themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-01--Tottenham set Kane price and more Man United transfer rumours

Manchester United will need to pay £200million to land from Tottenham in the upcoming transfer window - according to reports .
The England captain has been linked with a move to Old Trafford after admitting during an Instagram Live that he would be willing to leave Spurs to increase his chances of winning trophies .
Kane has won two golden boots during his time in north London but is yet to secure a major honour for his side after suffering defeat to Liverpool in last season 's Champions League final .
The Daily Mail claim Spurs know they will face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they fail to secure Champions League football next season , valuing Kane at £200m .
The MEN understand United are realistic about the remote possibility of signing the 26-year-old and view Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish as more immediate and attainable targets .
executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has privately spoken effusively about Kane but the Reds have been reluctant to deal with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy over the last decade .
Elsewhere , United have been boosted in their pursuit of Sancho as Liverpool have reportedly pulled out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sancho was wanted by Jurgen Klopp following his exit from Manchester City but the Merseyside club were unable to pull off the deal as City were unwilling to sell to their Premier League rivals .
Klopp was expected to rekindle his interest in the youngster in the summer transfer window but The Mirror claim Liverpool have pulled out of the race to sign him .
The report adds United and Chelsea will go head-to-head for his signature with Liverpool not even monitoring his situation in Germany .

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Manchester United will need to pay £200million to land Harry Kane from Tottenham in the upcoming transfer window - according to reports.
The England captain has been linked with a move to Old Trafford after admitting during an Instagram Live that he would be willing to leave Spurs to increase his chances of winning trophies.
Kane has won two Premier League golden boots during his time in north London but is yet to secure a major honour for his side after suffering defeat to Liverpool in last season's Champions League final.
The Daily Mail claim Spurs know they will face a battle to keep their talisman should they fail to secure Champions League football next season, valuing Kane at £200m.
The MEN understand United are realistic about the remote possibility of signing the 26-year-old and view Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish as more immediate and attainable targets.
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has privately spoken effusively about Kane but the Reds have been reluctant to deal with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy over the last decade.
Elsewhere, United have been boosted in their pursuit of Sancho as Liverpool have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign the 20-year-old.
Sancho was wanted by Jurgen Klopp following his exit from Manchester City but the Merseyside club were unable to pull off the deal as City were unwilling to sell to their Premier League rivals.
Klopp was expected to rekindle his interest in the youngster in the summer transfer window but The Mirror claim Liverpool have pulled out of the race to sign him.
The report adds United and Chelsea will go head-to-head for his signature with Liverpool not even monitoring his situation in Germany.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-01--Premier League issues statement on issues that will affect Man Utd and City

A joint statement has been issued by football 's leading authorities following a ‘ constructive ’ day of meetings on Wednesday , with further discussions set to take place on issues that will affect all professional clubs in England - including Manchester United and Manchester City - in the next 48 hours .
The Premier League , English Football League , Professional Footballers ’ Association and the League Managers ’ Association have stressed that the ‘ overriding priority ’ is the health and wellbeing of the nation .
Constructive meetings were held and the schedule for the coming days was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around a number of matters - including player wages and the resumption of the 2019/20 season .
A joint statement issued on Wednesday evening said : “ Senior representatives from the PFA , Premier League , EFL and LMA met today and shared a constructive meeting regarding the challenges facing the game as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic .
“ The meeting reiterated that the overriding priority is the health and well-being of the nation - including that of players , coaches , managers , club staff and supporters – and everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is safe and appropriate to do so .
“ No decisions were taken today with discussions set to continue in the next 48 hours with a focus on several high-profile matters , including player wages and the resumption of the 2019/20 season.
” Matches across the Premier League and EFL are currently suspended until April 30 at the earliest , with the expectation that the suspension will be extended as the nation battles against the worst public health crisis in decades .
Earlier on Wednesday , UEFA confirmed that international matches scheduled for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Champions League and Europa League , with no outline on when the remaining rounds of the competition will be fulfilled .

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A joint statement has been issued by football's leading authorities following a ‘constructive’ day of meetings on Wednesday, with further discussions set to take place on issues that will affect all professional clubs in England - including Manchester United and Manchester City - in the next 48 hours.
The Premier League, English Football League, Professional Footballers’ Association and the League Managers’ Association have stressed that the ‘overriding priority’ is the health and wellbeing of the nation.
Constructive meetings were held and the schedule for the coming days was outlined, with discussions set to orientate around a number of matters - including player wages and the resumption of the 2019/20 season.
A joint statement issued on Wednesday evening said: “Senior representatives from the PFA, Premier League, EFL and LMA met today and shared a constructive meeting regarding the challenges facing the game as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The meeting reiterated that the overriding priority is the health and well-being of the nation - including that of players, coaches, managers, club staff and supporters – and everyone agreed football must only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
“No decisions were taken today with discussions set to continue in the next 48 hours with a focus on several high-profile matters, including player wages and the resumption of the 2019/20 season.”
Matches across the Premier League and EFL are currently suspended until April 30 at the earliest, with the expectation that the suspension will be extended as the nation battles against the worst public health crisis in decades.
Earlier on Wednesday, UEFA confirmed that international matches scheduled for June have been postponed indefinitely, along with the Champions League and Europa League, with no outline on when the remaining rounds of the competition will be fulfilled.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-01--Coronavirus pods take shape at hospital

Coronavirus pods take shape at hospital

These are the pods being built for the new coronavirus ward at Wigan Infirmary .
The ward will provide 52 new beds for patients .
And 28 of these will be critical care beds , tripling the hospital 's capacity during the pandemic .
Wrightington , Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust said building for the modular units is 'progressing well ' .
The ward is being constructed in the car park of the hospital .
In a Facebook post , the trust said : `` The modular units for our COVID-19 contingency ward are on their way .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have secured a main contractor , sub-contractor and supplier chain .
`` At the moment everything is on schedule .
`` However , should this change and if we require additional support and volunteers , we will post this out via our communications channels . ''
The decision to commission the ward was made on Thursday , March 19 .
In a previous statement , Chris Knights , Project Director at Wrightington , Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust , said : “ This has been an amazing effort by everyone concerned .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this ward on Thursday , March 19 , and we now have a construction team on site working flat out to deliver this ward as soon as possible .
“ I can not thank everyone concerned enough for everything they have done to support the NHS at this difficult time.
” Sites across the country are being transformed into temporary hospitals to help ease the strain on existing facilities due to the coronavirus outbreak .
London 's ExCeL centre has been transformed into the Nightingale hospital .
The G-MEX in Manchester will also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to 1,000 patients .
It is set to open on April 12 .

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These are the pods being built for the new coronavirus ward at Wigan Infirmary.
The ward will provide 52 new beds for patients.
And 28 of these will be critical care beds, tripling the hospital's capacity during the pandemic.
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust said building for the modular units is 'progressing well'.
The ward is being constructed in the car park of the hospital.
In a Facebook post, the trust said: "The modular units for our COVID-19 contingency ward are on their way.
(Image: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust)
"The build is progressing well and we have secured a main contractor, sub-contractor and supplier chain.
"At the moment everything is on schedule.
"However, should this change and if we require additional support and volunteers, we will post this out via our communications channels."
The decision to commission the ward was made on Thursday, March 19.
In a previous statement, Chris Knights, Project Director at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, said: “This has been an amazing effort by everyone concerned.
"We made the decision to commission this ward on Thursday, March 19, and we now have a construction team on site working flat out to deliver this ward as soon as possible.
“I cannot thank everyone concerned enough for everything they have done to support the NHS at this difficult time.”
Sites across the country are being transformed into temporary hospitals to help ease the strain on existing facilities due to the coronavirus outbreak.
London's ExCeL centre has been transformed into the Nightingale hospital.
The G-MEX in Manchester will also be turned into a field hospital for up to 1,000 patients.
It is set to open on April 12.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-01--Michael Carrick identifies biggest regret of his Man United career

