to manage the England team and although there will be no fans at the match, it is always special to go back to Old Trafford."
"Simply representing your country is always a huge honour - and this game is no different.
(Image: Getty Images)
"I'm looking forward to working with Sam and David.
"Yes, the players and I want to win the match but the real victory is helping to raise millions of pounds for UNICEF.
"This year, every £1 donated is automatically trebled thanks to the UK Government and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, so I would ask people to donate if they can.
"I'd like to thank Derby County Football Club for giving me special dispensation to take part in the match.
"Soccer Aid for UNICEF is a show that we've always tried to watch as a family over the years. The names taking part this year will make it one of the most exciting to date, so I hope everyone at home tunes in."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Comedian Jason Manford, Joel Dommett, Santan Dave, James Bay, Kelly Smith MBE, former United captain Patrice Evra, 'keeper David James and Lianne Sanderson will make their Soccer Aid for UNICEF debuts, alongside returning stars Yaya Touré, Wes Brown, Katie Chapman, Robbie Keane, Olly Murs, Kem Cetinay, Marvin Humes and Joe Wicks.
More names will be announced in due course, United said.
An all-star England team will take on the Soccer Aid World XI FC, with both teams featuring household names from the worlds of sport and entertainment.
Since 2006, Soccer Aid for UNICEF - the brainchild of Robbie Williams - has raised more than £38million to help give children all over the world.
Last year's match raised £7.9million.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Manchester United transfer news RECAP

Manchester United transfer news RECAP

Manchester United discovered their provisional fixture list for the 2020/21 Premier League campaign on Thursday .
United 's first game @ @ @ @ @ to Burnley , but the MEN understands that match will be postponed until later in @ @ @ @ @ a 30-day break between seasons .
United 's 2019-20 campaign drew to a close with @ @ @ @ @ the weekend .
United 's actual first game of next season is provisionally scheduled for @ @ @ @ @ to Crystal Palace .
Meanwhile , United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has confirmed he will not @ @ @ @ @ on loan in an emotional message to the Blades , having spent two seasons at @ @ @ @ @ other transfer news , United continue to pursue Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho , and @ @ @ @ @ see the German side sign Real Madrid attacking midfielder Reinier on loan yesterday .
Recap @ @ @ @ @ below .

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Manchester United discovered their provisional fixture list for the 2020/21 Premier League campaign on Thursday.
United's first game on the list is away to Burnley, but the MEN understands that match will be postponed until later in the season to give United a 30-day break between seasons. United's 2019-20 campaign drew to a close with their loss to Sevilla over the weekend.
United's actual first game of next season is provisionally scheduled for 19 September, at home to Crystal Palace.
Meanwhile, United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has confirmed he will not be returning to Sheffield United on loan in an emotional message to the Blades, having spent two seasons at Bramall Lane.
And in other transfer news, United continue to pursue Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, and they may be encouraged to see the German side sign Real Madrid attacking midfielder Reinier on loan yesterday.
Recap all the latest United news below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Jet2 to resume holidays and flights to to Portugal's Algarve

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has said it will resume its flights and holidays programme to Faro , in Portugal 's Algarve , after the country was put back on the coronavirus 'safe travel corridor ' list .
In a statement , they said flights would resume from Monday , including from Manchester Airport .
Multiple weekly flights will departing from all nine of its UK bases - Belfast , Birmingham , East Midlands , Edinburgh , Glasgow , Leeds Bradford , London Stansted and Newcastle as well as Manchester .
The company is already operating to Madeira ( Funchal ) from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leeds Bradford , Manchester and London Stansted .
Holidaymakers arriving to the UK from Portugal will no longer have to quarantine , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced on Thursday night .
Data shows that coronavirus cases in Portugal have decreased , meaning that the country can be added to the safe travel corridor list , the minister said .
But holidaymakers travelling to the UK from Croatia will have to self-isolate for 14 days from 4am on Saturday after the country was removed from the UK government 's safe travel corridor list .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Trinidad and Tobago 'to keep infection rates down ' , Mr Shapps said .
Chief executive Steve Heapy said : `` We welcome this change in Government advice which means that customers can once again look forward to enjoying their well-deserved holidays in the stunning Algarve region .
`` With flights and holidays operating to Faro , in addition to Madeira , we are thrilled to be offering customers two fantastic options in Portugal when they 're looking to book their well-deserved holiday away from the gloom . ''
She said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are delighted that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays is recommencing flights and holidays to Faro in addition to Madeira .
`` We have consistently maintained our unwavering confidence in the safety of Portugal , and we are delighted to have arrived at a decision which we feel far better reflects the reality of the situation in Portugal . ''

