themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Manchester United have the perfect first team plan for Hannibal Mejbri

With Sporting Lisbon stubbornly refusing to budge on their €80million valuation of Bruno Fernandes , the Manchester United coaching staff needed to settle on a contingency plan in the event the January window shut with Fernandes left out in the draught .
Ethan Laird and Largie Ramazani were earmarked for first-team squad promotions to offset the sale of Ashley Young and possible failure to reinforce the attack , and consideration was given to fast-tracking Hannibal Mejbri 's development .
United eventually settled on a compromise for Fernandes , loaned in Odion Ighalo and football was suspended 25 days after United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Under-23 and Under-18 seasons have been cancelled and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a fully-fit squad to pick from ahead of the possible restart of the Premier League next month .
None of the aforementioned teenagers have reported for training at a reopened Carrington .
Laird , 18 , and Ramazani , 19 , have outgrown U23 level - albeit in the weaker tier two league .
The United academy staff 's preference is for graduates to spend a year in the reserves before heading out on loan , already a given next season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dylan Levitt .
Mejbri , 17 , has started once for the U23s since joining from Monaco in a €10million deal in the summer and is destined to start for the second string whenever next season begins .
Mejbri has cut his teeth in the U18s and lined up in all four FA Youth Cup ties , a competition the Football Association is still hopeful of completing with United drawn away to Chelsea in the semi-finals .
Garner is still listed in the United first-team players section on the club website but Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midfield now Paul Pogba is fit again .
All of them are on an upward curve ; Pogba is injury-free , Fernandes has been in totemic form , Fred is arguably the club 's player of the year , Nemanja Matic has had his contract extended , and Scott McTominay made a triumphant return from a knee injury .
Opportunities always knock when the fixtures and injuries pile up into a season , though .
McTominay made the United matchday squad for the first time with Pogba on compassionate leave and Marouane Fellaini @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been sold in early 2017 and the Europa League had taken precedent .
If five can seem a crowd , it is n't .
United started the current season with five midfielders and come mid-November had an axis of Fred and Andreas Pereira , witheringly described as 'no midfield ' by Gary Neville .
Pereira was not worthy of mention by Solskjaer in his list of midfielders earlier this month .
Mejbri and 18-year-olds Charlie McCann and Mark Helm are poised to step up to the second string next year and occupy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Ethan Galbraith .
McTominay was a peripheral member of the last United reserve side that won the league in 2015-16 , back when Louis van Gaal sent fringe first-team players to Warren Joyce for minutes .
McTominay was restricted to two starts but started 17 the following campaign in a team that finished sixth in a 12-team league , winning a dismal six .
Joyce was so agitated with the work ethic in the squad he flipped his lid on MUTV after a 2-0 defeat at Southampton in the second game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really , as to where they 're at .
And there is certainly a lot of hard work to be put in during the coming season to keep our head above water , really . ''
McTominay started up front , though Joyce rubbed off on him .
`` I 've had a pre-season with Warren Joyce ! ''
the Scot exclaimed in a sweltering Singapore last July .
`` He was mad !
He is a top , top man , Warren Joyce . ''
From an underwhelming U23 squad that Joyce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November 2016 , United have still produced three players they could build their next great side around : Dean Henderson and Axel Tuanzebe lined up with McTominay at St Mary 's .
McTominay was available for Mourinho to call on in the 2017 run-in as there was scant interest in Football League clubs in taking him on loan midway through the season .
Sean Goss , included in the 2015 pre-season tour squad and more technically proficient than McTominay , had also been sold to Queens Park Rangers in January .
McTominay was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and involvement in the last five league fixtures of 2016-17 secured him a plane ticket to Los Angeles for the pre-season tour .
Mejbri is the polar opposite in that he went viral at the age of 16 and cost United more than Schweinsteiger .
Like his hirsute predecessor , Tahith Chong , Mejbri stands out for his ability as well as his appearance , and suffered 26 fouls in 13 games for United junior teams that were assessed by WyScout .
That excludes the brutality of Leeds in the FA Youth Cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from their supporters in the Old Trafford away section .
Feasibly , Mejbri could be the sixth-choice midfielder at United next term .
At one stage , McTominay was behind Pogba , Fellaini , Schweinsteiger , Schneiderlin , Goss , Ander Herrera , and Michael Carrick .
Matty Willock was named on the bench four weeks before McTominay .

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With Sporting Lisbon stubbornly refusing to budge on their €80million valuation of Bruno Fernandes, the Manchester United coaching staff needed to settle on a contingency plan in the event the January window shut with Fernandes left out in the draught.
Ethan Laird and Largie Ramazani were earmarked for first-team squad promotions to offset the sale of Ashley Young and possible failure to reinforce the attack, and consideration was given to fast-tracking Hannibal Mejbri's development.
United eventually settled on a compromise for Fernandes, loaned in Odion Ighalo and football was suspended 25 days after United returned from their winter break. The Under-23 and Under-18 seasons have been cancelled and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a fully-fit squad to pick from ahead of the possible restart of the Premier League next month. None of the aforementioned teenagers have reported for training at a reopened Carrington.
Laird, 18, and Ramazani, 19, have outgrown U23 level - albeit in the weaker tier two league. The United academy staff's preference is for graduates to spend a year in the reserves before heading out on loan, already a given next season for the more experienced James Garner and Dylan Levitt.
Mejbri, 17, has started once for the U23s since joining from Monaco in a €10million deal in the summer and is destined to start for the second string whenever next season begins. Mejbri has cut his teeth in the U18s and lined up in all four FA Youth Cup ties, a competition the Football Association is still hopeful of completing with United drawn away to Chelsea in the semi-finals.
Garner is still listed in the United first-team players section on the club website but Solskjaer has an embarrassment of riches in central midfield now Paul Pogba is fit again. All of them are on an upward curve; Pogba is injury-free, Fernandes has been in totemic form, Fred is arguably the club's player of the year, Nemanja Matic has had his contract extended, and Scott McTominay made a triumphant return from a knee injury.
Opportunities always knock when the fixtures and injuries pile up into a season, though. McTominay made the United matchday squad for the first time with Pogba on compassionate leave and Marouane Fellaini suspended. Morgan Schneiderlin and Bastian Schweinsteiger had been sold in early 2017 and the Europa League had taken precedent.
If five can seem a crowd, it isn't. United started the current season with five midfielders and come mid-November had an axis of Fred and Andreas Pereira, witheringly described as 'no midfield' by Gary Neville. Pereira was not worthy of mention by Solskjaer in his list of midfielders earlier this month.
Mejbri and 18-year-olds Charlie McCann and Mark Helm are poised to step up to the second string next year and occupy the places vacated by Garner, Laird, and Ethan Galbraith. McTominay was a peripheral member of the last United reserve side that won the league in 2015-16, back when Louis van Gaal sent fringe first-team players to Warren Joyce for minutes. McTominay was restricted to two starts but started 17 the following campaign in a team that finished sixth in a 12-team league, winning a dismal six.
Joyce was so agitated with the work ethic in the squad he flipped his lid on MUTV after a 2-0 defeat at Southampton in the second game. "This group are almost deluded really, as to where they're at. And there is certainly a lot of hard work to be put in during the coming season to keep our head above water, really."
McTominay started up front, though Joyce rubbed off on him. "I've had a pre-season with Warren Joyce!" the Scot exclaimed in a sweltering Singapore last July. "He was mad! He is a top, top man, Warren Joyce."
From an underwhelming U23 squad that Joyce abandoned to take over at Wigan in November 2016, United have still produced three players they could build their next great side around: Dean Henderson and Axel Tuanzebe lined up with McTominay at St Mary's.
McTominay was available for Mourinho to call on in the 2017 run-in as there was scant interest in Football League clubs in taking him on loan midway through the season. Sean Goss, included in the 2015 pre-season tour squad and more technically proficient than McTominay, had also been sold to Queens Park Rangers in January. McTominay was 20 at the time of his call-up and involvement in the last five league fixtures of 2016-17 secured him a plane ticket to Los Angeles for the pre-season tour.
Mejbri is the polar opposite in that he went viral at the age of 16 and cost United more than Schweinsteiger. Like his hirsute predecessor, Tahith Chong, Mejbri stands out for his ability as well as his appearance, and suffered 26 fouls in 13 games for United junior teams that were assessed by WyScout. That excludes the brutality of Leeds in the FA Youth Cup and the vitriol he had to shield from their supporters in the Old Trafford away section.
Feasibly, Mejbri could be the sixth-choice midfielder at United next term. At one stage, McTominay was behind Pogba, Fellaini, Schweinsteiger, Schneiderlin, Goss, Ander Herrera, and Michael Carrick. Matty Willock was named on the bench four weeks before McTominay.
Mejbri is an exciting contingency.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--String of fires started using stolen fence panels and bins

