themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Manchester United transfer stance on strikers and Timo Werner

Manchester United 's use of data analytics to aid their transfer process is focusing on their search for a striker , with Timo Werner one of the players under consideration .
United remain eager to fill three priority positions - right-wing , central midfield and striker - and have enlisted the help of third party agencies to analyse players ahead of the summer window .
Data has previously been an area underused by the club in comparison with rivals Liverpool and Manchester City , who have used huge data-driven scouting networks to find transfer targets with plenty of success .
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But MEN Sport understands United are using data particularly to decide on their striker targets , having already identified Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish as priorities in other positions .
They are monitoring RB Leipzig forward Werner , who has also been linked with Liverpool , among others .
United are also weighing up whether to turn Odion Ighalo 's loan from Shanghai Shenhua into a permanent deal .
And while the club have not settled on a priority striking target , amid links with Tottenham 's Harry Kane as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they continue to track players despite the disruption caused by the current coronavirus pandemic .
United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward recently admitted that the club 's summer transfer search could be affected by the global coronavirus pandemic given the financial repercussions of not playing any matches .
And the inner workings of the recruitment process have also been disrupted , given meetings are taking place over video calls and face-to-face interactions are not allowed under lockdown restrictions .
It is not yet known if United will appoint an agency permanently , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Woodward said : `` It is not necessarily going to be business-as-usual for clubs this summer .
It feels somewhat inappropriate to see speculation about transfers for hundreds of millions in current circumstances .
There ’ s a big disconnect between those stories and the economic realities facing football clubs in general .
`` Clearly it ’ s true we are fortunate to be in a strong financial position compared to many clubs , but we are not immune from the financial impact of what this virus is doing .
I would say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a path through the crisis and coming out of the other side to relative normality then , of course , we aim to remain highly competitive in the market . ''

Manchester United's use of data analytics to aid their transfer process is focusing on their search for a striker, with Timo Werner one of the players under consideration.
United remain eager to fill three priority positions - right-wing, central midfield and striker - and have enlisted the help of third party agencies to analyse players ahead of the summer window.
Data has previously been an area underused by the club in comparison with rivals Liverpool and Manchester City, who have used huge data-driven scouting networks to find transfer targets with plenty of success. United have primarily used video analysis in the past.
But MEN Sport understands United are using data particularly to decide on their striker targets, having already identified Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish as priorities in other positions.
They are monitoring RB Leipzig forward Werner, who has also been linked with Liverpool, among others.
United are also weighing up whether to turn Odion Ighalo's loan from Shanghai Shenhua into a permanent deal.
And while the club have not settled on a priority striking target, amid links with Tottenham's Harry Kane as well as Werner, Ighalo and others, they continue to track players despite the disruption caused by the current coronavirus pandemic.
United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward recently admitted that the club's summer transfer search could be affected by the global coronavirus pandemic given the financial repercussions of not playing any matches.
And the inner workings of the recruitment process have also been disrupted, given meetings are taking place over video calls and face-to-face interactions are not allowed under lockdown restrictions. It is not yet known if United will appoint an agency permanently, or expand their in-house data team.
Woodward said: "It is not necessarily going to be business-as-usual for clubs this summer. It feels somewhat inappropriate to see speculation about transfers for hundreds of millions in current circumstances. There’s a big disconnect between those stories and the economic realities facing football clubs in general.
"Clearly it’s true we are fortunate to be in a strong financial position compared to many clubs, but we are not immune from the financial impact of what this virus is doing. I would say that once we have that visibility of a path through the crisis and coming out of the other side to relative normality then, of course, we aim to remain highly competitive in the market."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Police find knuckle duster and bat after stopping men ignoring lockdown rules

Police found a baseball bat , knuckle duster and cash inside a car after officers pulled the driver over for ignoring lockdown rules .
The vehicle was initially stopped in Hulme and the two men inside - who do not live together - were given advise and told to return to their homes in Burnage .
However the two men were spotted by the same officers 15 minutes later still in the same area .
Having ignored advice , the men were detained after walking away from their vehicle .
Officers searched the car and found a baseball bat , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cash .
One of the men was cautioned for being in possession of an offensive weapon .
Read more of today 's top stories here The incident was reported by officers on the GMP Fallowfield , Withington , Levenshulme & Burnage page , who said it happened a ‘ short time ago ’ .
“ Thanks to our neighbourhood colleagues on the other side for this great job , ” officers added .
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These men are not the only ones to have been caught by police flouncing the lockdown rules on the road .
Earlier this week , the Bedfordshire , Cambridgshire and Hertfordshire Roads Policing Unit stopped a man after making a 400 mile round trip from Rochdale to Essex in order to buy a new car .

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Police found a baseball bat, knuckle duster and cash inside a car after officers pulled the driver over for ignoring lockdown rules.
The vehicle was initially stopped in Hulme and the two men inside - who do not live together - were given advise and told to return to their homes in Burnage.
However the two men were spotted by the same officers 15 minutes later still in the same area.
Having ignored advice, the men were detained after walking away from their vehicle.
Officers searched the car and found a baseball bat, knuckle duster and a large quantity of cash.
One of the men was cautioned for being in possession of an offensive weapon.
The incident was reported by officers on the GMP Fallowfield, Withington, Levenshulme & Burnage page, who said it happened a ‘short time ago’.
“Thanks to our neighbourhood colleagues on the other side for this great job,” officers added.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
These men are not the only ones to have been caught by police flouncing the lockdown rules on the road.
Earlier this week, the Bedfordshire, Cambridgshire and Hertfordshire Roads Policing Unit stopped a man after making a 400 mile round trip from Rochdale to Essex in order to buy a new car.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Why Balotelli attempted infamous trick-shot in Man City friendly

Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli attempted his notorious trick-shot in a pre-season friendly against LA Galaxy because he thought he 'd heard the referee 's whistle , according to Micah Richards .
City were already a goal ahead thanks to an early Balotelli penalty in the summer of 2011 , when 28 minutes in he was presented with a great chance to double the lead .
A trademark David Silva through-ball had played the Italian clear through on goal but instead of firing into the net he decided to turn on the ball and attempt to score with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harmlessly wide .
His teammates and the watching spectators were annoyed , as was manager Roberto Mancini , who substituted him a few moments later sparking an argument between the pair on the sidelines .
But Richards has now explained why Balotelli did what he did .
`` I asked Mario about it and he said : ' I 'm telling you now .
I heard a whistle ' , '' the former City defender told Goal .
`` Even if he did hear a whistle or not , we were like : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was adamant that he heard a whistle so he stopped .
`` But you never know with Mario because it fitted in with the rest of his antics .
But I prefer the story that he was trying to take the mickey , it 's a better story . ''
Balotelli would go on to enjoy his most prolific campaign for the Blues as he scored 17 goals and crucially set up Sergio Aguero 's famous goal to clinch the club 's first-ever Premier League title .
The now-29-year-old - currently with Brescia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since but Richards thinks he 's still had a great career .
`` People might think he has wasted his talent away but it 's not the case .
He 's been at some top clubs , Inter as a young one , Man City , and Milan - when he went back there he was unbelievable in that season .
`` It 's not by luck how good he is .
People say his attitude and his antics are not great but behind the scenes he works harder than most professionals I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he went to Liverpool , a lot of people were questioning the signing .
I was just like : 'Come on Mario , this is the time to show people why you 're Super Mario ' , but obviously , it did n't work out . ''

