themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--ADVERTORIAL: How a local chicken shop became one of the busiest takeaways on Just Eat

In the age of the coronavirus , many of us aren ’ t eager to venture out of our homes if we can help it .
That means finding a good takeaway is more important than ever .
Fortunately we have one of the best in the country right on our doorstep .
Chunky Fried Chicken is a highly popular Stockport takeaway , with over 15000 independent reviews ( including 7800+ on Just Eat ) across the internet .
The fried chicken eatery was named the ‘ 3rd Busiest independent Restaurant 2019 ’ on Just Eat , across the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 50,000 takeaways .
Chunky Fried Chicken are also brand ambassadors for Just Eat in Greater Manchester .
In 2015 , Chunky Fried Chicken was named ‘ Best Chicken Shop in Britain ’ by The Sun .
Chunky Fried Chicken ’ s owners peg their success on two simple factors : high-quality chicken and reliable service .
“ All our chicken is delivered fresh everyday and is produced in Britain by trusted farmers .
We don ’ t use frozen chicken , except in ready made items such as popcorn or chicken nuggets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s owners .
“ Good chicken delivered fresh , tasty and on time is the main reason we get so many people ordering .
We are reliable when it comes to delivering meals on time .
Customers can expect us to turn up with their meals as early as 15 minutes since ordering .
We have a brilliant delivery force with over 15 drivers dropping meals off to customers every day.
” Chunky Fried Chicken also prides itself on its affordable prices .
“ Our food is affordable to everyone , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We don ’ t have expensive meals , many many young children come with even a pound and can still get chicken to go , ” say the owners .
“ We are proud that we are able to help the local community when it ’ s needed most by offering to help feed homeless , charities and vulnerable people .
In a special deal for MEN readers , Chunky Fried Chicken is offering a discount of £5 off orders with code MEN5 ( £15 minimum spend ) .
All orders must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chicken website for either delivery or collection .
Customers ordering will be able to use the voucher at checkout .
Voucher expires 31/12/2020 and can not be used over the phone or through third party apps such as UberEats or Just Eat .

In the age of the coronavirus, many of us aren’t eager to venture out of our homes if we can help it.
That means finding a good takeaway is more important than ever. Fortunately we have one of the best in the country right on our doorstep.
Chunky Fried Chicken
Chunky Fried Chicken is a highly popular Stockport takeaway, with over 15000 independent reviews (including 7800+ on Just Eat ) across the internet.
The fried chicken eatery was named the ‘3rd Busiest independent Restaurant 2019’ on Just Eat, across the UK out of 35000 restaurants, after delivering over 50,000 takeaways. Chunky Fried Chicken are also brand ambassadors for Just Eat in Greater Manchester.
In 2015, Chunky Fried Chicken was named ‘Best Chicken Shop in Britain’ by The Sun.
Secrets to success
Chunky Fried Chicken’s owners peg their success on two simple factors: high-quality chicken and reliable service.
“All our chicken is delivered fresh everyday and is produced in Britain by trusted farmers. We don’t use frozen chicken, except in ready made items such as popcorn or chicken nuggets,” says Chunky Fried Chicken’s owners.
“Good chicken delivered fresh, tasty and on time is the main reason we get so many people ordering. We are reliable when it comes to delivering meals on time. Customers can expect us to turn up with their meals as early as 15 minutes since ordering. We have a brilliant delivery force with over 15 drivers dropping meals off to customers every day.”
Affordable
Chunky Fried Chicken also prides itself on its affordable prices.
“Our food is affordable to everyone, we have customers who would order twice a day.
We don’t have expensive meals, many many young children come with even a pound and can still get chicken to go,” say the owners.
“We are proud that we are able to help the local community when it’s needed most by offering to help feed homeless, charities and vulnerable people.
MEN reader deal
In a special deal for MEN readers, Chunky Fried Chicken is offering a discount of £5 off orders with code MEN5 (£15 minimum spend). All orders must be placed online through the Chunky Fried Chicken website for either delivery or collection. Customers ordering will be able to use the voucher at checkout. Voucher expires 31/12/2020 and cannot be used over the phone or through third party apps such as UberEats or Just Eat.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Manchester United transfer news LIVE

Manchester United transfer news LIVE

Former Liverpool star John Barnes has been speaking to BonusCodeBets about Paul Pogba and why he believes the Manchester United star needs to back up his commitment to the club .
“ It ’ s going to come down to Manchester United because , Paul Pogba ’ s a Manchester United player .
Pogba doesn ’ t hold all the cards .
He seems happy to stay , and Manchester United seem happy that he ’ s staying .
Whether Pogba feels that way because he thinks the club ’ s started going in the right direction – I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player should want to stay at a club no matter what , because even if a club isn ’ t going in the right direction , the player can help it do so .
Players that don ’ t think like that should be gotten rid of .
“ If Pogba ’ s said he ’ s 100 % committed to Manchester United then that ’ s great news for them , because he ’ s a great player .
However , he must show his commitment , which he didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play with the same spirit and attitude that we saw towards the end of this season and in his partnership with Bruno Fernandes .
“ Pogba likes being in the media spotlight and likes to be the big player .
He wouldn ’ t want to play second fiddle to Fernandes in terms of his performance or his media attention , so I don ’ t think this influenced his decision to stay .
It ’ s possible he ’ s happier now because he thinks Manchester United are going to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m not a fan of players thinking that way .
If a team isn ’ t performing well , the players should want to stay and improve their club ’ s situation .
“ If Pogba ’ s decided that Manchester United is where he wants to be now , that ’ s fine , but I don ’ t think the fact Fernandes has taken the media spotlight off of him had any bearing on Pogba ’ s decision .
The problem with Pogba is that he could change his mind week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commit fully , or not at all .
Too often in the Premier League teams we see players thinking they ’ re bigger than their clubs and wanting to leave when their clubs start playing badly .
That is not what players and clubs should be like .
”

Former Liverpool star John Barnes has been speaking to BonusCodeBets about Paul Pogba and why he believes the Manchester United star needs to back up his commitment to the club.
“It’s going to come down to Manchester United because, Paul Pogba’s a Manchester United player. Pogba doesn’t hold all the cards. He seems happy to stay, and Manchester United seem happy that he’s staying. Whether Pogba feels that way because he thinks the club’s started going in the right direction – I don’t know. I believe a player should want to stay at a club no matter what, because even if a club isn’t going in the right direction, the player can help it do so. Players that don’t think like that should be gotten rid of.
“If Pogba’s said he’s 100% committed to Manchester United then that’s great news for them, because he’s a great player. However, he must show his commitment, which he didn’t show last year. He needs to play with the same spirit and attitude that we saw towards the end of this season and in his partnership with Bruno Fernandes.
“Pogba likes being in the media spotlight and likes to be the big player. He wouldn’t want to play second fiddle to Fernandes in terms of his performance or his media attention, so I don’t think this influenced his decision to stay. It’s possible he’s happier now because he thinks Manchester United are going to be a better team next year. I’m not a fan of players thinking that way. If a team isn’t performing well, the players should want to stay and improve their club’s situation.
“If Pogba’s decided that Manchester United is where he wants to be now, that’s fine, but I don’t think the fact Fernandes has taken the media spotlight off of him had any bearing on Pogba’s decision. The problem with Pogba is that he could change his mind week to week. He just needs to commit fully, or not at all. Too often in the Premier League teams we see players thinking they’re bigger than their clubs and wanting to leave when their clubs start playing badly. That is not what players and clubs should be like.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Man United are in danger of repeating the mistake they made a year ago