Fences panels and wheelie bins are being stolen by youths to start a string of woodland fires during lockdown .
As many as eight fires have been started in the same area of woodland in Farnworth , just off Highfield Road , say firefighters .
Youths gather in the woods in the early hours of the morning and burn 'whatever they can get hold of ' , says crew manager Mark Hoare .
Mr Hoare said : `` We have been called there numerous times - I have been down there three times myself .
`` There 's fires every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or eight different spots within 50 yards of each other where fires have been started .
`` It is always groups of youths - I am talking teenagers , maybe around 13 or 14-year-old .
As soon as we turn up they leg it . ''
A group was again found just before 1am on Friday morning , this time seizing residents ' fence panels to start their blaze .
Mr Hoare said : `` They usually drag wheelie bins and use them to start their fires .
`` This time it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wake up and find out they have no fence .
`` When lockdown first started , there were no fires like this .
But now they are back out like normal again and these bored kids are just burning whatever they can get hold of . ''
The frustrated firefighters say the nuisance fires can pull them away from more serious fires .
`` What they are doing out at 1am , I do n't know .
If they are living in the house with parents , why are they allowed to sneak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It takes our time because we are there in the middle of nowhere having to shuttle buckets of water back and forth and it is a worry in these dry conditions . ''

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Fences panels and wheelie bins are being stolen by youths to start a string of woodland fires during lockdown.
As many as eight fires have been started in the same area of woodland in Farnworth, just off Highfield Road, say firefighters.
Youths gather in the woods in the early hours of the morning and burn 'whatever they can get hold of', says crew manager Mark Hoare.
Mr Hoare said: "We have been called there numerous times - I have been down there three times myself.
"There's fires every night there. We can see seven or eight different spots within 50 yards of each other where fires have been started.
"It is always groups of youths - I am talking teenagers, maybe around 13 or 14-year-old. As soon as we turn up they leg it."
A group was again found just before 1am on Friday morning, this time seizing residents' fence panels to start their blaze.
Mr Hoare said: "They usually drag wheelie bins and use them to start their fires.
"This time it was fence panels. Someone is going to wake up and find out they have no fence.
"When lockdown first started, there were no fires like this. But now they are back out like normal again and these bored kids are just burning whatever they can get hold of."
The frustrated firefighters say the nuisance fires can pull them away from more serious fires.
"What they are doing out at 1am, I don't know. If they are living in the house with parents, why are they allowed to sneak out?" says Mr Hoare.
"It takes our time because we are there in the middle of nowhere having to shuttle buckets of water back and forth and it is a worry in these dry conditions."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Pictures: Man Utd players arrive at Carrington on Friday

Manchester United players arrived on Carrington on Friday to resume small group training .
Manchester United players arrived at the @ @ @ @ @ on Friday to continue training ahead of a possible Premier League restart in June .
@ @ @ @ @ but social distancing guidelines must be adhered to .

Manchester United players arrived on Carrington on Friday to resume small group training.
Manchester United players arrived at the club's AON training complex on Friday to continue training ahead of a possible Premier League restart in June. Small group training is permitted but social distancing guidelines must be adhered to.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--UK arrivals face £1,000 fine if they fail to quarantine

Anyone arriving in the UK could be fined £1,000 if they fail to self-isolate for 14 days under proposed new rules .
Health officials are expected to perform spot-checks to ensure rules are followed .
The new rules would also apply to British people returning from abroad .
Home secretary Priti Patel is expected to announce the plans with further details at this afternoon 's Downing Street press conference .
The plans are expected to be implemented from early next month and will be subject to review after an initial three weeks .
Travellers will be asked to fill in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrival in the UK and provide the address they will be self-isolating at .
Road hauliers and medical officials will be exempt from the rules , while the common travel area with Ireland will be unaffected too .
Arrivals from France will also need to quarantine , a senior government official confirmed this week following earlier reports that there would be an exemption in place for the country .
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis spoke about the plans on BBC Breakfast this morning .
“ The reality is we are saying to people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you need to look at the fact you may well need to quarantine when you come back , ” he said .
Other countries have already implemented a quarantine period for passengers arriving from abroad , including New Zealand , South Africa , South Korea , Spain and the US .
A former head of Border Force told MPs today that he was “ surprised ” quarantine measures had not been brought in at UK borders sooner .
Tony Smith , now chairman of the International Border Management and Technologies Association , told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yes I was surprised that we hadn ’ t seen earlier measures introduced at the UK border .
“ I did live through a number of pandemics in my time in government , including Sars and bird flu , swine flu .
“ The normal response is that there would be a significant introduction of public health into the ports and borders .
That is what we would normally expect .
“ I think there was some of that in some of the ports where hotspots were identified .
“ The airports do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Force and with the airlines to isolate flights , to segment passengers into more remote areas of the airport and to conduct testing if such a thing is medically proven as being worthwhile.
” He added : `` I think we have very much , and maybe rightly , diverted our attention away from our borders and into the country , to focus upon the health and safety of our indigenous population , which is perfectly understandable .
“ But I think we may have been able to introduce more incremental steps in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transmission from abroad and I ’ m afraid by the time we actually did get round to doing that , it was too late because the virus was already rife in the population .
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Anyone arriving in the UK could be fined £1,000 if they fail to self-isolate for 14 days under proposed new rules.
Health officials are expected to perform spot-checks to ensure rules are followed.
The new rules would also apply to British people returning from abroad.
Home secretary Priti Patel is expected to announce the plans with further details at this afternoon's Downing Street press conference.
The plans are expected to be implemented from early next month and will be subject to review after an initial three weeks.
Travellers will be asked to fill in a form with their contact information on arrival in the UK and provide the address they will be self-isolating at.
Road hauliers and medical officials will be exempt from the rules, while the common travel area with Ireland will be unaffected too.
Arrivals from France will also need to quarantine, a senior government official confirmed this week following earlier reports that there would be an exemption in place for the country.
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis spoke about the plans on BBC Breakfast this morning.
“The reality is we are saying to people, if you are going abroad, you need to look at the fact you may well need to quarantine when you come back,” he said.
Other countries have already implemented a quarantine period for passengers arriving from abroad, including New Zealand, South Africa, South Korea, Spain and the US.
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A former head of Border Force told MPs today that he was “surprised” quarantine measures had not been brought in at UK borders sooner.
Tony Smith, now chairman of the International Border Management and Technologies Association, told the Commons Home Affairs Committee: “Yes I was surprised that we hadn’t seen earlier measures introduced at the UK border.
“I did live through a number of pandemics in my time in government, including Sars and bird flu, swine flu.
“The normal response is that there would be a significant introduction of public health into the ports and borders. That is what we would normally expect.
“I think there was some of that in some of the ports where hotspots were identified.
“The airports do have the capability working with the Border Force and with the airlines to isolate flights, to segment passengers into more remote areas of the airport and to conduct testing if such a thing is medically proven as being worthwhile.”
He added: "I think we have very much, and maybe rightly, diverted our attention away from our borders and into the country, to focus upon the health and safety of our indigenous population, which is perfectly understandable.
“But I think we may have been able to introduce more incremental steps in other ways that might have reduced the transmission from abroad and I’m afraid by the time we actually did get round to doing that, it was too late because the virus was already rife in the population.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--TUI announces important information about summer holiday refunds

Following weeks of customer complaints regarding issues getting refunds for summer 2020 holidays , TUI has now set the record straight and apologised .
The package holiday giant today emailed customers a letter of apology , and has promised to help people get back their money as quickly as possible .
Managing Director Andrew Flintham has sent an email to customers saying `` sorry '' for the way the UK 's biggest tour operator had dealt with the situation .
The company told customers they had to wait until they received a credit note - which for some took weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their full refund .
Mr Flintham admitted that the situation has been a `` learning curve '' and that his company `` didn ’ t always get it right '' .
He added : `` I ’ d like to apologise for the frustration you may have felt .
`` I ’ d like to assure you that we ’ re dedicated to doing everything we can to make things better . ''
Mr Flintham said that he had carried out a thorough review of `` how we ’ re looking after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to make '' .
The firm has now developed a new system to allow customers to manage cancelled and future bookings and have also created a simpler online refund process if people want a cash refund , removing the need to call them .
More Travel Advisors have also been added to their home working team to take calls whilst stores remain closed , reports the Mirror .
He signs off the email : `` I ’ d like to apologise that things have taken longer than they should have , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better in the future . ''
The full email titled 'We 're sorry ' reads : `` As we continue to navigate this period of ongoing uncertainty and start to think about how we can prepare for the future , I ’ d like to send my thoughts and well wishes to you and those you care about and hope that everyone is keeping well .
`` It ’ s hard to believe that in a matter of just months , we 've gone from taking our customers on holiday all around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holidays for nearly a million customers .
`` It ’ s certainly been a learning curve for us , and I ’ ll be the first to admit we didn ’ t always get it right .
`` I ’ d like to apologise for the frustration you may have felt .
`` I ’ d like to assure you that we ’ re dedicated to doing everything we can to make things better .
`` Following a lot of customer feedback , we ’ ve completed a thorough review of how we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improvements we need to make .
`` We ’ ve developed a new system that will allow you to manage cancelled and future bookings and have created a simpler online process should you wish to request a cash refund , removing the need to call us to do this .
`` We will continue to offer a refund credit first , as this ensures that your booking remains ATOL protected should you wish to change it to another time .
`` We ’ ve updated our Coronavirus section on the website so you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as some process may differ slightly if you booked online or in a retail store .
`` We also know that many of you like to go into our TUI Stores where our advisors can support with every element of your booking , or simply answer your questions .
`` We ’ re therefore constantly adding Travel Advisors to our home working team whilst our stores remain closed .
`` Rest assured , these team members are doing everything they can to help you as quickly as possible - so please bear with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on 0203 451 2688 between 9am and 5.30pm , Monday to Friday .
`` I ’ m confident that all of these improvements we ’ ve made will save you time and provide you with the reassurance you need to start looking forward to travelling again .
`` We ’ re certainly excited and ready to take you on holiday as soon as we ’ re able to do so .
`` Again , I ’ d like to apologise that things have taken longer than they should have , we will make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the future .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Andy Rudd, Rachel Pugh)