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Believe it or not, it's now 10 years since former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli attempted his notorious trick-shot in a pre-season friendly
The Blues faced the LA Galaxy on July 24 2011 in a match now only remembered for the bizarre attempt on goal that saw the madcap Italian substituted within minutes by a furious Roberto Mancini.
City were already a goal ahead thanks to an early Balotelli penalty when 28 minutes in he was presented with a great chance to double the lead.
A trademark David Silva through-ball had played the Italian clear through on goal but instead of firing into the net he decided to turn on the ball and attempt to score with a spinning back-heel, with the ball going harmlessly wide.
His teammates and the watching spectators were annoyed, as was manager Mancini, who hooked him a few moments later sparking an argument between the pair on the sidelines.
But Micah Richards has offered an explanation as to why Balotelli did what he did.
"I asked Mario about it and he said: 'I'm telling you now. I heard a whistle'," the former City defender told Goal.
"Even if he did hear a whistle or not, we were like: 'Just score anyway'. But he was adamant that he heard a whistle so he stopped.
"But you never know with Mario because it fitted in with the rest of his antics. But I prefer the story that he was trying to take the mickey, it's a better story."
Balotelli would go on to enjoy his most prolific campaign for the Blues as he scored 17 goals and crucially set up Sergio Aguero's famous goal to clinch the club's first-ever Premier League title.
He has struggled to reach those heights since but Richards thinks he's still had a great career.
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"People might think he has wasted his talent away but it's not the case. He's been at some top clubs, Inter as a young one, Man City, and Milan - when he went back there he was unbelievable in that season.
"It's not by luck how good he is. People say his attitude and his antics are not great but behind the scenes he works harder than most professionals I've ever worked with.
"When he went to Liverpool, a lot of people were questioning the signing. I was just like: 'Come on Mario, this is the time to show people why you're Super Mario', but obviously, it didn't work out."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Angela Griffin fuels Coronation Street return rumours

Angela Griffin has fuelled rumours of a return to Coronation Street , saying the “ door is open ” for her character to come back onto the street .
The actress , who played Fiona between 1993 and 1998 , made a comeback as part of a secret love child storyline where she was revealed as the mother of hair stylist and Rovers Return barmaid Emma Brooker ( Alexandra Mardell ) .
And it looks as though Angela is all but ready for a proper return for Fiona - there is still plenty of unfinished business for her now that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been announced as Emma ’ s biological dad .
Fans of the ITV soap will recall that Fiona dated the cab firm boss but cheated on him with his dad Jim .
Angela appeared on Good Morning Britain with Lorraine earlier today and the Scottish presenter could not resist probing her about a full return to Corrie .
Angela , 43 , said via videolink : “ Ali Mardell - I loved working with her .
Even if it was just over a call like this .
“ I love Coronation Street , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I loved going back there , it was so emotional , I burst into tears when I walked into the make up room because everyone was still there .
It took me back in time .
“ The door is there , open .
There are some cracking storylines to have done if it can fit around various things .
I never say never.
” Angela also spoke to Lorraine about filming a new comedy drama , Dun Breedin ’ , with the help of her family during lockdown .
The programme , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on mobile phones while they are in their own homes , follows the lives of women who are going through the menopause .
It features a number of famous faces including Tamzin Outhwaite , Tracy-Ann Oberman , Alison Newman and Denise Welch , with creator Julie Graham also making an appearance .

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Angela Griffin has fuelled rumours of a return to Coronation Street, saying the “door is open” for her character to come back onto the street.
The actress, who played Fiona between 1993 and 1998, made a comeback as part of a secret love child storyline where she was revealed as the mother of hair stylist and Rovers Return barmaid Emma Brooker (Alexandra Mardell).
And it looks as though Angela is all but ready for a proper return for Fiona - there is still plenty of unfinished business for her now that Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) has been announced as Emma’s biological dad.
Fans of the ITV soap will recall that Fiona dated the cab firm boss but cheated on him with his dad Jim.
(Image: ITV)
Angela appeared on Good Morning Britain with Lorraine earlier today and the Scottish presenter could not resist probing her about a full return to Corrie.
Angela, 43, said via videolink: “Ali Mardell - I loved working with her. Even if it was just over a call like this.
“I love Coronation Street, it’s in my bones. I loved going back there, it was so emotional, I burst into tears when I walked into the make up room because everyone was still there. It took me back in time.
“The door is there, open. There are some cracking storylines to have done if it can fit around various things. I never say never.”
Angela also spoke to Lorraine about filming a new comedy drama, Dun Breedin’, with the help of her family during lockdown.
(Image: ITV)
The programme, which has been filmed by its stars on mobile phones while they are in their own homes, follows the lives of women who are going through the menopause.
It features a number of famous faces including Tamzin Outhwaite, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Alison Newman and Denise Welch, with creator Julie Graham also making an appearance.
Dun Breedin’ premieres on YouTube at 3pm today (Thursday).
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--How much sleep kids need at every age from newborn babies to teenagers

With children off school amid the coronavirus lockdown , for many families , routines are out of the window - including sleep .
And while there 's no big harm in letting things slip right now , it can affect the whole household if kids are n't sleeping well .
So how much sleep do kids need and how does it change as they get older ?
The NHS has shared a list of the approximate hours of sleep needed by children of different ages , reports the Liverpool Echo .
This is recommended by the Millpond Children ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struggling to get your child to sleep by a certain time , or if they ’ re waking frequently or early in the morning , the NHS has also shared some tips to help encourage a good night ’ s sleep .
How many hours of sleep do children need ?
Set a routine and stick to it According to the NHS , doing the same relaxing things in the same order and at the same time each night helps promote good sleep .
These can include : • A warm ( not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your child relax and get ready for sleep • Keeping lights dim to encourage your child 's body to produce the sleep hormone , melatonin .
• Once in bed , encourage your child to read quietly or listen to some relaxing music , or read a story together .
Tablets , smartphones , TVs and other electronic gadgets can affect how easily children get to sleep , according to the NHS .
They may also cause older children to stay up late or wake in the middle of the night to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stop using screens an hour before bedtime and leave phones and other devices in other rooms at night .
Get the lighting and temperature right To help promote a good night ’ s sleep , rooms should be well ventilated and at a temperature of about 16 to 20C .
Fit thick curtains or blackout blinds to block out daylight , and ( if old enough ) give your child earplugs if they ’ re frequently being disturbed by noise .
If your child is still finding it difficult to sleep , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or health visitor , who may refer you to an expert .