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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has said it will resume its flights and holidays programme to Faro, in Portugal's Algarve, after the country was put back on the coronavirus 'safe travel corridor' list.
In a statement, they said flights would resume from Monday, including from Manchester Airport.
Multiple weekly flights will departing from all nine of its UK bases - Belfast, Birmingham, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, London Stansted and Newcastle as well as Manchester.
The company is already operating to Madeira (Funchal) from Birmingham, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, Manchester and London Stansted.
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Holidaymakers arriving to the UK from Portugal will no longer have to quarantine, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced on Thursday night.
Data shows that coronavirus cases in Portugal have decreased, meaning that the country can be added to the safe travel corridor list, the minister said.
(Image: Getty Images)
But holidaymakers travelling to the UK from Croatia will have to self-isolate for 14 days from 4am on Saturday after the country was removed from the UK government's safe travel corridor list.
The same also applies to Austria, and Trinidad and Tobago 'to keep infection rates down', Mr Shapps said.
Chief executive Steve Heapy said: "We welcome this change in Government advice which means that customers can once again look forward to enjoying their well-deserved holidays in the stunning Algarve region.
"With flights and holidays operating to Faro, in addition to Madeira, we are thrilled to be offering customers two fantastic options in Portugal when they're looking to book their well-deserved holiday away from the gloom."
Claudia Miguel, UK director, Turismo de Portugal, welcomed the news.
She said: "As a valued partner, we are delighted that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays is recommencing flights and holidays to Faro in addition to Madeira.
"We have consistently maintained our unwavering confidence in the safety of Portugal, and we are delighted to have arrived at a decision which we feel far better reflects the reality of the situation in Portugal."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Police are growing concerned for a missing 71-year-old man

Police are appealing for the public 's help to find a Cheshire man who has been missing for more than @ @ @ @ @ , 71 , was last seen on Wharton Bridge in Winsford at around 7.15pm on @ @ @ @ @ He is described as white and of a slim build with short greying hair and @ @ @ @ @ seen wearing a blue/ grey vest , blue jacket , either black or blue jeans @ @ @ @ @ say Terrence may be confused .
Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about Terrence and want @ @ @ @ @ safe and well .
Anyone with information about Terrence Francis ’ whereabouts should contact police @ @ @ @ @

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Police are appealing for the public's help to find a Cheshire man who has been missing for more than 24 hours.
Terrence Francis, 71, was last seen on Wharton Bridge in Winsford at around 7.15pm on Wednesday, August 19.
He is described as white and of a slim build with short greying hair and glasses. Terrence was last seen wearing a blue/ grey vest, blue jacket, either black or blue jeans and grey-ish pumps.
Police say Terrence may be confused.
Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about Terrence and want to make sure he is safe and well.
Anyone with information about Terrence Francis’ whereabouts should contact police on 0161 856 8009.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Oldham 'might have dodged Leicester-style lockdown' after days of negotiation

Oldham may just have escaped a Leicester-style economic lockdown , believe senior local insiders , who are now holding their breath for an official announcement from the government .
The council - and Greater Manchester - had this week argued that instead of shutting pubs , restaurants and non-essential retail , stricter measures should be implemented around social mixing .
That would mean households not only banned from meeting in each other 's homes and indoor spaces , as is the case at the moment , but anywhere at all , including parks and beer gardens .
Several senior local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would now adopt that strategy after a ‘ gold ’ level meeting of ministers this evening , although no official confirmation is currently due until tomorrow morning and they stressed the position may not yet be set in stone .
Local officials and politicians have been in tense negotiations with government over the borough ’ s Covid situation for several days .
After cases passed 100 per 100,000 last week , it is understood Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty had at that stage wanted a full lockdown , but Oldham asked for more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ultimately stuck with existing measures .
Cases have since begun to fall , but this week government was clear with the local authority that lockdown remained a possibility .
A taskforce of senior figures from the Cabinet Office , who have been visiting for the last couple of days , has been looking closely at the detail of how the virus is spreading in Oldham , as well as the targeted measures the council has been taking .
Latest figures show the seven-day average has now dropped below 80 cases per 100,000 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be maintained .
The Cabinet Office is subsequently said to have recommended against lockdown as a result of its inquiries .
But the local system has been holding its breath today as further high-level discussions have been held within government , including a meeting this morning with Matt Hancock and a further one tonight .
However there is increasing optimism tonight that Oldham may have earned another reprieve from full lockdown .
One senior Greater Manchester figure said they believed Oldham was poised for measures that were ‘ not as harsh ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move they said would be ‘ welcomed ’ .
Another said things ‘ look positive ’ from the point of view of what Oldham council had been requesting , which was stricter measures around social mixing , but not a lockdown of businesses that has been viewed as potentially catastrophic among the authorities here .
Both the council and Greater Manchester have been strongly arguing against the idea of a Leicester-style economic lockdown , arguing it would cause huge hardship in a borough with high levels of deprivation , while not tackling the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However ministers have been considering Oldham in the context of other areas too , including high infection rates in Blackburn with Darwen and Pendle , along with rising numbers in places such as Manchester and Birmingham .
Manchester is now less than one percent off the government 's 'red ' threshold of 50 cases per 100,000 , at which point ministers start looking at more draconian interventions .
It is unclear whether any decision will emerge tonight , but the government is widely expected to announce its final conclusion tomorrow morning .