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Following weeks of customer complaints regarding issues getting refunds for summer 2020 holidays, TUI has now set the record straight and apologised.
The package holiday giant today emailed customers a letter of apology, and has promised to help people get back their money as quickly as possible.
Managing Director Andrew Flintham has sent an email to customers saying "sorry" for the way the UK's biggest tour operator had dealt with the situation.
The company told customers they had to wait until they received a credit note - which for some took weeks - before they could cash it in for their full refund.
Mr Flintham admitted that the situation has been a "learning curve" and that his company "didn’t always get it right".
He added: "I’d like to apologise for the frustration you may have felt.
"I’d like to assure you that we’re dedicated to doing everything we can to make things better."
Mr Flintham said that he had carried out a thorough review of "how we’re looking after you" and what improvements "we need to make".
The firm has now developed a new system to allow customers to manage cancelled and future bookings and have also created a simpler online refund process if people want a cash refund, removing the need to call them.
More Travel Advisors have also been added to their home working team to take calls whilst stores remain closed, reports the Mirror.
He signs off the email: "I’d like to apologise that things have taken longer than they should have, we will make sure that we’re better in the future."
The full email titled 'We're sorry' reads: "As we continue to navigate this period of ongoing uncertainty and start to think about how we can prepare for the future, I’d like to send my thoughts and well wishes to you and those you care about and hope that everyone is keeping well.
"It’s hard to believe that in a matter of just months, we've gone from taking our customers on holiday all around the world, to being forced to cancel holidays for nearly a million customers.
"It’s certainly been a learning curve for us, and I’ll be the first to admit we didn’t always get it right.
"I’d like to apologise for the frustration you may have felt.
"I’d like to assure you that we’re dedicated to doing everything we can to make things better.
"Following a lot of customer feedback, we’ve completed a thorough review of how we’re looking after you and what improvements we need to make.
"We’ve developed a new system that will allow you to manage cancelled and future bookings and have created a simpler online process should you wish to request a cash refund, removing the need to call us to do this.
"We will continue to offer a refund credit first, as this ensures that your booking remains ATOL protected should you wish to change it to another time.
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"We’ve updated our Coronavirus section on the website so you can find lots of additional information, as some process may differ slightly if you booked online or in a retail store.
"We also know that many of you like to go into our TUI Stores where our advisors can support with every element of your booking, or simply answer your questions.
"We’re therefore constantly adding Travel Advisors to our home working team whilst our stores remain closed.
"Rest assured, these team members are doing everything they can to help you as quickly as possible - so please bear with them.
"You can call them on 0203 451 2688 between 9am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
"I’m confident that all of these improvements we’ve made will save you time and provide you with the reassurance you need to start looking forward to travelling again.
"We’re certainly excited and ready to take you on holiday as soon as we’re able to do so.
"Again, I’d like to apologise that things have taken longer than they should have, we will make sure that we’re better in the future.
"Stay safe."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Hargreaves names only clubs that could sign Leroy Sane this summer

Former Manchester City and Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves believes only four clubs could challenge for Leroy Sane 's signature if he leaves this summer .
The German winger has just over 12 months left to run on his current contract and is yet to pen fresh terms at the Etihad Stadium amid links to Bayern .
Sane has emerged as their top target this summer and they 're keen to bring him back to Germany with his contract running down .
The 24-year-old was heavily linked with a move last summer but injured his knee in the Community Shield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since then .
However , Hargreaves believes that only four clubs , including Bayern , could offer Sane the same proposal as Manchester City .
`` Bayern is always on the agenda for any top German player as you compete for titles , leagues and Champions Leagues , '' Hargreaves told Goal .
`` With Leroy Sane at Man City , if he leaves , there ’ s probably only four teams he would go to .
Barcelona , Real Madrid , Juventus and Bayern Munich are the only ones who can offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City . ''

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Former Manchester City and Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves believes only four clubs could challenge for Leroy Sane's signature if he leaves this summer.
The German winger has just over 12 months left to run on his current contract and is yet to pen fresh terms at the Etihad Stadium amid links to Bayern.
Sane has emerged as their top target this summer and they're keen to bring him back to Germany with his contract running down.
The 24-year-old was heavily linked with a move last summer but injured his knee in the Community Shield and is yet to play for City since then.
However, Hargreaves believes that only four clubs, including Bayern, could offer Sane the same proposal as Manchester City.
"Bayern is always on the agenda for any top German player as you compete for titles, leagues and Champions Leagues," Hargreaves told Goal.
"With Leroy Sane at Man City, if he leaves, there’s probably only four teams he would go to. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus and Bayern Munich are the only ones who can offer something compared to what he has at City."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Manchester United's faded youngster must prove McTominay right

There was plenty of excitement when Jose Mourinho revealed his Manchester United squad for the final match of the 2016/17 season .
Mourinho handed starts to Joel Pereira , Joshua Harrop , Scott McTominay and Demetri Mitchell as United faced Crystal Palace at Old Trafford and recorded an impressive 2-0 win .
Of all the youngsters it was Harrop who made the biggest impact with his dream debut goal in his solitary appearance for United , while the other three all remain on the books three years later .
Since then McTominay has come of age as a key figure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mitchell it has been a very different story .
After featuring for United on the summer tour three years ago the young left-back impressed upon an initial loan move to play for Hearts , earning a second year at the Scottish club after an encouraging string of displays .
Recognition came at United too , with Mitchell named the Denzil Haroun Reserve Player of the Year for 2017-18 after a stellar campaign which saw him net six times from a defensive role .
His extended spell in Edinburgh was confirmed on August transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal which will keep him at United until this summer , before injury halted his momentum and knocked him back down the pecking order at Old Trafford .
The 23-year-old has been a regular at the club 's Carrington training ground over the past couple of seasons as he continues to build fitness and convince potential suitors he is worth a risk at the end of the season .
Mitchell has the option of a one-year extension in his current deal , but there are no plans for it to be triggered .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his confidence but so to has the development of Brandon Williams .
Four years his junior the teenager has already established himself in the first-team more than Mitchell ever did and is offering Luke Shaw the competition which many had predicted he would three years ago .
However , he has n't given up hope yet .
Mitchell shocked fans when he posted a picture of his muscle growth in lockdown at the start of the month and he still has a fond admirer in close friend McTominay .
`` We 've had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with injuries as well , who 's such a brilliant player and is a good lad as well , who 's got his head screwed on , '' McTominay said this week when discussing youngsters who narrowly missed out on success at United .
`` For him to put his injuries behind him and start kicking on now would be amazing , if that 's at Man United or if that 's away from Man United . ''
Deep down the Scotland international must know it is more likely the latter as Mitchell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal at United , but that does n't mean it has to be the end .
McTominay mentioned Mitchell in the same answer as Adnan Januzaj and Ravel Morrison when he spoke of unfulfilled potentials , with that duo experiencing different levels of success since they both left Old Trafford .
Now it is is time for the left-back to see his anticipated exit as a chance to transform himself and add himself to the list of ones who got away , rather than those who faded into obscurity .