Manchester United legend Michael Carrick has identified the biggest regret of his playing career at Old Trafford as the defeat in the Champions League final by Barcelona in 2009 .
Sir Alex Ferguson 's side travelled to Rome looking to become the first side to defend the Champions League since AC Milan in 1990 .
However , Barcelona secured a victory that marked the starting point of Pep Guardiola 's ascension as one of the world 's greatest managers , with his side in Catalonia establishing themselves as one of the greatest ever .
Carrick believes there was an opportunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that game though and admitted he looks back on the match with some regret .
`` Being us , we celebrated that night [ after winning the Champions League in 2008 ] , flew back the next day and that was it , onto the next challenge , '' he told the club 's official website .
`` We won the league again the next year , won the Club World Cup , won the League Cup , almost won the Champions League again .
`` We should have beaten Barcelona in Rome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got away , for me – but that doesn ’ t change what a special group of players that we had .
We were absolutely relentless . ''

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Manchester United legend Michael Carrick has identified the biggest regret of his playing career at Old Trafford as the defeat in the Champions League final by Barcelona in 2009.
Sir Alex Ferguson's side travelled to Rome looking to become the first side to defend the Champions League since AC Milan in 1990.
However, Barcelona secured a victory that marked the starting point of Pep Guardiola's ascension as one of the world's greatest managers, with his side in Catalonia establishing themselves as one of the greatest ever.
Carrick believes there was an opportunity for United to achieve something remarkable in that game though and admitted he looks back on the match with some regret.
"Being us, we celebrated that night [after winning the Champions League in 2008], flew back the next day and that was it, onto the next challenge," he told the club's official website.
"We won the league again the next year, won the Club World Cup, won the League Cup, almost won the Champions League again.
"We should have beaten Barcelona in Rome – that’s the one that got away, for me – but that doesn’t change what a special group of players that we had. We were absolutely relentless."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-01--Chief constable says officers may be 'stricter' on what crimes they investigate

Police may be 'stricter ' in deciding which crimes to investigate and which to shelve , Chief Constable Ian Hopkins has admitted .
Nearly a fifth of GMP staff are now self-isolating because of the coronavirus pandemic and the top cop admitted call-handlers will be faced with tough choices about which cases to pursue and which to drop .
`` If you are ringing because somebody is breaking into your house we are still going to come .
What we are saying is with our crime screening policy we do n't investigate everything to death .
We will still record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do but the crime screening policy means we make a threat , harm and risk assessment and we might be stricter about the things we are not going to investigate , '' said the chief constable in an interview with the Manchester Evening News .
He also confirmed police officers and civilian workers who are self-isolating because of coronavirus fears will be called on to deal with non-emergency calls from home .
Some 1,865 GMP staff - about 17 per cent of the workforce - are currently off work because they are either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 of them ) or they are self-isolating because they have had contact with someone who has had the symptoms .
Force bosses say staffing has not yet fallen to 'critical ' levels but they have decided to trial a new system of allowing healthy , self-isolating staff to take non-emergency 101 calls via laptops delivered to their homes .
They also plan to bring in almost 10,000 coronavirus testing kits to ensure asymptomatic front line staff are healthy and not passing on the the virus .
But the new 15-minute testing kits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chief Constable Ian Hopkins told the M.E.N : `` Within days we will be able to take 101 calls at home .
Quite a lot of staff are self-isolating for various reasons so they ca n't come into the workplace .
They will be able to take 101 calls from home and link into the system and update it . ''
Some 150 laptops are being distributed to the self-isolating call-handlers so they can continue to work from home .
Staffing in GMP 's Operational Communications Branch , which includes call handlers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 858 currently at home .
`` It 's not critical because the public are being brilliant and they are not ringing in unless it 's an emergency , '' said the chief constable .
People were heeding advice to log non-emergency incidents via GMP 's online 'chat ' service , he said .
The force is currently taking 1,200 daily calls to its non-emergency 101 number , about 200 fewer than usual , while there are just over 1,000 999 calls each day compared to an average of around 1,500 before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in deciding which crimes officers would investigate further but he insisted there was no set list of specific crimes that were no longer investigated .
He said a 'threat , harm and risk ' assessment would be made with each call before any decision to shelve a case was made and the victim informed .
An example of a crime that would not be investigated was a car which had been 'keyed ' where there were no witnesses or CCTV , he said .
New supplies of personal protective equipment ( PPE ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police workers today ( Wednesday ) including fluid resistant face masks .
The chief constable had lobbied Home Secretary Priti Patel for the enhanced masks as he considered the surgical masks officers were being given were 'not of the required standard ' .
The NHS is currently using a DNA-based technique to test patients and staff for coronavirus and it can take 24 hours for a result .
But police forces across the country have secured funding to get 160,000 cruder tests which involve a temperature check , a questionnaire and a finger-prick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just 15 minutes .
GMP is expecting to get about 10,000 of them but they are only expected to arrive in May .
The replenishment of PPE once it has been used would be a 'continuing issue ' , the chief constable admitted .

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Police may be 'stricter' in deciding which crimes to investigate and which to shelve, Chief Constable Ian Hopkins has admitted.
Nearly a fifth of GMP staff are now self-isolating because of the coronavirus pandemic and the top cop admitted call-handlers will be faced with tough choices about which cases to pursue and which to drop.
"If you are ringing because somebody is breaking into your house we are still going to come. What we are saying is with our crime screening policy we don't investigate everything to death. We will still record every single crime as we normally would do but the crime screening policy means we make a threat, harm and risk assessment and we might be stricter about the things we are not going to investigate," said the chief constable in an interview with the Manchester Evening News.
He also confirmed police officers and civilian workers who are self-isolating because of coronavirus fears will be called on to deal with non-emergency calls from home.
Some 1,865 GMP staff - about 17 per cent of the workforce - are currently off work because they are either suffering symptoms of the virus (about 100 of them) or they are self-isolating because they have had contact with someone who has had the symptoms.
(Image: GMP)
Force bosses say staffing has not yet fallen to 'critical' levels but they have decided to trial a new system of allowing healthy, self-isolating staff to take non-emergency 101 calls via laptops delivered to their homes.
They also plan to bring in almost 10,000 coronavirus testing kits to ensure asymptomatic front line staff are healthy and not passing on the the virus.
But the new 15-minute testing kits won't be available until May.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins told the M.E.N: "Within days we will be able to take 101 calls at home. Quite a lot of staff are self-isolating for various reasons so they can't come into the workplace. They will be able to take 101 calls from home and link into the system and update it."
Some 150 laptops are being distributed to the self-isolating call-handlers so they can continue to work from home.
Staffing in GMP's Operational Communications Branch, which includes call handlers, is particularly acute with 240 people out of 858 currently at home.
"It's not critical because the public are being brilliant and they are not ringing in unless it's an emergency," said the chief constable.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
People were heeding advice to log non-emergency incidents via GMP's online 'chat' service, he said.
The force is currently taking 1,200 daily calls to its non-emergency 101 number, about 200 fewer than usual, while there are just over 1,000 999 calls each day compared to an average of around 1,500 before the crisis.
Call-takers may be 'stricter' in deciding which crimes officers would investigate further but he insisted there was no set list of specific crimes that were no longer investigated.
He said a 'threat, harm and risk' assessment would be made with each call before any decision to shelve a case was made and the victim informed.
An example of a crime that would not be investigated was a car which had been 'keyed' where there were no witnesses or CCTV, he said.
New supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) are being sent out to front line police workers today (Wednesday) including fluid resistant face masks.
The chief constable had lobbied Home Secretary Priti Patel for the enhanced masks as he considered the surgical masks officers were being given were 'not of the required standard'.
(Image: Getty Images)
The NHS is currently using a DNA-based technique to test patients and staff for coronavirus and it can take 24 hours for a result.
But police forces across the country have secured funding to get 160,000 cruder tests which involve a temperature check, a questionnaire and a finger-prick blood test, with a result in just 15 minutes. GMP is expecting to get about 10,000 of them but they are only expected to arrive in May.
The replenishment of PPE once it has been used would be a 'continuing issue', the chief constable admitted.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-01--18 exciting reasons to be optimistic for the future if you are a Man United fan