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Oldham may just have escaped a Leicester-style economic lockdown, believe senior local insiders, who are now holding their breath for an official announcement from the government.
The council - and Greater Manchester - had this week argued that instead of shutting pubs, restaurants and non-essential retail, stricter measures should be implemented around social mixing.
That would mean households not only banned from meeting in each other's homes and indoor spaces, as is the case at the moment, but anywhere at all, including parks and beer gardens.
Several senior local figures said they were cautiously optimistic government would now adopt that strategy after a ‘gold’ level meeting of ministers this evening, although no official confirmation is currently due until tomorrow morning and they stressed the position may not yet be set in stone.
(Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Local officials and politicians have been in tense negotiations with government over the borough’s Covid situation for several days.
After cases passed 100 per 100,000 last week, it is understood Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty had at that stage wanted a full lockdown, but Oldham asked for more time to reduce infection rates and ministers ultimately stuck with existing measures.
Cases have since begun to fall, but this week government was clear with the local authority that lockdown remained a possibility.
A taskforce of senior figures from the Cabinet Office, who have been visiting for the last couple of days, has been looking closely at the detail of how the virus is spreading in Oldham, as well as the targeted measures the council has been taking.
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Latest figures show the seven-day average has now dropped below 80 cases per 100,000 and there is a hope that the trend can be maintained.
The Cabinet Office is subsequently said to have recommended against lockdown as a result of its inquiries.
But the local system has been holding its breath today as further high-level discussions have been held within government, including a meeting this morning with Matt Hancock and a further one tonight.
However there is increasing optimism tonight that Oldham may have earned another reprieve from full lockdown.
One senior Greater Manchester figure said they believed Oldham was poised for measures that were ‘not as harsh’ as a full Leicester-style lockdown, a move they said would be ‘welcomed’.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Another said things ‘look positive’ from the point of view of what Oldham council had been requesting, which was stricter measures around social mixing, but not a lockdown of businesses that has been viewed as potentially catastrophic among the authorities here.
Both the council and Greater Manchester have been strongly arguing against the idea of a Leicester-style economic lockdown, arguing it would cause huge hardship in a borough with high levels of deprivation, while not tackling the fundamental issue of spread between households.
However ministers have been considering Oldham in the context of other areas too, including high infection rates in Blackburn with Darwen and Pendle, along with rising numbers in places such as Manchester and Birmingham.
Manchester is now less than one percent off the government's 'red' threshold of 50 cases per 100,000, at which point ministers start looking at more draconian interventions.
It is unclear whether any decision will emerge tonight, but the government is widely expected to announce its final conclusion tomorrow morning.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Man City evening headlines as Yaya Toure makes Champions League claim

Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Thursday , August 20 .
Toure : Champions League approach may need to change Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure says Pep Guardiola ’ s team might have to change their approach if they are to finally win the Champions League .
City suffered a shock exit from the competition last week , losing to Lyon in the quarter-finals , prompting an inquest over what needs to be done at the Etihad Stadium for the club to conquer Europe .
“ The manager has been signed for that , just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see Liverpool maybe and other clubs who [ have won it ] without doing a lot of work in the transfer market , it 's quite strange and disappointing , ” the former midfielder told .
“ Of course , he 's been brought to the club to get a massive trophy for them and at the moment it 's not been delivered in the way they want .
`` Everyone knows Pep is a great manager but at the moment when things are not going their way , sometimes it 's the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things .
We 'll see.
” Eric Garcia and Ferran Torres have been handed boosts in their efforts to earn a place in the Spain squad for next summer ’ s European Championships .
The City pair have been called up to the senior side for the first time , with Spain head coach Luis Enrique also including midfielder Rodri in his squad for the September games against Germany and Ukraine .
Torres has only just arrived at the Etihad Stadium following a €23 million switch from Valencia while Garcia forced his way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of last season .
“ Pure joy !
Super happy about my first senior team call-up , and to have the opportunity to represent my country in the next two games , ” Torres tweeted .
Manchester City face a fixture pile-up before their 2020/21 campaign has even begun after their opening Premier League fixture was postponed .
Guardiola and his players were set to face Aston Villa on the opening weekend of the season , but have had that fixture postponed due to their extended involvement in the 2019/20 Champions League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s first game of the new top-flight campaign will see them face Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 19 , and fitting in the postponed fixture will result in a packed schedule .
As things stand in the football calendar , there are no midweek dates free between the opening day of the 2020/21 season and the Champions League final on May 29 .

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Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Thursday, August 20.
Toure: Champions League approach may need to change
Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure says Pep Guardiola’s team might have to change their approach if they are to finally win the Champions League.
City suffered a shock exit from the competition last week, losing to Lyon in the quarter-finals, prompting an inquest over what needs to be done at the Etihad Stadium for the club to conquer Europe.
And Toure has a suggestion.
“The manager has been signed for that, just to bring this trophy and when you see Liverpool maybe and other clubs who [have won it] without doing a lot of work in the transfer market, it's quite strange and disappointing,” the former midfielder told Football Daily .
“Of course, he's been brought to the club to get a massive trophy for them and at the moment it's not been delivered in the way they want.
"Everyone knows Pep is a great manager but at the moment when things are not going their way, sometimes it's the time to change the way they do things. We'll see.”
City stars selected for Spain
Eric Garcia and Ferran Torres have been handed boosts in their efforts to earn a place in the Spain squad for next summer’s European Championships.
The City pair have been called up to the senior side for the first time, with Spain head coach Luis Enrique also including midfielder Rodri in his squad for the September games against Germany and Ukraine.
Torres has only just arrived at the Etihad Stadium following a €23 million switch from Valencia while Garcia forced his way into the City first team towards the end of last season.
“Pure joy! Super happy about my first senior team call-up, and to have the opportunity to represent my country in the next two games,” Torres tweeted.
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Fixture list gives City early-season headache
Manchester City face a fixture pile-up before their 2020/21 campaign has even begun after their opening Premier League fixture was postponed.
Guardiola and his players were set to face Aston Villa on the opening weekend of the season, but have had that fixture postponed due to their extended involvement in the 2019/20 Champions League.
As a result, City’s first game of the new top-flight campaign will see them face Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 19, and fitting in the postponed fixture will result in a packed schedule.
As things stand in the football calendar, there are no midweek dates free between the opening day of the 2020/21 season and the Champions League final on May 29.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--The body of a newborn baby has been found in the street in Bradford