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With children off school amid the coronavirus lockdown, for many families, routines are out of the window - including sleep.
And while there's no big harm in letting things slip right now, it can affect the whole household if kids aren't sleeping well.
So how much sleep do kids need and how does it change as they get older?
The NHS has shared a list of the approximate hours of sleep needed by children of different ages, reports the Liverpool Echo. This is recommended by the Millpond Children’s Sleep Clinic.
If you’re struggling to get your child to sleep by a certain time, or if they’re waking frequently or early in the morning, the NHS has also shared some tips to help encourage a good night’s sleep.
How many hours of sleep do children need?
One week old
Daytime: 8 hours
Night-time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Four weeks old
Daytime: 6 to 7 hours
Night-time: 8 to 9 hours
Three months old
Daytime: 4 to 5 hours
Night-time: 10 to 11 hours
Six months old
Daytime: 3 hours
Night-time: 11 hours
Nine months old
Daytime: 2 hours 30 minutes
Night-time: 11 hours
12 months old
Daytime: 2 hours 30 minutes
Night-time: 11 hours
Two years old
Daytime: 1 hour 30 minutes
Night-time: 11 hours 30 minutes
Three years old
Daytime: 0 to 45 minutes
Night-time: 11 hours 30 minutes to 12 hours
Four years old
Night-time: 11 hours 30 minutes
Five years old
Night-time: 11 hours
Six years old
Night-time: 10 hours 45 minutes
Seven years old
Night-time: 10 hours 30 minutes
Eight years old
Night-time: 10 hours 15 minutes
Nine years old
Night-time: 10 hours
10 years old
Night-time: 9 hours 45 minutes
11 years old
Night-time: 9 hours 30 minutes
12 years old
Night-time: 9 hours 15 minutes
13 years old
Night-time: 9 hours 15 minutes
14 years old
Night-time: 9 hours
15 years old
Night-time: 9 hours
16 years old
Night-time: 9 hours
NHS’s healthy sleep tips for children
Set a routine and stick to it
According to the NHS, doing the same relaxing things in the same order and at the same time each night helps promote good sleep. These can include:
A warm (not hot) bath, which will help your child relax and get ready for sleep
Keeping lights dim to encourage your child's body to produce the sleep hormone, melatonin.
Once in bed, encourage your child to read quietly or listen to some relaxing music, or read a story together.
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Avoid screens in the bedroom
Tablets, smartphones, TVs and other electronic gadgets can affect how easily children get to sleep, according to the NHS.
They may also cause older children to stay up late or wake in the middle of the night to use social media.
Try to encourage children to stop using screens an hour before bedtime and leave phones and other devices in other rooms at night.
Get the lighting and temperature right
To help promote a good night’s sleep, rooms should be well ventilated and at a temperature of about 16 to 20C.
Fit thick curtains or blackout blinds to block out daylight, and (if old enough) give your child earplugs if they’re frequently being disturbed by noise.
Still struggling?
If your child is still finding it difficult to sleep, the NHS recommends speaking to your GP, or health visitor, who may refer you to an expert.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Tributes to hospital consultant who died after contracting coronavirus

Tributes are being paid to a hospital consultant who dedicated his life to his family and his profession after his death from coronavirus .
Dr Nasir Khan was 46 and lived with his wife and three children in Bolton .
His son , Mahad Ali Khan , said his father would 'always look for the slightest of excuses to help those in need ' .
Dr Khan was a locum doctor working at Dewsbury and District Hospital in West Yorkshire .
In a statement , The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust said he fell ill with the virus a month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royal Bolton Hospital on April 6 , where he died on Wednesday .
NHS bosses have paid tribute to his 'incredibly positive nature , his kindness and his compassion for his patients ' .
In a statement issued through the hospital trust , his son added : `` My dad was a loving , caring and much-loved father , husband , son , brother and friend .
`` He dedicated his life to his family and profession .
He was incredibly strong and we always turned to him for support , as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He was compassionate , humble and loyal .
`` He had always put his family and friends before himself and was extremely giving .
He would always look for the slightest of excuses to help those in need .
`` His hard-working nature and charming personality allowed him to make life even more enjoyable .
We strive to achieve the greatness that was my dad and fulfill the dreams he has left behind . ''
Dr Khan started work at the trust last November .
Martin Barkley , the Trust 's chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six months he worked with us Dr Khan had become a very well-liked and valued member of the team with everyone , including nursing and junior doctor colleagues .
`` They have spoken of his incredibly positive nature , his kindness and his compassion for his patients .
`` He was absolutely dedicated to the well-being of the junior staff he was working with , and his thoughtfulness and considerate manner shone out to everyone who met him .
`` We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had such a doctor as Dr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are all devastated to learn of his death .
`` It is impossible to put into words how much our hearts go out to his family and friends .
This news is a terrible reminder of the consequences of this pandemic that so many families are having to face . ''

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Tributes are being paid to a hospital consultant who dedicated his life to his family and his profession after his death from coronavirus.
Dr Nasir Khan was 46 and lived with his wife and three children in Bolton.
His son, Mahad Ali Khan, said his father would 'always look for the slightest of excuses to help those in need'.
Dr Khan was a locum doctor working at Dewsbury and District Hospital in West Yorkshire.
In a statement, The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust said he fell ill with the virus a month ago.
He was admitted to the Royal Bolton Hospital on April 6, where he died on Wednesday.
NHS bosses have paid tribute to his 'incredibly positive nature, his kindness and his compassion for his patients'.
(Image: PA)
In a statement issued through the hospital trust, his son added: "My dad was a loving, caring and much-loved father, husband, son, brother and friend.
"He dedicated his life to his family and profession. He was incredibly strong and we always turned to him for support, as he was a shining light of guidance.
"He was compassionate, humble and loyal.
"He had always put his family and friends before himself and was extremely giving. He would always look for the slightest of excuses to help those in need.
"His hard-working nature and charming personality allowed him to make life even more enjoyable. We strive to achieve the greatness that was my dad and fulfill the dreams he has left behind."
(Image: MEN Media)
Dr Khan started work at the trust last November.
Martin Barkley, the Trust's chief executive, said: "In the six months he worked with us Dr Khan had become a very well-liked and valued member of the team with everyone, including nursing and junior doctor colleagues.
"They have spoken of his incredibly positive nature, his kindness and his compassion for his patients.
"He also showed fantastic leadership.
"He was absolutely dedicated to the well-being of the junior staff he was working with, and his thoughtfulness and considerate manner shone out to everyone who met him.
"We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had such a doctor as Dr Khan working for the Trust, and we are all devastated to learn of his death.
"It is impossible to put into words how much our hearts go out to his family and friends. This news is a terrible reminder of the consequences of this pandemic that so many families are having to face."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Kate Garraway says husband Derek 'is still battling to say alive'

Kate Garraway gave an emotional update on her husband Derek Draper who is battling coronavirus - as she took to her doorstep to applaud our NHS Heroes .
The Good Morning Britain host 's husband has been in ICU since March having contractred COVID-19 .
On Thursday evening at 8pm , Kate and her children joined families up and down the country as they stood outside their house in support of NHS staff , the Mirror reports .
Kate , 52 , banged a saucepan and gave a warm smile to the camera .
After sharing a video on Instagram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be grateful for tonight .
Derek is still with us , but what a battle it is .
`` So grateful too for our amazing # nhs doing so much for Derek everyday - wonderful to see all the support for them & our key workers every Thursday .
`` We can ’ t thank them enough can we ?
So brave .
`` Sending love to everyone during this ghastly time , particularly all those struggling for whatever reason- none of this is easy .
`` Thank you so much for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to me .
.
Love and so much thanks from me and the whole family .
X # staypositive # hope # standtogether # nhs . ''
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Kate previously described the situation as 'the hardest time of her life ' .
She is looking after children Darcey , 14 , and Billy , 10 , at home while Derek remains critically-ill in hospital .
The presenter , who has been married to Derek since 2004 , said she was trying her best to stay strong for her family .
`` There are of course moments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I just have to rest but that 's okay too , '' she said .
`` This is an absolutely heartbreaking and emotionally draining time for so many of us .
`` And of course , I am hugging the kids whether they like it or not and looking after them is of course a top priority . ''
Kate has been inundated with support from her Good Morning Britain family and from viewers who have been wishing for Derek to get better .
Earlier this week , the TV star gave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans as they lit candles for Derek .