The future looks bright for Manchester United .
Bruno Fernandes has shown that savvy business in the transfer market can change a club ’ s fortunes and boost morale in a matter of weeks , and fans are already looking forward to the summer transfer window to see who else arrives at the club .
But sometimes the talent is already there - in the existing squad , in the reserves or even in the academy .
So what is Manchester United ’ s best starting XI and bench made up of under-23s players already at the club ?
Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are a United fan ... A future England and United shot-stopper .
On loan at Sheffield United , Henderson is part of one of the league ’ s best defences , helping the newly-promoted side exceed all expectations as they threaten to take a European spot .
Of course , he has big gloves to fill and may have to wait his turn as 29-year-old David De Gea keeps his place , but there ’ s no doubt that Henderson has turned heads with his performances this season , and United ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such an obvious choice for much longer .
Either way , fans can rest easy knowing they have such an excellent ‘ keeper in waiting .
The right-back ’ s tireless workrate , recovering slide tackles and dominance in one-on-one situations have endeared fans who had grown tired of United ’ s complacency at the back .
Wan-Bissaka never stops running , never gives up - never lets Raheem Sterling score .
One for now and for the future .
Impressing on loan at Aston Villa as he helped the Midlanders to promotion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looks a real prospect and could even steal that spot next to Harry Maguire at the back .
Capable of playing on the right or just ahead of the defence , the versatile Tuanzebe should have plenty of opportunities to prove himself in the first team .
Not yet a household name , but Mengi is one of the most exciting talents at United right now .
The 17-year-old is already playing for the under-23s due to his physical stature and raw talent , and has turned enough heads to earn his first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a confident , ball-playing centre-back with a knack for scoring headed goals too .
A leader at the back for the future .
His emergence has come at the perfect time for United .
A series of impressive displays even threatened Luke Shaw ’ s place in the squad , and that competition for the left-back spot has certainly bolstered United ’ s back line .
With the two duking it out for supremacy on the left , and Shaw having failed to nail down the position in recent seasons , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s squad that 19-year-old Williams can squeeze himself into given a few more chances to show what he can do .
Has become an indispensable part of the first-team this season and a true big-game personality in the mould of Darren Fletcher .
McTominay ’ s role in United ’ s future and Solskjaer ’ s project can not be understated .
In 2017 , the diminutive midfielder became the youngest player to represent United since Duncan Edwards , and Gomes ' impressive cameos since have drawn the attention of other Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the club ’ s next big star , United would do well to hold onto the man compared to both Paul Scholes and Ronaldinho .
An eye for a pass but has recently added goals to his game .
The central midfielder idolises Michael Carrick , which is certainly no bad thing – and how United have missed the midfielder since his retirement .
Garner has had few first-team opportunities so far , but there ’ s been enough potential on show to keep fans and management excited .
Signed last summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has become an integral part of United ’ s fierce counter-attacking football as part of a triumvirate with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford .
He ’ s yet to add goals to his game , but his pace alone terrifies defenders .
Needs no introduction .
Rashford has already topped 200 appearances and 64 goals for the club at just 22 .
Still plenty to learn and in for the long haul , but an established part of the squad ’ s young spine nurtured by Solskjaer .
A star in the making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of goal , and has taken every chance Solskjaer has given him .
The forward has netted 12 times this season at an average of a goal every 138 minutes .
That ’ s the kind of finishing United have missed up top for some time .
When Greenwood is ready to make the step up full-time , there will be goals , and plenty of them .
De Gea , Romero , Henderson – United are spoilt for choice when it comes to options between the sticks .
And they ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shape of Czech Matej Kovar .
He joined from FC Slovak and is a confident ball-playing ‘ keeper who has frequently impressed while appearing for United ’ s under-23s .
Already an established shot-stopper for his nation ’ s under-18s , Kovar ’ s future looks bright .
The pacey full-back first joined the academy as a nine-year-old and has risen through the club 's system .
He trains with the senior side intermittently and has been earmarked for a big future .
Solskjaer himself is a fan of the right-back , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a young squad to Kazakhstan in their 2-1 defeat to Astana in November .
Another pacey full-back with a penchant for running at and beating defenders when turning defence into attack .
Dalot has proven himself a useful option off the bench for United and has already racked up 33 first-team appearances .
Another to make his first-team debut against Astana , Levitt has made a name for himself as a classy midfield operator capable of pushing forward into attack as a creator .
Welshman Levitt has earned comparisons with Paul Scholes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ France under-16s star signed last August from Monaco after United had tracked him for months .
Both Arsenal and Bayern Munich were also said to be interested in Mejbri , but United secured his signature .
Fans can look forward to seeing him in action soon .
The explosive winger has been used sparingly , but no-one questions his talent .
Full of tricks and with a wonderful left foot , Chong is also an excellent crosser of the ball .
Fans can expect to see much more of him in the future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season , Chong made his Champions League debut last year as the club overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Paris St-Germain 3-1 away from home .
Another lesser-known summer signing , Hoogewerf was a prolific playmaker and goalscorer for Ajax and the Netherlands ’ youth sides with 10 goals and six assists in 17 appearances .
Praised for his versatility and ability with both feet , Hoogewerf is another Dutchman to look out for .