Just over a week ago Manchester United 's biggest problem was their frustrations in trying to complete a deal for Jadon Sancho this summer .
Now the hardball they 're playing with Borussia Dortmund is a welcome distraction from the chaos that is threatening to engulf them .
It 's been a week like no other at Old Trafford .
This time last Friday the news that their captain had been arrested in Mykonos was just breaking .
Seven days later we 've seen Harry Maguire spend two nights in a Greek police cell , appear in court , be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absence and then have his conviction overturned after an appeal was lodged .
If you think the Greek justice system seems to move at haste then that 's nothing to a week when United 's pre-season plans begin to unravel .
Just as Maguire 's appeal had been lodged and the story began to ease , for now , came the news that Paul Pogba had tested positive for COVID-19 and would miss France 's upcoming Nations League games as he self-isolates .
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is likely to miss the start of United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to self-isolate on his return from a holiday in Dubai .
Throw in the possible absence of Marcus Rashford , who continues to rest an ankle injury , and you can see why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might be keen to get back out on the pitches at Carrington rather than dealing with the other issues spiralling around United this summer .
In the fullness of time these may all be seen as distractions rather than derailments .
Maguire is available to play and could win his appeal , while Pogba and Wan-Bissaka will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United 's season , as Rashford is expected to be .
They could even sign Sancho before the transfer window closes .
But life has certainly been made tougher for Solskjaer .
The events of the past week must have exacted a mental toll on Maguire , at least , while there will be less time to get Pogba and Wan-Bissaka up to speed in what was already a condensed pre-season .
The work done in pre-season is usually to lay the foundations for the challenges ahead , but this is an unknown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European commitments United 's players will return to Carrington just two-and-a-half weeks before their opening fixture .
For Pogba and Wan-Bissaka it will be just over a week of tune-up time .
The other side of the coin is that players still have a pretty good level of fitness from the hectic schedule that ended last season .
Hectic will be the byword again for 2020/21 , with United potentially playing twice a week for almost every week of the season is they progress in cup competitions , so getting off to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be crucial .
United 's summer did n't suffer too many hitches last year , except for maybe a concern that they were short of a couple of players , and the opening day brought great success with a 4-0 win against Chelsea , but generally , it was a slow start , with only two wins in the first nine Premier League games The signing of Bruno Fernandes and the form of the attack helped Solskjaer 's side make up the ground once February arrived , but that will be difficult to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well is going to be essential in 2020/21 and at the moment United do n't look primed to do that .
Their pre-season is going to be rushed and time has been taken up dealing with off-field issues that are going to lead into on-field problems .
A year ago United got away with a poor start , but they 're unlikely to be able to do that again .
The time Solskjaer has with the players at Carrington before the season starts is going to be vital in trying to right a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course already .

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Just over a week ago Manchester United's biggest problem was their frustrations in trying to complete a deal for Jadon Sancho this summer. Now the hardball they're playing with Borussia Dortmund is a welcome distraction from the chaos that is threatening to engulf them.
It's been a week like no other at Old Trafford. This time last Friday the news that their captain had been arrested in Mykonos was just breaking. Seven days later we've seen Harry Maguire spend two nights in a Greek police cell, appear in court, be given a suspended prison sentence in his absence and then have his conviction overturned after an appeal was lodged.
If you think the Greek justice system seems to move at haste then that's nothing to a week when United's pre-season plans begin to unravel. Just as Maguire's appeal had been lodged and the story began to ease, for now, came the news that Paul Pogba had tested positive for COVID-19 and would miss France's upcoming Nations League games as he self-isolates.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is likely to miss the start of United's pre-season, with the right-back forced to self-isolate on his return from a holiday in Dubai. Throw in the possible absence of Marcus Rashford, who continues to rest an ankle injury, and you can see why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might be keen to get back out on the pitches at Carrington rather than dealing with the other issues spiralling around United this summer.
In the fullness of time these may all be seen as distractions rather than derailments. Maguire is available to play and could win his appeal, while Pogba and Wan-Bissaka will be available for the first weekend of United's season, as Rashford is expected to be. They could even sign Sancho before the transfer window closes.
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But life has certainly been made tougher for Solskjaer. The events of the past week must have exacted a mental toll on Maguire, at least, while there will be less time to get Pogba and Wan-Bissaka up to speed in what was already a condensed pre-season.
The work done in pre-season is usually to lay the foundations for the challenges ahead, but this is an unknown for every club. Thanks to their European commitments United's players will return to Carrington just two-and-a-half weeks before their opening fixture. For Pogba and Wan-Bissaka it will be just over a week of tune-up time. The other side of the coin is that players still have a pretty good level of fitness from the hectic schedule that ended last season.
Hectic will be the byword again for 2020/21, with United potentially playing twice a week for almost every week of the season is they progress in cup competitions, so getting off to a good start is imperative. Momentum could be crucial.
United's summer didn't suffer too many hitches last year, except for maybe a concern that they were short of a couple of players, and the opening day brought great success with a 4-0 win against Chelsea, but generally, it was a slow start, with only two wins in the first nine Premier League games
The signing of Bruno Fernandes and the form of the attack helped Solskjaer's side make up the ground once February arrived, but that will be difficult to do a second time around.
Starting well is going to be essential in 2020/21 and at the moment United don't look primed to do that. Their pre-season is going to be rushed and time has been taken up dealing with off-field issues that are going to lead into on-field problems.
A year ago United got away with a poor start, but they're unlikely to be able to do that again. The time Solskjaer has with the players at Carrington before the season starts is going to be vital in trying to right a ship that is threatening to veer off course already.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Masked men try to rip cash machine from Co-op - but fail miserably

A group of masked men tried to rip a cash machine from the wall of a Co-op in a failed robbery attempt .
The trio targeted the branch on Oldham Road in Grotton , Oldham , shortly before 10pm on Thursday night , in a stolen white Kia Sportage on false plates .
When they failed to remove the device , they fled empty handed in the Kia , which was later recovered on Hillside Avenue , Grotton , as well as another vehicle which has yet to be recovered .
No arrests have currently been made .
Detective Sergeant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CID , said : `` Thankfully the offenders left the scene empty handed and there have been no reported injuries , however considerable damage has been inflicted to the shop front .
`` We are appealing to anyone in the area who may have witnessed this incident to come forward and help police with our enquiries .
Did you see the vehicle the offenders fled the scene in ?
`` We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have information or dash cam footage of any of the vehicles that were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store remains closed for the time being .
A Spokesperson for Co-op , said : “ There was an incident at our Grotton store late last night where an unsuccessful attack on the community ’ s ATM took place .
`` It is too early to confirm if the store will be able to re-open today , while we await the outcome of assessments into the damage caused .
`` We appeal for anyone who may have seen or heard anything to come forward to police , who are investigating.
” Anyone with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on 0161 856 8905 quoting incident number 2990 of 27/08/20 , or the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A group of masked men tried to rip a cash machine from the wall of a Co-op in a failed robbery attempt.
The trio targeted the branch on Oldham Road in Grotton, Oldham, shortly before 10pm on Thursday night, in a stolen white Kia Sportage on false plates.
When they failed to remove the device, they fled empty handed in the Kia, which was later recovered on Hillside Avenue, Grotton, as well as another vehicle which has yet to be recovered.
No arrests have currently been made.
Detective Sergeant Alison Dyson, of GMP's Oldham CID, said: "Thankfully the offenders left the scene empty handed and there have been no reported injuries, however considerable damage has been inflicted to the shop front.
"We are appealing to anyone in the area who may have witnessed this incident to come forward and help police with our enquiries. Did you see the vehicle the offenders fled the scene in?
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"We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have information or dash cam footage of any of the vehicles that were used during the robbery."
The store remains closed for the time being.
A Spokesperson for Co-op, said: “There was an incident at our Grotton store late last night where an unsuccessful attack on the community’s ATM took place.
"It is too early to confirm if the store will be able to re-open today, while we await the outcome of assessments into the damage caused.
"We appeal for anyone who may have seen or heard anything to come forward to police, who are investigating.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8905 quoting incident number 2990 of 27/08/20, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Where Man City stand on Lionel Messi transfer possibility

The initial shock of Lionel Messi ’ s transfer request has subsided , and now for the grind .
Manchester City were the first club on everyone ’ s lips the moment it became clear that the Barcelona star was not bluffing – as he has in the past – and really seems to have reached the end of his tether with the stagnation at the Nou Camp .
City have always been confident that they would be in pole position should Messi ever decide to leave Barca – although that view has always been tempered by the strong belief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Catalonia .
City boss Pep Guardiola has even repeatedly stated that he WANTS Messi to finish playing whilst at Barcelona .
But from the moment Messi notified Barca by burofax – a kind of recorded delivery – on Tuesday that he wanted out of his contract , there has been a tornado of claims and counter-claims , of fantasy , fiction and fact .
City have gone into communications lockdown on the matter .
With Guardiola , chief executive Ferran Soriano , football director Txiki Begiristain , chief operating officer Omar Berrada @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Barcelona – both the club and the city – there is a sensitivity around the subject .
No-one at City wants to be seen to be inflaming the situation , or actively agitating to land Messi .
Sources close to Guardiola are adamant that the player actually rang the City boss , with whom he shared two Champions League triumphs , before he actually informed Barca of his desire to leave .
The intent of that phone call - which appears to be legitimate - was clear , that Messi wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his first choice .
Guardiola is said to have told Messi that if he did request a move , he would tell City ’ s owners that he would like to take him to the Etihad .
The situation is complicated by a wrangle over the player ’ s contract , which included a clause that he could leave this summer on a free transfer by triggering a clause which explicitly stated that to be the case .
But Barca are in a strong position , as the contract states that the exit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should have been 20 days after the end of the season .
Messi ’ s camp claim that the pandemic lockdown changed all of that , as it forced an extension of the season until August – and that the spirit of the contract clause means that it also should have been put back .
Lawyers claim that is on shaky ground , and could lead to the player being liable for the £630million fee in his release clause .
And if City signed him without that thorny legal issue being resolved , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – and also fall foul of Fifa ’ s own contract rules .
Messi could take Barcelona to court to fight that out , but a court case would be costly , lengthy and damaging to both parties , so there is little appetite on either side , especially after a love affair which has lasted for 20 years .
Neither Messi nor Barcelona want his time at the club to end in acrimony and bitterness , which is why a compromise solution is the most likely scenario .
That would involve Barca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £630million release fee .
City will have been crunching the numbers to see what they can afford , while factoring in wages expected to be around £90million a year .
Despite the conclusions drawn by some after their recent victory at the Court of Arbitration for Sport , financial fair play rules are still very much active , and City are intent on not breaking them , after being found guilty of doing so in 2014 .
Uefa have relaxed the rules this summer to allow investment into clubs which have been hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but they have made it plain they will be policing that to ensure clubs do not take liberties .
Not only that , but a signing on the scale of Messi would have financial knock-ons for years to come .
The Blues have already spent £62million on Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres , although that has been off-set by the sale of Leroy Sane in a £55million deal with Bayern Munich , and still have their sights on another centre back , with Kalidou Koulialy a prime target .
The key is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both in terms of football success and marketing kudos – can justify the kind of fee and wages which would be needed .
That has led to the suggestion that the Blues could put together a player-plus-cash package , with the names of Gabriel Jesus , Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez being bandied around .
However , those three are strictly off limits – City will not contemplate a deal involving them , but they are prepared to see wantaway defender Eric Garcia , and surplus left back Angelino included in negotiations .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Messi round , but if that fails , talks will start in earnest next week over the player ’ s future , with his father and agent Jorge Messi expected to return to Barcelona after a trip to Argentina .
Messi has shown no signs of backing away , and sources close to him say he sees City as the best bet to have a glorious end to his European career .
City are assessing the viability of a financial package , with the chances of getting the player on a free transfer @ @ @ @ @

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The initial shock of Lionel Messi ’s transfer request has subsided, and now for the grind.
Manchester City were the first club on everyone’s lips the moment it became clear that the Barcelona star was not bluffing – as he has in the past – and really seems to have reached the end of his tether with the stagnation at the Nou Camp.
City have always been confident that they would be in pole position should Messi ever decide to leave Barca – although that view has always been tempered by the strong belief that he would see out his career in Catalonia.
City boss Pep Guardiola has even repeatedly stated that he WANTS Messi to finish playing whilst at Barcelona.
But from the moment Messi notified Barca by burofax – a kind of recorded delivery – on Tuesday that he wanted out of his contract, there has been a tornado of claims and counter-claims, of fantasy, fiction and fact.
City have gone into communications lockdown on the matter.
With Guardiola, chief executive Ferran Soriano, football director Txiki Begiristain, chief operating officer Omar Berrada and other key staff having close links with Barcelona – both the club and the city – there is a sensitivity around the subject.
No-one at City wants to be seen to be inflaming the situation, or actively agitating to land Messi.
Sources close to Guardiola are adamant that the player actually rang the City boss, with whom he shared two Champions League triumphs, before he actually informed Barca of his desire to leave.
The intent of that phone call - which appears to be legitimate - was clear, that Messi wanted to go, and that City would be his first choice.
Guardiola is said to have told Messi that if he did request a move, he would tell City’s owners that he would like to take him to the Etihad.
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The situation is complicated by a wrangle over the player’s contract, which included a clause that he could leave this summer on a free transfer by triggering a clause which explicitly stated that to be the case.
But Barca are in a strong position, as the contract states that the exit clause expired on June 10, which should have been 20 days after the end of the season.
Messi’s camp claim that the pandemic lockdown changed all of that, as it forced an extension of the season until August – and that the spirit of the contract clause means that it also should have been put back.
Lawyers claim that is on shaky ground, and could lead to the player being liable for the £630million fee in his release clause.
And if City signed him without that thorny legal issue being resolved, they could also be liable to pay – and also fall foul of Fifa’s own contract rules.
Messi could take Barcelona to court to fight that out, but a court case would be costly, lengthy and damaging to both parties, so there is little appetite on either side, especially after a love affair which has lasted for 20 years.
Neither Messi nor Barcelona want his time at the club to end in acrimony and bitterness, which is why a compromise solution is the most likely scenario.
That would involve Barca accepting a fee well below the unfeasible £630million release fee.
City will have been crunching the numbers to see what they can afford, while factoring in wages expected to be around £90million a year.
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Despite the conclusions drawn by some after their recent victory at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, financial fair play rules are still very much active, and City are intent on not breaking them, after being found guilty of doing so in 2014.
Uefa have relaxed the rules this summer to allow investment into clubs which have been hit by the economic downturn from the pandemic, but they have made it plain they will be policing that to ensure clubs do not take liberties.
Not only that, but a signing on the scale of Messi would have financial knock-ons for years to come.
The Blues have already spent £62million on Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres, although that has been off-set by the sale of Leroy Sane in a £55million deal with Bayern Munich, and still have their sights on another centre back, with Kalidou Koulialy a prime target.
The key is whether the benefits of having Messi – both in terms of football success and marketing kudos – can justify the kind of fee and wages which would be needed.
That has led to the suggestion that the Blues could put together a player-plus-cash package, with the names of Gabriel Jesus, Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez being bandied around.
However, those three are strictly off limits – City will not contemplate a deal involving them, but they are prepared to see wantaway defender Eric Garcia, and surplus left back Angelino included in negotiations.
Barca are still hoping they can talk Messi round, but if that fails, talks will start in earnest next week over the player’s future, with his father and agent Jorge Messi expected to return to Barcelona after a trip to Argentina.
Messi has shown no signs of backing away, and sources close to him say he sees City as the best bet to have a glorious end to his European career.
City are assessing the viability of a financial package, with the chances of getting the player on a free transfer receding by the minute.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--McDonald's menu is permanently changing next week

Fast food giant McDonald 's is known for its range of burgers , nuggets and breakfast treats .
There are beef , chicken , fish and veggie dishes to choose from , and everyone has their favourite go-to menu item .
At the minute , the biggest item on the menu is a double quarter pounder with cheese - which contains a whopping 750 calories , and costs £4.59 on its own .
However , an even bigger burger is about to drop , and this one 's got an impressive three patties .
From next week , fans of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to order a triple cheeseburger from the saver menu .
According to the Mirror , McDonald ’ s customers in Yorkshire were among the first to get their lips around the new offering when it was trialed across 60 restaurants in February .
People immediately took to social media to declare their love for the new menu option .
One fan described it as the `` best burger ever , '' another simply added `` game changer '' , while a third commented : `` I am ordering three , in advance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
`` Following a successful trial period earlier this year , the Triple Cheeseburger will now officially join the Saver Menu as a permanent addition from Wednesday 2 September , '' the chain said in a statement .
The burger will be priced from just £2.19 - if you think you can handle that much meat .

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Fast food giant McDonald's is known for its range of burgers, nuggets and breakfast treats.
There are beef, chicken, fish and veggie dishes to choose from, and everyone has their favourite go-to menu item.
At the minute, the biggest item on the menu is a double quarter pounder with cheese - which contains a whopping 750 calories, and costs £4.59 on its own.
However, an even bigger burger is about to drop, and this one's got an impressive three patties.
From next week, fans of the fast food chain will be able to order a triple cheeseburger from the saver menu.
According to the Mirror, McDonald’s customers in Yorkshire were among the first to get their lips around the new offering when it was trialed across 60 restaurants in February.
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People immediately took to social media to declare their love for the new menu option.
One fan described it as the "best burger ever," another simply added "game changer", while a third commented: "I am ordering three, in advance, sorry to the guy on the grill."
"Following a successful trial period earlier this year, the Triple Cheeseburger will now officially join the Saver Menu as a permanent addition from Wednesday 2 September," the chain said in a statement.
The burger will be priced from just £2.19 - if you think you can handle that much meat.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Man City star Raheem Sterling free for England duty

Raheem Sterling is free to join up with the England camp after escaping new quarantine rules .
The Manchester City star was at a party last week for Olympic star Usain Bolt ’ s 34 birthday , after which the sprint star tested positive for Covid-19 .
That led to fears that Sterling may also have been affected , and could be forced to withdraw from the England squad for next week ’ s Nations League qualifiers against Iceland and Denmark .
Sterling was reported to have killed that notion by having a test in Jamaica , which is said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that has not yet been confirmed .
But the UK government on Thursday night added Jamaica to the list of countries from which travellers must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival on these shores .
That led to fresh fears Sterling may be forced into quarantine , and out of the England squad , which meets up on Monday .
But Sterling has already flown home , ahead of the deadline of 4am tomorrow set for the start of quarantine .
That , together with his medical all-clear , means he is free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and is expected to be back in City training the following week .

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Raheem Sterling is free to join up with the England camp after escaping new quarantine rules.
The Manchester City star was at a party last week for Olympic star Usain Bolt’s 34 birthday, after which the sprint star tested positive for Covid-19.
That led to fears that Sterling may also have been affected, and could be forced to withdraw from the England squad for next week’s Nations League qualifiers against Iceland and Denmark.
Sterling was reported to have killed that notion by having a test in Jamaica, which is said to have come back negative, but that has not yet been confirmed.
But the UK government on Thursday night added Jamaica to the list of countries from which travellers must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival on these shores.
That led to fresh fears Sterling may be forced into quarantine, and out of the England squad, which meets up on Monday.
But Sterling has already flown home, ahead of the deadline of 4am tomorrow set for the start of quarantine.
That, together with his medical all-clear, means he is free to join up with the England squad, and is expected to be back in City training the following week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-29--Man United stance on Ousmane Dembele transfer and more rumours

Manchester United are holding off on talks with Barcelona over Ousmane Dembele as they remain confident Jadon Sancho will move to Old Trafford this summer , according to reports .
Sancho is a priority transfer target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but no agreement has been reached with Borussia Dortmund thus far .
MEN Sport understands there is still no resolution on the 20-year-old Sancho 's salary expectations in discussions with his agent Emeka Obasi and the intermediary fee demanded by Marco Lichtsteiner , acting on behalf of Borussia Dortmund .
It is understood United have not even broached the issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deal might be structured , with Sancho valued at £108million by Dortmund .
United have explored alternative options to signing Sancho in the summer window with Dembele mentioned as an alternative .
It was claimed on the Transfer Window Podcast that United are not in talks with Barcelona despite being interested in a loan move for the Frenchman as they remain confident Sancho will end up at Old Trafford this summer .
The transfer window shuts on October 5 with United kicking off their Premier League campaign on September 19 .
Elsewhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move to Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray .
Fotomac claim the Brazilian is high on their list of options as they seek a new midfielder .
Manager Fatih Terim has reportedly asked his scouts to check on his availability .
A one-year loan deal with the option to buy is said to be their preferred move in the window .
Fred has three years to run on his United contact and emerged as a crucial player under Solskjaer in the first half of the season before his game time was limited following the @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester United are holding off on talks with Barcelona over Ousmane Dembele as they remain confident Jadon Sancho will move to Old Trafford this summer, according to reports.
Sancho is a priority transfer target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but no agreement has been reached with Borussia Dortmund thus far. MEN Sport understands there is still no resolution on the 20-year-old Sancho's salary expectations in discussions with his agent Emeka Obasi and the intermediary fee demanded by Marco Lichtsteiner, acting on behalf of Borussia Dortmund.
It is understood United have not even broached the issue of the proposed transfer fee and how a deal might be structured, with Sancho valued at £108million by Dortmund.
United have explored alternative options to signing Sancho in the summer window with Dembele mentioned as an alternative.
It was claimed on the Transfer Window Podcast that United are not in talks with Barcelona despite being interested in a loan move for the Frenchman as they remain confident Sancho will end up at Old Trafford this summer.
The transfer window shuts on October 5 with United kicking off their Premier League campaign on September 19.
Elsewhere, Fred has been linked with a move to Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray.
Fotomac claim the Brazilian is high on their list of options as they seek a new midfielder. Manager Fatih Terim has reportedly asked his scouts to check on his availability.
A one-year loan deal with the option to buy is said to be their preferred move in the window.
Fred has three years to run on his United contact and emerged as a crucial player under Solskjaer in the first half of the season before his game time was limited following the return of Paul Pogba.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Manchester City evening headlines as Kompany speaks on potential Messi move

Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Friday August 28 .
Vincent Kompany says the signing of Lionel Messi this summer could be what Manchester City need to take the next step in the Champions League .
The Barcelona superstar has made clear he wants to leave the Camp Nou this summer with City interested in signing the 33-year-old .
Kompany , now in charge of Anderlecht , believes Messi could be a factor in pushing the club towards becoming European champions .
“ It ’ d be incredible for the club to have a player like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next step by winning the Champions League , '' the “ I know Guardiola ’ s way of thinking , so I can well imagine the two of them will still have a rapport .
I can imagine Pep and Messi still have one another ’ s phone numbers .
So they can give one another a call .
If Messi has decided to leave Barcelona then I can only respect his decision .
Let ’ s be clear - as a City fan , I hope Messi joins them . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ still be priority over Lionel Messi If City had a transfer plan for the summer it has been thrown into the air by the news that Messi could be convinced to join the Etihad Stadium outfit from Barcelona .
From a positional point of view , though , it ’ s hard to argue that an attacker like Messi should be a priority for Manchester City if they are to catch Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table next season .
MEN Sport ’ s Joe Bray argues that City should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli to help solve the defensive issues Pep Guardiola ’ s side suffered from last season .
Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar has also been consistently linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium , although it ’ s difficult to see him joining City if a deal for Messi is also made .
Raheem Sterling free to join England campaign despite quarantine rules Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling will be free to join up with his England teammates after escaping quarantine rules which could have seen him miss out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 34th birthday in Jamaica last week after which the legendary Olympian tested positive for Covid-19 .
While Sterling himself was not affected , the UK government announced on Thursday that Jamaica has been added to the list of countries from which travellers must quarantine for 14 days upon returning to these shores .
However , Sterling has already flown home to England ahead of the 4am deadline tomorrow and will be able to join up with Gareth Southgate ’ s national team squad after receiving a call-up .

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Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Friday August 28.
Vincent Kompany speaks out on Lionel Messi transfer
Vincent Kompany says the signing of Lionel Messi this summer could be what Manchester City need to take the next step in the Champions League.
The Barcelona superstar has made clear he wants to leave the Camp Nou this summer with City interested in signing the 33-year-old. Kompany, now in charge of Anderlecht, believes Messi could be a factor in pushing the club towards becoming European champions.
“It’d be incredible for the club to have a player like him - he could help them take the next step by winning the Champions League," the former City captain said
“I know Guardiola’s way of thinking, so I can well imagine the two of them will still have a rapport. I can imagine Pep and Messi still have one another’s phone numbers. So they can give one another a call. If Messi has decided to leave Barcelona then I can only respect his decision. Let’s be clear - as a City fan, I hope Messi joins them."
Opinion: Centre back and playmaker should still be priority over Lionel Messi
If City had a transfer plan for the summer it has been thrown into the air by the news that Messi could be convinced to join the Etihad Stadium outfit from Barcelona.
From a positional point of view, though, it’s hard to argue that an attacker like Messi should be a priority for Manchester City if they are to catch Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table next season.
MEN Sport’s Joe Bray argues that City should still be focusing their attention on signing Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli to help solve the defensive issues Pep Guardiola’s side suffered from last season.
Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar has also been consistently linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium, although it’s difficult to see him joining City if a deal for Messi is also made.
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Raheem Sterling free to join England campaign despite quarantine rules
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling will be free to join up with his England teammates after escaping quarantine rules which could have seen him miss out.
Sterling attended a party for Usain Bolt’s 34th birthday in Jamaica last week after which the legendary Olympian tested positive for Covid-19.
While Sterling himself was not affected, the UK government announced on Thursday that Jamaica has been added to the list of countries from which travellers must quarantine for 14 days upon returning to these shores.
However, Sterling has already flown home to England ahead of the 4am deadline tomorrow and will be able to join up with Gareth Southgate’s national team squad after receiving a call-up.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Stockport council leader's warning as borough's restrictions set to be lifted

The leader of Stockport council has warned people to remain cautious as extra restrictions are lifted next week .
The government confirmed tonight the borough will join Trafford and Bolton in coming out of the additional measures imposed on Greater Manchester for the past month .
From Wednesday , September 2 , people in Stockport can once again socialise with up to two households indoors .
They will also be able to stay overnight at somebody else ’ s home - but must try to social distance .
The relaxation means they can also book close contact services such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bowling alleys roller rinks , soft play centres and casinos will also be allowed to reopen .
Leader of Stockport Council Elise Wilson welcomed the government 's decision , which Greater Manchester leaders had agreed to ask for earlier this week .
`` I think it 's really good news , good news for the people of Stockport , '' she said .
`` it 's been really difficult for people , it 's a credit to them we 've got the infection rate right down and we know it 's going in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm really pleased with the government 's decision and I think it 's right .
`` Not least because families not being able to get together in their homes and gardens is really difficult .
`` I 've worried about things like people 's mental health , we know people have died , people are grieving and people get a lot of support from loved ones and friends , not being able to see them has been really , really hard . ''
Although Greater Manchester 's leaders , including Mayor Andy Burnham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have restrictions lifted on Wednesday , the decision was not confirmed until Friday evening ahead of a bank holiday weekend .
Asked about the timing of the announcement , Cllr Wilson said : `` That was recommended because we thought that way it would give people the opportunity to prepare and also be mindful of the bank holiday .
`` We do need people take this seriously and do what 's right .
`` It has sometimes be very difficult to decipher what the government means , sometimes we could have had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confident that people will still follow the guidelines around social distancing , washing hands , wearing masks .
`` [ The council ] has an outbreak management plan , we meet really regularly , it 's important that we do that so we really scrutinise the data to quite a granular level and know where there are outbreaks .
`` We are forward planning , not just as a council , but with our partners in schools , businesses , residents , to make sure we can put together a response .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to follow the guidance , the virus has n't gone away . ''
`` It 's important that we remember that , were connected to other people , if you 're going out in Manchester or Stockport what are you going to bring back with you ? ''
Although Stockport has the second lowest infection rate in the region , it shares a barely-visible border with Manchester where rates are much higher .
In Trafford , where restrictions are being lifted against the wishes of the local authority , council leader Andrew Western @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with other boroughs in Greater Manchester with people visiting these areas on a daily basis to work and socialise ' .
Asked if she had the same fears about Stockport , Cllr Wilson said : `` I think the government , with the right test and trace system , and the right support for self-isolation , with good communication and ensuring councils are supported to drive outbreak management ... we can avoid these geographical restrictions .
`` While we ca n't eradicate the virus , how are we going to live with it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to do ?
For how long ? ''

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The leader of Stockport council has warned people to remain cautious as extra restrictions are lifted next week.
The government confirmed tonight the borough will join Trafford and Bolton in coming out of the additional measures imposed on Greater Manchester for the past month.
From Wednesday, September 2, people in Stockport can once again socialise with up to two households indoors.
They will also be able to stay overnight at somebody else’s home - but must try to social distance.
The relaxation means they can also book close contact services such as facials and brow or eyelash treatments.
Bowling alleys roller rinks, soft play centres and casinos will also be allowed to reopen.
Leader of Stockport Council Elise Wilson welcomed the government's decision, which Greater Manchester leaders had agreed to ask for earlier this week.
"I think it's really good news, good news for the people of Stockport," she said.
"it's been really difficult for people, it's a credit to them we've got the infection rate right down and we know it's going in the right direction."
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"I'm really pleased with the government's decision and I think it's right.
"Not least because families not being able to get together in their homes and gardens is really difficult.
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"I've worried about things like people's mental health, we know people have died, people are grieving and people get a lot of support from loved ones and friends, not being able to see them has been really, really hard."
Although Greater Manchester's leaders, including Mayor Andy Burnham, had asked for Stockport and Bolton to have restrictions lifted on Wednesday, the decision was not confirmed until Friday evening ahead of a bank holiday weekend.
Asked about the timing of the announcement, Cllr Wilson said: "That was recommended because we thought that way it would give people the opportunity to prepare and also be mindful of the bank holiday.
"We do need people take this seriously and do what's right.
"It has sometimes be very difficult to decipher what the government means, sometimes we could have had clearer messaging."
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"I'm confident that people will still follow the guidelines around social distancing, washing hands, wearing masks.
"[The council] has an outbreak management plan, we meet really regularly, it's important that we do that so we really scrutinise the data to quite a granular level and know where there are outbreaks.
"We are forward planning, not just as a council, but with our partners in schools, businesses, residents, to make sure we can put together a response.
"We still need the people of Stockport to follow the guidance, the virus hasn't gone away."
"It's important that we remember that, were connected to other people, if you're going out in Manchester or Stockport what are you going to bring back with you?"
Although Stockport has the second lowest infection rate in the region, it shares a barely-visible border with Manchester where rates are much higher.
In Trafford, where restrictions are being lifted against the wishes of the local authority, council leader Andrew Western highlighted how the borough is 'inextricably linked with other boroughs in Greater Manchester with people visiting these areas on a daily basis to work and socialise'.
Asked if she had the same fears about Stockport, Cllr Wilson said: "I think the government, with the right test and trace system, and the right support for self-isolation, with good communication and ensuring councils are supported to drive outbreak management... we can avoid these geographical restrictions.
"While we can't eradicate the virus, how are we going to live with it? Is this something the government can continue to do? For how long?"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

Brazil legend Ronaldo says Barcelona should stand firm over Lionel Messi , amid speculation of a move to Manchester City @ @ @ @ @ wants to leave the club earlier this week after a disastrous end to the season @ @ @ @ @ La Liga title to Real Madrid and concede eight goals to Bayern Munich in the @ @ @ @ @ , Ronaldo has told Barcelona that they should n't entertain any talk of a move @ @ @ @ @ very unlikely that he ’ ll be able to leave Barcelona at the moment , @ @ @ @ @ a crisis of results , '' Ronaldo said at a webinar hosted by Santander .
@ @ @ @ @ for the team and , if I were Barcelona , I wouldn ’ t let @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He has a great and strong relationship with the club and I don @ @ @ @ @ ll stop being in love with the team . ''
Elsewhere , Aymeric Laporte has @ @ @ @ @ for the France national team .

Brazil legend Ronaldo says Barcelona should stand firm over Lionel Messi, amid speculation of a move to Manchester City.
Messi told Barcelona he wants to leave the club earlier this week after a disastrous end to the season which saw them surrender the La Liga title to Real Madrid and concede eight goals to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.
However, Ronaldo has told Barcelona that they shouldn't entertain any talk of a move.
"It’s very unlikely that he’ll be able to leave Barcelona at the moment, especially when there’s a crisis of results," Ronaldo said at a webinar hosted by Santander. "Messi is a reference for the team and, if I were Barcelona, I wouldn’t let him leave in any situation.
"He has a great and strong relationship with the club and I don’t think he’ll stop being in love with the team."
Elsewhere, Aymeric Laporte has once again not been selected for the France national team.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Manchester United evening headlines as Magalhaes interest dismissed

Here are your Manchester United headlines for the evening of Friday August 28 .
Manchester United were widely reported to be interested in Gabriel Magalhaes , but with the Brazilian now close to joining Arsenal it ’ s emerged the Reds never made a serious attempt to sign him .
understand United 's name was simply being used to pressure Arsenal into completing a deal for Gabriel despite the player agent ’ s claims the Gunners ’ offer was the most compelling .
“ Arsenal was nowhere near the best proposal [ money-wise ] , ” Guilherme Miranda said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ offers because Edu convinced us of the project .
It ’ s 100 per cent because of Edu Gaspar and Arteta.
” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to rule out signing a defender this summer , but the club would struggle to justify the outlay with eight centre backs already on the books .
Harry Maguire sends message to United support in aftermath of Mykonos incident Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has thanked the club ’ s fans for their support in light of last week ’ s incident in Mykonos .
The 27-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charges including resisting arrest , aggravated assault and bribery after a disturbance on the Greek island , although an appeal has been lodged .
Speaking to , Maguire spoke about his role as United captain and whether he could continue in that role given what has happened .
“ You see a lot of reports going around and it 's such a huge honour to be captain of Manchester United , something I 'm really proud of .
“ It 's a massive privilege to even play for the club , never mind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not my decision to make , but one thing I will say is how supportive the club have been from top to bottom , they 've been great with me and I thank them for that.
” Sandro Tonali is on the brink of signing for Inter , but Manchester United have made a late attempt to hijack their signing of talented Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali , reports claim .
Italian outlet claim Tonali will be initially loaned to the San Siro before Inter complete a permanent deal for the youngster the following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be €35million .
However , it ’ s reported United have made a late intervention to get involved in the pursuit of Tonali with the Old Trafford club believed to be open to the idea of adding a midfielder to their squad this summer .
Tonali played 35 times in Serie A for Brescia last season , marking himself out as one of the brightest young talents in the Italian game at this moment in time .