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Kate Garraway gave an emotional update on her husband Derek Draper who is battling coronavirus - as she took to her doorstep to applaud our NHS Heroes.
The Good Morning Britain host's husband has been in ICU since March having contractred COVID-19.
On Thursday evening at 8pm, Kate and her children joined families up and down the country as they stood outside their house in support of NHS staff, the Mirror reports.
Kate, 52, banged a saucepan and gave a warm smile to the camera.
After sharing a video on Instagram, Kate said: "So much to be grateful for tonight. Derek is still with us, but what a battle it is.
"So grateful too for our amazing #nhs doing so much for Derek everyday - wonderful to see all the support for them & our key workers every Thursday.
"We can’t thank them enough can we? So brave.
(Image: Instagram)
"Sending love to everyone during this ghastly time , particularly all those struggling for whatever reason- none of this is easy.
"Thank you so much for your messages - they mean so much to me. . Love and so much thanks from me and the whole family. X #staypositive#hope#standtogether#nhs."
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Kate previously described the situation as 'the hardest time of her life'. She is looking after children Darcey, 14, and Billy, 10, at home while Derek remains critically-ill in hospital.
The presenter, who has been married to Derek since 2004, said she was trying her best to stay strong for her family.
"There are of course moments when I feel exhausted to my bones and I just have to rest but that's okay too," she said.
"This is an absolutely heartbreaking and emotionally draining time for so many of us.
"And of course, I am hugging the kids whether they like it or not and looking after them is of course a top priority."
Kate has been inundated with support from her Good Morning Britain family and from viewers who have been wishing for Derek to get better.
Earlier this week, the TV star gave her heartfelt thanks to her 'wonderful' fans as they lit candles for Derek.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Manchester United have received approval to trial rail seating at Old Trafford next season .
Trafford council has granted United @ @ @ @ @ in the J Stand section - located in the lower north-east section of the stadium @ @ @ @ @ 2020-21 campaign .
If the trial is successful , United will consider installing rail seating @ @ @ @ @ Trafford in an attempt to amplify the atmosphere in British club football 's second largest @ @ @ @ @ the move is about mitigating the issue of persistent standing , rather than promoting safe @ @ @ @ @ front , United remain interested in Borussia Dortmund and England winger Jadon Sancho .
They @ @ @ @ @ priority , despite the difficulties that may lie ahead in the upcoming summer window , @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus on football .
Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham are also targets .
Recap our @ @ @ @ @ latest United news .

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Manchester United have received approval to trial rail seating at Old Trafford next season.
Trafford council has granted United permission to install 1,500 seats in the J Stand section - located in the lower north-east section of the stadium - in time for the 2020-21 campaign.
If the trial is successful, United will consider installing rail seating in other areas of Old Trafford in an attempt to amplify the atmosphere in British club football's second largest stadium. United have stressed the move is about mitigating the issue of persistent standing, rather than promoting safe standing.
On the transfer front, United remain interested in Borussia Dortmund and England winger Jadon Sancho. They have made right-wing a transfer priority, despite the difficulties that may lie ahead in the upcoming summer window, because of the impact of coronavirus on football.
Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham are also targets.
Recap our blog below for all the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

Manchester City star Bernardo Silva says he would n't turn down the chance to play in Spain in the future @ @ @ @ @ his career at Benfica , before a successful spell at Monaco that prompted his big-money @ @ @ @ @ 2017 .
Since joining City , Bernardo has won two Premier League titles , three @ @ @ @ @ Cup and two Community Shields .
However , the popular playmaker clearly has ambitions away @ @ @ @ @ he told TVI 24 in his native Portugal about his desire to play in La @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I would like to play in Spain one day , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ a league that fascinates me .
When I was a kid , I looked at @ @ @ @ @ Liga as the two best in the world .
I wouldn ’ t say no @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Meanwhile , Bayern Munich have once again been linked with Leroy Sane .
@ @ @ @ @ throughout the day .

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Manchester City star Bernardo Silva says he wouldn't turn down the chance to play in Spain in the future.
The City star began his career at Benfica, before a successful spell at Monaco that prompted his big-money move to the Etihad in 2017. Since joining City, Bernardo has won two Premier League titles, three League Cups, the FA Cup and two Community Shields.
However, the popular playmaker clearly has ambitions away from the Etihad, as he told TVI 24 in his native Portugal about his desire to play in La Liga later in his career.
“I would like to play in Spain one day," he said.
"It’s a league that fascinates me. When I was a kid, I looked at the Premier League and La Liga as the two best in the world. I wouldn’t say no if the opportunity comes up."
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich have once again been linked with Leroy Sane.
Recap the latest City news throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Man sleeping rough at petrol station launched tirade at police who tried to help

A man sleeping rough on a petrol station forecourt called 999 claiming to be suicidal - before launching a foul-mouthed text tirade at police 'in an attempt to get locked up ' .
Danny Hawkshaw sent abusive messages , saying he would 'stab himself ' and 'anyone who tried to stop him ' .
The 26-year-old said he 'felt like killing the P***s ' said to have been running the petrol station in Salford where he had been sleeping .
He told a male officer sent to help him : `` I want to speak to a female , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the 999 call , in which he requested an ambulance , Hawkshaw said he dialled because he wanted a bed for the night .
He pleaded guilty to crimes under the Communications Act .
He will be sentenced at a later date .
Earlier , prosecutor Martha Dowd said officers were scrambled to the Texaco garage in Swinton at around 3am on April 29 following a 999 call , in which it was claimed Hawkshaw was suicidal .
When police arrived , Hawkshaw , who had a phone , was able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I will bang the police .
You better stay back or I will stab myself or anyone who tries to stop me .
I ’ m really serious . ''
Hawkshaw then used racial slurs and added : `` I will bang the first police officer then pour petrol over them . ''
Officers tried to speak to him as he lay in a sleeping bag on the forecourt .
In a call , he told a call handler to 'shut the f*** up ' .
Ms Dowd said Hawkshaw later shouted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted a bed for the night ' .
He was then arrested .
Defence lawyer Steven Sullivan said that following his release from prison , his client had been ‘ going from town to town ’ .
“ There was no hope , no direction and he found himself in Salford , ” Mr Sullivan added .
“ He was found two to three weeks ago sleeping on the forecourt of a petrol station in Swinton .
They took him to a hostel and left him there for a bed .
“ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to COVID-19 and the social distancing measures .
“ He has been sleeping wherever he can since .
“ On this occasion , his sleeping bag was wet through .
His first thought was that he was unwell and he wanted to go to hospital because he had suicidal thoughts .
“ He does have a history of self-harm .
“ Therefore , he phoned 999 and requested an ambulance .
“ Apparently a police car attended instead and he then switched strategy and tried to get himself locked up for the night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was something of a cry for help .
He said he was desperate and wanted somewhere to sleep for the night .
Interrupting the solicitor ’ s remarks , District Judge Margaret McCormack said : “ He ’ s tying up emergency services at a time of national emergency whose numbers are high and staff are stretched - because he wants a bed for the night.
” Mr Sullivan added : “ Your Honour , you are not dealing with somebody thinking rationally , he wasn ’ t thinking straight .
“ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He wasn ’ t thinking of the bigger picture , he was thinking of himself and he accepts that .
“ It was desperation rather than devilish intent.
” Hawkshaw will be sentenced on July 23 following the preparation of a presentence report .
He admitted 'sending by means of a public electronic communications manner - namely telephone calls to Greater Manchester Police 999 system - that was grossly offensive or of an indecent , obscene or menacing character ' .