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The future looks bright for Manchester United.
Bruno Fernandes has shown that savvy business in the transfer market can change a club’s fortunes and boost morale in a matter of weeks, and fans are already looking forward to the summer transfer window to see who else arrives at the club.
But sometimes the talent is already there - in the existing squad, in the reserves or even in the academy.
So what is Manchester United’s best starting XI and bench made up of under-23s players already at the club? Here are 18 reasons to be optimistic if you are a United fan...
Dean Henderson
A future England and United shot-stopper. On loan at Sheffield United, Henderson is part of one of the league’s best defences, helping the newly-promoted side exceed all expectations as they threaten to take a European spot.
Of course, he has big gloves to fill and may have to wait his turn as 29-year-old David De Gea keeps his place, but there’s no doubt that Henderson has turned heads with his performances this season, and United’s current number one may not be such an obvious choice for much longer. Either way, fans can rest easy knowing they have such an excellent ‘keeper in waiting.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
The right-back’s tireless workrate, recovering slide tackles and dominance in one-on-one situations have endeared fans who had grown tired of United’s complacency at the back. Wan-Bissaka never stops running, never gives up - never lets Raheem Sterling score. One for now and for the future.
Axel Tuanzebe
Impressing on loan at Aston Villa as he helped the Midlanders to promotion via the play-offs last season, Tuanzebe looks a real prospect and could even steal that spot next to Harry Maguire at the back. Capable of playing on the right or just ahead of the defence, the versatile Tuanzebe should have plenty of opportunities to prove himself in the first team.
Teden Mengi
Not yet a household name, but Mengi is one of the most exciting talents at United right now. The 17-year-old is already playing for the under-23s due to his physical stature and raw talent, and has turned enough heads to earn his first professional contract with the club. Mengi is a confident, ball-playing centre-back with a knack for scoring headed goals too. A leader at the back for the future.
(Image: PA)
Brandon Williams
His emergence has come at the perfect time for United. A series of impressive displays even threatened Luke Shaw’s place in the squad, and that competition for the left-back spot has certainly bolstered United’s back line. With the two duking it out for supremacy on the left, and Shaw having failed to nail down the position in recent seasons, there’s a small gap in Solskjaer’s squad that 19-year-old Williams can squeeze himself into given a few more chances to show what he can do.
Scott McTominay
Has become an indispensable part of the first-team this season and a true big-game personality in the mould of Darren Fletcher. McTominay’s role in United’s future and Solskjaer’s project cannot be understated.
Angel Gomes
In 2017, the diminutive midfielder became the youngest player to represent United since Duncan Edwards, and Gomes' impressive cameos since have drawn the attention of other Premier League clubs. Considered by some to be the club’s next big star, United would do well to hold onto the man compared to both Paul Scholes and Ronaldinho.
James Garner
An eye for a pass but has recently added goals to his game. The central midfielder idolises Michael Carrick, which is certainly no bad thing – and how United have missed the midfielder since his retirement. Garner has had few first-team opportunities so far, but there’s been enough potential on show to keep fans and management excited.
Daniel James
Signed last summer and an established first-teamer already, James has become an integral part of United’s fierce counter-attacking football as part of a triumvirate with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford. He’s yet to add goals to his game, but his pace alone terrifies defenders.
Marcus Rashford
Needs no introduction. Rashford has already topped 200 appearances and 64 goals for the club at just 22. Still plenty to learn and in for the long haul, but an established part of the squad’s young spine nurtured by Solskjaer.
Mason Greenwood
A star in the making. Greenwood is absolutely ruthless in front of goal, and has taken every chance Solskjaer has given him. The forward has netted 12 times this season at an average of a goal every 138 minutes. That’s the kind of finishing United have missed up top for some time. When Greenwood is ready to make the step up full-time, there will be goals, and plenty of them.
(Image: 2019 Getty Images)
Substitutes
Matej Kovar
De Gea, Romero, Henderson – United are spoilt for choice when it comes to options between the sticks. And they’ve another star in waiting too in the shape of Czech Matej Kovar. He joined from FC Slovak and is a confident ball-playing ‘keeper who has frequently impressed while appearing for United’s under-23s. Already an established shot-stopper for his nation’s under-18s, Kovar’s future looks bright.
Ethan Laird
The pacey full-back first joined the academy as a nine-year-old and has risen through the club's system. He trains with the senior side intermittently and has been earmarked for a big future. Solskjaer himself is a fan of the right-back, and handed Laird his debut as United took a young squad to Kazakhstan in their 2-1 defeat to Astana in November.
Diogo Dalot
Another pacey full-back with a penchant for running at and beating defenders when turning defence into attack. Dalot has proven himself a useful option off the bench for United and has already racked up 33 first-team appearances.
Dylan Levitt
Another to make his first-team debut against Astana, Levitt has made a name for himself as a classy midfield operator capable of pushing forward into attack as a creator. Welshman Levitt has earned comparisons with Paul Scholes and drawn praise from Ryan Giggs.
Hannibal Mejbri
The France under-16s star signed last August from Monaco after United had tracked him for months. Both Arsenal and Bayern Munich were also said to be interested in Mejbri, but United secured his signature. Fans can look forward to seeing him in action soon.
Tahith Chong
The explosive winger has been used sparingly, but no-one questions his talent. Full of tricks and with a wonderful left foot, Chong is also an excellent crosser of the ball. Fans can expect to see much more of him in the future. In United’s squad for the season, Chong made his Champions League debut last year as the club overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Paris St-Germain 3-1 away from home.
Dillon Hoogewerf
Another lesser-known summer signing, Hoogewerf was a prolific playmaker and goalscorer for Ajax and the Netherlands’ youth sides with 10 goals and six assists in 17 appearances. Praised for his versatility and ability with both feet, Hoogewerf is another Dutchman to look out for.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-01--The surprising position Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes used to play in

Manchester United star spent the majority of his youth career playing at centre-back , his former coach has revealed .
Fernandes completed his long-awaited switch to Old Trafford in the January transfer window and has made an instant impact at the club , becoming a firm favourite with supporters .
The 25-year-old gained a reputation as one of the most prolific midfielders in European football during his spell at Sporting Lisbon and has continued his goal scoring streak under .
However , his former coach Antonio Peres revealed Fernandes once played at the centre of defence before growing frustrated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not have been moved further up the field during his youth career had there been other options available .
`` We were evaluating players – where they could produce more ; which positions they should be playing – as we do at the start of every season , '' he told FourFourTwo .
`` If we ’ d had a No.10 in our team , maybe he wouldn ’ t have moved forward on the pitch .
`` But we didn ’ t , and he took his chance .
He was an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every game '' As a captain , Bruno set the bar very high for others .
`` He was always working on his own after training , taking free-kicks , doing shooting drills . ''

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Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes spent the majority of his youth career playing at centre-back, his former coach has revealed.
Fernandes completed his long-awaited switch to Old Trafford in the January transfer window and has made an instant impact at the club, becoming a firm favourite with supporters.
The 25-year-old gained a reputation as one of the most prolific midfielders in European football during his spell at Sporting Lisbon and has continued his goal scoring streak under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
However, his former coach Antonio Peres revealed Fernandes once played at the centre of defence before growing frustrated with the role.
Peres believes Fernandes might not have been moved further up the field during his youth career had there been other options available.
"We were evaluating players – where they could produce more; which positions they should be playing – as we do at the start of every season," he told FourFourTwo.
"If we’d had a No.10 in our team, maybe he wouldn’t have moved forward on the pitch.
"But we didn’t, and he took his chance. He was an instant hit – he scored in almost every game
"As a captain, Bruno set the bar very high for others.
"He was always working on his own after training, taking free-kicks, doing shooting drills."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-01--Public Heath England 'not dragging its feet' over coronavirus testing

Public Health England 's medical director has responded to criticism that the government is n't doing enough to increase coronavirus testing .
In today 's daily press briefing from Downing Street , asked if PHE was “ dragging its feet ” in approving a new antibody test , Professor Yvonne Doyle said it was important to make sure tests worked before rolling them out .
She said : “ The important thing about theses antibody tests , this is not a matter of dragging our feet , it ’ s important that the test is valid , that it does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And as the chief medical officer ( Professor Chris Whitty ) said , there ’ s something worse than no test – a wrong test or a bad test . ''
`` So that is what is being tested at the moment and , in the meantime , there is a separate strand which is very important which is called seroprevalence , where our own labs are testing the validity of whether the blood samples we ’ re getting – very generously from who have had the disease but also from ( NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ College of GPs surveillance scheme – whether those tests are also valid and we ’ re very pleased about that .
She added : “ As soon as we can , we want to be out there doing these tests.
” Also during the briefing , which was led by Businesses Secretary Alok Sharma , Prof Doyle announced that there are to be five drive through test centres in the UK .
NHS chief executives will be identifying workers at top priority for this scheme , which is likely to include NHS frontline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get from thousands to hundreds of thousands of tests in the coming weeks , '' she added .
The medical director said current capacity to test NHS frontline workers is at around 3,000 tests , which she assured will increase .
But she explained that the testing strategy is to increase tests done in the population as a whole , not just in health care workers .
Professor Doyle added : “ It is really whether the tests are valid and then to get that out and about , and aided by technology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the phases of this epidemic change .
We will perhaps use different techniques .
“ In the beginning at the containment phase , this was very professional people dependent in the community .
“ We would obviously want this to go faster as we come to a different phase of the epidemic.
” The government has faced countless questioning over coronavirus testing in the UK amid a global shortage .
Although Wednesday 's figures confirm 29,474 people have tested positive , the true figure is thought to be much higher .
PHE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per day , but the UK ’ s response has been widely compared to other countries , such as Germany , which is reportedly managing to test about 70,000 people per day .
You can read about all the updates said in today 's press briefing in our blog here .

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Public Health England's medical director has responded to criticism that the government isn't doing enough to increase coronavirus testing.
In today's daily press briefing from Downing Street, asked if PHE was “dragging its feet” in approving a new antibody test, Professor Yvonne Doyle said it was important to make sure tests worked before rolling them out.
She said: “The important thing about theses antibody tests, this is not a matter of dragging our feet, it’s important that the test is valid, that it does what it says it does.
“And as the chief medical officer (Professor Chris Whitty) said, there’s something worse than no test – a wrong test or a bad test."
"So that is what is being tested at the moment and, in the meantime, there is a separate strand which is very important which is called seroprevalence, where our own labs are testing the validity of whether the blood samples we’re getting – very generously from who have had the disease but also from (NHS) Blood and Transplant and from the College of GPs surveillance scheme – whether those tests are also valid and we’re very pleased about that.
She added: “As soon as we can, we want to be out there doing these tests.”
Also during the briefing, which was led by Businesses Secretary Alok Sharma, Prof Doyle announced that there are to be five drive through test centres in the UK.
NHS chief executives will be identifying workers at top priority for this scheme, which is likely to include NHS frontline staff.
(Image: PA)
"The intention is to get from thousands to hundreds of thousands of tests in the coming weeks," she added.
The medical director said current capacity to test NHS frontline workers is at around 3,000 tests, which she assured will increase.
But she explained that the testing strategy is to increase tests done in the population as a whole, not just in health care workers.
Professor Doyle added: “It is really whether the tests are valid and then to get that out and about, and aided by technology.
“I think that will change as the phases of this epidemic change. We will perhaps use different techniques.
“In the beginning at the containment phase, this was very professional people dependent in the community.
“We would obviously want this to go faster as we come to a different phase of the epidemic.”
The government has faced countless questioning over coronavirus testing in the UK amid a global shortage. Although Wednesday's figures confirm 29,474 people have tested positive, the true figure is thought to be much higher.
PHE is now aiming to conduct 10,000 tests per day, but the UK’s response has been widely compared to other countries, such as Germany, which is reportedly managing to test about 70,000 people per day.
You can read about all the updates said in today's press briefing in our blog here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-01--Juan Mata trolls Man Utd teammate Nemanja Matic over Instagram post

Juan Mata jokingly took aim at his Manchester United teammate Nemanja Matic by suggesting that the Serb is n't keeping up with his training regime at home .
Due to the global coronavirus pandemic football in England and across the world has ground to a halt , with the Premier League suspended until at least April 30 and UEFA suspending all competitions 'until further notice ' on Wednesday .
As a result of government rules which say people should only leave the house for essential journeys in order to combat the outbreak , United 's Carrington training ground is closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been given personalised training regimes to do while at home in order to keep fit for when the season resumes .
Defensive midfielder Matic has been putting the hard work in as can be seen with his several Instagram posts that show him working out .
One of his latest posts carries the caption : `` Every day is a gym day . ''
However , Mata took the opportunity to poke fun at his teammate and suggest that the Serb may be playing a mischievous trick instead .
`` Get dressed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photo then all day in the sofa .
Old trick Nema '' , the Spaniard replied with a laughing emoji .
Marcus Rashford replied to Mata 's comment , calling him an 'Insta bully ' before Matic replied : `` True , we do n't need to train , we are the maestros . ''

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Juan Mata jokingly took aim at his Manchester United teammate Nemanja Matic by suggesting that the Serb isn't keeping up with his training regime at home.
Due to the global coronavirus pandemic football in England and across the world has ground to a halt, with the Premier League suspended until at least April 30 and UEFA suspending all competitions 'until further notice' on Wednesday.
As a result of government rules which say people should only leave the house for essential journeys in order to combat the outbreak, United's Carrington training ground is closed.
Instead, United's stars have been given personalised training regimes to do while at home in order to keep fit for when the season resumes.
Defensive midfielder Matic has been putting the hard work in as can be seen with his several Instagram posts that show him working out. One of his latest posts carries the caption: "Every day is a gym day."
However, Mata took the opportunity to poke fun at his teammate and suggest that the Serb may be playing a mischievous trick instead.
"Get dressed and go to the gym to take the photo then all day in the sofa. Old trick Nema", the Spaniard replied with a laughing emoji.
Marcus Rashford replied to Mata's comment, calling him an 'Insta bully' before Matic replied: "True, we don't need to train, we are the maestros."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-01--Retired NHS doctor who was still working dies after contracting coronavirus

A retired NHS doctor has tragically died after contracting coronavirus , his family has said .
Dr Alfa Saadu , 68 , passed away on Tuesday , after being unwell for two weeks .
It has not been confirmed if he was on the frontline treating Covid-19 patients , but paying tribute to his father on social media , his son Dani said his dad was still working part time to save people , right up until he became ill .
He is the fourth UK medic known to have died after contracting coronavirus .
The married father of two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK when he was 12 .
He was the medical director at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow before he retired in 2017 .
He carried on working part time at the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital in Welwyn , Hertfordshire .
Read more of today 's stories here Paying tribute to his father on Facebook , Dani wrote : `` The NHS were amazing and did everything they could .
`` My Dad was a living legend , saving people 's lives here and in Africa .
`` Up until he got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saving people .
`` Coronavirus is not a joke , please take it seriously and listen to the government .
`` Please stay safe and protect your loved ones , nothing is more important . ''

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A retired NHS doctor has tragically died after contracting coronavirus, his family has said.
Dr Alfa Saadu, 68, passed away on Tuesday, after being unwell for two weeks.
It has not been confirmed if he was on the frontline treating Covid-19 patients, but paying tribute to his father on social media, his son Dani said his dad was still working part time to save people, right up until he became ill.
He is the fourth UK medic known to have died after contracting coronavirus.
The married father of two grew up in Nigeria and moved to the UK when he was 12.
He was the medical director at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow before he retired in 2017.
He carried on working part time at the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital in Welwyn, Hertfordshire.
Paying tribute to his father on Facebook, Dani wrote: "The NHS were amazing and did everything they could.
"My Dad was a living legend, saving people's lives here and in Africa.
"Up until he got sick, he was still working part-time, saving people.
"Coronavirus is not a joke, please take it seriously and listen to the government.
"Please stay safe and protect your loved ones, nothing is more important."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-01--The unsung heroes behind Man City's most iconic goals

Manchester City fans everywhere will remember Sergio Aguero 's winner against QPR in 2012 and Paul Dickov 's dramatic play-off final equaliser back in 1999 .
The likes of Aguero , Dickov and Vincent Kompany have scored pivotal goals in City 's ascension to the all-conquering side they have become today , and will rightly go down in club history for their contributions .
Without them , City 's trophy cabinet would be far smaller than it is .
But who were the players who allowed those famous moments to happen by providing the forgotten assists for history to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most famous of all the Man City goals - Sergio Aguero 's strike in the 93rd minute of the final game of the 2011/12 season to snatch the title from Manchester United with the final kick of the campaign .
Aguero will go down in history for his goal - and subsequent celebration - but it would n't have been possible without a certain Mario Balotelli , who stretched out his right foot as he fell to prod the ball into the path of Aguero .
The goal that earned City 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FA Cup final was an emphatic one as Yaya Toure lashed home a loose ball in a crowded penalty area .
And it was Balotelli again who claimed the assist , as his shot was blocked into the path of Toure .
After good work from Carlos Tevez , the ball fell for Balotelli to shoot towards the bottom corner .
The shot was blocked , but only as far as Toure .
Without that good fortune , that final could have turned out very differently and City 's frustrations may have continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2012 , Paul Dickov 's late , late play-off final goal in 1999 was widely considered the most important strike in City 's history .
As City were desperately searching for an equaliser to send the game to penalties , a long ball forward was headed to Shaun Goater .
Gillingham 's defence closed down the striker , but his shot ricocheted into the feet of Dickov , and you know the rest .
Vincent Kompany signed off his City career in the most spectacular fashion , with his stunner against Leicester last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into their title decider .
We all know the now-famous cries from Sergio Aguero urging Kompany not to shoot , but it was Aymeric Laporte 's simple sideways pass that gave Kompany the idea .
Laporte had possession midway through Leicester 's half as City looked for a way to break down the Foxes ' defence , and with no clear options ahead of him , he played a simple ball to his right to encourage Kompany to run forward and join the attack .
By opening up the space , Kompany saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - the top corner .
City might have run riot during the second half of the famous demolition of United at Old Trafford , but the first half was a tighter affair with Mario Balotelli 's 'Why Always Me ? '
goal the difference between the sides .
The noisy neighbours might not have been so rowdy after the break had Balotelli not side-footed home from a brilliant James Milner cut-back and David Silva dummy .
Another season , another 93rd minute winner on the final day of the season to make history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long before the trip to Southampton two seasons ago , but needed a victory to become the first team to reach 100 points in a Premier League season .
While fans will remember Gabriel Jesus ' brilliant lobbed finish and the following celebrations , it was a brilliant long-range assist over the top of a resolute Saints defence to find the Brazilian from Kevin De Bruyne .

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Manchester City fans everywhere will remember Sergio Aguero's winner against QPR in 2012 and Paul Dickov's dramatic play-off final equaliser back in 1999.
The likes of Aguero, Dickov and Vincent Kompany have scored pivotal goals in City's ascension to the all-conquering side they have become today, and will rightly go down in club history for their contributions. Without them, City's trophy cabinet would be far smaller than it is.
But who were the players who allowed those famous moments to happen by providing the forgotten assists for history to be made?
Mario Balotelli vs QPR, 2012
Let's start with probably the most famous of all the Man City goals - Sergio Aguero's strike in the 93rd minute of the final game of the 2011/12 season to snatch the title from Manchester United with the final kick of the campaign.
Aguero will go down in history for his goal - and subsequent celebration - but it wouldn't have been possible without a certain Mario Balotelli, who stretched out his right foot as he fell to prod the ball into the path of Aguero.
Mario Balotelli vs Stoke, 2011
The goal that earned City's first trophy for 35 years in the FA Cup final was an emphatic one as Yaya Toure lashed home a loose ball in a crowded penalty area. And it was Balotelli again who claimed the assist, as his shot was blocked into the path of Toure.
After good work from Carlos Tevez, the ball fell for Balotelli to shoot towards the bottom corner. The shot was blocked, but only as far as Toure. Without that good fortune, that final could have turned out very differently and City's frustrations may have continued.
Shaun Goater vs Gillingham, 1999
Until Aguero's title-winning goal in 2012, Paul Dickov's late, late play-off final goal in 1999 was widely considered the most important strike in City's history.
As City were desperately searching for an equaliser to send the game to penalties, a long ball forward was headed to Shaun Goater. Gillingham's defence closed down the striker, but his shot ricocheted into the feet of Dickov, and you know the rest.
Aymeric Laporte vs Leicester, 2019
Vincent Kompany signed off his City career in the most spectacular fashion, with his stunner against Leicester last season handing City the all-important advantage heading into their title decider.
We all know the now-famous cries from Sergio Aguero urging Kompany not to shoot, but it was Aymeric Laporte's simple sideways pass that gave Kompany the idea.
Laporte had possession midway through Leicester's half as City looked for a way to break down the Foxes' defence, and with no clear options ahead of him, he played a simple ball to his right to encourage Kompany to run forward and join the attack. By opening up the space, Kompany saw something nobody else in the stadium did - the top corner.
James Milner vs Manchester United, 2011
City might have run riot during the second half of the famous demolition of United at Old Trafford, but the first half was a tighter affair with Mario Balotelli's 'Why Always Me?' goal the difference between the sides.
The noisy neighbours might not have been so rowdy after the break had Balotelli not side-footed home from a brilliant James Milner cut-back and David Silva dummy.
Kevin De Bruyne vs Southampton, 2018
(Image: Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Another season, another 93rd minute winner on the final day of the season to make history. City had wrapped the title up long before the trip to Southampton two seasons ago, but needed a victory to become the first team to reach 100 points in a Premier League season.
While fans will remember Gabriel Jesus' brilliant lobbed finish and the following celebrations, it was a brilliant long-range assist over the top of a resolute Saints defence to find the Brazilian from Kevin De Bruyne.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-01--One in three Greater Manchester hospital beds are already taken by coronavirus patients

A third of hospital beds across the region are now occupied by people with coronavirus , the region ’ s health chief has revealed .
And while Sir Richard Leese said that a ‘ sterling ’ effort to free up space in the NHS meant that 40pc of beds are still currently free , the number of cases is now rising ‘ quite rapidly now ’ , meaning they would almost certainly also be filled in the next few weeks .
Speaking at the mayor ’ s weekly press conference on the pandemic , the Manchester council leader said as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the region , although he said that would be 'an enormous underestimate ' due to a lack of testing .
More than half of those - 475 - are currently in hospital , 94 of whom are in high dependency units or intensive care and 31 of whom are on ventilators .
“ They are currently taking around about a third of all the beds we have available in hospital , ” he said of the patients diagnosed with coronavirus .
“ Because we have stopped doing elective surgery and have discharged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve still got around about 40pc of our beds .
“ So there is room , over the next couple of weeks , to be able to take more cases into hospital .
But we are expecting that space will get filled over that period of time.
” He added that to have 40pc of beds free at this time of the year is ‘ unheard of ’ , stressing that ‘ a sterling job has been done in being able to get everybody out of hospital that we could reasonably get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have got the capacity there ’ .
Nevertheless , he noted the number of cases in Greater Manchester was rising ‘ quite rapidly now ’ .
The ‘ curve ’ of cases - the trajectory of diagnoses as plotted on a graph - is not getting any steeper , but is already steep , he said .
And there is no expectation it will flatten until the effects of social distancing measures are felt in a couple of weeks .
“ Over the past week it has tripled , so we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I ’ m fairly certain the capacity we have got will be taken up , ” he said of hospital beds .
He added that this showed the need for the extra capacity being created at the temporary hospital being developed at Manchester Central Convention Complex , now due to open on April 12 .
That facility will not provide intensive care beds , but will be a ‘ step down ’ hospital intended to free up critical care space within hospitals .
At this afternoon 's government press conference on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital admissions in the north west following a very similar pattern those in the north east and Yorkshire , at around 1,000 .
London has still recorded by far the highest number nationally , at just under 4,000 , followed by the midlands - around 2,000 - and the south east .

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A third of hospital beds across the region are now occupied by people with coronavirus, the region’s health chief has revealed.
And while Sir Richard Leese said that a ‘sterling’ effort to free up space in the NHS meant that 40pc of beds are still currently free, the number of cases is now rising ‘quite rapidly now’, meaning they would almost certainly also be filled in the next few weeks.
Speaking at the mayor’s weekly press conference on the pandemic, the Manchester council leader said as of yesterday 901 cases had been diagnosed across the region, although he said that would be 'an enormous underestimate' due to a lack of testing.
More than half of those - 475 - are currently in hospital, 94 of whom are in high dependency units or intensive care and 31 of whom are on ventilators.
“They are currently taking around about a third of all the beds we have available in hospital,” he said of the patients diagnosed with coronavirus.
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“Because we have stopped doing elective surgery and have discharged everybody that could be discharged, we’ve still got around about 40pc of our beds.
“So there is room, over the next couple of weeks, to be able to take more cases into hospital. But we are expecting that space will get filled over that period of time.”
He added that to have 40pc of beds free at this time of the year is ‘unheard of’, stressing that ‘a sterling job has been done in being able to get everybody out of hospital that we could reasonably get out of hospital, to make sure we have got the capacity there’.
Nevertheless, he noted the number of cases in Greater Manchester was rising ‘quite rapidly now’.
The ‘curve’ of cases - the trajectory of diagnoses as plotted on a graph - is not getting any steeper, but is already steep, he said. And there is no expectation it will flatten until the effects of social distancing measures are felt in a couple of weeks.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
“Over the past week it has tripled, so we are seeing a very sharp, steep rise, and I’m fairly certain the capacity we have got will be taken up,” he said of hospital beds.
He added that this showed the need for the extra capacity being created at the temporary hospital being developed at Manchester Central Convention Complex, now due to open on April 12.
That facility will not provide intensive care beds, but will be a ‘step down’ hospital intended to free up critical care space within hospitals.
At this afternoon's government press conference on the pandemic, the latest graphs showed hospital admissions in the north west following a very similar pattern those in the north east and Yorkshire, at around 1,000.
London has still recorded by far the highest number nationally, at just under 4,000, followed by the midlands - around 2,000 - and the south east.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-01--Greater Manchester coronavirus deaths - 22 more people killed by disease

Twenty two more people have died in Greater Manchester 's hospitals after contracting coronavirus .
At least 123 people have lost their lives at facilities across the region having testing positive for the disease , according to NHS data .
Further deaths have been recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust , Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust , Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust , Stockport NHS Foundation Trust , and Tameside and Glossop NHS Foundation Trust today ( Wednesday , April 1 ) .
The UK 's death toll increased by 563 in 24 hours - to 2,352 .
Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released yesterday ( Tuesday ) revealed the true number of UK deaths from Covid-19 is higher than published in daily NHS trust reports .
Figures from the ONS for England and Wales show there were 24 per cent more deaths relating to coronavirus up to and including March 20 , compared to hospital-only data for the same period .
The ONS looked at all deaths where COVID-19 was mentioned as a factor , including hospital deaths and those in the community and care homes .
A total of 210 deaths in England and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mentioned on the death certificate , compared with 170 coronavirus-related deaths reported by NHS England and Public Health Wales .
It is something that has touched all our lives .
From cradle to grave , the National Health Service is a part of British life .
Today , more than ever , we should cherish those who dedicate themselves to our care as they work tirelessly to care for people in the face of the coronavirus pandemic .
So let ’ s show them some love , and create a living map of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Click HERE to drop a heart on the map , and show you appreciate the efforts undertaken daily in the NHS .
The new ONS data may mean the true number of deaths in Greater Manchester is higher .
There were 13 deaths in the north west up to March 20 .
That number may include previously-unreported deaths 'in the community ' - not in hospitals - in Greater Manchester .
The number of NHS England reported deaths from coronavirus at Greater Manchester trusts as of the afternoon of April 1 : The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for COVID-19 across Greater Manchester as of Wednesday evening ( April 1 ) stood at 973 .
The true number of people infected is likely to be far higher .
People who suspect they have symptoms , but are not admitted to hospital , are not being routinely tested .

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Twenty two more people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after contracting coronavirus.
At least 123 people have lost their lives at facilities across the region having testing positive for the disease, according to NHS data.
Further deaths have been recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, and Tameside and Glossop NHS Foundation Trust today (Wednesday, April 1).
The UK's death toll increased by 563 in 24 hours - to 2,352.
Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released yesterday (Tuesday) revealed the true number of UK deaths from Covid-19 is higher than published in daily NHS trust reports.
Figures from the ONS for England and Wales show there were 24 per cent more deaths relating to coronavirus up to and including March 20, compared to hospital-only data for the same period.
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The ONS looked at all deaths where COVID-19 was mentioned as a factor, including hospital deaths and those in the community and care homes.
A total of 210 deaths in England and Wales for the time period had coronavirus mentioned on the death certificate, compared with 170 coronavirus-related deaths reported by NHS England and Public Health Wales.
Send a heart to our #NHSheroes and donate to our NHS frontline fundraiser It is something that has touched all our lives. From cradle to grave, the National Health Service is a part of British life. Today, more than ever, we should cherish those who dedicate themselves to our care as they work tirelessly to care for people in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Click HERE to drop a heart on the map and you can also donate to our frontline fundraiser for the chance to win weekly prizes.
The new ONS data may mean the true number of deaths in Greater Manchester is higher.
There were 13 deaths in the north west up to March 20. That number may include previously-unreported deaths 'in the community' - not in hospitals - in Greater Manchester.
The number of NHS England reported deaths from coronavirus at Greater Manchester trusts as of the afternoon of April 1:
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - 7
Manchester University Foundation Trust - 22
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - 25
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - 35
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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - 14
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - 16
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - 1
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - 3
The number of people to have tested positive for COVID-19 across Greater Manchester as of Wednesday evening (April 1) stood at 973.
The true number of people infected is likely to be far higher. People who suspect they have symptoms, but are not admitted to hospital, are not being routinely tested.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-01--Arriva admits controversial poster 'is not clear of their commitment' to NHS

Arriva has responded to outrage over a staff poster warning bus drivers to charge NHS staff .
The firm is not alone in Greater Manchester , with major operators First and Stagecoach , along with Metrolink and rail companies , also continuing to charge healthworkers as they slash timetables to meet reduced demand and a waning workforce .
However , Arriva chose to draw attention to the fact with a poster warning drivers that NHS staff on services in England - unlike healthworkers using routes in Wales - would have to keep paying .
Arriva has now acknowledged that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or reflective ' of their commitment to support key workers .
The poster , which was shared widely on social media after it appeared in the company 's staff rooms , reads : `` At this moment in time , we will not be allowing FREE travel to any NHS Worker . ''
With a curious mixture of lower case and upper case letters , it goes on to explain concessionary pass holders can travel without charge .
The poster has been panned on social media .
One critic said : `` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Please ask Arriva to reconsider their ticket policy with regards to NHS workers , '' added another .
A spokeswoman for Arriva said : `` Throughout these challenging times our focus has been , and will continue to be , to provide all key workers – from health staff to people vital to the food supply chain - with services they can rely on to get to and from their place of work to perform their vital roles , while keeping our staff and customers safe . ''
She said normal ticketing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pass holders who could travel for free at any time , adding : `` We are proud to be working in an industry that is keeping the UK moving , helping all those key workers who are working tirelessly to keep us safe.
`` She added : `` Our drivers and operational teams are themselves key workers and we are very proud of them and the work they are doing .
“ The poster was designed to provide our staff with clear ticket acceptance guidance following a series of enquiries from key worker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wording of the notice was not clear or reflective of our continued commitment to support all key workers .
`` We are reviewing our notices to ensure our messages of support are clear . ''
A First bus spokesman said : `` At First Bus we are supporting the national effort to fight the virus by providing key workers with the vital services that are needed to move them about .
If free travel for NHS becomes part of what we can offer { in England ] , we will update our customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bosses have also declined to lift charges for key workers .

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Arriva has responded to outrage over a staff poster warning bus drivers to charge NHS staff.
The firm is not alone in Greater Manchester, with major operators First and Stagecoach, along with Metrolink and rail companies, also continuing to charge healthworkers as they slash timetables to meet reduced demand and a waning workforce.
However, Arriva chose to draw attention to the fact with a poster warning drivers that NHS staff on services in England - unlike healthworkers using routes in Wales - would have to keep paying.
Arriva has now acknowledged that the wording of the notice is 'not clear or reflective' of their commitment to support key workers.
The poster, which was shared widely on social media after it appeared in the company's staff rooms, reads: "At this moment in time, we will not be allowing FREE travel to any NHS Worker."
With a curious mixture of lower case and upper case letters, it goes on to explain concessionary pass holders can travel without charge.
The poster has been panned on social media.
One critic said: "This is disgusting."
Another added: "Please ask Arriva to reconsider their ticket policy with regards to NHS workers," added another.
A spokeswoman for Arriva said: "Throughout these challenging times our focus has been, and will continue to be, to provide all key workers – from health staff to people vital to the food supply chain - with services they can rely on to get to and from their place of work to perform their vital roles, while keeping our staff and customers safe."
She said normal ticketing currently applied with the exception of concessionary pass holders who could travel for free at any time, adding: "We are proud to be working in an industry that is keeping the UK moving, helping all those key workers who are working tirelessly to keep us safe. "
She added: "Our drivers and operational teams are themselves key workers and we are very proud of them and the work they are doing.
“The poster was designed to provide our staff with clear ticket acceptance guidance following a series of enquiries from key worker customers.
"We acknowledge that the wording of the notice was not clear or reflective of our continued commitment to support all key workers.
"We are reviewing our notices to ensure our messages of support are clear."
A First bus spokesman said: "At First Bus we are supporting the national effort to fight the virus by providing key workers with the vital services that are needed to move them about. If free travel for NHS becomes part of what we can offer {in England], we will update our customers accordingly."
A Stagecoach spokesman confirmed they were charging NHS workers.
Rail operators and Metrolink bosses have also declined to lift charges for key workers.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-01--David Beckham 'alarms' fans with controversial dinner pairing

April Fools day had seemingly passed by unmarked but some David Beckham fans think he has tried to fool them .
The former Manchester United star has alarmed his followers after he took to Instagram with a picture of a very controversial dinner pairing .
David shared the snap with the message : `` Simple pleasures bangers and mash , '' which was all well and good .
Until he added : `` Oh and the coleslaw . ''
Not only that , it 's also worth adding he had beans on the plate .
And the ex-footballer has really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By far , one of the most alarming things I have seen since this # COVID19 thing happened is that , David Beckham eats coleslaw with his bangers and mash , '' said one .
Another added : `` Surely David Beckham April Fooled us here .
Who puts coleslaw on Bangers , Mash & Gravy ? ''
`` David Beckham has coleslaw , beans and gravy on his bangers and mash and I 've never been more confused about my feelings , '' a third commented .
While a fourth said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David Beckham eats bangers and mash .
Coleslaw ?
!
But worse - coleslaw and gravy touching and MIXING . ''
David has n't fessed up to whether it was an April Fools day joke or not .
But he did happily tuck in to a Viennetta ice cream .
Each to their own , I guess .

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April Fools day had seemingly passed by unmarked but some David Beckham fans think he has tried to fool them.
The former Manchester United star has alarmed his followers after he took to Instagram with a picture of a very controversial dinner pairing.
David shared the snap with the message: "Simple pleasures bangers and mash," which was all well and good.
Until he added: "Oh and the coleslaw."
Not only that, it's also worth adding he had beans on the plate.
(Image: David Beckham Instagram)
And the ex-footballer has really tipped people over the edge.
"By far, one of the most alarming things I have seen since this #COVID19 thing happened is that, David Beckham eats coleslaw with his bangers and mash," said one.
Another added: "Surely David Beckham April Fooled us here. Who puts coleslaw on Bangers, Mash & Gravy?"
"David Beckham has coleslaw, beans and gravy on his bangers and mash and I've never been more confused about my feelings," a third commented.
(Image: David Beckham Instagram)
While a fourth said: "I am not happy about how David Beckham eats bangers and mash. Coleslaw?! But worse - coleslaw and gravy touching and MIXING."
David hasn't fessed up to whether it was an April Fools day joke or not.
But he did happily tuck in to a Viennetta ice cream.
Each to their own, I guess.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-02--Around 200 desperate Mancunians are still stranded abroad

Hundreds of Greater Manchester residents remain stranded abroad as tighter coronavirus-related travel restrictions continue to cause problems .
An unprecedented number of British travellers are trying to get home in what has been described as ‘ the greatest global challenge in a generation ’ .
Many of those abroad are unable to afford the limited number of flights available , or are faced with no flights at all .
While hundreds of thousands of UK nationals have already made it home , the government has announced a £75 million funding package to repratriate those still stuck around the world .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said the ‘ very complex situation ’ was far from being resolved for some from the region .
“ We have Greater Manchester residents in a whole number of countries , and the latest figures tell me that almost 200 cases have come to our attention , ” he said on Wednesday .
“ We ’ ve been working hard to bring people home , some people are coming home but it remains a very challenging situation that is different country by country .
“ But there is still a high number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are continuing to provide them with whatever support that we can.
” Speaking at a weekly press conference for the regional COVID-19 emergency committee , Mr Burnham said the number of people that had contacted him for help was ‘ in the tens at least ’ .
This included a group of nurses from Wigan stranded in Cambodia , who have since safely returned home .
But speaking at the government ’ s daily press briefing on Monday , foreign secretary Dominic Raab said there was ‘ a lot more to do ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been struck between the government and partner airlines to fly tens of thousands of stranded British travellers where commercial flights are no longer possible .
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes “ Coronavirus hasn ’ t just challenged us at home , it is the greatest global challenge in a generation , ” he said .
“ And as countries work to secure their borders and stop the further spread of this deadly virus , we appreciate that an unprecedented number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home , and we ’ re not talking a few hundred or even a few thousand .
“ We ’ re talking about hundreds of thousands of people travelling around the world.
” With the help of the Spanish government , an estimated 150,000 UK nationals have been able to get home .
Further cooperation with governments and airlines in Morocco and Cyprus have helped in returning a further 13,500 people .

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Hundreds of Greater Manchester residents remain stranded abroad as tighter coronavirus-related travel restrictions continue to cause problems.
An unprecedented number of British travellers are trying to get home in what has been described as ‘the greatest global challenge in a generation’.
Many of those abroad are unable to afford the limited number of flights available, or are faced with no flights at all.
While hundreds of thousands of UK nationals have already made it home, the government has announced a £75 million funding package to repratriate those still stuck around the world.
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, said the ‘very complex situation’ was far from being resolved for some from the region.
“We have Greater Manchester residents in a whole number of countries, and the latest figures tell me that almost 200 cases have come to our attention,” he said on Wednesday.
“We’ve been working hard to bring people home, some people are coming home but it remains a very challenging situation that is different country by country.
“But there is still a high number of Greater Manchester residents stranded and we are continuing to provide them with whatever support that we can.”
Speaking at a weekly press conference for the regional COVID-19 emergency committee, Mr Burnham said the number of people that had contacted him for help was ‘in the tens at least’.
This included a group of nurses from Wigan stranded in Cambodia, who have since safely returned home.
But speaking at the government’s daily press briefing on Monday, foreign secretary Dominic Raab said there was ‘a lot more to do’.
He announced that a new deal had been struck between the government and partner airlines to fly tens of thousands of stranded British travellers where commercial flights are no longer possible.
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes
“Coronavirus hasn’t just challenged us at home, it is the greatest global challenge in a generation,” he said.
“And as countries work to secure their borders and stop the further spread of this deadly virus, we appreciate that an unprecedented number of UK travellers are trying to get home, and we’re not talking a few hundred or even a few thousand.
“We’re talking about hundreds of thousands of people travelling around the world.”
With the help of the Spanish government, an estimated 150,000 UK nationals have been able to get home.
Further cooperation with governments and airlines in Morocco and Cyprus have helped in returning a further 13,500 people.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-02--Comedian Eddie Large dies aged 78 after contracting coronavirus

Comedian Eddie Large has died at the age of 78 after contracting coronavirus .
The Scottish comic was best known for his comedy double act with Syd Little , who he met in a Wythenshawe pub , and their TV show The Little And Large Show .
He passed away this morning after being treated in hospital for heart failure and contracting Covid-19 .
Large had suffered from kidney and heart problems for a number of years His son , Ryan McGinnis , posted on Facebook : “ It is with great sadness that Mum and I need to announce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early hours of this morning .
“ He had been suffering with heart failure and unfortunately , whilst in hospital , contracted the coronavirus , which his heart was sadly not strong enough to fight.
” Large , a devoted Manchester City fan , moved to Manchester with his family when he was a boy and attended Claremont Road Primary School .
Little Britain ’ s Matt Lucas paid tribute on Twitter , writing : “ Eddie Large ( along with his supersonic friend Syd ) was really lovely and kind and encouraging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Shooting Stars .
So sad to hear of his passing.
” Jason Manford tweeted : “ So sorry to hear about Eddie Large passing away .
Came to every comedy and musical show I did whenever I hit Bristol and was always around for a chat about comedy and Man City afterwards .
Such a gentle , funny man .
RIP Eddie .
”

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Comedian Eddie Large has died at the age of 78 after contracting coronavirus.
The Scottish comic was best known for his comedy double act with Syd Little, who he met in a Wythenshawe pub, and their TV show The Little And Large Show.
He passed away this morning after being treated in hospital for heart failure and contracting Covid-19.
Large had suffered from kidney and heart problems for a number of years
His son, Ryan McGinnis, posted on Facebook: “It is with great sadness that Mum and I need to announce that my dad passed away in the early hours of this morning.
“He had been suffering with heart failure and unfortunately, whilst in hospital, contracted the coronavirus, which his heart was sadly not strong enough to fight.”
His agent Peter Mansfield confirmed his death.
Large, a devoted Manchester City fan, moved to Manchester with his family when he was a boy and attended Claremont Road Primary School.
Little Britain’s Matt Lucas paid tribute on Twitter, writing: “Eddie Large (along with his supersonic friend Syd) was really lovely and kind and encouraging to me when I was a nipper on Shooting Stars. So sad to hear of his passing.”
Jason Manford tweeted: “So sorry to hear about Eddie Large passing away. Came to every comedy and musical show I did whenever I hit Bristol and was always around for a chat about comedy and Man City afterwards. Such a gentle, funny man. RIP Eddie.”