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United stance on Gabriel Magalhaes
Manchester United were widely reported to be interested in Gabriel Magalhaes, but with the Brazilian now close to joining Arsenal it’s emerged the Reds never made a serious attempt to sign him.
MEN Sport understand United's name was simply being used to pressure Arsenal into completing a deal for Gabriel despite the player agent’s claims the Gunners’ offer was the most compelling.
“Arsenal was nowhere near the best proposal [money-wise],” Guilherme Miranda said. “Gabriel chose them over more lucrative offers because Edu convinced us of the project. It’s 100 per cent because of Edu Gaspar and Arteta.”
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to rule out signing a defender this summer, but the club would struggle to justify the outlay with eight centre backs already on the books.
Harry Maguire sends message to United support in aftermath of Mykonos incident
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has thanked the club’s fans for their support in light of last week’s incident in Mykonos.
The 27-year-old was arrested and then found guilty of charges including resisting arrest, aggravated assault and bribery after a disturbance on the Greek island, although an appeal has been lodged.
Speaking to BBC Sport’s Dan Roan , Maguire spoke about his role as United captain and whether he could continue in that role given what has happened.
“You see a lot of reports going around and it's such a huge honour to be captain of Manchester United, something I'm really proud of.
“It's a massive privilege to even play for the club, never mind be a captain. Obviously it's not my decision to make, but one thing I will say is how supportive the club have been from top to bottom, they've been great with me and I thank them for that.”
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United to ‘hijack’ Inter transfer for young midfielder
Sandro Tonali is on the brink of signing for Inter, but Manchester United have made a late attempt to hijack their signing of talented Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali, reports claim.
Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport claim Tonali will be initially loaned to the San Siro before Inter complete a permanent deal for the youngster the following summer, with the fee reported to be €35million.
However, it’s reported United have made a late intervention to get involved in the pursuit of Tonali with the Old Trafford club believed to be open to the idea of adding a midfielder to their squad this summer.
Tonali played 35 times in Serie A for Brescia last season, marking himself out as one of the brightest young talents in the Italian game at this moment in time.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Anne Nolan rings bell to spell end of her chemotherapy in heartwarming video

Linda Nolan triumphantly rings a bell to spell the end of her chemotherapy treatment in a heartwarming video shared by her family .
Anne , the eldest of The Nolans singing dynasty , jubilantly waves her arms as she rings the ceremonial bell in the video clip .
She 's applauded by hospital staff as she marks the important moment in her treatment for breast cancer .
The video was posted by her nephew Shane Nolan , the son of her younger sister Coleen .
Loose Women panelist Coleen is youngest of the Irish girl group .
`` This video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beautiful Aunty Anne ringing that bell # nomorechemo , '' he tweeted .
The video was also shared by sister Linda , 61 .
`` Oh my , that 's fantastic !
Wins hands down , such good news for her and your entire family .
xxx '' said one follower .
`` That ’ s brilliant news Shane , made me a little teary x '' said another .
Both Anne and Linda , who have previously battled the disease , were diagnosed with cancer during lockdown after losing their sister Bernie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was diagnosed with liver cancer while Anne learned she had stage three breast cancer , 20 years after she was first diagnosed with the illness .
Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 , cellulitis and lymphoedema in her arm in 2007 and secondary cancer on her pelvis in 2017 .
Speaking of her and Anne both being diagnosed during lockdown , Linda branded it a “ double nightmare ” because they could n't support each other in person .

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Linda Nolan triumphantly rings a bell to spell the end of her chemotherapy treatment in a heartwarming video shared by her family.
Anne, the eldest of The Nolans singing dynasty, jubilantly waves her arms as she rings the ceremonial bell in the video clip.
She's applauded by hospital staff as she marks the important moment in her treatment for breast cancer.
The video was posted by her nephew Shane Nolan, the son of her younger sister Coleen.
Loose Women panelist Coleen is youngest of the Irish girl group.
"This video wins the internet today folks. My beautiful Aunty Anne ringing that bell #nomorechemo," he tweeted.
The video was also shared by sister Linda, 61.
"Oh my, that's fantastic! Wins hands down, such good news for her and your entire family. xxx" said one follower.
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"That’s brilliant news Shane, made me a little teary x" said another.
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"That’s fantastic news," tweeted another follower.
Both Anne and Linda, who have previously battled the disease, were diagnosed with cancer during lockdown after losing their sister Bernie to breast cancer in 2013.
Linda was diagnosed with liver cancer while Anne learned she had stage three breast cancer, 20 years after she was first diagnosed with the illness.
Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, cellulitis and lymphoedema in her arm in 2007 and secondary cancer on her pelvis in 2017.
Speaking of her and Anne both being diagnosed during lockdown, Linda branded it a “double nightmare” because they couldn't support each other in person.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--The very latest coronavirus hotspots across Greater Manchester

Coronavirus cases are still hitting double figures in a number of neighbourhoods in Greater Manchester .
More positive test results have been recorded in the eastern and northern parts of the city , as well as areas of Oldham , Rochdale , Salford and Trafford .
Werneth in Oldham , one of the hardest hit areas , had 28 cases in the week ending August 24 - the highest number in the region .
Alexandra Park , another longstanding hotspot , had 18 cases in the same week .
Elsewhere , Crumpsall South in Manchester continues to be an area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gorton South , to the east , recorded 13 and Levenshulme North 10 .
The hotspots have been revealed thanks to an interactive map showing the number of positive Covid test results in each neighbourhood in England .
The map uses data from the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) .
Despite local restrictions being eased in Trafford , two neighbourhoods were still hitting double figures .
Firswood in the north of Trafford recorded 13 cases while neighbouring Old Trafford recorded 11 - both between August 18 and 24 .
Latest figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show that the infection rate in Trafford has gone back up sharply in the last couple of days .
The weekly case total is now over 25 per 100,000 people , which takes the borough above the threshold to be placed on amber alert on the government watchlist for local intervention .
An area dubbed 'Salford Central & University ' on the map had 11 new cases and twelve cases were recorded in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park .

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Coronavirus cases are still hitting double figures in a number of neighbourhoods in Greater Manchester.
More positive test results have been recorded in the eastern and northern parts of the city, as well as areas of Oldham, Rochdale, Salford and Trafford.
Werneth in Oldham, one of the hardest hit areas, had 28 cases in the week ending August 24 - the highest number in the region.
Alexandra Park, another longstanding hotspot, had 18 cases in the same week.
Elsewhere, Crumpsall South in Manchester continues to be an area of concern with 19 new cases while Gorton South, to the east, recorded 13 and Levenshulme North 10.
(Image: ONS)
Moss Side West, a previous area of concern, recorded nine.
The hotspots have been revealed thanks to an interactive map showing the number of positive Covid test results in each neighbourhood in England.
The map uses data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Despite local restrictions being eased in Trafford, two neighbourhoods were still hitting double figures.
Firswood in the north of Trafford recorded 13 cases while neighbouring Old Trafford recorded 11 - both between August 18 and 24.
Latest figures published by Public Health England this afternoon show that the infection rate in Trafford has gone back up sharply in the last couple of days.
The weekly case total is now over 25 per 100,000 people, which takes the borough above the threshold to be placed on amber alert on the government watchlist for local intervention.
An area dubbed 'Salford Central & University' on the map had 11 new cases and twelve cases were recorded in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Man City agree personal terms with Lionel Messi and more rumours

Manchester City have reached an agreement with Lionel Messi over a move to the Etihad Stadium , according to reports .
The Barcelona superstar dropped a bombshell earlier in the week as he told the Nou Camp club he wants to leave .
City are one of the few clubs that could afford the Argentina international and MEN Sport understands the Blues have always felt they would be in a strong position to land Messi if he ever did decide to leave Barcelona .
Reports suggested that Pep Guardiola could include Riyad Mahrez , Gabriel Jesus or Bernardo Silva in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understands those claims are wide of the mark .
Argentine journalist Vero Brunati reports City have already reached an agreement with Messi over personal terms .
She tweeted : `` # City and # Messi they already have agreement in numbers . ''
She also added that Messi will soon make a public announcement over his future where he will officially confirm his Barcelona exit .
Elsewhere , reports in France suggest Paris Saint-Germain have contacted Messi 's father over a switch to France but were told he has decided to join City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ technical director Leonardo contacted Jorge Messi , who acts as his son 's agent , to explore the possibility of Messi moving to Ligue 1 .
The French outlet claim Messi 's father took their call but informed the Champions League finalists that his son had already chosen to move to City .
It 's worth taking these reports with a grain of salt but all signs point to a move to the Premier League if his long-standing association with Barcelona ends this summer .

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Manchester City have reached an agreement with Lionel Messi over a move to the Etihad Stadium, according to reports.
The Barcelona superstar dropped a bombshell earlier in the week as he told the Nou Camp club he wants to leave.
City are one of the few clubs that could afford the Argentina international and MEN Sport understands the Blues have always felt they would be in a strong position to land Messi if he ever did decide to leave Barcelona.
Reports suggested that Pep Guardiola could include Riyad Mahrez, Gabriel Jesus or Bernardo Silva in a deal for Messi but MEN Sport understands those claims are wide of the mark.
Argentine journalist Vero Brunati reports City have already reached an agreement with Messi over personal terms.
She tweeted: "#City and #Messi they already have agreement in numbers." She also added that Messi will soon make a public announcement over his future where he will officially confirm his Barcelona exit.
Elsewhere, reports in France suggest Paris Saint-Germain have contacted Messi's father over a switch to France but were told he has decided to join City.
L’Equipe claim PSG's technical director Leonardo contacted Jorge Messi, who acts as his son's agent, to explore the possibility of Messi moving to Ligue 1.
The French outlet claim Messi's father took their call but informed the Champions League finalists that his son had already chosen to move to City.
It's worth taking these reports with a grain of salt but all signs point to a move to the Premier League if his long-standing association with Barcelona ends this summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Man United told Sergio Reguilon price and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are monitoring Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon this summer , according to reports .
Reguilon , 23 , spent the 2019/20 season on loan at Sevilla , helping the La Liga side win the Europa League after knocking out United in the semi-final .
His stock has soared as a result of his impressive performances and Madrid are set to cash in on the former Spain U21 international as Zinedine Zidane already has Ferland Mendy and Marcelo in his ranks on the left side of defence .
Marca claim Chelsea were interested in Reguilon prior to signing Ben @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as Tottenham are monitoring his situation in Madrid .
The report adds Madrid will demand a fee in the region of £18m-£22million to sign the defender who recently received his first call up to the senior Spain national team .
MEN Sport understands Reguilon is not a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Elsewhere , reports in Italy claim United are interested in Brescia star Sandro Tonali .
Tonali , 20 , is considered one of the country 's brightest prospects and is widely expected to leave the club this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reds have held talks with Brescia over a move for the midfielder but face competition from Antonio Conte 's Inter Milan .
Inter are believed to be close to sealing a loan deal with the obligation to buy but the report suggests United are looking to hijack their move .
MEN Sport understands Tonali is not a priority target .
United are regularly linked with players in the press in order to speed up moves to other clubs , as was the case with the Arsenal-bound Gabriel Magalhaes .

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Manchester United are monitoring Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon this summer, according to reports.
Reguilon, 23, spent the 2019/20 season on loan at Sevilla, helping the La Liga side win the Europa League after knocking out United in the semi-final.
His stock has soared as a result of his impressive performances and Madrid are set to cash in on the former Spain U21 international as Zinedine Zidane already has Ferland Mendy and Marcelo in his ranks on the left side of defence.
Marca claim Chelsea were interested in Reguilon prior to signing Ben Chilwell from Leicester and add both United as well as Tottenham are monitoring his situation in Madrid.
The report adds Madrid will demand a fee in the region of £18m-£22million to sign the defender who recently received his first call up to the senior Spain national team.
MEN Sport understands Reguilon is not a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Elsewhere, reports in Italy claim United are interested in Brescia star Sandro Tonali.
Tonali, 20, is considered one of the country's brightest prospects and is widely expected to leave the club this summer.
Corriere dello Sport claim the Reds have held talks with Brescia over a move for the midfielder but face competition from Antonio Conte's Inter Milan.
Inter are believed to be close to sealing a loan deal with the obligation to buy but the report suggests United are looking to hijack their move.
MEN Sport understands Tonali is not a priority target. United are regularly linked with players in the press in order to speed up moves to other clubs, as was the case with the Arsenal-bound Gabriel Magalhaes.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Bake Off's John Whaite shows 'new style of buns' as he shifts lockdown weight

Former Bake Off champ John Whaite has been winning compliments on his post-lockdown look .
The 31-year-old from Wigan has embarked on a post-lockdown fitness mission .
The food writer and cookery school teacher says he 's been working hard to shift his 'lockdown weight ' - and fans are impressed with the results .
John shared a photo of himself showing off his arm muscle in the mirror and another revealing his toned glutes .
`` Looking great ! ''
said one fan .
`` Wow looking fabulous x '' said another .
Another pointed out with a cheeky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buns today , I see ? ''
When another follower pointed out it was good to have him back on Twitter for the first time since June , he replied with a mischievous-face emoji : `` I ’ ll be employing that block button more frequently than ever .
`` I ’ m sharing cakes and buns and that ’ s all .
no politics for me . ''
John won the third series of The Great British Bake Off in 2012 .
Last year , speaking to The Daily Telegraph , John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job when the offers rolled in , his joy was short-lived when `` the demon of over-estimated self-value began to percolate into my soul . ''
John was studying for his final law exams and had accepted a graduate scheme at the Royal Bank of Scotland when the show aired .
He explained : `` As the next batch of Bake Off starts emerged , my appeal shrank .
`` Year on year , the working days became smaller and financial offers were smaller .
The life to which I had become accustomed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Some days I 'd wish I had never been on the show , because in reality , it totally derailed me from a steady lifepath . ''
But the patisserie expert said it was n't all negative and that if he could go back , he would still do the show all over again but would `` approach it so differently . ''

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Former Bake Off champ John Whaite has been winning compliments on his post-lockdown look.
The 31-year-old from Wigan has embarked on a post-lockdown fitness mission.
The food writer and cookery school teacher says he's been working hard to shift his 'lockdown weight' - and fans are impressed with the results.
John shared a photo of himself showing off his arm muscle in the mirror and another revealing his toned glutes.
(Image: John Whaite Twitter)
"Looking great!" said one fan.
"Wow looking fabulous x" said another.
Another pointed out with a cheeky winking-face emoji: "New style of buns today, I see?"
When another follower pointed out it was good to have him back on Twitter for the first time since June, he replied with a mischievous-face emoji: "I’ll be employing that block button more frequently than ever.
(Image: John Whaite Twitter)
"I’m sharing cakes and buns and that’s all. no politics for me."
John won the third series of The Great British Bake Off in 2012.
Last year, speaking to The Daily Telegraph, John said that despite 'gladly' quitting his job when the offers rolled in, his joy was short-lived when "the demon of over-estimated self-value began to percolate into my soul."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
John was studying for his final law exams and had accepted a graduate scheme at the Royal Bank of Scotland when the show aired.
He explained: "As the next batch of Bake Off starts emerged, my appeal shrank.
"Year on year, the working days became smaller and financial offers were smaller. The life to which I had become accustomed slowly dissolved."
John added: "Some days I'd wish I had never been on the show, because in reality, it totally derailed me from a steady lifepath."
But the patisserie expert said it wasn't all negative and that if he could go back, he would still do the show all over again but would "approach it so differently."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--The new local lockdown rules you need to know across Greater Manchester

After months of lockdown , many were longing to see their friends and family members again .
But with local lockdowns cropping up , millions of people were put back under strict measures on socialising .
This is still the case for Greater Manchester as six out of its ten boroughs still remain with tight restrictions after it was announced on Friday that Trafford , Stockport and Bolton would follow Wigan in being released from the measures .
People living in these areas will be able to socialise in groups of up to two households indoors and stay overnight at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing adhered to restrictions on two households mixing .
The ban on two households mixing indoors , which was imposed across Greater Manchester in July , will continue in City of Manchester , Salford , Rochdale , Bury , and Tameside .
As for Oldham , in addition to a household mixing ban indoors , residents will continue to be advised to avoid mixing with anyone from anther household anywhere .
But what does this mean if your family lives in a restricted area and you do n't ?
Or you want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Stockport , but you live in Salford ?
The simple answer is , you ca n't do it .
The rules are dependent on which borough you live in and this does n't change when you visit a different one .
It still stands , according to the government , that if you live in one of the affected areas , in order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus , you should not : • meet people you do not live with inside a private home or garden , except where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or for other limited exemptions to be specified in law ) .
• visit someone else ’ s home or garden even if they live outside of the affected areas .
• socialise with people you do not live with in other indoor public venues – such as pubs , restaurants , cafes , shops , places of worship , community centres , leisure and entertainment venues , or visitor attractions .
You may attend these venues with people you live with ( or are in a support bubble with ) , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you run such a business , you should take steps to ensure people do not interact with people they do not live with , in line with COVID-19 Secure guidance .
It clearly states that it is illegal - and could be subject to a fine - people from outside of the lockdown area visit you at your home .

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After months of lockdown, many were longing to see their friends and family members again.
But with local lockdowns cropping up, millions of people were put back under strict measures on socialising.
This is still the case for Greater Manchester as six out of its ten boroughs still remain with tight restrictions after it was announced on Friday that Trafford, Stockport and Bolton would follow Wigan in being released from the measures.
People living in these areas will be able to socialise in groups of up to two households indoors and stay overnight at somebody else's home - with social distancing adhered to restrictions on two households mixing.
The ban on two households mixing indoors, which was imposed across Greater Manchester in July, will continue in City of Manchester, Salford, Rochdale, Bury, and Tameside.
As for Oldham, in addition to a household mixing ban indoors, residents will continue to be advised to avoid mixing with anyone from anther household anywhere.
But what does this mean if your family lives in a restricted area and you don't? Or you want to go to the pub with your friends in Stockport, but you live in Salford?
The simple answer is, you can't do it.
The rules are dependent on which borough you live in and this doesn't change when you visit a different one.
It still stands, according to the government, that if you live in one of the affected areas, in order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, you should not:
meet people you do not live with inside a private home or garden, except where you have formed a support bubble (or for other limited exemptions to be specified in law).
visit someone else’s home or garden even if they live outside of the affected areas.
socialise with people you do not live with in other indoor public venues – such as pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops, places of worship, community centres, leisure and entertainment venues, or visitor attractions. You may attend these venues with people you live with (or are in a support bubble with), but should avoid interaction with others. If you run such a business, you should take steps to ensure people do not interact with people they do not live with, in line with COVID-19 Secure guidance.
It clearly states that it is illegal - and could be subject to a fine - people from outside of the lockdown area visit you at your home.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--The latest coronavirus infection rates for every Greater Manchester borough

The coronavirus infection rate has spiked upwards in Trafford on the same day as local restrictions were relaxed in the borough .
Latest figures published by Public Health England this afternoon show that the infection rate in Trafford has gone back up sharply in the last couple of days .
The weekly case total is now over 25 per 100,000 people , which takes the borough above the threshold to be placed on amber alert on the government watchlist for local intervention .
The data published this afternoon gives infection rates up to Tuesday August 25 as there is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fully reported .
In the week ending August 25 there were 60 positive coronavirus tests in Trafford , which is 13 more than the previous week - an increase of 28 per cent .
This takes the weekly infection rate per 100,000 people to 25.3 and provisional data shows that this will rise a few points higher tomorrow to more than 28 .
A total of 32 extra cases have been announced in Trafford over the last two days , compared with 15 cases which were announced on Thursday and Friday of last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Greater Manchester showing a week-on-week increase in cases of this magnitude .
Cases have gone up slightly in Wigan where local restrictions were lifted on Wednesday this week but the infection rate there remains low .
Stockport and Bolton , the other two areas where local restrictions were lifted today , have continued to show a downward trend in the spread of the virus , although it has levelled out slightly in Bolton .
Oldham continues to have the highest rate of infection in Greater Manchester but the number of cases is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other borough in the region .
Infection rates in Manchester , Rochdale , Bury , Salford and Tameside are also down slightly week-on-week .
Local restrictions were announced across Greater Manchester on July 30 after infection rates showed an upward trend starting from around the middle of July .
Infection rates continued to rise for two weeks after the local lockdown measures were introduced but in the third week the overall numbers in Greater Manchester began to fall significantly .
There were 802 positive tests across Greater Manchester in the week ending 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than the week before .
Data for the last couple of days suggests the downward trend is levelling out and there has been a slight increase in the number of cases reported but it is too early to say if this will develop into another upward trend .
There has been no corresponding increase in the number of hospitalisations or deaths related to Covid-19 in Greater Manchester in the weeks since case numbers began to rise in the middle of July .
Separate figures show that more than 8,600 people have been discharged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from coronavirus .

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The coronavirus infection rate has spiked upwards in Trafford on the same day as local restrictions were relaxed in the borough.
Latest figures published by Public Health England this afternoon show that the infection rate in Trafford has gone back up sharply in the last couple of days.
The weekly case total is now over 25 per 100,000 people, which takes the borough above the threshold to be placed on amber alert on the government watchlist for local intervention.
The data published this afternoon gives infection rates up to Tuesday August 25 as there is a 3-4 day delay for cases to be fully reported.
In the week ending August 25 there were 60 positive coronavirus tests in Trafford, which is 13 more than the previous week - an increase of 28 per cent.
This takes the weekly infection rate per 100,000 people to 25.3 and provisional data shows that this will rise a few points higher tomorrow to more than 28.
A total of 32 extra cases have been announced in Trafford over the last two days, compared with 15 cases which were announced on Thursday and Friday of last week.
Trafford is the only borough in Greater Manchester showing a week-on-week increase in cases of this magnitude.
Cases have gone up slightly in Wigan where local restrictions were lifted on Wednesday this week but the infection rate there remains low.
Stockport and Bolton, the other two areas where local restrictions were lifted today, have continued to show a downward trend in the spread of the virus, although it has levelled out slightly in Bolton.
Oldham continues to have the highest rate of infection in Greater Manchester but the number of cases is falling faster in Oldham than in any other borough in the region.
Infection rates in Manchester, Rochdale, Bury, Salford and Tameside are also down slightly week-on-week.
Local restrictions were announced across Greater Manchester on July 30 after infection rates showed an upward trend starting from around the middle of July.
Infection rates continued to rise for two weeks after the local lockdown measures were introduced but in the third week the overall numbers in Greater Manchester began to fall significantly.
There were 802 positive tests across Greater Manchester in the week ending 25 August, which was 118 cases fewer than the week before.
Data for the last couple of days suggests the downward trend is levelling out and there has been a slight increase in the number of cases reported but it is too early to say if this will develop into another upward trend.
There has been no corresponding increase in the number of hospitalisations or deaths related to Covid-19 in Greater Manchester in the weeks since case numbers began to rise in the middle of July.
Separate figures show that more than 8,600 people have been discharged from hospitals in Greater Manchester after recovering from coronavirus.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Carragher and Richards have same question about Lionel Messi to Man City

Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards would both love to see Lionel Messi in the Premier League but have questioned how much a transfer would cost Manchester City .
The Barcelona star has told the club he wants to leave on a free transfer this summer .
The 33-year-old has a gargantuan release clause in his contract but is prepared to fight to walk away for free due to a condition in his deal .
A reunion with Pep Guardiola at City is on the cards , with Paris-Saint Germain and Inter Milan linked .
Although Carragher made over 700 appearances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has insisted he 'd love to see Messi in the Premier League .
`` I hope so , I do , '' Carragher told Sky Sports when asked if he would like to see Messi in the Premier League .
`` I want to see Messi , I 'd love to see him in the Premier League , I want to watch him , I want to analyse him on Monday Night Football .
I want to do all of those things .
`` The only place he can go is Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the manager , the financial clout that club have got .
`` Liverpool wo n't go anywhere near that situation .
Financially number one and also because of the way Liverpool play as well , a lot more energetic than City .
`` City is a more technical game , I think it would suit Messi more .
How you get that deal across the line with the figures involved , I 'm not sure .
It 's mind-boggling . ''
Former City defender Richards is equally as excited at the prospect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questioned the finances that would be needed to complete a move .
`` As a fan , as a neutral , to have Messi in the Premier League would be fantastic , '' Richards said .
`` I 'd love to see him over here .
It would be great if Man City could pull that off , there have been so many reports , you do n't know what to listen to .
`` Just as a fan of football , I 'd love to see him in the Premier League , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are n't going to make it easy and how much is it going to cost ?
For Lionel Messi , you 're looking at hundreds and hundreds of millions .
`` How much will you get from a 33-year-old for two years ? ''

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Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards would both love to see Lionel Messi in the Premier League but have questioned how much a transfer would cost Manchester City.
The Barcelona star has told the club he wants to leave on a free transfer this summer . The 33-year-old has a gargantuan release clause in his contract but is prepared to fight to walk away for free due to a condition in his deal.
A reunion with Pep Guardiola at City is on the cards, with Paris-Saint Germain and Inter Milan linked.
Although Carragher made over 700 appearances for City's newest rivals Liverpool, he has insisted he'd love to see Messi in the Premier League.
"I hope so, I do," Carragher told Sky Sports when asked if he would like to see Messi in the Premier League. "I want to see Messi, I'd love to see him in the Premier League, I want to watch him, I want to analyse him on Monday Night Football. I want to do all of those things.
"The only place he can go is Manchester City. With the history he has with the manager, the financial clout that club have got.
"Liverpool won't go anywhere near that situation. Financially number one and also because of the way Liverpool play as well, a lot more energetic than City.
"City is a more technical game, I think it would suit Messi more. How you get that deal across the line with the figures involved, I'm not sure. It's mind-boggling."
Former City defender Richards is equally as excited at the prospect of Messi moving to England but has questioned the finances that would be needed to complete a move.
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"As a fan, as a neutral, to have Messi in the Premier League would be fantastic," Richards said. "I'd love to see him over here. It would be great if Man City could pull that off, there have been so many reports, you don't know what to listen to.
"Just as a fan of football, I'd love to see him in the Premier League, it would be amazing.
"Barcelona aren't going to make it easy and how much is it going to cost? For Lionel Messi, you're looking at hundreds and hundreds of millions.
"How much will you get from a 33-year-old for two years?"