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A man sleeping rough on a petrol station forecourt called 999 claiming to be suicidal - before launching a foul-mouthed text tirade at police 'in an attempt to get locked up'.
Danny Hawkshaw sent abusive messages, saying he would 'stab himself' and 'anyone who tried to stop him'.
The 26-year-old said he 'felt like killing the P***s' said to have been running the petrol station in Salford where he had been sleeping.
He told a male officer sent to help him: "I want to speak to a female, not a rat like you."
Questioned about the 999 call, in which he requested an ambulance, Hawkshaw said he dialled because he wanted a bed for the night.
Today (Thursday), Hawkshaw appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court.
He pleaded guilty to crimes under the Communications Act. He will be sentenced at a later date.
Earlier, prosecutor Martha Dowd said officers were scrambled to the Texaco garage in Swinton at around 3am on April 29 following a 999 call, in which it was claimed Hawkshaw was suicidal.
(Image: M.E.N.)
When police arrived, Hawkshaw, who had a phone, was able to text them.
One message read: "I will bang the police. You better stay back or I will stab myself or anyone who tries to stop me. I’m really serious."
Hawkshaw then used racial slurs and added: "I will bang the first police officer then pour petrol over them."
Officers tried to speak to him as he lay in a sleeping bag on the forecourt.
In a call, he told a call handler to 'shut the f*** up'.
Ms Dowd said Hawkshaw later shouted at officers and told them he 'just wanted a bed for the night'. He was then arrested.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Defence lawyer Steven Sullivan said that following his release from prison, his client had been ‘going from town to town’.
“There was no hope, no direction and he found himself in Salford,” Mr Sullivan added.
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.
“He was found two to three weeks ago sleeping on the forecourt of a petrol station in Swinton. They took him to a hostel and left him there for a bed.
“He couldn’t be given one due to COVID-19 and the social distancing measures.
“He has been sleeping wherever he can since.
“On this occasion, his sleeping bag was wet through. His first thought was that he was unwell and he wanted to go to hospital because he had suicidal thoughts.
“He does have a history of self-harm.
“Therefore, he phoned 999 and requested an ambulance.
(Image: M.E.N.)
“Apparently a police car attended instead and he then switched strategy and tried to get himself locked up for the night for somewhere... dry.
“This was something of a cry for help. He said he was desperate and wanted somewhere to sleep for the night.
“These were empty threats made over text.”
Interrupting the solicitor’s remarks, District Judge Margaret McCormack said: “He’s tying up emergency services at a time of national emergency whose numbers are high and staff are stretched - because he wants a bed for the night.”
Mr Sullivan added: “Your Honour, you are not dealing with somebody thinking rationally, he wasn’t thinking straight.
“He wasn’t thinking things through carefully. He wasn’t thinking of the bigger picture, he was thinking of himself and he accepts that.
“It was desperation rather than devilish intent.”
Hawkshaw will be sentenced on July 23 following the preparation of a presentence report.
He admitted 'sending by means of a public electronic communications manner - namely telephone calls to Greater Manchester Police 999 system - that was grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Man City fan writes to Premier League and FA with season plea

A Manchester City fan has written to the bosses of the Premier League and the FA asking them to consider cancelling the season and only bringing football back when fans are allowed in .
Plans to resume the campaign are expected to progress further at a meeting with the 20 clubs and the league on Friday , with dialogue with the government on how it can practically be achieved ongoing .
City have been advised by the league to make sure all of their players out of the country are back and ready to train for a mini pre-season in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If there are no guarantees over when football will be back , it looks probable that Premier League action will be back well before supporters are allowed into stadiums .
That has led to questions about what sport is about and who is it for .
After a member of her family battled with Covid-19 , City fan Mo Surrey felt strongly that football should not be back without supporters .
Having appeared on a podcast and then found more common ground online with football fans of various clubs , she has written @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mark Bullingham asking for such views to be taken into account .
`` Football behind closed doors is soulless , with no atmosphere , '' the letter reads .
`` There is a reason it is used as a punishment !
To quote several of those responses I have had , 'Football is dead without the fans ' .
For too long the match-going fans have been overlooked for the rights of the TV companies hence times of the games which do not allow for travel requirements , match dates being changed at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many good games this season .
`` There is a very strong notion amongst those match-going fans that football authorities put the TV companies rights before them and for many this will be the final straw .
We are seriously concerned about the growing number of life-long seasoncard holders who are saying that should this happen it will finish them as supporters . ''
Mrs Surrey , who describes herself as an 'ordinary match-going fan who has followed her team for over 50 years and misses it so much during this time ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reordered football in the list of priorities .
While some are keen to get the game back going again as soon as possible to lift public morale , others have questioned the need to put such efforts into that when there are bigger societal needs currently as the country battles a health crisis .
With the Premier League suspended with each team still having nine or ten games to complete , it will in all likelihood take more than six weeks to finish even in the best-case scenario .
The intention of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complete the 2019/20 campaign when it is safe to do so , but there have also been calls to void the season .
Mrs Surrey wants to see the campaign cancelled as a tribute to those who have suffered or died during the pandemic .
She added : `` We are hearing about players and clubs doing wonderful humane acts and now we feel it is time for the football authorities to also take a good hard rethink too .
`` Perhaps to think about the real roots of what football is about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game when it is about the fans !
With any of the difficult decisions that have to be made right now , and we respectfully acknowledge that this is not easy or simple , we ask for these considerations to be acknowledged .
`` If not , we feel , that the beautiful game may be forever tarnished .
Or certainly it will be a long time before it will recover . ''

A Manchester City fan has written to the bosses of the Premier League and the FA asking them to consider cancelling the season and only bringing football back when fans are allowed in.
Plans to resume the campaign are expected to progress further at a meeting with the 20 clubs and the league on Friday, with dialogue with the government on how it can practically be achieved ongoing. City have been advised by the league to make sure all of their players out of the country are back and ready to train for a mini pre-season in May ahead of restarting in June.
If there are no guarantees over when football will be back, it looks probable that Premier League action will be back well before supporters are allowed into stadiums. That has led to questions about what sport is about and who is it for.
After a member of her family battled with Covid-19, City fan Mo Surrey felt strongly that football should not be back without supporters. Having appeared on a podcast and then found more common ground online with football fans of various clubs, she has written to Premier League CEO and FA counterpart Mark Bullingham asking for such views to be taken into account.
"Football behind closed doors is soulless, with no atmosphere," the letter reads.
"There is a reason it is used as a punishment! To quote several of those responses I have had, 'Football is dead without the fans'. For too long the match-going fans have been overlooked for the rights of the TV companies hence times of the games which do not allow for travel requirements, match dates being changed at short notice and VAR which has ruined many good games this season.
"There is a very strong notion amongst those match-going fans that football authorities put the TV companies rights before them and for many this will be the final straw. We are seriously concerned about the growing number of life-long seasoncard holders who are saying that should this happen it will finish them as supporters."
Mrs Surrey, who describes herself as an 'ordinary match-going fan who has followed her team for over 50 years and misses it so much during this time' also argues that the pandemic has also reordered football in the list of priorities.
While some are keen to get the game back going again as soon as possible to lift public morale, others have questioned the need to put such efforts into that when there are bigger societal needs currently as the country battles a health crisis.
With the Premier League suspended with each team still having nine or ten games to complete, it will in all likelihood take more than six weeks to finish even in the best-case scenario. The intention of the clubs and the league is still to complete the 2019/20 campaign when it is safe to do so, but there have also been calls to void the season.
Mrs Surrey wants to see the campaign cancelled as a tribute to those who have suffered or died during the pandemic. She added: "We are hearing about players and clubs doing wonderful humane acts and now we feel it is time for the football authorities to also take a good hard rethink too.
"Perhaps to think about the real roots of what football is about. It is more than just a game when it is about the fans! With any of the difficult decisions that have to be made right now, and we respectfully acknowledge that this is not easy or simple, we ask for these considerations to be acknowledged.
"If not, we feel, that the beautiful game may be forever tarnished. Or certainly it will be a long time before it will recover."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Santos star admits he has Manchester United transfer dream