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There was plenty of excitement when Jose Mourinho revealed his Manchester United squad for the final match of the 2016/17 season.
Mourinho handed starts to Joel Pereira, Joshua Harrop, Scott McTominay and Demetri Mitchell as United faced Crystal Palace at Old Trafford and recorded an impressive 2-0 win.
Of all the youngsters it was Harrop who made the biggest impact with his dream debut goal in his solitary appearance for United, while the other three all remain on the books three years later. Since then McTominay has come of age as a key figure in the first-team squad, but for Mitchell it has been a very different story.
After featuring for United on the summer tour three years ago the young left-back impressed upon an initial loan move to play for Hearts, earning a second year at the Scottish club after an encouraging string of displays. Recognition came at United too, with Mitchell named the Denzil Haroun Reserve Player of the Year for 2017-18 after a stellar campaign which saw him net six times from a defensive role.
His extended spell in Edinburgh was confirmed on August transfer deadline day, along with a new deal which will keep him at United until this summer, before injury halted his momentum and knocked him back down the pecking order at Old Trafford.
The 23-year-old has been a regular at the club's Carrington training ground over the past couple of seasons as he continues to build fitness and convince potential suitors he is worth a risk at the end of the season. Mitchell has the option of a one-year extension in his current deal, but there are no plans for it to be triggered.
Mitchell's misfortune with injuries has knocked his confidence but so to has the development of Brandon Williams. Four years his junior the teenager has already established himself in the first-team more than Mitchell ever did and is offering Luke Shaw the competition which many had predicted he would three years ago.
However, he hasn't given up hope yet. Mitchell shocked fans when he posted a picture of his muscle growth in lockdown at the start of the month and he still has a fond admirer in close friend McTominay.
"We've had Demetri Mitchell who's been very unfortunate with injuries as well, who's such a brilliant player and is a good lad as well, who's got his head screwed on," McTominay said this week when discussing youngsters who narrowly missed out on success at United.
"For him to put his injuries behind him and start kicking on now would be amazing, if that's at Man United or if that's away from Man United."
Deep down the Scotland international must know it is more likely the latter as Mitchell approaches the final few months of his deal at United, but that doesn't mean it has to be the end.
McTominay mentioned Mitchell in the same answer as Adnan Januzaj and Ravel Morrison when he spoke of unfulfilled potentials, with that duo experiencing different levels of success since they both left Old Trafford. Now it is is time for the left-back to see his anticipated exit as a chance to transform himself and add himself to the list of ones who got away, rather than those who faded into obscurity.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Man charged with murder and attempted murder over death of beautician mum

A man has been charged in connection with the murder of a woman and the attempted murder of a man in Wigan .
Melissa Belshaw , 32 , suffered 'catastrophic injuries ' and died after she was stabbed at her house on Upholland Road in Billinge on Wednesday afternoon .
Andrew Wadsworth , 36 , of Cranfield Road in Wigan has been charged with murder , attempted murder , threats to kill , possession of a bladed article and two counts of assaulting police officers .
He remains in custody and appeared before Wigan Magistrates Court this morning ( May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to appear at Manchester Crown Court Crown Square on May 26 .
The full statement from Greater Manchester Police read : `` A man has been charged in connection with the murder of a woman and attempted murder of a man in Wigan .
`` Andrew Wadsworth ( 07/10/83 ) , of Cranfield Road , Wigan has been charged with murder , attempted murder , threats to kill , possession of a bladed article and two counts of assaulting police officers .
`` He was remanded in custody and appeared before Wigan Magistrates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 ) .
`` He has been further remanded and will appear at Manchester Crown Court Crown Square on Tuesday 26 May 2020 .
`` Shortly before 4.10pm this afternoon ( Wednesday 20 May 2020 ) , police were called to Upholland Road in Wigan to reports of a stabbing .
`` A woman believed to be in her 30s sadly passed away at the scene and a man in his 40s remains in hospital receiving treatment . ''
It is understood Melissa Belshaw 's teenage daughter was with her when she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his 40s , understood to be a neighbour who intervened , remains in hospital in a serious condition .
Shortly after the incident , police said they believed it to be 'isolated ' .
Det Sup Jamie Daniels said : “ Firstly our thoughts are with the lady ’ s loved ones after this absolutely tragic incident .
We will offer them full support and do all that we can to provide them with much deserved answers .
`` Our thoughts also remain with the man who is currently in hospital and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will continue to support his family at this difficult time .
“ Clearly this investigation is in its very early stages and we are working to ensure that we follow every line of enquiry .
We understand that this news will likely cause concern among the local community but I would like to stress that at this stage we do believe this to be an isolated incident .
“ There will be a higher police presence in the area and I would encourage anyone with any concerns to please speak to these officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help .
`` I would also urge anyone with information to please get in contact with us as even the smallest detail could progress our investigation significantly.
” Ms Belshaw 's stepmother , Lisa Belshaw , paid tribute to the mum-of-one .
She said the beautician would 'do anything ' for her teenage daughter .
`` She was lovely , '' Ms Belshaw told the Manchester Evening News .
`` She is going to be so sadly missed .
I got a phone call saying a man had gone into her house and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she had died until I read it on Facebook . ''
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to visit the Major Incident Public Portal .

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A man has been charged in connection with the murder of a woman and the attempted murder of a man in Wigan.
Melissa Belshaw, 32, suffered 'catastrophic injuries' and died after she was stabbed at her house on Upholland Road in Billinge on Wednesday afternoon.
Andrew Wadsworth, 36, of Cranfield Road in Wigan has been charged with murder, attempted murder, threats to kill, possession of a bladed article and two counts of assaulting police officers.
He remains in custody and appeared before Wigan Magistrates Court this morning (May 22).
He is also due to appear at Manchester Crown Court Crown Square on May 26.
The full statement from Greater Manchester Police read: "A man has been charged in connection with the murder of a woman and attempted murder of a man in Wigan.
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"Andrew Wadsworth (07/10/83), of Cranfield Road, Wigan has been charged with murder, attempted murder, threats to kill, possession of a bladed article and two counts of assaulting police officers.
"He was remanded in custody and appeared before Wigan Magistrates Court this morning (Friday 22 May 2020).
"He has been further remanded and will appear at Manchester Crown Court Crown Square on Tuesday 26 May 2020.
"Shortly before 4.10pm this afternoon (Wednesday 20 May 2020), police were called to Upholland Road in Wigan to reports of a stabbing.
"A woman believed to be in her 30s sadly passed away at the scene and a man in his 40s remains in hospital receiving treatment."
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It is understood Melissa Belshaw's teenage daughter was with her when she was knifed at her home.
A man in his 40s, understood to be a neighbour who intervened, remains in hospital in a serious condition.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Shortly after the incident, police said they believed it to be 'isolated'.
Det Sup Jamie Daniels said: “Firstly our thoughts are with the lady’s loved ones after this absolutely tragic incident. We will offer them full support and do all that we can to provide them with much deserved answers.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
"Our thoughts also remain with the man who is currently in hospital and receiving treatment. Our specially trained officers will continue to support his family at this difficult time.
“Clearly this investigation is in its very early stages and we are working to ensure that we follow every line of enquiry. We understand that this news will likely cause concern among the local community but I would like to stress that at this stage we do believe this to be an isolated incident.
“There will be a higher police presence in the area and I would encourage anyone with any concerns to please speak to these officers who are there to offer support and help.
"I would also urge anyone with information to please get in contact with us as even the smallest detail could progress our investigation significantly.”
Ms Belshaw's stepmother, Lisa Belshaw, paid tribute to the mum-of-one. She said the beautician would 'do anything' for her teenage daughter.
"She was lovely," Ms Belshaw told the Manchester Evening News.
"She is going to be so sadly missed. I got a phone call saying a man had gone into her house and stabbed her. I had no idea she had died until I read it on Facebook."
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to visit the Major Incident Public Portal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Luke Shaw tells Manchester United fans why he has improved

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has named Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the main reason behind his improved form for the Reds .
Expectations were high after United forked out £30million to lure the left-back from Southampton in 2014 but Shaw struggled to consistently impress under both Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho .
In March 2018 , Shaw was hauled off at half-time during a win against Brighton and Mourinho later said he wanted the team to `` defend better '' as the reason for his removal .
The England international was a regular during Mourinho 's final few months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer .
With Brandon Williams providing a challenge for his left-back berth , Shaw has upped his performance levels and demonstrated his versatility by playing at centre-back at times this season .
The 24-year-old heaped praise on the United boss for helping get his career back on track .
Asked how important a role Solskjaer has played in his career , he wrote on the United website : `` A massive one .
He 's helped me a lot on the pitch , but more so he 's been one of the biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way he handles players .
`` He knows what players need .
I had a difficult couple of years before he came in ; I think maybe he realised that and knew what I needed .
`` He ’ s really helped me off the pitch .
He obviously believes in me , he tells me that .
That ’ s the confidence you need as a player : to have the manager believe in you .
`` We also get on really well , and that 's a key thing : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I know he 's the manager , and we all have massive respect for him , but it 's also important to have a nice relationship off the pitch too sometimes , when things are n't too serious . ''

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Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has named Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the main reason behind his improved form for the Reds.
Expectations were high after United forked out £30million to lure the left-back from Southampton in 2014 but Shaw struggled to consistently impress under both Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho.
In March 2018, Shaw was hauled off at half-time during a win against Brighton and Mourinho later said he wanted the team to "defend better" as the reason for his removal.
The England international was a regular during Mourinho's final few months at United but he has flourished under Solskjaer.
With Brandon Williams providing a challenge for his left-back berth, Shaw has upped his performance levels and demonstrated his versatility by playing at centre-back at times this season.
The 24-year-old heaped praise on the United boss for helping get his career back on track.
Asked how important a role Solskjaer has played in his career, he wrote on the United website: "A massive one. He's helped me a lot on the pitch, but more so he's been one of the biggest influences off the pitch too, with the way he handles players.
"He knows what players need. I had a difficult couple of years before he came in; I think maybe he realised that and knew what I needed.
"He’s really helped me off the pitch. He obviously believes in me, he tells me that. That’s the confidence you need as a player: to have the manager believe in you.
"We also get on really well, and that's a key thing: your relationship off the pitch.
"I know he's the manager, and we all have massive respect for him, but it's also important to have a nice relationship off the pitch too sometimes, when things aren't too serious."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Kym Marsh ‘forever in debt’ of NHS for saving dad, daughter and son's lives

Kym Marsh says she is ‘ forever in the debt ’ of the NHS for saving the lives of three special family members .
As she prepares to team up with her former Corrie co-star Catherine Tyldesley to host an online pub quiz to raise money for the health service , Kym can do nothing but thank its workers for saving the lives of not only her dad , but her son and daughter too .
The actress , who plays Michelle Connor on the cobbles , says without “ amazing care ” from doctors and nurses , they would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , David , 75 , suffered two heart attacks - one was 26 years ago - while her children Polly , nine , and David , 24 , were born prematurely and needed extra care .
The odds were against Polly , who needed around the clock care after being born seven weeks early .
Kym said : “ The NHS saved my dad ’ s life , they saved my daughter ’ s life , they saved my son ’ s life , and they saved my life , I am forever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffered two heart attacks and without the amazing care and attention of doctors and nurses he would n't be with us today .
The first of those heart attacks was 26 years ago , and he ’ s still with us today and is 75-years-old .
“ They are the reason two of my children , Polly and David are alive here today after being born prematurely and needing extra care .
The odds were against Polly surviving and she needed help around the clock .
She was born seven weeks premature and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took.
” Kym went on to say that the hard working NHS staff are the reason she was able to continue after going through the darkest moment of her life - the death of her son , Archie , in 2009 .
`` They are the reason that I am here alive today , ” she said .
“ They got me through the most horrendous experience of my life when my son Archie passed away just minutes after being born in February 2009 .
“ Even when the doctors and nurses knew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saving his life they never stopped giving their all to care for me , both physically and mentally .
“ They feared that I had contracted sepsis , and were concerned about my mental state as I struggled to come to terms with the awful pain of losing a child .
There is no doubt I simply would not have got through the process alone - I wouldn ’ t be here without them .
“ The staff were so dedicated and caring and some of them even came to Archie ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Catherine Tyldesley , who played Eva Price on the cobbles , also had words of praise for the health service after staff at Salford Royal saved her mum Janet ’ s life just last week after she needed emergency surgery .
Cath said : `` The worry was like nothing I ’ ve ever known .
I want to take this opportunity to express my never ending gratitude to our # NHS and to # SalfordRoyal Hospital .
“ The doctors worked around the clock to treat my mum swiftly and keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times .
In the six days she spent in ICU she witnessed heartbreak and miracles .
“ Each time I spoke to her describing the medical staff as ‘ angels ’ .
My mum has spent a week of her life with the greatest of heroes.
” Speaking of her grandfather , she added : `` He still fights for his life in the very same hospital .
Unable to see him is heartbreaking , but knowing he is surrounded by ‘ earth angels ’ is reassuring .
`` When I was asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NHS I agreed right away It 's just one small way that I can start to repay that debt .
It ’ s an absolutely great cause and I 've also asked lots of my friends in showbiz to take part as well.
” As the friends remember those who have helped them and their family , they are getting ready to play host to the NHS charity pub quiz , which takes place tonight from 8pm and is expected to raise around £500,000 for NHS charities .
The charity event is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who has become the king of online quizzes since appearing on Lord Sugar 's BBC1 business show .
They will be joined by an all-star hosting lineup for the quiz , where teams from across the world can take part by signing up .
The pair will be playing with a number of other famous faces including Hayley Tamaddon , Tracy Ann Oberman , Shaun Williamson , Apprentice star Luisa Zissman , and Paul Sinha from The Chase .
All the questions are devised by the PubQuizParty team and are at varying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to have fun and play .
Each team pays £5 to enter and all proceeds go to the NHS .
There ’ s a £1,000 prize for the winning quiz team .
The quiz will run for about an hour and will have a total of 50 questions , 10 rounds of five questions on topics including TV , sport , general knowledge , entertainment , food and drink , music , history , literature , science and geography .
Teams can register for the quiz at https : //pubquizparty.com .

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Kym Marsh says she is ‘forever in the debt’ of the NHS for saving the lives of three special family members.
As she prepares to team up with her former Corrie co-star Catherine Tyldesley to host an online pub quiz to raise money for the health service, Kym can do nothing but thank its workers for saving the lives of not only her dad, but her son and daughter too.
The actress, who plays Michelle Connor on the cobbles, says without “amazing care” from doctors and nurses, they would not be here today.
Her dad, David, 75, suffered two heart attacks - one was 26 years ago - while her children Polly, nine, and David, 24, were born prematurely and needed extra care.
The odds were against Polly, who needed around the clock care after being born seven weeks early.
Kym said: “The NHS saved my dad’s life, they saved my daughter’s life, they saved my son’s life, and they saved my life, I am forever in their debt.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"My dad suffered two heart attacks and without the amazing care and attention of doctors and nurses he wouldn't be with us today. The first of those heart attacks was 26 years ago, and he’s still with us today and is 75-years-old.
“They are the reason two of my children, Polly and David are alive here today after being born prematurely and needing extra care. The odds were against Polly surviving and she needed help around the clock. She was born seven weeks premature and she needed help with every breath she took.”
Kym went on to say that the hard working NHS staff are the reason she was able to continue after going through the darkest moment of her life - the death of her son, Archie, in 2009.
(Image: Kym Marsh Instagram)
"They are the reason that I am here alive today,” she said. “They got me through the most horrendous experience of my life when my son Archie passed away just minutes after being born in February 2009.
“Even when the doctors and nurses knew there wasn’t any hope of saving his life they never stopped giving their all to care for me, both physically and mentally.
“They feared that I had contracted sepsis, and were concerned about my mental state as I struggled to come to terms with the awful pain of losing a child. There is no doubt I simply would not have got through the process alone - I wouldn’t be here without them.
“The staff were so dedicated and caring and some of them even came to Archie’s funeral, which I will never forget.”
Catherine Tyldesley, who played Eva Price on the cobbles, also had words of praise for the health service after staff at Salford Royal saved her mum Janet’s life just last week after she needed emergency surgery.
Cath said: "The worry was like nothing I’ve ever known. I want to take this opportunity to express my never ending gratitude to our #NHS and to #SalfordRoyal Hospital.
“The doctors worked around the clock to treat my mum swiftly and keep her protected from #covid19 at all times. In the six days she spent in ICU she witnessed heartbreak and miracles.
“Each time I spoke to her describing the medical staff as ‘angels’. My mum has spent a week of her life with the greatest of heroes.”
Speaking of her grandfather, she added: "He still fights for his life in the very same hospital. Unable to see him is heartbreaking, but knowing he is surrounded by ‘earth angels’ is reassuring.
"When I was asked to do this charity pub quiz for the NHS I agreed right away It's just one small way that I can start to repay that debt. It’s an absolutely great cause and I've also asked lots of my friends in showbiz to take part as well.”
As the friends remember those who have helped them and their family, they are getting ready to play host to the NHS charity pub quiz, which takes place tonight from 8pm and is expected to raise around £500,000 for NHS charities.
The charity event is being organised by ex-Apprentice star Daniel Lassman, who has become the king of online quizzes since appearing on Lord Sugar's BBC1 business show.
They will be joined by an all-star hosting lineup for the quiz, where teams from across the world can take part by signing up.
The pair will be playing with a number of other famous faces including Hayley Tamaddon, Tracy Ann Oberman, Shaun Williamson, Apprentice star Luisa Zissman, and Paul Sinha from The Chase.
All the questions are devised by the PubQuizParty team and are at varying levels of difficulty so everyone should be able to have fun and play.
Each team pays £5 to enter and all proceeds go to the NHS. There’s a £1,000 prize for the winning quiz team.
The quiz will run for about an hour and will have a total of 50 questions, 10 rounds of five questions on topics including TV, sport, general knowledge, entertainment, food and drink, music, history, literature, science and geography.
Teams can register for the quiz at https://pubquizparty.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Transfer target could be Pep Guardiola's next Man City star

Earlier this week , it was reported that Pep Guardiola was weighing up a move for exciting AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer .
Guardiola has been said to be monitoring Bennacer for some time and could be ready to make a move in the next transfer window as he looks to bolster his options in midfield ahead of the new season , particularly given that influential midfielder David Silva is set to leave Manchester City at the end of the campaign .
In Seria A , Bennacer has been one of Milan ’ s most consistent performers , racking up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
He made the initial switch to Italy by joining Empoli from Premier League rivals Arsenal in 2017 and a string of impressive performances persuaded Milan to sign the midfielder for £14million last summer .
For Milan , he usually plays as a deep-lying midfielder either as a lone or double-pivot .
The 22-year-old is extremely mobile and athletic meaning he can cover a lot of ground quickly when the ball is lost in transition and when opponents look to launch a quick counter-attack .
He isn ’ t the tallest at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boast a fairly decent defensive duel success rate of just under 59 per cent this season .
He ’ s also intelligent enough to know when not to engage in these duels and instead opt to just slow down an opponent , limiting passing options and allowing team-mates to recover into a defensive shape .
Due to his deep positioning on the pitch , the Algerian isn ’ t a prolific goalscorer , nor is he a huge creator of goals , yet he is a top-class passer of the ball .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 54 passes per 90 with a pass success rate of just under 88 per cent .
For Milan , he is tasked with orchestrating possession play and setting the tempo for his team .
This means the bulk of his passes go backwards or sideways , however , he is capable of long accurate balls forward when the opportunities present themselves .
A good example of his passing capabilities is below , taken from his last match for Milan vs Genoa .
Not just a good passer , he also does a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from opposition players by relying on decent dribbling abilities to weave his way out of tight spaces .
City have utilised a 4-3-3 formation in 38 per cent of their matches this season , with Rodri almost exclusively used as the number six .
If Bennacer did join , it would be unlikely that he would dislodge Rodri at this stage of the career , yet he could be the perfect partner in a double pivot .
There is no place for a double pivot in a 4-3-3 , yet there is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 4-2-3-1 .
City have utilised the same in 29 per cent of their matches this season , but Rodri ’ s midfield partner in the double pivot has varied from players such as İlkay Gündoğan , Silva and Kevin De Bruyne .
Bennacer could , therefore , be a consistent partner in the middle for Rodri when deploying this 4-2-3-1 formation , therein allowing the likes of De Bruyne to play more starring roles in more advances areas of the pitch .
The Milan player is tied into a contract until 2024 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sell , meaning the midfielder may not come cheap .
However , his current skill set , added with his age and projected career trajectory means that he could turn out to be a worthwhile investment for City .

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Earlier this week, it was reported that Pep Guardiola was weighing up a move for exciting AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer.
Guardiola has been said to be monitoring Bennacer for some time and could be ready to make a move in the next transfer window as he looks to bolster his options in midfield ahead of the new season, particularly given that influential midfielder David Silva is set to leave Manchester City at the end of the campaign.
In Seria A, Bennacer has been one of Milan’s most consistent performers, racking up over 2,000 minutes of competitive action this season. He made the initial switch to Italy by joining Empoli from Premier League rivals Arsenal in 2017 and a string of impressive performances persuaded Milan to sign the midfielder for £14million last summer.
For Milan, he usually plays as a deep-lying midfielder either as a lone or double-pivot. The 22-year-old is extremely mobile and athletic meaning he can cover a lot of ground quickly when the ball is lost in transition and when opponents look to launch a quick counter-attack.
He isn’t the tallest at just 5ft 9in, but he does boast a fairly decent defensive duel success rate of just under 59 per cent this season. He’s also intelligent enough to know when not to engage in these duels and instead opt to just slow down an opponent, limiting passing options and allowing team-mates to recover into a defensive shape.
Due to his deep positioning on the pitch, the Algerian isn’t a prolific goalscorer, nor is he a huge creator of goals, yet he is a top-class passer of the ball. This season, he has averaged just under 54 passes per 90 with a pass success rate of just under 88 per cent.
For Milan, he is tasked with orchestrating possession play and setting the tempo for his team. This means the bulk of his passes go backwards or sideways, however, he is capable of long accurate balls forward when the opportunities present themselves.
A good example of his passing capabilities is below, taken from his last match for Milan vs Genoa.
Not just a good passer, he also does a good job of evading both pressure and tackles from opposition players by relying on decent dribbling abilities to weave his way out of tight spaces.
City have utilised a 4-3-3 formation in 38 per cent of their matches this season, with Rodri almost exclusively used as the number six. If Bennacer did join, it would be unlikely that he would dislodge Rodri at this stage of the career, yet he could be the perfect partner in a double pivot.
There is no place for a double pivot in a 4-3-3, yet there is in Guardiola’s other favoured formation, a 4-2-3-1. City have utilised the same in 29 per cent of their matches this season, but Rodri’s midfield partner in the double pivot has varied from players such as İlkay Gündoğan, Silva and Kevin De Bruyne.
Bennacer could, therefore, be a consistent partner in the middle for Rodri when deploying this 4-2-3-1 formation, therein allowing the likes of De Bruyne to play more starring roles in more advances areas of the pitch.
The Milan player is tied into a contract until 2024 and the Italian giants are not eager to sell, meaning the midfielder may not come cheap. However, his current skill set, added with his age and projected career trajectory means that he could turn out to be a worthwhile investment for City.


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John Stones has revealed how his teammates joked with him after he made a mistake in the Carabao Cup final @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City had established a two-goal lead at Wembley , but Stones slipped when trying @ @ @ @ @ Villa ball forward , allowing Anwar El-Ghazi to advance and send over a fine cross @ @ @ @ @ past Ederson .
Stones revealed that while the post-match analysis of his performance centred around @ @ @ @ @ goal , his teammates were more appreciative of his overall contribution to the hard-fought victory @ @ @ @ @ to come through those situations to know what to do , '' he added , @ @ @ @ @ understanding of his mistake , they still used the opportunity to joke about it at @ @ @ @ @ Those things go unrecognised but not to your teammates , '' he said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ which happens .
Everyone was saying I got snipered after ! ''
Stay with us @ @ @ @ @ all day .

John Stones has revealed how his teammates joked with him after he made a mistake in the Carabao Cup final victory over Aston Villa.
Manchester City had established a two-goal lead at Wembley, but Stones slipped when trying to head away a routine Villa ball forward, allowing Anwar El-Ghazi to advance and send over a fine cross for Mbwana Samatta to head past Ederson.
Stones revealed that while the post-match analysis of his performance centred around his role in Villa's goal, his teammates were more appreciative of his overall contribution to the hard-fought victory.
"You've got to come through those situations to know what to do," he added, explaining that while they were understanding of his mistake, they still used the opportunity to joke about it at Stones' expense.
"Those things go unrecognised but not to your teammates," he said. "Everyone saw the mistake, which happens. Everyone was saying I got snipered after!"
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Newcastle takeover could give Manchester United a transfer boost

As unsavoury as the Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United might be , there will be no shortage of agents , clubs and players ready to help the newfound riches in the north east recirculate this summer .
The takeover , which is reportedly heading closer to completion , will come at a fascinating time , with Newcastle likely to be aggressive in a transfer market that is otherwise going to be devastated by the coronavirus pandemic .
While most clubs count the cost of three months without football and a short-term future without matchday revenue , Newcastle will welcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coffers .
The ethical questions over the takeover have been covered in detail , but it increasingly looks like the takeover will be waved through by the Premier League .
Once it 's completed we will have a better understanding of Newcastle 's approach this summer .
Winning trophies is clearly going to be the ultimate aim .
Saudi Arabia are n't getting into Premier League football for relegation battles and mid-table finishes .
To get there they will need to invest on the pitch and as we 've seen before with takeovers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kylian Mbappe and Paul Pogba wo n't be rocking up at St James ' Park anytime soon .
Instead , Newcastle will have to build step-by-step before they can target the elite players .
That could present an opportunity to several Premier League clubs , with Manchester United chief among them .
It may be that Newcastle 's money this summer begins to get the transfer market moving , recirculating that wealth around the game , and United will hope to benefit .
For whoever is in charge of Newcastle this summer looks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of experience at the highest level might well be seen as beneficial , in raising standards all around the club .
United 's squad continues to look a little bloated under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and three or four squad players are expected to be allowed to leave this summer , if suitable offers arrive .
Chief among them you would expect to see Phil Jones , who has struggled for game time in the second half of this season and looks surplus to requirements in Solskjaer 's new look defence .
The dent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs could also scupper Chris Smalling 's hopes of a permanent transfer to Roma .
Both Jones and Smalling could provide an experienced defensive option for Newcastle and come with Premier League titles to their name .
They 've struggled in recent years at Old Trafford but as Smalling has proved this year a change of scene can be beneficial .
In midfield Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira could also find their first-team chances diminish if Solskjaer lands another attacking midfielder this summer , with Jack Grealish from Aston Villa the top target @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all season and with his contract expiring in 2021 a parting of the ways looks like it might be the best course of action for both parties this summer .
It 's been a similar story for Pereira .
The 24-year-old only signed a new four-year contract 14 months ago and while he 's had some brighter moments this season , his path to the first team would look increasingly difficult if Grealish joined Bruno Fernandes in United 's midfield .
United 's hopes of completing Solskjaer 's aim of three new additions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fringe players they can manage to sell as well .
The transfer window was looking like it was going to be a difficult one for incomings and outgoings , but the fresh finance that looks set to arrive at Newcastle could yet provide an opportunity .

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As unsavoury as the Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United might be, there will be no shortage of agents, clubs and players ready to help the newfound riches in the north east recirculate this summer.
The takeover, which is reportedly heading closer to completion, will come at a fascinating time, with Newcastle likely to be aggressive in a transfer market that is otherwise going to be devastated by the coronavirus pandemic.
While most clubs count the cost of three months without football and a short-term future without matchday revenue, Newcastle will welcome a significant injection of funds into their coffers.
The ethical questions over the takeover have been covered in detail, but it increasingly looks like the takeover will be waved through by the Premier League. Once it's completed we will have a better understanding of Newcastle's approach this summer.
Winning trophies is clearly going to be the ultimate aim. Saudi Arabia aren't getting into Premier League football for relegation battles and mid-table finishes.
To get there they will need to invest on the pitch and as we've seen before with takeovers, that is a gradual process. Kylian Mbappe and Paul Pogba won't be rocking up at St James' Park anytime soon.
Instead, Newcastle will have to build step-by-step before they can target the elite players. That could present an opportunity to several Premier League clubs, with Manchester United chief among them.
It may be that Newcastle's money this summer begins to get the transfer market moving, recirculating that wealth around the game, and United will hope to benefit.
For whoever is in charge of Newcastle this summer looks to strengthen the squad, a degree of experience at the highest level might well be seen as beneficial, in raising standards all around the club.
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United's squad continues to look a little bloated under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and three or four squad players are expected to be allowed to leave this summer, if suitable offers arrive.
Chief among them you would expect to see Phil Jones, who has struggled for game time in the second half of this season and looks surplus to requirements in Solskjaer's new look defence. The dent left in the finances of Serie A clubs could also scupper Chris Smalling's hopes of a permanent transfer to Roma.
Both Jones and Smalling could provide an experienced defensive option for Newcastle and come with Premier League titles to their name. They've struggled in recent years at Old Trafford but as Smalling has proved this year a change of scene can be beneficial.
In midfield Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira could also find their first-team chances diminish if Solskjaer lands another attacking midfielder this summer, with Jack Grealish from Aston Villa the top target.
Lingard's form has been disappointing all season and with his contract expiring in 2021 a parting of the ways looks like it might be the best course of action for both parties this summer.
It's been a similar story for Pereira. The 24-year-old only signed a new four-year contract 14 months ago and while he's had some brighter moments this season, his path to the first team would look increasingly difficult if Grealish joined Bruno Fernandes in United's midfield.
United's hopes of completing Solskjaer's aim of three new additions this summer might hinge on how many fringe players they can manage to sell as well. The transfer window was looking like it was going to be a difficult one for incomings and outgoings, but the fresh finance that looks set to arrive at Newcastle could yet provide an opportunity.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Patient taken to hospital after police incident in Hyde - live updates

A patient has been taken to hospital following a police incident in Hyde .
A spokeswoman for North West Ambulance @ @ @ @ @ to the scene at around 6.30am .
They sent two ambulances and a rapid response @ @ @ @ @ taken to hospital .
The spokeswoman did not confirm the age or gender of the @ @ @ @ @ at this stage how badly injured they were .
Photos on social media showed a @ @ @ @ @ on Friday morning .
A spokeswoman for North West Ambulance Service said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ at 6.25am .
`` It is a police incident .
We sent a number of @ @ @ @ @ ambulances and a rapid response vehicle .
`` We took one person to hospital .
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A patient has been taken to hospital following a police incident in Hyde.
The incident happened this morning (Friday).
A spokeswoman for North West Ambulance Service said crews were called to the scene at around 6.30am.
They sent two ambulances and a rapid response vehicle.
One patient was taken to hospital.
The spokeswoman did not confirm the age or gender of the patient.
It is unclear at this stage how badly injured they were.
Photos on social media showed a forensic officer examining the road on Friday morning.
A spokeswoman for North West Ambulance Service said: "We were called to Union Street at 6.25am.
"It is a police incident. We sent a number of resources. We sent two ambulances and a rapid response vehicle.
"We took one person to hospital."
More to follow...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Rudy's release oven-ready version of award-winning pizzas

Consistently one of the busiest restaurants in Manchester , Rudy 's pizzeria has been forced to adapt to the UK 's lockdown .
First , it launched its authentic Neapolitan pizzas for delivery - and now things have been taken a step further with a version you can cook yourself at home .
The restaurant , which has its original site in Ancoats as well as a second on Peter Street , shared the news on its Instagram account .
The pizzas are available to purchase in store , packaged and ready to be popped in the oven at home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Calabrese , Carni and Margherita Con Bufala pizzas are available , priced at £6.50 each .
They 've assured fans that the twice-baked method is still a great way to enjoy their floppy-based pizzas , which have been listed among the best in the world .
Such is Rudy 's success that it 's gone on to open restaurants in Liverpool and Birmingham too .
Fans have expressed their excitement to be able to have Rudy 's at home ( its delivery radius did n't cover much of Greater Manchester ) .
Users @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'life changing ' on social media .
Its oven-ready pizzas will be available to purchase from both its Ancoats and Peter Street restaurants today .

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Consistently one of the busiest restaurants in Manchester, Rudy's pizzeria has been forced to adapt to the UK's lockdown.
First, it launched its authentic Neapolitan pizzas for delivery - and now things have been taken a step further with a version you can cook yourself at home.
The restaurant, which has its original site in Ancoats as well as a second on Peter Street, shared the news on its Instagram account.
The pizzas are available to purchase in store, packaged and ready to be popped in the oven at home.
Limited numbers of its Portobello, Calabrese, Carni and Margherita Con Bufala pizzas are available, priced at £6.50 each.
They've assured fans that the twice-baked method is still a great way to enjoy their floppy-based pizzas, which have been listed among the best in the world.
Such is Rudy's success that it's gone on to open restaurants in Liverpool and Birmingham too.
Fans have expressed their excitement to be able to have Rudy's at home (its delivery radius didn't cover much of Greater Manchester).
Users have labelled the move 'visionary' and 'life changing' on social media.
Its oven-ready pizzas will be available to purchase from both its Ancoats and Peter Street restaurants today.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--1,500 retired NHS workers have joined the coronavirus fight

Hundreds of former doctors , nurses and health workers have joined the fight against coronavirus in Greater Manchester and the North West .
Around 1,500 workers who had either retired or left the profession responded to the call to return to the NHS during the pandemic .
The returning workforce include more than 500 medics , 500 nurses and almost 400 other health workers who come under the title of Allied Health Professionals ( AHPs ) .
AHPS include occupational therapists , operating department practitioners , paramedics , physiotherapists , diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers , and speech and language therapists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who previously worked as an ICU nurse at Wythenshawe Hospital .
Emma left the NHS in 2013 to pursue her own business running an aesthetics clinic , and spend more time with her family .
But she decided to rejoin the nursing profession to support her former colleagues and is now working on an acute medicine ward at Arrowe Park , Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ( WUTH ) .
`` It feels great to be back .
Everyone is amazing and I ’ ve got everything I need .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking after patients , '' said Emma .
`` Despite being anxious coming back , I ’ m enjoying it and the team have been so helpful .
A lot has changed since I left so I ’ m undergoing various training . ''
Former district nurse Rachel Eaton has also made a return to work after retiring in December 2019 .
Rachel , who previously worked in general practice as a treatment room nurse , has been deployed to Stepping Hill Hospital .
She said : “ I ’ m proud to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to work routine .
`` It was the right thing to do , I couldn ’ t think of our already hard-working nurses struggling with demand whilst I sat back and did nothing , so I wanted to help .
“ The team have been so grateful and supportive , I ’ m glad I went back.
” Returners are undergoing an e-learning programme of induction , training and upskilling specific to their profession developed by Health Education England .
NHS North West Regional Director Bill McCarthy commended the commitment of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We have been overwhelmed by the response from former NHS staff in our region and want to say a massive thank you to all those who are already deployed or awaiting placement in one of our organisations .
`` Many organisations in the North West will now be able to benefit from their skills and years of experience .
`` It is an encouraging sign that we have not yet needed to call upon all those who came forward , but it is extremely reassuring to know that they are there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Everyone can do their bit to help with this effort by continuing to stay at home as much as possible and washing hands regularly . ''

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Hundreds of former doctors, nurses and health workers have joined the fight against coronavirus in Greater Manchester and the North West.
Around 1,500 workers who had either retired or left the profession responded to the call to return to the NHS during the pandemic.
The returning workforce include more than 500 medics, 500 nurses and almost 400 other health workers who come under the title of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs).
AHPS include occupational therapists, operating department practitioners, paramedics, physiotherapists, diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers, and speech and language therapists.
Among the volunteers is Emma Bird who previously worked as an ICU nurse at Wythenshawe Hospital.
Emma left the NHS in 2013 to pursue her own business running an aesthetics clinic, and spend more time with her family.
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But she decided to rejoin the nursing profession to support her former colleagues and is now working on an acute medicine ward at Arrowe Park, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH).
"It feels great to be back. Everyone is amazing and I’ve got everything I need. I’m doing what I love most looking after patients," said Emma.
"Despite being anxious coming back, I’m enjoying it and the team have been so helpful. A lot has changed since I left so I’m undergoing various training."
Former district nurse Rachel Eaton has also made a return to work after retiring in December 2019.
Rachel, who previously worked in general practice as a treatment room nurse, has been deployed to Stepping Hill Hospital.
She said: “I’m proud to be back in uniform and enjoying the back to work routine.
"It was the right thing to do, I couldn’t think of our already hard-working nurses struggling with demand whilst I sat back and did nothing, so I wanted to help.
“The team have been so grateful and supportive, I’m glad I went back.”
Returners are undergoing an e-learning programme of induction, training and upskilling specific to their profession developed by Health Education England.
NHS North West Regional Director Bill McCarthy commended the commitment of those who have come forward.
He said: "We have been overwhelmed by the response from former NHS staff in our region and want to say a massive thank you to all those who are already deployed or awaiting placement in one of our organisations.
"Many organisations in the North West will now be able to benefit from their skills and years of experience.
"It is an encouraging sign that we have not yet needed to call upon all those who came forward, but it is extremely reassuring to know that they are there to support the NHS in our region.
"Everyone can do their bit to help with this effort by continuing to stay at home as much as possible and washing hands regularly."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Man City morning headlines as Virgil van Dijk revelation made

Manchester City came close to signing Virgil van Dijk from Celtic , according to the Hoops ' former manager Ronny Deila .
Van Dijk moved to Southampton from Celtic in 2015 , before his £75m move to Liverpool two-and-a-half years later .
But according to Deila , City could have brought the Dutchman to the Premier League .
`` Did I get in touch with City ?
Yes .
I said you have to take him , '' the Norwegian said .
`` They said , 'OK , tell me the best European game he has played and we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't tell them what game that was because he had n't had any real good European games .
He was really dominant in Scotland but he got sent off against Inter away .
`` That was a big test .
I think if he had played fantastically in that game , he would have been bought .
I think Van Dijk was good , but he did n't have that one really , really good game in Europe . ''
Bernardo Silva has selected his favourite five goals in a City shirt , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United .
The Portugal international has been a major hit since moving to the Etihad from Monaco in 2017 , scoring 29 goals and providing 33 assists in 144 games .
And Bernardo , in conversation with the Premier League , has now picked out his best strikes for the club .
The attacking midfielder chose his effort against Manchester United last season as “ the one that means the most ” .
And Bernardo also chose goals against Chelsea , Arsenal , Cardiff and Burnley in his top five .
Leeds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jack Harrison ’ s move from City permanent , according to Football Insider .
The winger moved to the Etihad from New York City in January 2018 and joined Leeds on loan in July 2018 .
He has remained at Elland Road ever since , embarking on two consecutive season-long loan spells with Marcelo Bielsa ’ s side .
Bielsa reportedly had hoped to wrap up a £10m deal for Harrison as soon as the transfer window opened in June .
However , that will not be possible as the 2019/20 season has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have to wait before attempting to acquire the 23-year-old on a permanent basis .

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Van Dijk could have joined City
Manchester City came close to signing Virgil van Dijk from Celtic, according to the Hoops' former manager Ronny Deila.
Van Dijk moved to Southampton from Celtic in 2015, before his £75m move to Liverpool two-and-a-half years later.
But according to Deila, City could have brought the Dutchman to the Premier League.
"Did I get in touch with City? Yes. I said you have to take him," the Norwegian said. "They said, 'OK, tell me the best European game he has played and we will watch it'.
"I couldn't tell them what game that was because he hadn't had any real good European games. He was really dominant in Scotland but he got sent off against Inter away.
"That was a big test. I think if he had played fantastically in that game, he would have been bought. I think Van Dijk was good, but he didn't have that one really, really good game in Europe."
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Bernardo picks out top five goals
Bernardo Silva has selected his favourite five goals in a City shirt, including efforts against Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.
The Portugal international has been a major hit since moving to the Etihad from Monaco in 2017, scoring 29 goals and providing 33 assists in 144 games.
And Bernardo, in conversation with the Premier League, has now picked out his best strikes for the club.
The attacking midfielder chose his effort against Manchester United last season as “the one that means the most”.
And Bernardo also chose goals against Chelsea, Arsenal, Cardiff and Burnley in his top five.
Harrison’s Leeds move delayed - reports
Leeds United will have to wait before making Jack Harrison’s move from City permanent, according to Football Insider.
The winger moved to the Etihad from New York City in January 2018 and joined Leeds on loan in July 2018.
He has remained at Elland Road ever since, embarking on two consecutive season-long loan spells with Marcelo Bielsa’s side.
Bielsa reportedly had hoped to wrap up a £10m deal for Harrison as soon as the transfer window opened in June.
However, that will not be possible as the 2019/20 season has still not been completed, meaning Leeds will have to wait before attempting to acquire the 23-year-old on a permanent basis.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--B&M updates rules on who is allowed to shop in stores

After weeks of long queues , empty shelves and general uncertainty , shopping for essentials finally seems to be getting back to normal - or at least the 'new normal ' , anyway .
But with so many new rules , social distancing guidelines and changes to opening hours to keep on top of , it can be difficult to keep up to date with what 's going on in each store , and how you can shop safely within the guidelines .
The latest store to cause confusion with its rules , is B & M .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside the Folkestone store which said pairs shopping together 'would be asked to leave ' .
After a picture of the sign began to do the rounds on social media , shoppers quizzed B & M on its rules for who is allowed to shop in stores , and whether families and couples are permitted to go inside together .
Responding to the questions , B & M has said shopping alone is encouraged - a message which has been endorsed by other big name supermarkets and home stores .
A spokesperson for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policy is that customers should shop alone where they can , we appreciate that this isn ’ t always possible for customers so we do make allowances . ''

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After weeks of long queues, empty shelves and general uncertainty, shopping for essentials finally seems to be getting back to normal - or at least the 'new normal', anyway.
But with so many new rules, social distancing guidelines and changes to opening hours to keep on top of, it can be difficult to keep up to date with what's going on in each store, and how you can shop safely within the guidelines.
The latest store to cause confusion with its rules, is B&M.
According to Kent Live, a sign was spotted outside the Folkestone store which said pairs shopping together 'would be asked to leave'.
After a picture of the sign began to do the rounds on social media, shoppers quizzed B&M on its rules for who is allowed to shop in stores, and whether families and couples are permitted to go inside together.
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Responding to the questions, B&M has said shopping alone is encouraged - a message which has been endorsed by other big name supermarkets and home stores.
A spokesperson for B&M clarified: "Our policy is that customers should shop alone where they can, we appreciate that this isn’t always possible for customers so we do make allowances."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Matondo release clause revealed amid Man United transfer interest

Rabbi Matondo has a release clause in his contract which would allow him to move to Manchester United for €60 million this summer .
MEN Sport understand Welsh winger Matondo included a clause in his deal to move to FC Schalke last January which would see him allowed to move to any English side if they matched the fee .
However , former club Manchester City would have a potential advantage in any deal for the 19-year-old with their own buyback clause which could see Matondo rejoin them for €46.5 million .
MEN Sport revealed earlier this month United are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Jadon Sancho this summer , with the Wales international viewed as a more cost-efficient option .
Despite the aforementioned fee United 's initial interest comes from the belief they can sign him for much lower than his release clause , viewing him in the same 'low-risk buy ' bracket to Daniel James , who joined for £15million from Swansea City last summer .
German side Schalke are expected to sell first-team players at the end of the season as they look to make up for lost revenue as a result of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a potential bargain buy .
United have settled on a preference for young British targets in the transfer market , having signed James , Aaron Wan-Bissaka , and Harry Maguire last year .
The club is also interested in Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish and Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham ahead of the summer window .
Matondo has started eight times in the Bundesliga this season and played the entire second-half of Schalke 's 4-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund last weekend .
They are next in action when they host FC Augsburg on @ @

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Rabbi Matondo has a release clause in his contract which would allow him to move to Manchester United for €60 million this summer.
MEN Sport understand Welsh winger Matondo included a clause in his deal to move to FC Schalke last January which would see him allowed to move to any English side if they matched the fee.
However, former club Manchester City would have a potential advantage in any deal for the 19-year-old with their own buyback clause which could see Matondo rejoin them for €46.5 million.
MEN Sport revealed earlier this month United are monitoring Matondo as a possible back-up target for Jadon Sancho this summer, with the Wales international viewed as a more cost-efficient option.
Despite the aforementioned fee United's initial interest comes from the belief they can sign him for much lower than his release clause, viewing him in the same 'low-risk buy' bracket to Daniel James, who joined for £15million from Swansea City last summer.
German side Schalke are expected to sell first-team players at the end of the season as they look to make up for lost revenue as a result of the coronavirus crisis and United see Matondo as a potential bargain buy.
United have settled on a preference for young British targets in the transfer market, having signed James, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Harry Maguire last year. The club is also interested in Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish and Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham ahead of the summer window.
Matondo has started eight times in the Bundesliga this season and played the entire second-half of Schalke's 4-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund last weekend. They are next in action when they host FC Augsburg on Sunday.