The body of a newborn baby wrapped in a beach towel has been found in Bradford .
Emergency services attended @ @ @ @ @ , where a newborn baby was found to have died .
The baby was found @ @ @ @ @ Centre , reports Yorkshire Live .
West Yorkshire Police have released a picture of the @ @ @ @ @ the island of Fuerteventura in yellow on a purple background , in an attempt to @ @ @ @ @ ensure she receives the appropriate medical care and support .
Sara Hollins , head of @ @ @ @ @ in a statement : “ Our main priority is to find the mum of the @ @ @ @ @ for her wellbeing and want to ensure she gets the appropriate medical care and support @ @ @ @ @ mum or any friends of mum to call the police on 101 or via 07753 @ @ @ @ @ if you want ) quoting log 564.
” She added that the baby ’ s @ @ @ @ @ from the Bradford area .

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The body of a newborn baby wrapped in a beach towel has been found in Bradford.
Emergency services attended Bowling Back Lane on Thursday, where a newborn baby was found to have died.
The baby was found at a Household Waste Recycling Centre, reports Yorkshire Live.
West Yorkshire Police have released a picture of the beach towel, which depicts the island of Fuerteventura in yellow on a purple background, in an attempt to locate the mother, to ensure she receives the appropriate medical care and support.
Sara Hollins, head of midwifery for Bradford, said in a statement: “Our main priority is to find the mum of the baby as we are concerned for her wellbeing and want to ensure she gets the appropriate medical care and support.
“We are urging mum or any friends of mum to call the police on 101 or via 07753 672648 (you can text if you want) quoting log 564.”
She added that the baby’s mother is likely to be from the Bradford area.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Man Utd evening headlines as Brooks update issued

Here are your Manchester United headlines for the evening of Thursday , August 20 .
New Bournemouth manager Jason Tindall says the club “ won ’ t stand in anybody ’ s way ” amid interest from Manchester United in David Brooks .
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder is on United ’ s radar as they continue to experience frustration in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho .
“ In terms of Aaron ( Ramsdale ) and offers that come into the football club , each offer , each transfer is dealt with on an individual basis , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think first and foremost there 's a lot that 's got to happen .
We as a football club have got a value of what we believe for our players and if that value is met then players have got the opportunity to then discuss with whoever they need to discuss with and then make the decision they feel is right for them.
” Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson made a return to the club ’ s training ground ahead of the 2020/21 season .
Henderson ’ s successful loan spell at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the conclusion of the last campaign , and the 23-year-old is intent on fighting for a first-team place at his parent club after the summer .
MEN Sport understands talks between Henderson and the Reds over a contract extension are progressing with the goalkeeper in line for a wage increase to £100,000-a-week , but no agreement has been struck yet .
A series of mistakes made by David de Gea last term has led many to suggest Henderson should be given a chance to prove himself as Manchester United ’ s first-choice goalkeeper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League campaign at home to Crystal Palace , with the full top-flight fixture list for the new season now published .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side have been handed a favourable start against Palace which will be followed by an away game against Brighton and Hove Albion .
However , things will get somewhat trickier after that .
United host Jose Mourinho ’ s Tottenham Hotspur on October 17 before facing Chelsea and Arsenal in back-to-back fixtures towards the end of the month .
The Reds will once again finish their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brendan Rodgers ’ Leicester City , although this time it will be United hosting the Foxes on May 11 .

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Here are your Manchester United headlines for the evening of Thursday, August 20.
Bournemouth boss delivers update amid Brooks interest
New Bournemouth manager Jason Tindall says the club “won’t stand in anybody’s way” amid interest from Manchester United in David Brooks.
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder is on United’s radar as they continue to experience frustration in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.
“In terms of Aaron (Ramsdale) and offers that come into the football club, each offer, each transfer is dealt with on an individual basis,” the Cherries boss told the Bournemouth Daily Echo .
“I think first and foremost there's a lot that's got to happen. We as a football club have got a value of what we believe for our players and if that value is met then players have got the opportunity to then discuss with whoever they need to discuss with and then make the decision they feel is right for them.”
Henderson returns to United
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson made a return to the club’s training ground ahead of the 2020/21 season.
Henderson’s successful loan spell at Sheffield United came to an end at the conclusion of the last campaign, and the 23-year-old is intent on fighting for a first-team place at his parent club after the summer.
MEN Sport understands talks between Henderson and the Reds over a contract extension are progressing with the goalkeeper in line for a wage increase to £100,000-a-week, but no agreement has been struck yet.
A series of mistakes made by David de Gea last term has led many to suggest Henderson should be given a chance to prove himself as Manchester United’s first-choice goalkeeper.
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United’s Premier League fixture list published
Manchester United will start their 2020/21 Premier League campaign at home to Crystal Palace, with the full top-flight fixture list for the new season now published.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have been handed a favourable start against Palace which will be followed by an away game against Brighton and Hove Albion.
However, things will get somewhat trickier after that.
United host Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur on October 17 before facing Chelsea and Arsenal in back-to-back fixtures towards the end of the month.
The Reds will once again finish their Premier League season with a match against Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City, although this time it will be United hosting the Foxes on May 11.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--How region's latest coronavirus infection rates compare with rest of England