Santos star Yeferson Soteldo has revealed he would sign a lifetime contract at Old Trafford were he to be offered the chance to sign for Manchester United .
Soteldo joined the Brazilian side in 2019 but has already been linked with an exit .
Reports claimed the 22-year-old was a target for Everton in the January transfer window but the Venezuela international committed his future to Santos before revealing it was his dream to sign for United .
In a new interview , Soteldo reiterated his desire to sign for United and believes he has the attributes to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t like rumours , I have my whole family in Venezuela .
I want to finish this stage at Santos by December , win the Copa Libertadores and whatever is possible and then take another step , '' he told Gazeta Esportiva .
`` I always dreamed of playing for Manchester United , the dream remains intact .
`` There are many steps to get there , but I feel I can .
I want to go to Europe , but not to go and come back .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with greater success .
I feel like I ’ m prepared and I have to wait for the right moment to do it . ''
The midfielder was asked whether he would accept an offer from United even if the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid were in for his signature .
Soteldo was adamant that United would be his only choice and revealed watching Cristiano Ronaldo kick started his dream of representing the club .
He added : `` I ’ ve been following Cristiano Ronaldo since I was a child , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s why my love and desire to play at Old Trafford .
`` I would choose them easy .
I would sign a lifetime contract . ''

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Santos star Yeferson Soteldo has revealed he would sign a lifetime contract at Old Trafford were he to be offered the chance to sign for Manchester United.
Soteldo joined the Brazilian side in 2019 but has already been linked with an exit.
Reports claimed the 22-year-old was a target for Everton in the January transfer window but the Venezuela international committed his future to Santos before revealing it was his dream to sign for United.
In a new interview, Soteldo reiterated his desire to sign for United and believes he has the attributes to be a success in the Premier League.
"I don’t like rumours, I have my whole family in Venezuela. I want to finish this stage at Santos by December, win the Copa Libertadores and whatever is possible and then take another step," he told Gazeta Esportiva.
"I always dreamed of playing for Manchester United, the dream remains intact.
"There are many steps to get there, but I feel I can. I want to go to Europe, but not to go and come back.
"I want to go and pursue my career with greater success. I feel like I’m prepared and I have to wait for the right moment to do it."
The midfielder was asked whether he would accept an offer from United even if the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid were in for his signature.
Soteldo was adamant that United would be his only choice and revealed watching Cristiano Ronaldo kick started his dream of representing the club.
He added: "I’ve been following Cristiano Ronaldo since I was a child, I saw him at Manchester United and that’s why my love and desire to play at Old Trafford.
"I would choose them easy. I would sign a lifetime contract."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Coronation Street bosses plan return to filming as episodes are running out

ITV is reportedly planning a return to filming amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
Head of studios Kevin Lygo has revealed Corrie 's rural sister soap Emmerdale could be off-air by the end of May , followed by Coronation Street at some point in June .
Speaking to press at the Edinburgh TV Festival 2020 Mr Lygo has addressed the subject of making new episodes , reports the Mirror - and it sounds like some of the older cast such as William Roache , 88 , might be absent .
He said : `` I don ’ t want Ken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is understood that any return to filming would take into account government guidelines to ensure the safety of everyone involved .
Coronation Street episodes have been rationed during the crisis to ensure the soap is on our telly for as long as possible .
Actor Andy Whyment , who plays Corrie favourite Kirk Sutherland , recently said the soap would need to start filming again in June to stop episodes running out .
Speaking with the United podcast he thought they had until the beginning of July 'in the can . '
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the middle of June with a bit of luck otherwise it 's going to go off air , '' he said .
Andy explained the soap stopped filming at Trafford Wharf after Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the decision to close pubs .
He said : `` We worked up until the Friday when Boris shut all the pubs and clubs and stuff and we had a schedule through to the following Thursday .
`` Then on the Sunday we had an email saying that they were standing everybody down which was fair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'we 'll carry on as long as we can ' but work kind of felt that if all the pubs and clubs are shutting it 's probably the right thing to do . ''

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ITV is reportedly planning a return to filming amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Head of studios Kevin Lygo has revealed Corrie's rural sister soap Emmerdale could be off-air by the end of May, followed by Coronation Street at some point in June.
Speaking to press at the Edinburgh TV Festival 2020 Mr Lygo has addressed the subject of making new episodes, reports the Mirror - and it sounds like some of the older cast such as William Roache, 88, might be absent.
He said: "I don’t want Ken Barlow to get sick."
(Image: ITV)
It is understood that any return to filming would take into account government guidelines to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
Coronation Street episodes have been rationed during the crisis to ensure the soap is on our telly for as long as possible.
Actor Andy Whyment, who plays Corrie favourite Kirk Sutherland, recently said the soap would need to start filming again in June to stop episodes running out.
(Image: Andy Whyment Instagram)
Speaking with the United podcast he thought they had until the beginning of July 'in the can.'
"So we need to get back by the middle of June with a bit of luck otherwise it's going to go off air," he said.
Andy explained the soap stopped filming at Trafford Wharf after Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the decision to close pubs.
He said: "We worked up until the Friday when Boris shut all the pubs and clubs and stuff and we had a schedule through to the following Thursday.
"Then on the Sunday we had an email saying that they were standing everybody down which was fair enough.
"We were all saying 'we'll carry on as long as we can' but work kind of felt that if all the pubs and clubs are shutting it's probably the right thing to do."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Man Utd offer Jadon Sancho squad number and more transfer rumours

Manchester United have reportedly offered Jadon Sancho the chance to follow in the footsteps of David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo by wearing the number seven shirt if he completes a transfer from Borussia Dortmund .
Sancho is expected to leave Dortmund at the end of the season and is a priority transfer target for United , with Chelsea also believed to be in the hunt for his signature .
Reports in Germany suggest Dortmund will allow the England international to leave if their £100million valuation is met .
The Mirror believe United are hoping to lure Sancho to Old Trafford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shirt .
They report the Reds have stolen a march on their rivals in the race to sign the forward who has netted 14 goals and registered 15 assists in the league this season .
Elsewhere , reports in Germany suggest Dayot Upamecano will reject the advances of Premier League clubs to extend his stay with RB Leipzig .
The Frenchman has been linked with a move to United in recent weeks , though MEN Sport understand centre-back is not an area of priority for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Upamecano is believed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current deal but Sky Germany report he has rejected the chance to join Bayern Munich and will opt to extend his stay with Leipzig .
The 21-year-old is reportedly happy to continue his development with the Bundesliga side for a further season but there will be an option in his new deal which would allow him to depart in 2022 .

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Manchester United have reportedly offered Jadon Sancho the chance to follow in the footsteps of David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo by wearing the number seven shirt if he completes a transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
Sancho is expected to leave Dortmund at the end of the season and is a priority transfer target for United, with Chelsea also believed to be in the hunt for his signature.
Reports in Germany suggest Dortmund will allow the England international to leave if their £100million valuation is met.
The Mirror believe United are hoping to lure Sancho to Old Trafford by offering him their iconic number seven shirt.
They report the Reds have stolen a march on their rivals in the race to sign the forward who has netted 14 goals and registered 15 assists in the league this season.
Elsewhere, reports in Germany suggest Dayot Upamecano will reject the advances of Premier League clubs to extend his stay with RB Leipzig.
The Frenchman has been linked with a move to United in recent weeks, though MEN Sport understand centre-back is not an area of priority for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Upamecano is believed to have a £53m release clause in his current deal but Sky Germany report he has rejected the chance to join Bayern Munich and will opt to extend his stay with Leipzig.
The 21-year-old is reportedly happy to continue his development with the Bundesliga side for a further season but there will be an option in his new deal which would allow him to depart in 2022.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Man United evening headlines as United make Jack Grealish decision

James Maddison expects to stay at Leicester City for at least another season amid the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
Manchester United have tracked Maddison , 23 , for over a year but the MEN understands Leicester are confident his valuation will not be met in a summer transfer window already mired in uncertainty .
Maddison is contracted to Leicester until 2023 and The Foxes rate the forward at around £80million after a sterling season .
Leicester bought Maddison , who has nine goals this season , from Norwich City for £24million in 2018 and he attained his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MEN revealed United attempted to set up an early deal for Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish - who plays in an identical role to Maddison - in February .
United believe Grealish could be available for a cheaper fee , especially if Villa - second from bottom in the Premier League - are relegated and have prioritised him over Maddison .
United midfielder Fred is desperate to add more goals to his game when football returns .
The Brazilian has enjoyed an excellent second season at Old Trafford , though had n't found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Europa League last 32 second leg victory over Club Brugge .
Fred scored the fourth and fifth goals in a 5-0 victory for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side that night at Old Trafford .
He believes the arrival of Bruno Fernandes has helped United pose more of a goal threat .
And speaking to the United website , Fred identified his target for when football resumes .
“ I hope so as it 's always important to score goals .
I 've been working on it and , with Bruno 's arrival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us more freedom , given his quality with the ball at his feet .
“ So I hope to attack and score more goals and work hard on my finishing to score more goals in a season .
I 'm certain that , with Bruno 's arrival , more goals will come .
“ There was the game against Brugge this season , where I scored twice .
Up until then , I 'd been playing well but I had n't been scoring .
I think scoring in that game was the crowning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'd been putting in this season . ''
United 's use of data analytics to aid their transfer process is focusing on their search for a striker , with Timo Werner one of the players under consideration .
United remain eager to fill three priority positions - right-wing , central midfield and striker - and have enlisted the help of third party agencies to analyse players ahead of the summer window .
Data has previously been an area underused by the club in comparison with rivals Liverpool and Manchester City , who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer targets with plenty of success .
United have primarily used video analysis in the past .
But MEN Sport understands United are using data particularly to decide on their striker targets , having already identified Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish as priorities in other positions .
They are monitoring RB Leipzig forward Werner , who has also been linked with Liverpool , among others .

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United make Grealish, Maddison decision
James Maddison expects to stay at Leicester City for at least another season amid the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Manchester United have tracked Maddison, 23, for over a year but the MEN understands Leicester are confident his valuation will not be met in a summer transfer window already mired in uncertainty.
Maddison is contracted to Leicester until 2023 and The Foxes rate the forward at around £80million after a sterling season. Leicester bought Maddison, who has nine goals this season, from Norwich City for £24million in 2018 and he attained his first England cap in November.
The MEN revealed United attempted to set up an early deal for Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish - who plays in an identical role to Maddison - in February. United believe Grealish could be available for a cheaper fee, especially if Villa - second from bottom in the Premier League - are relegated and have prioritised him over Maddison.
Fred sets new target
United midfielder Fred is desperate to add more goals to his game when football returns.
The Brazilian has enjoyed an excellent second season at Old Trafford, though hadn't found the net until a brace in United's Europa League last 32 second leg victory over Club Brugge.
Fred scored the fourth and fifth goals in a 5-0 victory for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side that night at Old Trafford. He believes the arrival of Bruno Fernandes has helped United pose more of a goal threat.
And speaking to the United website, Fred identified his target for when football resumes.
“I hope so as it's always important to score goals. I've been working on it and, with Bruno's arrival, we've got someone who gives us more freedom, given his quality with the ball at his feet.
“So I hope to attack and score more goals and work hard on my finishing to score more goals in a season. I'm certain that, with Bruno's arrival, more goals will come.
“There was the game against Brugge this season, where I scored twice. Up until then, I'd been playing well but I hadn't been scoring. I think scoring in that game was the crowning achievement of all the hard work I'd been putting in this season."
Stats will drive striker search
United's use of data analytics to aid their transfer process is focusing on their search for a striker, with Timo Werner one of the players under consideration.
United remain eager to fill three priority positions - right-wing, central midfield and striker - and have enlisted the help of third party agencies to analyse players ahead of the summer window.
Data has previously been an area underused by the club in comparison with rivals Liverpool and Manchester City, who have used huge data-driven scouting networks to find transfer targets with plenty of success. United have primarily used video analysis in the past.
But MEN Sport understands United are using data particularly to decide on their striker targets, having already identified Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish as priorities in other positions.
They are monitoring RB Leipzig forward Werner, who has also been linked with Liverpool, among others.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Mancunians show their support for NHS heroes once more with Clap for Our Carers

People across Greater Manchester stood by their front doors once again to clap and cheer for our lifesaving carers during the coronavirus pandemic .
Clap for Our Carers has become a weekly ritual to show the nation 's appreciation for keyworkers on the frontline of the crisis .
It is held every Thursday at 8pm .
Every week Mancunians across the region stand in their gardens , on their balconies and at their doorsteps to demonstrate their support .
Around half an hour before the clap , a rainbow appeared over the skies above Greater Manchester .
Specky H wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # Salford an hour before our Clap for the NHS and for everyone else out there getting us through this .
`` Happy 100th Birthday , # CaptainTom100 Over 32million raised for our amazing NHS .
Salford salutes you ! ''
This week , bosses at Manchester Council asked people in the city to think of the staff working tirelessly in care homes during the clap .
Coun Bev Craig , Executive Member for Adult Health and Wellbeing , said : “ We owe a big thank you to our care provider organisations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` And I don ’ t think enough praise has been given to staff working in the care sector for the work that they continue to do to ensure that people are protected from this virus .
`` From care workers who make daily visits to people at home , care staff in residential and nursing homes and to the behind-the-scenes support staff who are responsible for coordinating everything that we do , we owe a huge debt of gratitude to them.
” Staff at Manchester Airport went one step further this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work carers do with a display on the runway .
They used planes , fire engines and other vehicles to spell out 'NHS thank you' A water cannon salute was formed behind the vehicles .
The tribute was captured on drone footage .
Manchester Airport currently remains open for a small number of essential flights .
There are a few staff members still based at the airport , such as airline workers , handing agents and the fire service , who are all classed as key workers .