The latest rolling seven-day rate of new coronavirus cases for every local authority in England has been revealed by the government .
Oldham is top of the list with the highest rate of infection in the country .
The borough recorded 187 new cases in the seven days to August 17 – the equivalent of 78.9 per 100,000 people , although it 's down from 111.8 in the seven days to August 10 .
Northampton , which was top at the start of the week following an outbreak of the virus at the Greencore sandwich factory , has dropped to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level with Oldham on 78.4 , up slightly from 74.4 , with 176 new cases .
Blackburn with Darwen is third , where the rate has fallen from 81.5 to 67.5 , with 101 new cases .
Meanwhile , there 's been another notable week-on-week jump in Manchester - up from 38.5 to 49.0 , with 271 new cases .
There 's also a shift in Bury - up from 22.0 to 33.0 , with 63 new cases .
Whereas in Leicester , the rate continues to fall - down from 70.3 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The figures , for the seven days to August 17 , are based on tests carried out in laboratories ( pillar one of the government ’ s testing programme ) and in the wider community ( pillar two ) .
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people .
The list of local authorities has been calculated by the PA news agency and is based on Public Health England data published on August 17 on the government ’ s coronavirus online dashboard .
Data for the most recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised .
From left to right , it reads : name of local authority ; rate of new cases in the seven days to August 17 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to August 17 ; rate of new cases in the seven days to August 10 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to August 10 .
Greater Manchester boroughs are highlighted in bold to make an @ @ @

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The latest rolling seven-day rate of new coronavirus cases for every local authority in England has been revealed by the government.
Oldham is top of the list with the highest rate of infection in the country.
The borough recorded 187 new cases in the seven days to August 17 – the equivalent of 78.9 per 100,000 people, although it's down from 111.8 in the seven days to August 10.
Northampton, which was top at the start of the week following an outbreak of the virus at the Greencore sandwich factory, has dropped to second.
However the town is almost level with Oldham on 78.4, up slightly from 74.4, with 176 new cases.
Blackburn with Darwen is third, where the rate has fallen from 81.5 to 67.5, with 101 new cases.
Meanwhile, there's been another notable week-on-week jump in Manchester - up from 38.5 to 49.0, with 271 new cases.
There's also a shift in Bury - up from 22.0 to 33.0, with 63 new cases.
Whereas in Leicester, the rate continues to fall - down from 70.3 to 52.5, with 186 new cases.
The figures, for the seven days to August 17, are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two).
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.
The list of local authorities has been calculated by the PA news agency and is based on Public Health England data published on August 17 on the government’s coronavirus online dashboard.
Data for the most recent three days (August 18-20) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised.
The list in full
From left to right, it reads: name of local authority; rate of new cases in the seven days to August 17; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to August 17; rate of new cases in the seven days to August 10; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to August 10.
Greater Manchester boroughs are highlighted in bold to make an easier comparison.
Oldham 78.9 (187), 111.8 (265)
Northampton 78.4 (176), 74.4 (167)
Blackburn with Darwen 67.5 (101), 81.5 (122)
Pendle 64.1 (59), 94.5 (87)
Leicester 52.5 (186), 70.3 (249)
Bradford 50.4 (272), 58.5 (316)
Manchester 49.0 (271), 38.5 (213)
Rochdale 44.5 (99), 45.0 (100)
Swindon 40.1 (89), 45.5 (101)
Calderdale 35.5 (75), 38.3 (81)
Salford 33.6 (87), 30.5 (79)
Bury 33.0 (63), 22.0 (42)
Kirklees 32.7 (144), 34.6 (152)
Preston 30.7 (44), 45.4 (65)
Craven 29.8 (17), 5.3 (3)
Birmingham 29.1 (332), 25.6 (292)
Stoke-on-Trent 26.1 (67), 15.6 (40)
Tameside 25.6 (58), 35.8 (81)
Oadby and Wigston 24.6 (14), 14.0 (8)
Wellingborough 23.8 (19), 28.9 (23)
Newark and Sherwood 23.7 (29), 25.3 (31)
Melton 23.4 (12), 17.6 (9)
Sandwell 22.5 (74), 26.2 (86)
Bolton 22.3 (64), 26.8 (77)
East Staffordshire 21.7 (26), 6.7 (8)
Trafford 20.6 (49), 25.7 (61)
Coventry 20.5 (76), 16.4 (61)
Wakefield 20.1 (70), 18.7 (65)
Watford 19.7 (19), 17.6 (17)
Corby 19.4 (14), 23.5 (17)
Richmond upon Thames 18.7 (37), 6.6 (13)
Hyndburn 18.5 (15), 39.5 (32)
Burnley 18.0 (16), 40.5 (36)
Barnsley 17.8 (44), 17.4 (43)
Oxford 17.7 (27), 15.7 (24)
Wolverhampton 17.5 (46), 14.0 (37)
Hounslow 17.3 (47), 12.5 (34)
Leeds 17.3 (137), 14.5 (115)
Woking 16.9 (17), 10.9 (11)
Hammersmith and Fulham 16.7 (31), 13.0 (24)
Stockport 16.4 (48), 29.7 (87)
Barking and Dagenham 16.0 (34), 8.5 (18)
Newcastle upon Tyne 15.9 (48), 6.3 (19)
Walsall 15.4 (44), 8.1 (23)
Sheffield 15.4 (90), 20.3 (119)
Allerdale 15.3 (15), 8.2 (8)
Telford and Wrekin 15.0 (27), 5.6 (10)
Middlesbrough 14.9 (21), 26.2 (37)
Rotherham 14.7 (39), 14.7 (39)
Carlisle 13.8 (15), 23.9 (26)
Blaby 13.8 (14), 6.9 (7)
Kettering 13.8 (14), 11.8 (12)
Waltham Forest 13.4 (37), 8.3 (23)
Elmbridge 13.2 (18), 5.8 (8)
Hillingdon 13.0 (40), 11.1 (34)
Kingston upon Thames 13.0 (23), 9.0 (16)
Ealing 12.9 (44), 10.2 (35)
Liverpool 12.9 (64), 13.3 (66)
Hackney and City of London 12.7 (37), 12.4 (36)
South Ribble 12.6 (14), 8.1 (9)
Lincoln 12.1 (12), 16.1 (16)
Sefton 11.9 (33), 7.2 (20)
Luton 11.7 (25), 28.6 (61)
Ashfield 11.7 (15), 3.1 (4)
Nuneaton and Bedworth 11.5 (15), 8.5 (11)
Slough 11.4 (17), 26.1 (39)
Barnet 11.4 (45), 8.8 (35)
Newham 11.3 (40), 9.6 (34)
Windsor and Maidenhead 11.2 (17), 4.6 (7)
St. Helens 11.1 (20), 14.4 (26)
Spelthorne 11.0 (11), 4.0 (4)
Rugby 11.0 (12), 8.3 (9)
Kensington and Chelsea 10.9 (17), 9.6 (15)
Peterborough 10.9 (22), 18.8 (38)
Blackpool 10.8 (15), 8.6 (12)
Guildford 10.7 (16), 6.0 (9)
Southwark 10.7 (34), 7.8 (25)
Merton 10.7 (22), 4.4 (9)
East Northamptonshire 10.6 (10), 5.3 (5)
Cheshire East 10.4 (40), 5.5 (21)
Chorley 10.2 (12), 9.3 (11)
Rutland 10.0 (4), 7.5 (3)
Wandsworth 10.0 (33), 8.8 (29)
South Bucks 10.0 (7), 7.1 (5)
Fylde 9.9 (8), 6.2 (5)
Uttlesford 9.9 (9), 1.1 (1)
Wyre 9.8 (11), 8.0 (9)
Rossendale 9.8 (7), 11.2 (8)
Bristol 9.7 (45), 4.5 (21)
Brent 9.7 (32), 7.9 (26)
Haringey 9.7 (26), 5.6 (15)
Nottingham 9.6 (32), 5.4 (18)
Vale of White Horse 9.6 (13), 7.4 (10)
Harrow 9.6 (24), 8.0 (20)
Eden 9.4 (5), 16.9 (9)
Bedford 9.2 (16), 8.1 (14)
Lambeth 9.2 (30), 5.8 (19)
Charnwood 9.1 (17), 12.4 (23)
Staffordshire Moorlands 9.1 (9), 1.0 (1)
Epping Forest 9.1 (12), 6.8 (9)
Camden 8.9 (24), 7.4 (20)
Dartford 8.9 (10), 4.4 (5)
Wigan 8.8 (29), 10.0 (33)
Solihull 8.8 (19), 8.8 (19)
St Albans 8.8 (13), 4.7 (7)
Tower Hamlets 8.6 (28), 4.0 (13)
Bassetlaw 8.5 (10), 22.1 (26)
County Durham 8.5 (45), 2.6 (14)
South Kesteven 8.4 (12), 5.6 (8)
Gateshead 8.4 (17), 4.0 (8)
Chiltern 8.3 (8), 6.3 (6)
Broxbourne 8.2 (8), 2.1 (2)
Ribble Valley 8.2 (5), 6.6 (4)
Central Bedfordshire 8.0 (23), 4.9 (14)
Knowsley 8.0 (12), 13.3 (20)
Broxtowe 7.9 (9), 3.5 (4)
Huntingdonshire 7.9 (14), 6.7 (12)
Runnymede 7.8 (7), 3.4 (3)
Bromley 7.8 (26), 6.0 (20)
Lewes 7.7 (8), 3.9 (4)
South Oxfordshire 7.7 (11), 2.1 (3)
Cheltenham 7.7 (9), 1.7 (2)
Newcastle-under-Lyme 7.7 (10), 6.2 (8)
North Tyneside 7.7 (16), 4.8 (10)
North Warwickshire 7.7 (5), 3.1 (2)
Hertsmere 7.6 (8), 10.5 (11)
Gravesham 7.5 (8), 8.4 (9)
Harrogate 7.5 (12), 5.0 (8)
Welwyn Hatfield 7.3 (9), 4.9 (6)
Hull 7.3 (19), 1.5 (4)
Westminster 7.3 (19), 13.0 (34)
Redbridge 7.2 (22), 13.4 (41)
Waverley 7.1 (9), 0.8 (1)
Crawley 7.1 (8), 1.8 (2)
Hinckley and Bosworth 7.1 (8), 7.1 (8)
Amber Valley 7.0 (9), 2.3 (3)
Bromsgrove 7.0 (7), 10.0 (10)
West Lancashire 7.0 (8), 8.7 (10)
West Berkshire 6.9 (11), 1.3 (2)
Havering 6.9 (18), 5.4 (14)
Wyre Forest 6.9 (7), 0.0 (0)
North East Derbyshire 6.9 (7), 11.8 (12)
Fareham 6.9 (8), 1.7 (2)
Wycombe 6.9 (12), 5.7 (10)
Sunderland 6.8 (19), 6.8 (19)
Stevenage 6.8 (6), 3.4 (3)
Northumberland 6.8 (22), 1.6 (5)
Mid Suffolk 6.7 (7), 3.9 (4)
Surrey Heath 6.7 (6), 10.1 (9)
Milton Keynes 6.7 (18), 9.6 (26)
Selby 6.6 (6), 3.3 (3)
Enfield 6.6 (22), 5.7 (19)
Redcar and Cleveland 6.6 (9), 0.0 (0)
Aylesbury Vale 6.5 (13), 4.0 (8)
Brentwood 6.5 (5), 5.2 (4)
High Peak 6.5 (6), 9.7 (9)
Cambridge 6.4 (8), 12.0 (15)
Hartlepool 6.4 (6), 3.2 (3)
Harborough 6.4 (6), 6.4 (6)
Test Valley 6.3 (8), 0.8 (1)
West Oxfordshire 6.3 (7), 8.1 (9)
North East Lincolnshire 6.3 (10), 1.9 (3)
Epsom and Ewell 6.2 (5), 1.2 (1)
Shropshire 6.2 (20), 3.1 (10)
Halton 6.2 (8), 9.3 (12)
North Hertfordshire 6.0 (8), 3.7 (5)
Eastleigh 6.0 (8), 1.5 (2)
Barrow-in-Furness 6.0 (4), 1.5 (1)
Dudley 5.9 (19), 6.2 (20)
Lewisham 5.9 (18), 6.2 (19)
Rushcliffe 5.9 (7), 1.7 (2)
Derby 5.8 (15), 12.4 (32)
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Cheshire West and Chester 5.8 (20), 5.8 (20)
Daventry 5.8 (5), 2.3 (2)
Croydon 5.7 (22), 4.1 (16)
Richmondshire 5.6 (3), 11.2 (6)
Ryedale 5.4 (3), 7.2 (4)
Reigate and Banstead 5.4 (8), 8.1 (12)
Three Rivers 5.4 (5), 3.2 (3)
Sutton 5.3 (11), 2.9 (6)
Bath and North East Somerset 5.2 (10), 1.0 (2)
Stafford 5.1 (7), 4.4 (6)
Gedling 5.1 (6), 2.5 (3)
Dover 5.1 (6), 14.4 (17)
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 5.1 (20), 2.8 (11)
Wiltshire 5.0 (25), 3.6 (18)
Sevenoaks 5.0 (6), 3.3 (4)
Bolsover 5.0 (4), 1.2 (1)
Reading 4.9 (8), 6.8 (11)
Wirral 4.9 (16), 4.3 (14)
East Hampshire 4.9 (6), 3.3 (4)
Bracknell Forest 4.9 (6), 1.6 (2)
Warwick 4.9 (7), 4.9 (7)
East Devon 4.8 (7), 2.1 (3)
Chesterfield 4.8 (5), 9.5 (10)
Warrington 4.8 (10), 16.7 (35)
South Lakeland 4.8 (5), 8.6 (9)
Redditch 4.7 (4), 3.5 (3)
Herefordshire 4.7 (9), 2.6 (5)
Cherwell 4.7 (7), 7.3 (11)
Mansfield 4.6 (5), 2.7 (3)
Islington 4.5 (11), 5.8 (14)
Dacorum 4.5 (7), 5.8 (9)
Greenwich 4.5 (13), 4.5 (13)
Brighton and Hove 4.5 (13), 3.4 (10)
East Cambridgeshire 4.5 (4), 4.5 (4)
Folkestone and Hythe 4.4 (5), 10.6 (12)
Erewash 4.3 (5), 6.1 (7)
North Kesteven 4.3 (5), 1.7 (2)
Rushmoor 4.2 (4), 5.3 (5)
Tewkesbury 4.2 (4), 8.4 (8)
West Lindsey 4.2 (4), 4.2 (4)
Horsham 4.2 (6), 2.1 (3)
Colchester 4.1 (8), 1.0 (2)
Bexley 4.0 (10), 4.8 (12)
Thurrock 4.0 (7), 5.2 (9)
Havant 4.0 (5), 1.6 (2)
Southampton 4.0 (10), 5.5 (14)
Fenland 3.9 (4), 4.9 (5)
Chelmsford 3.9 (7), 2.8 (5)
Tamworth 3.9 (3), 7.8 (6)
Gloucester 3.9 (5), 11.6 (15)
Stratford-on-Avon 3.8 (5), 3.1 (4)
Broadland 3.8 (5), 6.1 (8)
Southend-on-Sea 3.8 (7), 3.3 (6)
Malvern Hills 3.8 (3), 1.3 (1)
York 3.8 (8), 5.2 (11)
Arun 3.7 (6), 1.9 (3)
Wealden 3.7 (6), 2.5 (4)
Ipswich 3.7 (5), 2.9 (4)
Breckland 3.6 (5), 3.6 (5)
Norwich 3.6 (5), 3.6 (5)
Stockton-on-Tees 3.5 (7), 3.0 (6)
Thanet 3.5 (5), 3.5 (5)
Wokingham 3.5 (6), 1.8 (3)
Maidstone 3.5 (6), 1.7 (3)
North Lincolnshire 3.5 (6), 1.2 (2)
Mendip 3.5 (4), 5.2 (6)
Harlow 3.4 (3), 1.1 (1)
Tendring 3.4 (5), 3.4 (5)
West Suffolk 3.4 (6), 6.1 (11)
East Hertfordshire 3.3 (5), 5.3 (8)
Stroud 3.3 (4), 2.5 (3)
New Forest 3.3 (6), 1.7 (3)
Castle Point 3.3 (3), 5.5 (5)
Mid Sussex 3.3 (5), 2.6 (4)
Hambleton 3.3 (3), 7.6 (7)
Portsmouth 3.3 (7), 2.8 (6)
Hastings 3.2 (3), 0.0 (0)
South Holland 3.2 (3), 1.1 (1)
Adur 3.1 (2), 3.1 (2)
Hart 3.1 (3), 5.2 (5)
Wychavon 3.1 (4), 7.7 (10)
Ashford 3.1 (4), 5.4 (7)
Plymouth 3.1 (8), 1.9 (5)
Tonbridge and Malling 3.0 (4), 6.1 (8)
Cannock Chase 3.0 (3), 3.0 (3)
Copeland 2.9 (2), 13.2 (9)
East Riding of Yorkshire 2.9 (10), 2.3 (8)
Dorset 2.9 (11), 2.1 (8)
Eastbourne 2.9 (3), 2.9 (3)
North Norfolk 2.9 (3), 1.0 (1)
South Norfolk 2.8 (4), 1.4 (2)
South Derbyshire 2.8 (3), 8.4 (9)
Scarborough 2.8 (3), 1.8 (2)
Worthing 2.7 (3), 1.8 (2)
Basildon 2.7 (5), 1.1 (2)
South Tyneside 2.6 (4), 4.6 (7)
Doncaster 2.6 (8), 5.8 (18)
Tunbridge Wells 2.5 (3), 5.1 (6)
South Cambridgeshire 2.5 (4), 1.9 (3)
South Gloucestershire 2.5 (7), 3.9 (11)
Sedgemoor 2.4 (3), 2.4 (3)
Mid Devon 2.4 (2), 1.2 (1)
Canterbury 2.4 (4), 1.8 (3)
Winchester 2.4 (3), 0.8 (1)
North Somerset 2.3 (5), 3.3 (7)
Forest of Dean 2.3 (2), 1.2 (1)
Mole Valley 2.3 (2), 2.3 (2)
South Northamptonshire 2.1 (2), 4.2 (4)
Rother 2.1 (2), 4.2 (4)
North Devon 2.1 (2), 0.0 (0)
Worcester 2.0 (2), 7.9 (8)
Somerset West and Taunton 1.9 (3), 3.2 (5)
North West Leicestershire 1.9 (2), 3.9 (4)
Darlington 1.9 (2), 1.9 (2)
South Staffordshire 1.8 (2), 4.4 (5)
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly 1.7 (10), 3.0 (17)
East Suffolk 1.6 (4), 1.6 (4)
Maldon 1.5 (1), 1.5 (1)
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Wolves stance on Adama Traore sale and more Man City transfer rumours

Wolves are open to selling Adama Traore for the right price this summer amid links to Manchester City - according to reports .
Traore has been backed to leave the Midlands side this summer on the back of an impressive Premier League campaign .
The explosive winger was praised by both Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and City boss Pep Guardiola .
The 24-year-old was reportedly a target for the Blues after Leroy Sane 's departure to Bayern Munich but MEN Sport understand he was not on their shortlist as the club completed a deal for Valencia star Ferran Torres .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Mail suggesting Wolves are open to the idea of selling Traore this summer , provided their valuation of the former Barcelona star is met .
Traore started only five of Wolves ' last nine league games following the June restart and would cost around £70million .
Given City view Torres as a like-for-like replacement for Sane , a huge money move for Traore is unlikely .
Guardiola is focused on improving the club 's defence and negotiations for Kalidou Koulibaly are ongoing .
Elsewhere , reports in France claim City have joined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gaya .
Gaya could follow in Torres ' footsteps in leaving the Mestalla this summer amid financial difficulties at the La Liga side .
ParisUnited claim City are one of the many clubs interested in signing the defender but face competition from Paris Saint-Germain as well as Barcelona and Real Madrid .
Joao Cancelo has been used at left-back in recent weeks and Angelino will return on the back on an impressive loan spell at RB Leipzig meaning departures would be likely should City pursue another left sided defender .

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Wolves are open to selling Adama Traore for the right price this summer amid links to Manchester City - according to reports.
Traore has been backed to leave the Midlands side this summer on the back of an impressive Premier League campaign. The explosive winger was praised by both Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and City boss Pep Guardiola.
The 24-year-old was reportedly a target for the Blues after Leroy Sane's departure to Bayern Munich but MEN Sport understand he was not on their shortlist as the club completed a deal for Valencia star Ferran Torres.
Speculation refuses to die down with The Daily Mail suggesting Wolves are open to the idea of selling Traore this summer, provided their valuation of the former Barcelona star is met.
Traore started only five of Wolves' last nine league games following the June restart and would cost around £70million.
Given City view Torres as a like-for-like replacement for Sane, a huge money move for Traore is unlikely. Guardiola is focused on improving the club's defence and negotiations for Kalidou Koulibaly are ongoing.
Elsewhere, reports in France claim City have joined the race to sign Valencia defender Jose Gaya.
Gaya could follow in Torres' footsteps in leaving the Mestalla this summer amid financial difficulties at the La Liga side.
ParisUnited claim City are one of the many clubs interested in signing the defender but face competition from Paris Saint-Germain as well as Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Joao Cancelo has been used at left-back in recent weeks and Angelino will return on the back on an impressive loan spell at RB Leipzig meaning departures would be likely should City pursue another left sided defender.