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People across Greater Manchester stood by their front doors once again to clap and cheer for our lifesaving carers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Clap for Our Carers has become a weekly ritual to show the nation's appreciation for keyworkers on the frontline of the crisis.
It is held every Thursday at 8pm.
Every week Mancunians across the region stand in their gardens, on their balconies and at their doorsteps to demonstrate their support.
Around half an hour before the clap, a rainbow appeared over the skies above Greater Manchester.
Specky H wrote on Twitter: "Rainbow shining over #Salford an hour before our Clap for the NHS and for everyone else out there getting us through this.
"Happy 100th Birthday, #CaptainTom100 Over 32million raised for our amazing NHS. Salford salutes you!"
This week, bosses at Manchester Council asked people in the city to think of the staff working tirelessly in care homes during the clap.
Coun Bev Craig, Executive Member for Adult Health and Wellbeing, said: “We owe a big thank you to our care provider organisations for their determination to put residents first.
"And I don’t think enough praise has been given to staff working in the care sector for the work that they continue to do to ensure that people are protected from this virus.
"From care workers who make daily visits to people at home, care staff in residential and nursing homes and to the behind-the-scenes support staff who are responsible for coordinating everything that we do, we owe a huge debt of gratitude to them.”
Staff at Manchester Airport went one step further this week and showed their appreciation for the work carers do with a display on the runway.
They used planes, fire engines and other vehicles to spell out 'NHS thank you'
A water cannon salute was formed behind the vehicles.
The tribute was captured on drone footage.
Manchester Airport currently remains open for a small number of essential flights.
There are a few staff members still based at the airport, such as airline workers, handing agents and the fire service, who are all classed as key workers.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Boy with cerebral palsy takes on Captain Tom-inspired charity walk

A nine-year-old boy with cerebral palsy is taking on a charity walk challenge after being inspired by fundraising hero Captain Tom .
Ethan Beardow , from Gorton , can not stand unaide .
He gets around by crawling or using a wheelchair .
He is determined to complete 100 laps of a 25m course with his walker before his 10th birthday next month .
Ethan is raising money for The Care Workers Charity , which has agreed to ringfence the money to help pay for the funerals of coronavirus victims .
Ethan was inspired by the efforts of veteran Captain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Captain Tom , who has been made an honorary colonel , raised £32m for the NHS ahead of his birthday by walking laps of his garden .
Ethan 's proud mum Kathryn said : `` One day we were sat in the living room doing school work and he just came out with it .
`` He said 'mum can I join Tom Moore ’ s army and try and walk like he has with a walker ? '
`` I was in shock because I didn ’ t even know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we were so amazed that he wanted to do such a massive thing .
`` I asked him who he wants to raise money for and he said 'for funerals ' .
`` Ethan recently lost his grandad in February and paying for it was a lot of money and there was no help .
`` Then my aunt died from Covid-19 , so it ’ s very close to our hearts .
`` We began to research charities that help pay for funerals for Covid-19 and we couldn ’ t find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Workers Charity and spoke to them and that got back to us to say they would love to help and would ring-fence the money for funerals of any family members in the care sector as they didn ’ t originally have a pot for that . ''
Ethan attends St James C of E Primary School in Gorton and the staff 'are behind him every step of the way ' .
So far he is on day six of his challenge and up to 35 laps .
He ’ s done it in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stopping him , Kathryn said .
His aim is to complete the last laps on his 10th birthday on May 18 .
`` As parents we can ’ t express the amount of admiration and courage Ethan has .
He is always thinking of others and doesn ’ t let his disabilities stop him .
Ethan is one of six children and we are all out every day with him cheering him on and encouraging him '' , she added .
`` He has got so much support online and everyone can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
To donate to Ethan 's challenge , click here .

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A nine-year-old boy with cerebral palsy is taking on a charity walk challenge after being inspired by fundraising hero Captain Tom.
Ethan Beardow, from Gorton, cannot stand unaide. He gets around by crawling or using a wheelchair.
He is determined to complete 100 laps of a 25m course with his walker before his 10th birthday next month.
Ethan is raising money for The Care Workers Charity, which has agreed to ringfence the money to help pay for the funerals of coronavirus victims.
Ethan was inspired by the efforts of veteran Captain Tom Moore, who turned 100 today.
Captain Tom, who has been made an honorary colonel, raised £32m for the NHS ahead of his birthday by walking laps of his garden.
(Image: supplied)
Ethan's proud mum Kathryn said: "One day we were sat in the living room doing school work and he just came out with it.
"He said 'mum can I join Tom Moore’s army and try and walk like he has with a walker?'
"I was in shock because I didn’t even know that he knew about Tom.
"Obviously, we were so amazed that he wanted to do such a massive thing.
"I asked him who he wants to raise money for and he said 'for funerals'.
"Ethan recently lost his grandad in February and paying for it was a lot of money and there was no help.
"Then my aunt died from Covid-19, so it’s very close to our hearts.
"We began to research charities that help pay for funerals for Covid-19 and we couldn’t find anything.
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"I contacted the Care Workers Charity and spoke to them and that got back to us to say they would love to help and would ring-fence the money for funerals of any family members in the care sector as they didn’t originally have a pot for that."
Ethan attends St James C of E Primary School in Gorton and the staff 'are behind him every step of the way'.
So far he is on day six of his challenge and up to 35 laps.
He’s done it in sun, wind and rain nothing is stopping him, Kathryn said.
His aim is to complete the last laps on his 10th birthday on May 18.
"As parents we can’t express the amount of admiration and courage Ethan has. He is always thinking of others and doesn’t let his disabilities stop him. Ethan is one of six children and we are all out every day with him cheering him on and encouraging him", she added.
"He has got so much support online and everyone can’t wait to see the new video."
To donate to Ethan's challenge, click here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Holly Willoughby gives Phillip Schofield a surprise in backstage video

Holly Willoughby gave co-host Phillip Schofield a bit of a surprise as the pair hung out backstage at This Morning .
The 39-year-old presenter showed her Instagram followers what she had been up to behind the scenes of the ITV show .
Holly was left giggling , unlike co-host Phil , as she played with an Instagram filter behind the scenes .
Posting to her Instagram Stories , Holly showed she was playing with a game which attempts to identify which This Morning star a person is .
Holly was identified by the app as Rochelle Humes , who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Rochelle , 31 , is expecting her third child with husband Marvin Humes .
Holly got a bit excited at the thought of being her .
`` I 'm Rochelle , '' Holly exclaimed as a huge grin appeared across her face .
“ Does that mean I 'm pregnant ?
, ” she then joked .
Schofe is heard just out of shot laughing before shouting : `` Oh , no , no , no no . ''
Holly then laughed : `` What a way to find out . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Belle , eight , and Chester , five .
Rochelle and Marvin announced their exciting family news earlier this month .
The couple , who are already parents to two daughters Alaia-Mai , six and three-year-old Valentina Raine , said they were expecting their third child - a boy - on Easter Sunday .
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV .

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Holly Willoughby gave co-host Phillip Schofield a bit of a surprise as the pair hung out backstage at This Morning.
The 39-year-old presenter showed her Instagram followers what she had been up to behind the scenes of the ITV show.
Holly was left giggling, unlike co-host Phil, as she played with an Instagram filter behind the scenes.
Posting to her Instagram Stories, Holly showed she was playing with a game which attempts to identify which This Morning star a person is.
Holly was identified by the app as Rochelle Humes, who has presented the show and presented fashion segments.
Rochelle, 31, is expecting her third child with husband Marvin Humes.
Holly got a bit excited at the thought of being her.
(Image: Holly Willoughby Instagram)
"I'm Rochelle," Holly exclaimed as a huge grin appeared across her face.
“Does that mean I'm pregnant?,” she then joked.
Schofe is heard just out of shot laughing before shouting: "Oh, no, no, no no."
Holly then laughed: "What a way to find out."
Holly is mum to Harry, 10, Belle, eight, and Chester, five.
(Image: Holly Willoughby Instagram)
Rochelle and Marvin announced their exciting family news earlier this month.
The couple, who are already parents to two daughters Alaia-Mai, six and three-year-old Valentina Raine, said they were expecting their third child - a boy - on Easter Sunday.
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV.