themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Liverpool FC captain Jordan Henderson is not one that got away from Man United

Nothing quite bookends the longevity of Ryan Giggs than his two pictures with Thomas Ince .
The first was taken on Manchester United ’ s coronation day in 1993 inside the Old Trafford dressing room ; the shy Ince is in his father ’ s arms , unimpressed by the Premier League trophy glistening in front of him or the beaming Giggs , aged 19 .
The second is of Ince deferentially approaching Giggs at full-time at Selhurst Park in 2014 .
Ince was aged one in the first and 22 in the second .
Giggs was 40 in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Giggs told Jordan Henderson to ‘ watch your f -- -- -- mouth ’ during United 's League Cup win over Liverpool .
Nineteen years earlier , Giggs , aged 19 and savouring his first title , enjoyed an impromptu kick-about with the toddler Henderson on a beach in Majorca .
Henderson ’ s mother asked for a picture and Giggs nestled the three-year-old onto his shoulders .
Mrs Henderson has never let the postcard see the light of day , although it would have emerged from the family album had Sir Alex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Henderson recommendation in 2011 .
The only other player Ferguson had asked Bruce about was Antonio Valencia , whom Bruce managed at Wigan .
The teenage Henderson had excelled for Bruce ’ s Sunderland in a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford in 2009 and vacancies had opened up in the United midfield .
In the 2011 close season , Paul Scholes had retired , Owen Hargreaves had been released , and Darren Fletcher was stricken by ulcerative colitis .
United passed on Henderson and he was soon paraded at Anfield next to Charlie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Downing .
Ferguson ’ s summary of Henderson is so succinct a Liverpool fanatic may condense it for a banner on the Kop .
“ We looked at Jordan Henderson a lot and Steve Bruce was unfailingly enthusiastic about him .
Against that we noticed that Henderson runs from his knees , with a straight back , while the modern footballer runs from his hips .
We thought his gait might cause him problems later in his career.
” That was so long ago the other homegrown midfielder United were considering was Jack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Wesley Sneijder saga .
Ferguson wrote in his 2013 autobiography that ‘ few of the signings made in Kenny [ Dalglish ] ’ s time haunted me at night ’ .
The irony is United only intervened to sign Phil Jones after an approach by Dalgish .
Brendan Rodgers was more offended than Henderson following the publication of Ferguson 's latest score-settling tome .
Rodgers suggested Ferguson might want to apologise for an ‘ inappropriate ’ appraisal that he worried would be ‘ damaging ’ for Henderson .
It has maybe had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 's spoken about my running technique and I 'll have to read it properly at some point , ” Henderson remarked at the time .
“ It does n't bother me too much . ''
That season - Henderson ’ s third with Liverpool - is still arguably his best .
Some recent revisionism has suggested Henderson brings Ferguson - and United fans - out in cold sweats at night .
The reality is Henderson is an easy stick to beat Ferguson with if and when Liverpool secure their first title in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media-friendly , and leader of Liverpool , is a frontrunner for the player of the year awards , whenever the votes should be cast .
Micah Richards described Henderson as ‘ world-class ’ earlier in the season and a reporter present did not bat an eyelid .
Whatever one ’ s definition of ‘ world-class ’ , Henderson has not attained that status and his more influential teammates ( Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane ) are more deserving of the individual accolades .
His influence at Liverpool should not be underestimated .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City in 2014 then Liverpool ’ s championship drought might have ended after 24 years ; he was absent for the slip-up against Chelsea and the Crystanbul capitulation at Selhurst Park .
In Liverpool ’ s 2-0 triumph over United in January , he was outstanding in a throwback performance of silk and steel that exposed United 's dwindling standards .
Squads need a Henderson .
He gets in the grill of referees and the cut of his jib is influential .
He avoided an obvious yellow card against United at Anfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not deem a foul , causing the away dugout to go spare .
Scott McTominay , absent at Anfield , is mastering the manipulation of match officials and few United supporters would have Henderson over the Scot .
Liverpool have a soft centre with their underwhelming midfield and , perverse though the comparison seems going off the chasm between the clubs , United boast a superior midfield combination with every member fit .
Henderson is in the same class as Aaron Ramsey and Philippe Mexes , rather than the pantheon of Gascoigne , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got away from United .
United gave Henderson away to Liverpool at a time where Ferguson was allergic to signing central midfielders .
Ferguson literally bought a player in every position in his last six years as United manager other than in centre midfield and that blind spot was never cause for United fans to mourn Henderson , even after he helped inflict that 3-0 shellacking at Old Trafford in 2014 .
Rodgers described Henderson as ‘ exceptional ’ that day .
Eventually , Louis van Gaal oversaw a flawed overhaul of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2015 ; United ’ s best performance at Anfield in the last 20 years .
Henderson ’ s only memorable contribution was being poleaxed by Phil Jones .
It took Henderson seven years to achieve vindication with Liverpool through last year 's Champions League triumph .
It started so inauspiciously in that shameful 2011-12 season ; the season of Liverpool finishing below Newcastle , of Steven Gerrard telling Dalglish to get off the pitch , of Luis Suarez racially abusing Patrice Evra , and of Liverpool players donning T-shirts in support of Suarez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those players and one of the quickest to confront Evra for enjoying some schadenfreude at Suarez ’ s expense in front of the Stretford End .
Midway through his final season with Sunderland , Henderson nailed his colours to the red mast .
`` When I was little my heroes were David Beckham , Ryan Giggs , Paul Scholes and Roy Keane .
I ’ ve always liked the way Manchester United play the game .
Ryan Giggs has always been a player I have looked up to .
I always liked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scholes .
`` I have a lot to thank Roy Keane for as well . ''
Liverpool can thank Ferguson for Henderson .

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Nothing quite bookends the longevity of Ryan Giggs than his two pictures with Thomas Ince. The first was taken on Manchester United’s coronation day in 1993 inside the Old Trafford dressing room; the shy Ince is in his father’s arms, unimpressed by the Premier League trophy glistening in front of him or the beaming Giggs, aged 19. The second is of Ince deferentially approaching Giggs at full-time at Selhurst Park in 2014. Ince was aged one in the first and 22 in the second. Giggs was 40 in the latter snapshot.
That was the season Giggs told Jordan Henderson to ‘watch your f------ mouth’ during United's League Cup win over Liverpool. Nineteen years earlier, Giggs, aged 19 and savouring his first title, enjoyed an impromptu kick-about with the toddler Henderson on a beach in Majorca. Henderson’s mother asked for a picture and Giggs nestled the three-year-old onto his shoulders.
Mrs Henderson has never let the postcard see the light of day, although it would have emerged from the family album had Sir Alex Ferguson taken up Steve Bruce on his Henderson recommendation in 2011. The only other player Ferguson had asked Bruce about was Antonio Valencia, whom Bruce managed at Wigan.
The teenage Henderson had excelled for Bruce’s Sunderland in a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford in 2009 and vacancies had opened up in the United midfield. In the 2011 close season, Paul Scholes had retired, Owen Hargreaves had been released, and Darren Fletcher was stricken by ulcerative colitis.
United passed on Henderson and he was soon paraded at Anfield next to Charlie Adam, Alexander Doni, and Stewart Downing. Ferguson’s summary of Henderson is so succinct a Liverpool fanatic may condense it for a banner on the Kop.
“We looked at Jordan Henderson a lot and Steve Bruce was unfailingly enthusiastic about him. Against that we noticed that Henderson runs from his knees, with a straight back, while the modern footballer runs from his hips. We thought his gait might cause him problems later in his career.” That was so long ago the other homegrown midfielder United were considering was Jack Rodwell. It was the summer of the Wesley Sneijder saga.
Ferguson wrote in his 2013 autobiography that ‘few of the signings made in Kenny [Dalglish]’s time haunted me at night’. The irony is United only intervened to sign Phil Jones after an approach by Dalgish.
Brendan Rodgers was more offended than Henderson following the publication of Ferguson's latest score-settling tome. Rodgers suggested Ferguson might want to apologise for an ‘inappropriate’ appraisal that he worried would be ‘damaging’ for Henderson. It has maybe had the opposite effect.
“I know he's spoken about my running technique and I'll have to read it properly at some point,” Henderson remarked at the time. “It doesn't bother me too much." That season - Henderson’s third with Liverpool - is still arguably his best.
Some recent revisionism has suggested Henderson brings Ferguson - and United fans - out in cold sweats at night. The reality is Henderson is an easy stick to beat Ferguson with if and when Liverpool secure their first title in 30 years.
Henderson, English, media-friendly, and leader of Liverpool, is a frontrunner for the player of the year awards, whenever the votes should be cast. Micah Richards described Henderson as ‘world-class’ earlier in the season and a reporter present did not bat an eyelid. Whatever one’s definition of ‘world-class’, Henderson has not attained that status and his more influential teammates (Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane) are more deserving of the individual accolades.
His influence at Liverpool should not be underestimated. Had Henderson not been sent off against Manchester City in 2014 then Liverpool’s championship drought might have ended after 24 years; he was absent for the slip-up against Chelsea and the Crystanbul capitulation at Selhurst Park. In Liverpool’s 2-0 triumph over United in January, he was outstanding in a throwback performance of silk and steel that exposed United's dwindling standards.
Squads need a Henderson. He gets in the grill of referees and the cut of his jib is influential. He avoided an obvious yellow card against United at Anfield that the feeble referee Craig Pawson did not deem a foul, causing the away dugout to go spare.
Scott McTominay, absent at Anfield, is mastering the manipulation of match officials and few United supporters would have Henderson over the Scot. Liverpool have a soft centre with their underwhelming midfield and, perverse though the comparison seems going off the chasm between the clubs, United boast a superior midfield combination with every member fit.
Henderson is in the same class as Aaron Ramsey and Philippe Mexes, rather than the pantheon of Gascoigne, Shearer, Ronaldinho, and those who got away from United. United gave Henderson away to Liverpool at a time where Ferguson was allergic to signing central midfielders.
Ferguson literally bought a player in every position in his last six years as United manager other than in centre midfield and that blind spot was never cause for United fans to mourn Henderson, even after he helped inflict that 3-0 shellacking at Old Trafford in 2014. Rodgers described Henderson as ‘exceptional’ that day.
Eventually, Louis van Gaal oversaw a flawed overhaul of the United midfield that still schooled Liverpool in 2015; United’s best performance at Anfield in the last 20 years. Henderson’s only memorable contribution was being poleaxed by Phil Jones.
It took Henderson seven years to achieve vindication with Liverpool through last year's Champions League triumph. It started so inauspiciously in that shameful 2011-12 season; the season of Liverpool finishing below Newcastle, of Steven Gerrard telling Dalglish to get off the pitch, of Luis Suarez racially abusing Patrice Evra, and of Liverpool players donning T-shirts in support of Suarez. The 21-year-old Henderson was one of those players and one of the quickest to confront Evra for enjoying some schadenfreude at Suarez’s expense in front of the Stretford End.
Midway through his final season with Sunderland, Henderson nailed his colours to the red mast. "When I was little my heroes were David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Roy Keane. I’ve always liked the way Manchester United play the game. Ryan Giggs has always been a player I have looked up to. I always liked to watch him, David Beckham and Paul Scholes.
"I have a lot to thank Roy Keane for as well." Liverpool can thank Ferguson for Henderson.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Zoos are live streaming animals so isolated families can watch them play

Children can watch pandas , penguins , tigers and more as zoos live stream their animals for us all to see .
Some attractions already offered the service online , but others have followed suit to give us virtual access to their furry friends during the coronavirus pandemic .
At Marwell Zoo in Hampshire , there 's a video webcam of the flamingos and photo webcams of the lemurs , giraffes and penguins - with images updating every 30 seconds or so .
Edinburgh Zoo has a variety of webcams set up for virtual visitors to watch Yang Guang the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tigers and koalas .
And at Dublin Zoo , its cameras capture the movements of the elephants , penguins , giraffes , zebras and rhinos .
As you can imagine , there 's been a lot of web traffic to the cameras , so some of the sites are working on increasing the capacity .
But there 's lots more families can get involved in too .
Chester Zoo has more than 50 activities you can access online - on all things animals , science and conservation .
And the attraction , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its rare twin baby lemurs born to parents Fiona and Dog , has more fun planned later this week .
The zoo also held a 'virtual zoo day ' live on its Facebook page , broadcasting animal action from various habitats around the zoo at different points in the day .
But if you missed the action , which included visits to the elephants , giraffes , butterflies and more , you can catch up on the zoo 's YouTube channel here .
It 's not just zoos where we can capture animals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a badger cam live streaming the animals from Ambleside .
Dusk is the best time to watch so it depends how late your children are up .
And at Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire , you can watch the goats , sheep and newborn lambs on its barn webcam here .
But let 's not forget the other zoos too - both in the UK and overseas - where , if you get the time difference right , you might see even more animal action .
These are the other places offering you @ @ @ @

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Children can watch pandas, penguins, tigers and more as zoos live stream their animals for us all to see.
Some attractions already offered the service online, but others have followed suit to give us virtual access to their furry friends during the coronavirus pandemic.
At Marwell Zoo in Hampshire, there's a video webcam of the flamingos and photo webcams of the lemurs, giraffes and penguins - with images updating every 30 seconds or so.
Edinburgh Zoo has a variety of webcams set up for virtual visitors to watch Yang Guang the panda, as well as penguins, tigers and koalas.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
And at Dublin Zoo, its cameras capture the movements of the elephants, penguins, giraffes, zebras and rhinos.
As you can imagine, there's been a lot of web traffic to the cameras, so some of the sites are working on increasing the capacity.
But there's lots more families can get involved in too.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Chester Zoo has more than 50 activities you can access online - on all things animals, science and conservation.
And the attraction, which has just released the first images of its rare twin baby lemurs born to parents Fiona and Dog, has been giving us more of an insight with its 'virtual zoo days' live on its Facebook page, broadcasting animal action from various habitats around the zoo at different points in the day.
But if you missed the action, which includes visits to the elephants, giraffes, butterflies and more, you can catch up on the zoo's YouTube channel here.
It's not just zoos where we can capture animals either. The Wildlife Trust in Cumbria has a badger cam live streaming the animals from Ambleside. Dusk is the best time to watch so it depends how late your children are up.
And at Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire, you can watch the goats, sheep and newborn lambs on its barn webcam here.
But let's not forget the other zoos too - both in the UK and overseas - where, if you get the time difference right, you might see even more animal action.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
These are the other places offering you a virtual visit:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Eight fire crews called to tackle huge blaze in Salford

Eight fire crews are currently tackling a huge blaze in Salford .
Emergency services were called to a building on Langley Road , Agecroft , just before 11am .
Police and ambulance crews are also at the scene .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said : `` At just before 11:00 on Tuesday 31 March , eight fire engines were called to reports of a fire at a single-storey building on an industrial estate on Langley Road , Salford .
`` Crews were quickly on the scene and are currently fighting the 50x50m blaze , using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and one aerial appliance .
`` Local residents are being advised to keep all windows and doors closed and to avoid the area . ''
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Eight fire crews were called to fight a huge blaze in Salford.
Emergency services were called to a building at the Langley Industrial Park, in Langley Road, Agecroft, just before 11am.
Police and ambulance crews were also at the scene and an investigation into the cause of the blaze has been launched.
Fortunately, nobody was hurt in the incident.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At just before 11:00 on Tuesday 31 March, eight fire engines were called to reports of a fire at a single-storey building on an industrial estate on Langley Road, Salford.
"Crews were quickly on the scene and are currently fighting the 50x50m blaze, using eight breathing apparatus, four jets, and one aerial appliance.
"Local residents are being advised to keep all windows and doors closed and to avoid the area."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Arndale cleaner 'collapsed with coronavirus symptoms' as staff demand it close

A cleaner collapsed at the Arndale with coronavirus symptoms and was taken to hospital - sparking a debate about whether the shopping centre should remain open .
The member of staff had been ill for several days but kept coming into work because she feared not getting paid , it has been claimed .
However , OCS , the facilities contractor that employs Arndale cleaning staff , said 'all staff are paid sick pay from day one of self-isolation , at a level commensurate with their contract of employment and fully in accordance with Government guidelines . '
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royal Infirmary last Thursday with a high fever and persistent cough .
She has since been discharged after her condition improved but was not tested for Covid-19 , the M.E.N understands .
Several members of Arndale staff have contacted the M.E.N concerned that it remains partially open and that workers such as cleaners , maintenance and security still have to go in .
Meanwhile , half of the management team are working from home and half are the in the office at Arndale House on a rotating weekly basis , the M.E.N understands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Arndale bosses said it would 'partially close ' in in response to the government 's restrictions aimed at reducing the spread of coronavirus .
The Food Court area is fully closed until further notice .
All entrances and exits to the shopping centre also remain open , although it is understood this is to comply with fire safety procedures given the large geographical footprint the Arndale covers in the city centre .
Several members of Arndale staff have contacted the M.E.N to say they are unhappy that the centre remains open and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and security still have to go in .
`` They 're handing out paperwork to try and claim we 're classed as essential workers , they 're letting the public use the toilets , '' one said .
`` It 's not normal times , we 've all got families . ''
It has been claimed several members of staff have displayed symptoms of coronavirus in recent weeks .
`` It was about 5pm on Thursday [ the cleaner ] felt really unwell .
She collapsed with a high fever , coughing her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff said .
`` She was given first aid and they phoned an ambulance .
`` They were so busy it took until about 9pm before they came and took her to MRI .
`` The paramedics were all wearing masks and suits .
`` She 's been all over the shopping centre .
`` We 're just a number to them - I 'm just appalled . ''
The government 's advice is that only 'essential ' employees should have to go to work during the coronavirus crisis .
Everyone else is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave the house except to buy food or medicine and exercise once a day .
The government 's website says shopping centres may remain open but only certain units are allowed to trade including those that sell food , medicine , hardware and banks .
Responding to the concerns raised , a spokesperson for the Arndale said : `` We are aware a member of Manchester Arndale ’ s cleaning team was taken ill on Thursday evening and we are in discussions with our contractor about what happened .
`` We wish the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are back in good health soon .
`` Manchester Arndale sits at the heart of the city and provides access to vital services such as pharmacies , supermarkets and banks , which remain open to meet essential community needs as permitted by the Government .
`` As many of these essential services can only be reached through the centre , we will ensure all our visitors are able to access them whilst supporting those retailers who need to stay open .
`` A small number of our team will be on hand to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and safe place to visit .
`` The health and wellbeing of all the staff at Manchester Arndale is an absolute priority .
`` We are actively encouraging everyone who visits and works in the centre to follow social distancing guidelines and ask anyone feeling unwell to alert their managers as soon as possible .
Our thoughts are with everyone during this difficult time . ''
A spokesperson for OCS added : `` OCS operates in full accordance with Public Health England and Government guidelines in all matters related to the current Coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sick pay from day one of self-isolation , at a level commensurate with their contract of employment and fully in accordance with Government guidelines .
`` The safety of our customers and colleagues is of primary focus . ''

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A cleaner collapsed at the Arndale with coronavirus symptoms and was taken to hospital - sparking a debate about whether the shopping centre should remain open.
The member of staff had been ill for several days but kept coming into work because she feared not getting paid, it has been claimed.
However, OCS, the facilities contractor that employs Arndale cleaning staff, said 'all staff are paid sick pay from day one of self-isolation, at a level commensurate with their contract of employment and fully in accordance with Government guidelines.'
It is understood the cleaner was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary last Thursday with a high fever and persistent cough.
She has since been discharged after her condition improved but was not tested for Covid-19, the M.E.N understands.
Several members of Arndale staff have contacted the M.E.N concerned that it remains partially open and that workers such as cleaners, maintenance and security still have to go in.
Meanwhile, half of the management team are working from home and half are the in the office at Arndale House on a rotating weekly basis, the M.E.N understands.
In a statement issued last week, Arndale bosses said it would 'partially close' in in response to the government's restrictions aimed at reducing the spread of coronavirus.
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A small number of shops remain open including:
Aldi
Boots – access via Cross St entrance only
Poundland
Superdrug
Holland & Barrett
Wilko
Specsavers – emergency appointments only
Natwest
TSB
Metrobank
Archie’s (Takeaway only)
The Food Court area is fully closed until further notice.
All entrances and exits to the shopping centre also remain open, although it is understood this is to comply with fire safety procedures given the large geographical footprint the Arndale covers in the city centre.
Several members of Arndale staff have contacted the M.E.N to say they are unhappy that the centre remains open and lower-paid workers such as cleaners, maintenance and security still have to go in.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
"They're handing out paperwork to try and claim we're classed as essential workers, they're letting the public use the toilets," one said.
"It's not normal times, we've all got families."
It has been claimed several members of staff have displayed symptoms of coronavirus in recent weeks.
"It was about 5pm on Thursday [the cleaner] felt really unwell. She collapsed with a high fever, coughing her head off," the member of staff said.
"She was given first aid and they phoned an ambulance.
"They were so busy it took until about 9pm before they came and took her to MRI.
"The paramedics were all wearing masks and suits.
"She's been all over the shopping centre.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"We're just a number to them - I'm just appalled."
The government's advice is that only 'essential' employees should have to go to work during the coronavirus crisis.
Everyone else is advised to stay at home and not leave the house except to buy food or medicine and exercise once a day.
The government's website says shopping centres may remain open but only certain units are allowed to trade including those that sell food, medicine, hardware and banks.
Responding to the concerns raised, a spokesperson for the Arndale said: "We are aware a member of Manchester Arndale’s cleaning team was taken ill on Thursday evening and we are in discussions with our contractor about what happened.
"We wish the employee a speedy recovery and hope they are back in good health soon.
"Manchester Arndale sits at the heart of the city and provides access to vital services such as pharmacies, supermarkets and banks, which remain open to meet essential community needs as permitted by the Government.
"As many of these essential services can only be reached through the centre, we will ensure all our visitors are able to access them whilst supporting those retailers who need to stay open.
"A small number of our team will be on hand to make sure the centre remains a clean and safe place to visit.
"The health and wellbeing of all the staff at Manchester Arndale is an absolute priority.
"We are actively encouraging everyone who visits and works in the centre to follow social distancing guidelines and ask anyone feeling unwell to alert their managers as soon as possible. Our thoughts are with everyone during this difficult time."
A spokesperson for OCS added: "OCS operates in full accordance with Public Health England and Government guidelines in all matters related to the current Coronavirus crisis.
"All staff are paid sick pay from day one of self-isolation, at a level commensurate with their contract of employment and fully in accordance with Government guidelines.
"The safety of our customers and colleagues is of primary focus."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Check to see if you qualify for three months council tax relief

People struggling to afford their council tax because of the impact of coronavirus could pay nothing until July under plans being offered by town halls .
A number of councils across Greater Manchester are preparing to defer their tax bill for the 2020/21 year until this summer to help residents struggling with cashflow during the lockdown .
Manchester , Oldham , Stockport , Rochdale , Tameside and Trafford councils have confirmed that they can set up ‘ special payment plans ’ so that the bill for this year is split over nine months .
If your income has been impacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get in touch to ask for a payment plan .
Other support is also being offered by all the ten authorities in the region through council tax support , and hardship funds .
Residents who are finding it difficult to make ends meet due to the effect of the pandemic are urged to contact their council as soon as possible to discuss the options available to them .
People who were being hauled before magistrates over unpaid tax by Manchester city council have had their hearings on March 26 and April 2 cancelled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also being cancelled and costs removed from their account .
Oldham council has also suspended bailiff visits to collect overdue council tax until the end of June .
In a statement on its website , a spokesperson said : “ We know that this is a difficult time for many of our residents and that the COVID-19 virus is having a significant impact on the economy .
“ If your circumstances have not changed , it is really important that you continue to make the payments as set out on your bill.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rochdale council said : “ We already offer to adjust instalments for anyone contacting us in financial difficulties and will continue to do all we can in light of the coronavirus situation .
“ We will always review accounts if requested and discuss a suitable plan with the customer which could certainly include the option arranging nine instalments from July if required.
” Tameside council said that every request for a payment plan is ‘ considered on a case by case basis and is very much dependent on individual circumstances ’ .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – it is a deferral of monies due , ” they added .
Councillor Bill Hinds , lead member for finance at Salford council , said : “ We appreciate this is a difficult time for many of our residents and that the coronavirus is having a significant impact on the economy .
“ Council tax pays for our essential services that are delivered to all residents in the city , so it is really important that if people ’ s circumstances have not changed , they continue to pay what they should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ There is support for residents who have lost their jobs or have been affected in other ways and are struggling to pay .
“ We may be able to change or extend their payment plan or check if they are entitled to benefits , council tax reduction or other discounts or exemptions but it is important that people get in touch with us early on.
” He added the best way was to pay online if possible due to the ‘ high demands ’ on their contact centre .
Trafford council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant impact ’ on its economy and services .
“ We would encourage everyone to pay what they can and we thank you for your contribution , ” a spokesperson said .

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People struggling to afford their council tax because of the impact of coronavirus could pay nothing until July under plans being offered by town halls.
A number of councils across Greater Manchester are preparing to defer their tax bill for the 2020/21 year until this summer to help residents struggling with cashflow during the lockdown.
Manchester, Oldham, Stockport, Rochdale, Tameside and Trafford councils have confirmed that they can set up ‘special payment plans’ so that the bill for this year is split over nine months.
If your income has been impacted by Covid-19 then you are eligible to get in touch to ask for a payment plan.
Other support is also being offered by all the ten authorities in the region through council tax support, and hardship funds.
Residents who are finding it difficult to make ends meet due to the effect of the pandemic are urged to contact their council as soon as possible to discuss the options available to them.
People who were being hauled before magistrates over unpaid tax by Manchester city council have had their hearings on March 26 and April 2 cancelled.
Summons for those due to appear also being cancelled and costs removed from their account.
Oldham council has also suspended bailiff visits to collect overdue council tax until the end of June.
In a statement on its website, a spokesperson said: “We know that this is a difficult time for many of our residents and that the COVID-19 virus is having a significant impact on the economy.
“Your council tax pays for essential services in Oldham including social care.
“If your circumstances have not changed, it is really important that you continue to make the payments as set out on your bill.”
Julie Murphy, chief finance officer at Rochdale council said: “We already offer to adjust instalments for anyone contacting us in financial difficulties and will continue to do all we can in light of the coronavirus situation.
“We will always review accounts if requested and discuss a suitable plan with the customer which could certainly include the option arranging nine instalments from July if required.”
Tameside council said that every request for a payment plan is ‘considered on a case by case basis and is very much dependent on individual circumstances’.
“It’s not a payment holiday – it is a deferral of monies due,” they added.
Councillor Bill Hinds, lead member for finance at Salford council, said: “We appreciate this is a difficult time for many of our residents and that the coronavirus is having a significant impact on the economy.
“Council tax pays for our essential services that are delivered to all residents in the city, so it is really important that if people’s circumstances have not changed, they continue to pay what they should by maintaining direct debits or payment plans.
“There is support for residents who have lost their jobs or have been affected in other ways and are struggling to pay.
“We may be able to change or extend their payment plan or check if they are entitled to benefits, council tax reduction or other discounts or exemptions but it is important that people get in touch with us early on.”
He added the best way was to pay online if possible due to the ‘high demands’ on their contact centre.
Trafford council said that coronavirus is having a ‘significant impact’ on its economy and services.
“We would encourage everyone to pay what they can and we thank you for your contribution,” a spokesperson said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Elderly couple share video from isolation that has a message for us all

An elderly couple have captured the hearts of millions after a video of them in isolation went viral on social media .
Rex Taylor , 86 , videoed himself and his wife Selina , 83 , singing Vera Lynn ’ s “ We ’ ll Meet Again ” from their sofa as they both self-isolate following the latest government advice .
Rex , who used to run a DIY shop with Selina , now cares for hifswife who has Alzheimer ’ s disease and dementia full-time .
The couple , who have been married for 63 years , have stayed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheer up their family and friends by singing a duet of the wartime track .
They then posted the video onto Facebook on Saturday , which was shot in their home in Ripley , Derbyshire and within a matter of days it has been viewed and shared almost a million times .
They have also been inundated with messages of support from people across the world .
Rex said : “ It was just a bit of fun really , we were sat here and we thought it would be nice to let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy , but we are n't too bad .
`` We have got an Alexa and we asked it to find something from Vera Lynn , We ’ ll Meet Again came up and we thought that was just perfect . ''
And he also had a very important message for us all during the current coronavirus crisis .
`` We will come out of this and we will be a better place , unfortunately we will have lost people which is very sad , '' Rex said .
`` As long as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try not to spread it , it stops people dying when they do n't need to .
`` Do as you ’ re told and let 's stick to it , but most importantly , keep your chin up - we are going to come out of this . ''
The pair , who have three grown—up children , 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren , are now hoping to post duets every week .
Rex and Selina 's son Rob Taylor , 43 , said of his parents : “ My mum has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really depends on her routine , doing things at the same time every day .
“ She usually goes out to a day care centre twice a week so going into lockdown for them is particularly hard .
“ Singing the song gives her something regular to do .
“ My dad is now her sole carer and he ’ s knackered .
He goes to bed with her at 8pm and sometimes has to get up with her in the night .
“ He performed the song first through the window frame @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put it on his Facebook page to share with friends and family .
“ It was so genuine , just a message to say we ’ ll get through this and see each other again . ''
He continued : `` I then forwarded it to our local paper and then it ’ s gone absolutely wild from there .
“ They are very glad because they are church people and wanted to spread some joy at this time .
“ It really picked up yesterday morning and views have been rising at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only a young boy at the time but he remembers the song from the war days and feels we are going through something similar now .
“ I ’ ve taken over his Facebook page because he ’ s getting bombarded with nice messages .
“ It was just meant for close friends and family but now people from New Zealand and America are writing to say ‘ That made me cry.
’ “ Mum and dad are inseparable and they have a love that we would all wish to have .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seat for her on a bus and things went from there .
”

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An elderly couple have captured the hearts of millions after a video of them in isolation went viral on social media.
Rex Taylor, 86, videoed himself and his wife Selina, 83, singing Vera Lynn’s “We’ll Meet Again” from their sofa as they both self-isolate following the latest government advice.
Rex, who used to run a DIY shop with Selina, now cares for hifswife who has Alzheimer’s disease and dementia full-time.
The couple, who have been married for 63 years, have stayed inside for two weeks and wanted to cheer up their family and friends by singing a duet of the wartime track.
They then posted the video onto Facebook on Saturday, which was shot in their home in Ripley, Derbyshire and within a matter of days it has been viewed and shared almost a million times.
They have also been inundated with messages of support from people across the world.
(Image: Rex Taylor / SWNS)
Rex said: “It was just a bit of fun really, we were sat here and we thought it would be nice to let people know that, it's not easy, but we aren't too bad.
"We have got an Alexa and we asked it to find something from Vera Lynn, We’ll Meet Again came up and we thought that was just perfect."
And he also had a very important message for us all during the current coronavirus crisis.
"We will come out of this and we will be a better place, unfortunately we will have lost people which is very sad," Rex said.
"As long as people do what we are doing and try not to spread it, it stops people dying when they don't need to.
"Do as you’re told and let's stick to it, but most importantly, keep your chin up - we are going to come out of this."
(Image: Rex Taylor / SWNS)
The pair, who have three grown—up children, 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, are now hoping to post duets every week.
Rex and Selina's son Rob Taylor, 43, said of his parents: “My mum has got Alzheimer’s and dementia and really depends on her routine, doing things at the same time every day.
“She usually goes out to a day care centre twice a week so going into lockdown for them is particularly hard.
“Singing the song gives her something regular to do.
“My dad is now her sole carer and he’s knackered. He goes to bed with her at 8pm and sometimes has to get up with her in the night.
“He performed the song first through the window frame just for family then he decided to put it on his Facebook page to share with friends and family.
“It was so genuine, just a message to say we’ll get through this and see each other again."
(Image: Rex Taylor / SWNS)
He continued: "I then forwarded it to our local paper and then it’s gone absolutely wild from there.
“They are very glad because they are church people and wanted to spread some joy at this time.
“It really picked up yesterday morning and views have been rising at a constant rate.
“He was only a young boy at the time but he remembers the song from the war days and feels we are going through something similar now.
“I’ve taken over his Facebook page because he’s getting bombarded with nice messages.
“It was just meant for close friends and family but now people from New Zealand and America are writing to say ‘That made me cry.’
“Mum and dad are inseparable and they have a love that we would all wish to have.
“They met when he gave up his seat for her on a bus and things went from there.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Adnan Januzaj names Man United midfielder as his favourite player

Manchester United academy graduate Adnan Januzaj has revealed Paul Pogba is his favourite player having played alongside the Frenchman during his time in the club 's youth system .
Januzaj and Pogba played together for United 's Under-23s during the 2011-12 season before Pogba left Old Trafford to join Juventus in the summer of 2012 .
The pair never featured alongside each other in a first-team game , with Januzaj making his debut in September 2013 - more than a year after Pogba 's move to Turin .
However , he has fond memories of playing with Pogba and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` For me the best player [ in the world ] is Cristiano Ronaldo , but my favourite is [ Paul ] Pogba , because I grew up playing with him , '' Januzaj told Marca .
Much was expected of Januzaj at United after his impressive breakthrough season under David Moyes but he struggled for form following Louis van Gaal 's appointment and was later sold to Real Sociedad by Jose Mourinho .
Januzaj is still at Sociedad but remains a big supporter of his old club .
`` Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Januzaj said .

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Manchester United academy graduate Adnan Januzaj has revealed Paul Pogba is his favourite player having played alongside the Frenchman during his time in the club's youth system.
Januzaj and Pogba played together for United's Under-23s during the 2011-12 season before Pogba left Old Trafford to join Juventus in the summer of 2012.
The pair never featured alongside each other in a first-team game, with Januzaj making his debut in September 2013 - more than a year after Pogba's move to Turin.
However, he has fond memories of playing with Pogba and said he regards him as his favourite player.
"For me the best player [in the world] is Cristiano Ronaldo, but my favourite is [Paul] Pogba, because I grew up playing with him," Januzaj told Marca.
Much was expected of Januzaj at United after his impressive breakthrough season under David Moyes but he struggled for form following Louis van Gaal's appointment and was later sold to Real Sociedad by Jose Mourinho.
Januzaj is still at Sociedad but remains a big supporter of his old club.
"Manchester United is my second team after Real," Januzaj said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Why Manchester United have not changed their mind on Paul Pogba

Real Madrid refused to compete with Manchester United for Paul Pogba in 2016 but following Zinedine Zidane 's reappointment as coach last year the Bernabeu club have rekindled their interest in Pogba .
Pogba is approaching the final year of his United contract and his agent , Mino Raiola , recently cast doubt on his future at the club again .
Here are the key Pogba questions answered : What is United ’ s stance on Pogba ?
Whenever the topic of Pogba has been raised with United suits they have immediately emphasised the length of his contract .
Pogba @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , since United have the option of an additional year , Pogba is effectively tied to the club until 2022 .
Should Pogba be at United beyond August , they are not going to ignore the plus-one like they did with Antonio Valencia .
Pogba ’ s agent , Mino Raiola , and certain outlets in Spain and Italy are , naturally , following the 2021 narrative .
United have maintained a relaxed front on Pogba ’ s future since last summer and that has not changed .
The mood varies from month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and senior figures have dismissed Raiola ’ s outbursts as ‘ part of a game ’ but concede the Italian is 'very very influential ' .
United are ‘ realistic ’ where players ’ futures are concerned and they will have been aware of Pogba ’ s initial interest in moving to Madrid in 2016 .
Raiola advised him to rejoin United .
In an ordinary football calendar , the plus-one detail would make little difference .
Whenever a player enters the last two years of their contract , they have the balance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to dwindle and their employers have to make a decisive call .
This was evidenced last week by the air of resignation from Borussia Dortmund regarding Jadon Sancho , out of contract in 2022 .
He still wants to leave .
Pogba publicly declared that last summer by saying it was ‘ time for a new challenge somewhere else ’ and Raiola claimed he was ‘ in the process ’ of engineering a transfer that never materialised .
Pogba has never denied anything Raiola has said on the record and the MEN reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among United players Pogba still favours a move .
It is understood the United players who are friends with Pogba accept it is in his and the club ’ s best interests that he goes in the next summer window .
The recent speculation surrounding Pogba possibly staying was undermined the next week by Raiola speaking to the Madrid sports daily Marca and outlining his intention to take a ‘ great player ’ to Real Madrid this summer.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tried to reassure fans about Pogba ’ s future in Linz but Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Alexis Sanchez has a future at United .
He doesn ’ t .
That was Pogba 's preference and was plotted by Raiola as far back as 2016 .
Ultimately , Pogba was midway through a six-year contract last summer and valued at around £180million .
Nobody was ever going to come close to meeting that valuation and Pogba did not agitate , either .
His professionalism on pre-season was singled out by United staff and he was in good spirits during a commercial shoot in Singapore .
Pogba was especially helpful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has n't Pogba been offered a new contract ?
There has never been any need to negotiate one , given he rejoined on a six-year deal .
At the end of Pogba ’ s first season , United had won two trophies , re-entered the Champions League and the positivity around the club was widespread .
In the summer of 2018 , Pogba was focused on the World Cup and last year wanted to leave .
The ideal time to have opened negotiations would have been in midway through the 2017-18 season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ negative draw at Anfield , defeats to Huddersfield and Chelsea , as well as the derby reverse in December .
Pogba was injured or suspended for all four matches and , when he did recover from a hamstring injury in November , was totemic on his return .
The arrival of Alexis Sanchez on a £400,000-a-week net contract put Pogba ’ s and Raiola ’ s noses out of joint and it is not a coincidence the midfielder ’ s relationship with Jose Mourinho started to spiral after the signing of Sanchez .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ January 2018 behind United ’ s back .
Perhaps if the club was aware of that then they would have moved to extend Pogba ’ s deal and the United deal-makers showed they were willing to subordinate Mourinho and side with a player he was at loggerheads with later that year by opening talks with Anthony Martial 's representatives about an improved contract .
Martial 's agent , Philippe Lamboley , said on the record the Frenchman wanted to leave .
United have indulged Pogba to the point where just about every individual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Matt Judge - has looked weak at times .
Ultimately , Pogba has knowingly been offered to City by Raiola and Raiola tried to move him to Madrid last year .
Raiola has also insulted Solskjaer on social media and Pogba did not denounce the comments .
United should not be kowtowing to a player who does not want to be there by bumping up his salary .
Do Woodward and Raiola get on ?
Woodward is said to ‘ like ’ Raiola and Raiola posted a message of solidarity to Woodward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by militant United fans in January .
Raiola has also derided Woodward on Twitter by questioning United ’ s refusal to appoint a director of football .
Why does Pogba want to go to Madrid ?
There are incentives galore : most elite footballers aim to play for Real Madrid or Barcelona , the weather is better , Pogba has always wanted to play in Spain , he is a fluent Spanish-speaker thanks to his wife , who is from Bolivia , Zinedine Zidane was his boyhood idol , and Real go all-out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that has eluded Pogba since he finished runner-up with Juventus in 2015 .
Zidane lobbied Real to move for Pogba in 2016 but the club president Florentino Perez refused .
Following his reappointment by Real last year , Zidane said 'Madrid has always interested ' Pogba and 'when his experience at Manchester ends , why not come here to Madrid ? '
Those comments specifically annoyed Solskjaer .
Despite their recent resurgence , United are arguably worse than when Pogba rejoined the club .
You will never get anyone at United to admit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
United did not move for Fernandes in the summer partly because it would have given Pogba and Madrid the leverage to do a deal .
United would have been especially vulnerable due to the early August closure of the Premier League transfer window , whereas Madrid were free to sign players for three more weeks .
United had some pedantic misgivings about Fernandes and Solskjaer spoke with Christian Eriksen about the prospect of joining United late in the window .
Real were lobbying Tottenham to sell Eriksen to United , having had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 .
Ultimately , United prioritised keeping Pogba .
United were genuinely ‘ irritated ’ by the plants in the Portuguese press in the summer and that might have been fuelled by the uncertainty surrounding Pogba .
Pogba has managed six starts all season and United missed out on two priority targets in the summer , so reinforcements were already essential going into January and especially so when Pogba required ankle surgery at the start of the calendar year .
With no chance of Pogba leaving in the winter window , United had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who operates in an identical position .
How much is Pogba worth now ?
United sources have been careful not to give a ballpark figure on Pogba since the last summer window closed .
The situation is further complicated by football ’ s hiatus and whether or not the transfer window will be pushed back .
Pogba does not have a European Championship to use as a pulpit to increase his stock , either .
Whether Pogba plays for United again or not , they should make a profit on the £89m fee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Though , given his lack of playing time , length of contract , current cachet , he would have to be in the low 100s .
Is there any chance of Pogba staying ?
Solskjaer has already referred to Lloyd Christmas 's immortal quote from Dumb and Dumber and the chances of Pogba remaining in Manchester for a fourth season are at least greater than one in a million .
The Bernabeu fax machine is proof a player destined to leave can suddenly end up not just staying , but committing .
David @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United the week after his delayed paperwork left him marooned in the departures ' lounge .
One of De Gea ’ s frustrations about Real 's conduct was they needlessly drew out his saga to the 11th hour to depict the ‘ signing ’ as a coup .
United more than doubled his salary and De Gea was quickly ‘ forgiven ’ by United supporters understanding of his wish to return to his homeland and play for Spain ’ s greatest club .
Any measured United fan would accept Pogba ’ s reasons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pogba were to do a U-turn , it could merely be a stay of execution .
David Beckham and Ruud van Nistelrooy cleared out their lockers at Carrington a year after inking new contracts .
And both joined Real Madrid .

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Real Madrid refused to compete with Manchester United for Paul Pogba in 2016 but following Zinedine Zidane's reappointment as coach last year the Bernabeu club have rekindled their interest in Pogba.
Pogba is approaching the final year of his United contract and his agent, Mino Raiola, recently cast doubt on his future at the club again.
Here are the key Pogba questions answered:
What is United’s stance on Pogba?
Whenever the topic of Pogba has been raised with United suits they have immediately emphasised the length of his contract. Pogba's deal technically expires next year but, since United have the option of an additional year, Pogba is effectively tied to the club until 2022. Should Pogba be at United beyond August, they are not going to ignore the plus-one like they did with Antonio Valencia. Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, and certain outlets in Spain and Italy are, naturally, following the 2021 narrative.
United have maintained a relaxed front on Pogba’s future since last summer and that has not changed. The mood varies from month to month or week to week, and senior figures have dismissed Raiola’s outbursts as ‘part of a game’ but concede the Italian is 'very very influential'. United are ‘realistic’ where players’ futures are concerned and they will have been aware of Pogba’s initial interest in moving to Madrid in 2016. Raiola advised him to rejoin United.
In an ordinary football calendar, the plus-one detail would make little difference. Whenever a player enters the last two years of their contract, they have the balance of power since their re-sale value starts to dwindle and their employers have to make a decisive call. This was evidenced last week by the air of resignation from Borussia Dortmund regarding Jadon Sancho, out of contract in 2022.
What is Pogba’s stance?
He still wants to leave. Pogba publicly declared that last summer by saying it was ‘time for a new challenge somewhere else’ and Raiola claimed he was ‘in the process’ of engineering a transfer that never materialised. Pogba has never denied anything Raiola has said on the record and the MEN reported in February Pogba it was common knowledge among United players Pogba still favours a move. It is understood the United players who are friends with Pogba accept it is in his and the club’s best interests that he goes in the next summer window.
The recent speculation surrounding Pogba possibly staying was undermined the next week by Raiola speaking to the Madrid sports daily Marca and outlining his intention to take a ‘great player’ to Real Madrid this summer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tried to reassure fans about Pogba’s future in Linz but Solskjaer can be as clear as mud and said Alexis Sanchez has a future at United. He doesn’t.
Why didn't Pogba leave last summer?
That was Pogba's preference and was plotted by Raiola as far back as 2016. Ultimately, Pogba was midway through a six-year contract last summer and valued at around £180million. Nobody was ever going to come close to meeting that valuation and Pogba did not agitate, either.
His professionalism on pre-season was singled out by United staff and he was in good spirits during a commercial shoot in Singapore. Pogba was especially helpful with new signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Why hasn't Pogba been offered a new contract?
There has never been any need to negotiate one, given he rejoined on a six-year deal. At the end of Pogba’s first season, United had won two trophies, re-entered the Champions League and the positivity around the club was widespread. In the summer of 2018, Pogba was focused on the World Cup and last year wanted to leave.
The ideal time to have opened negotiations would have been in midway through the 2017-18 season. United's title challenge ended through that negative draw at Anfield, defeats to Huddersfield and Chelsea, as well as the derby reverse in December. Pogba was injured or suspended for all four matches and, when he did recover from a hamstring injury in November, was totemic on his return.
The arrival of Alexis Sanchez on a £400,000-a-week net contract put Pogba’s and Raiola’s noses out of joint and it is not a coincidence the midfielder’s relationship with Jose Mourinho started to spiral after the signing of Sanchez.
Raiola offered Pogba to Manchester City in January 2018 behind United’s back. Perhaps if the club was aware of that then they would have moved to extend Pogba’s deal and the United deal-makers showed they were willing to subordinate Mourinho and side with a player he was at loggerheads with later that year by opening talks with Anthony Martial's representatives about an improved contract. Martial's agent, Philippe Lamboley, said on the record the Frenchman wanted to leave.
United have indulged Pogba to the point where just about every individual who matters - Solskjaer, Ed Woodward, Matt Judge - has looked weak at times. Ultimately, Pogba has knowingly been offered to City by Raiola and Raiola tried to move him to Madrid last year. Raiola has also insulted Solskjaer on social media and Pogba did not denounce the comments. United should not be kowtowing to a player who does not want to be there by bumping up his salary.
Do Woodward and Raiola get on?
Woodward is said to ‘like’ Raiola and Raiola posted a message of solidarity to Woodward following the attack on his Cheshire home by militant United fans in January.
Raiola has also derided Woodward on Twitter by questioning United’s refusal to appoint a director of football.
Why does Pogba want to go to Madrid?
There are incentives galore: most elite footballers aim to play for Real Madrid or Barcelona, the weather is better, Pogba has always wanted to play in Spain, he is a fluent Spanish-speaker thanks to his wife, who is from Bolivia, Zinedine Zidane was his boyhood idol, and Real go all-out for the Champions League - a trophy that has eluded Pogba since he finished runner-up with Juventus in 2015.
Zidane lobbied Real to move for Pogba in 2016 but the club president Florentino Perez refused. Following his reappointment by Real last year, Zidane said 'Madrid has always interested' Pogba and 'when his experience at Manchester ends, why not come here to Madrid?' Those comments specifically annoyed Solskjaer.
Despite their recent resurgence, United are arguably worse than when Pogba rejoined the club.
Was Bruno Fernandes bought to replace Pogba?
You will never get anyone at United to admit it but yes, to an extent. United did not move for Fernandes in the summer partly because it would have given Pogba and Madrid the leverage to do a deal. United would have been especially vulnerable due to the early August closure of the Premier League transfer window, whereas Madrid were free to sign players for three more weeks.
United had some pedantic misgivings about Fernandes and Solskjaer spoke with Christian Eriksen about the prospect of joining United late in the window. Real were lobbying Tottenham to sell Eriksen to United, having had a nine-figure bid for Eriksen rejected in 2018. Ultimately, United prioritised keeping Pogba. United were genuinely ‘irritated’ by the plants in the Portuguese press in the summer and that might have been fuelled by the uncertainty surrounding Pogba.
Pogba has managed six starts all season and United missed out on two priority targets in the summer, so reinforcements were already essential going into January and especially so when Pogba required ankle surgery at the start of the calendar year. With no chance of Pogba leaving in the winter window, United had the all-clear to move for a player who operates in an identical position.
How much is Pogba worth now?
United sources have been careful not to give a ballpark figure on Pogba since the last summer window closed. The situation is further complicated by football’s hiatus and whether or not the transfer window will be pushed back. Pogba does not have a European Championship to use as a pulpit to increase his stock, either.
Whether Pogba plays for United again or not, they should make a profit on the £89m fee that went to Juventus in 2016. Though, given his lack of playing time, length of contract, current cachet, he would have to be in the low 100s.
Is there any chance of Pogba staying?
Solskjaer has already referred to Lloyd Christmas's immortal quote from Dumb and Dumber and the chances of Pogba remaining in Manchester for a fourth season are at least greater than one in a million.
The Bernabeu fax machine is proof a player destined to leave can suddenly end up not just staying, but committing. David de Gea signed a four-year contract with United the week after his delayed paperwork left him marooned in the departures' lounge. One of De Gea’s frustrations about Real's conduct was they needlessly drew out his saga to the 11th hour to depict the ‘signing’ as a coup.
United more than doubled his salary and De Gea was quickly ‘forgiven’ by United supporters understanding of his wish to return to his homeland and play for Spain’s greatest club. Any measured United fan would accept Pogba’s reasons for wanting out, too.
If Pogba were to do a U-turn, it could merely be a stay of execution. David Beckham and Ruud van Nistelrooy cleared out their lockers at Carrington a year after inking new contracts. And both joined Real Madrid.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Granddaughter praises carers who let her nana die 'with respect and dignity'

A granddaughter has praised the care team who were with her dying grandma in her final hours .
Irene Healey , of Heywood , died last Monday , March 23 , after she fell ill earlier in the week .
Granddaughter Michelle Horrocks said the network of carers looking after her granddma treated her 'with dignity and respect ' , making the experience much easier for the family .
Irene , 95 , first fell poorly on Wednesday and appeared to be tired as well as not eating .
The care team , from care firm Prestige , were in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When Michelle asked for 24-7 care on Friday within 30 minutes all of the carers signed up to help , despite the current difficult working circumstances during the coronavirus pandemic .
Michelle , 42 , also praised the district nurses from Springhill Hospice who gave medicine to Irene and said they provided `` compassionate care despite difficult circumstances '' .
She told the M.E.N : `` She has had the carers from Prestige since 2017 .
She was having falls at home .
`` After the last fall she could n't get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her breakfast , evening meal and potter around helping her with stuff .
`` Last Wednesday she was not so well , she looked dead tired .
She said I do n't feel so great .
`` I put my landline number down just in case .
The next day they said she was not right and was n't really eating .
`` We tried to call for a doctor , we went around to see her .
`` On the Friday I asked for a 24-7 carer .
Within 30 minutes of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some of them had worked 90 hour weeks due to coronavirus .
But everybody put themselves in to help my nana out . ''
Michelle added : `` They look after me just as much as they looked after my nana .
They were helping us .
`` It was such an awful time , but they were so professional and even though she was n't talking they would say 'What do you need Irene ? '
`` On the last day there was no communication but they were still treating her with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything she would have wanted .
`` These carers are not on much money , but they are going above and beyond .
`` One carer when she came to leave she knew it would be the last goodbye and was emotional .
It showed how much they all cared . ''
The following Monday afternoon Irene passed away surrounded by family and the care team .
Her cause of death was recorded as old age , and unrelated to the current coronavirus pandemic .
Michelle said : `` We also have an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My nana needed to see a doctor on Saturday and as you can imagine it was very difficult again with coronavirus .
An advanced nurse practitioner and a physio were fantastic .
`` Seeing the trouble I was having they also got involved .
They spoke to a doctor who they closely work with and he came on his day off from the other side of Trafford to Heywood , to see my nana . ''
Michelle was already full of praise for the Prestige team .
They regularly would take Irene to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and even dressed her up with shoes and a matching handbag for Michelle 's 40th birthday party .
The carers would also watch the Coronation Street omnibus with Irene , while she told them stories about her time as a munitions worker .
Michelle and the family are asking for donations to Springhill Hospice instead of flowers for the funeral service .

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A granddaughter has praised the care team who were with her dying grandma in her final hours.
Irene Healey, of Heywood, died last Monday, March 23, after she fell ill earlier in the week.
Granddaughter Michelle Horrocks said the network of carers looking after her granddma treated her 'with dignity and respect', making the experience much easier for the family.
Irene, 95, first fell poorly on Wednesday and appeared to be tired as well as not eating.
The care team, from care firm Prestige, were in regular contact with Michelle over her condition.
When Michelle asked for 24-7 care on Friday within 30 minutes all of the carers signed up to help, despite the current difficult working circumstances during the coronavirus pandemic.
(Image: Michelle Horrocks)
Michelle, 42, also praised the district nurses from Springhill Hospice who gave medicine to Irene and said they provided "compassionate care despite difficult circumstances".
She told the M.E.N: "She has had the carers from Prestige since 2017. She was having falls at home.
"After the last fall she couldn't get out of bed. The carers make her breakfast, evening meal and potter around helping her with stuff.
"Last Wednesday she was not so well, she looked dead tired. She said I don't feel so great.
"I put my landline number down just in case. The next day they said she was not right and wasn't really eating.
"We tried to call for a doctor, we went around to see her.
(Image: Michelle Horrocks)
"On the Friday I asked for a 24-7 carer. Within 30 minutes of asking they had it covered.
"Some of them had worked 90 hour weeks due to coronavirus. But everybody put themselves in to help my nana out."
Michelle added: "They look after me just as much as they looked after my nana. They were helping us.
"It was such an awful time, but they were so professional and even though she wasn't talking they would say 'What do you need Irene?'
"On the last day there was no communication but they were still treating her with dignity and respect. Her passing was everything she would have wanted.
"These carers are not on much money, but they are going above and beyond.
"One carer when she came to leave she knew it would be the last goodbye and was emotional. It showed how much they all cared."
The following Monday afternoon Irene passed away surrounded by family and the care team.
Her cause of death was recorded as old age, and unrelated to the current coronavirus pandemic.
Michelle said: "We also have an amazing local NHS urgent care team. My nana needed to see a doctor on Saturday and as you can imagine it was very difficult again with coronavirus. An advanced nurse practitioner and a physio were fantastic.
"Seeing the trouble I was having they also got involved. They spoke to a doctor who they closely work with and he came on his day off from the other side of Trafford to Heywood, to see my nana."
Michelle was already full of praise for the Prestige team. They regularly would take Irene to hospital appointments and not charge for petrol, and even dressed her up with shoes and a matching handbag for Michelle's 40th birthday party.
The carers would also watch the Coronation Street omnibus with Irene, while she told them stories about her time as a munitions worker.
Michelle and the family are asking for donations to Springhill Hospice instead of flowers for the funeral service.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Coronavirus means families with disabled children feel 'vulnerable and isolated'

Support for disabled children will be 'adversely impacted for the foreseeable future ' as the NHS battles coronavirus , a charity has warned .
Charity bosses from Caudwell Children say they are facing up to a £3m loss from charity events that have been cancelled or postponed due to the current lockdown .
The charity , which supports disabled children and their families , has launched an emergency appeal to make sure children can continue to access the services they need following the outbreak .
“ Families with disabled children are feeling vulnerable and isolated , ” CEO Trudi Beswick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the NHS and social services means that support for disabled children will be adversely impacted for the foreseeable future .
“ However , the charity is facing a dramatic loss of income as a significant percentage of our fundraising , as much as £3m , comes from charity events and individual challenges , many of which we are now unable to hold .
“ This makes it much more difficult for us to support the thousands of disabled children who so desperately need our help .
“ We need to raise £3m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the services that our children and their families need.
” “ So I ’ m urging people to back our campaign as every penny raised will help us to deliver increased care and alternative provision during the crisis.
” The emergency appeal comes after fundraising activities were restricted due to social distancing and lockdown .
The charity - which provides vital mobility equipment and life-changing treatments and therapies - has adapted its services to provide the support families currently need .
This includes providing families with assessments via videocalls or telephone to continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivering ASDAN qualifications to children in their own home with telephone and online support .
They are also delivering a short break activity day service for children and families in the home with telephone and videolink support , collaborating with partners to offer legal advice where needed , extending their telephone , email and online advisory services to families , producing home support/activity packs for children and families , and continuing support of applications for much needed equipment .
The charity will adapt its services week by week throughout this period to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beneficiaries .
During the public health crisis - when the needs of disabled children are increasing , not lessening - the charity is determined to offer even more support .
“ Not one penny will go towards the administrative costs of the charity , ” Trudi says .
“ By donating to our emergency fundraising appeal you can help us to support the seven percent of children in the UK who are disabled , that ’ s 800,000 children.
” You can make a donation through Caudwell Children ’ s website www.caudwellchildren.com

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Support for disabled children will be 'adversely impacted for the foreseeable future' as the NHS battles coronavirus, a charity has warned.
Charity bosses from Caudwell Children say they are facing up to a £3m loss from charity events that have been cancelled or postponed due to the current lockdown.
The charity, which supports disabled children and their families, has launched an emergency appeal to make sure children can continue to access the services they need following the outbreak.
“Families with disabled children are feeling vulnerable and isolated,” CEO Trudi Beswick says.
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“The increased burden placed on the NHS and social services means that support for disabled children will be adversely impacted for the foreseeable future.
“However, the charity is facing a dramatic loss of income as a significant percentage of our fundraising, as much as £3m, comes from charity events and individual challenges, many of which we are now unable to hold.
“This makes it much more difficult for us to support the thousands of disabled children who so desperately need our help.
“We need to raise £3m in the next three months to provide the services that our children and their families need.”
“So I’m urging people to back our campaign as every penny raised will help us to deliver increased care and alternative provision during the crisis.”
The emergency appeal comes after fundraising activities were restricted due to social distancing and lockdown.
The charity - which provides vital mobility equipment and life-changing treatments and therapies - has adapted its services to provide the support families currently need.
This includes providing families with assessments via videocalls or telephone to continue the Caudwell Children Autism Assessment Service, delivering ASDAN qualifications to children in their own home with telephone and online support.
They are also delivering a short break activity day service for children and families in the home with telephone and videolink support, collaborating with partners to offer legal advice where needed, extending their telephone, email and online advisory services to families, producing home support/activity packs for children and families, and continuing support of applications for much needed equipment.
The charity will adapt its services week by week throughout this period to ensure they meet the changing needs of its beneficiaries.
During the public health crisis - when the needs of disabled children are increasing, not lessening - the charity is determined to offer even more support.
“Not one penny will go towards the administrative costs of the charity,” Trudi says.
“By donating to our emergency fundraising appeal you can help us to support the seven percent of children in the UK who are disabled, that’s 800,000 children.”
You can make a donation through Caudwell Children’s website www.caudwellchildren.com


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Man City criticised by supporters over season ticket payments stance

Manchester City were criticised by some of their own supporters for taking season ticket payments for games that may not go ahead .
Fans on the direct debit scheme for season tickets were set to see their tenth and final payment go out on either April 1 or April 15 depending on their preference .
However , the coronavirus outbreak has not only seen greater financial uncertainty for many people in society but also makes it highly unlikely that supporters will be able to watch the four home games scheduled for April and May or the matches with Burnley and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City have confirmed that around 1,000 casual staff that work on matchdays will be paid until the end of the season regardless of if the games go ahead .
However , the stance on supporters direct debit payments is that the campaign remains postponed rather than cancelled .
While neighbours United have moved to offer a pro-rata rebate for fans against season tickets for next year or a refund on this season if games are unable to be played either entirely or in front of a crowd , City are still expecting to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days .
Fans are also still waiting to know if they will be refunded for the Real Madrid home game .
The decision not to suspend direct debit payments was criticised by some supporters online .
One said : `` Why should I pay £65 in April when the last home game was in mid Feb and the last game was a month ago , it 's not right , especially now I 'm not working and have no more money coming in and I know I 'm not the only one .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ PR own goal !
City will owe me £450 if non of these games get played , when can I expect to see this money I wonder . ''

Manchester City were criticised by some of their own supporters for taking season ticket payments for games that may not go ahead.
Fans on the direct debit scheme for season tickets were set to see their tenth and final payment go out on either April 1 or April 15 depending on their preference.
However, the coronavirus outbreak has not only seen greater financial uncertainty for many people in society but also makes it highly unlikely that supporters will be able to watch the four home games scheduled for April and May or the matches with Burnley and Arsenal that were postponed in March.
City have confirmed that around 1,000 casual staff that work on matchdays will be paid until the end of the season regardless of if the games go ahead. However, the stance on supporters direct debit payments is that the campaign remains postponed rather than cancelled.
While neighbours United have moved to offer a pro-rata rebate for fans against season tickets for next year or a refund on this season if games are unable to be played either entirely or in front of a crowd, City are still expecting to take payments off supporters in the coming days. Fans are also still waiting to know if they will be refunded for the Real Madrid home game.
The decision not to suspend direct debit payments was criticised by some supporters online.
One said : "Why should I pay £65 in April when the last home game was in mid Feb and the last game was a month ago, it's not right, especially now I'm not working and have no more money coming in and I know I'm not the only one."
Another commented : "Such a PR own goal! City will owe me £450 if non of these games get played, when can I expect to see this money I wonder."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Shopper shows us what's inside a Morrisons' £30 'mystery box'

Last week , Manchester Evening News revealed that Morrisons had started a new food box initiative , which allows shoppers to buy boxes full of essentials for £30 a pop .
There are two different types of boxes available - a meat eater box and a vegetarian version - and the only catch is , you do n't know what you 'll get inside .
Each box is different , and what 's inside totally depends on store stock and availability .
That said , up until now the boxes have remained something of a mystery , and shoppers have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are worth the £30 price tag .
One Morrisons customer has now revealed what he found inside his Morrisons box , and the results were pleasantly surprising .
We 're talking goodies like steak mince , chicken breasts , pasta and ... wait for it ...
TOILET ROLL .
According to Stoke-On-Trent Live , the box contained a thank you note from Morrisons and was divided in chilled and non-chilled sections , with ice packs and wool packaging to keep the chilled food cold .
According to the shopper , `` everything was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shelf [ life ] .
It was the sort of food I 'd have chosen myself and it felt good value . ''
Each box is different , and this is just an example of what you can expect to find if you order one , so if you do want one , remember this is not an exhaustive list - just a representation .
You can find out more information on how to order one of the boxes here .

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Last week, Manchester Evening News revealed that Morrisons had started a new food box initiative, which allows shoppers to buy boxes full of essentials for £30 a pop.
There are two different types of boxes available - a meat eater box and a vegetarian version - and the only catch is, you don't know what you'll get inside.
Each box is different, and what's inside totally depends on store stock and availability.
That said, up until now the boxes have remained something of a mystery, and shoppers have been asking whether or not the boxes are worth the £30 price tag.
One Morrisons customer has now revealed what he found inside his Morrisons box, and the results were pleasantly surprising. We're talking goodies like steak mince, chicken breasts, pasta and...wait for it... TOILET ROLL.
(Image: Stoke-On-Trent Live)
According to Stoke-On-Trent Live, the box contained a thank you note from Morrisons and was divided in chilled and non-chilled sections, with ice packs and wool packaging to keep the chilled food cold.
A loaf of Morrisons medium white sliced bread
A tub of Morrisons tomato and basil pasta sauce
A tin of Branston baked beans
A can of Morrisons tomato soup
A can of Morrisons vegetable soup
A bottle of Cravendale extended-life milk
A packet of Morrisons long grain rice
A pack of Morrisons unsalted butter
10 rashers of Morrisons unsmoked back bacon
A pack of steak mince
3 large onions
A pack of carrots
6 Morrisons The Best sausages
3 large peppers
A Pack of Cathedral City mature cheddar
A pack of chicken breast fillets
A head of broccoli
4 slices of cooked ham
A pack of Savers penne pasta
A bag of new potatoes
Plus:
4 shea butter toilet rolls
2 kitchen towel rolls
According to the shopper, "everything was sensible, practical and had a good shelf [life]. It was the sort of food I'd have chosen myself and it felt good value."
Each box is different, and this is just an example of what you can expect to find if you order one, so if you do want one, remember this is not an exhaustive list - just a representation.
You can find out more information on how to order one of the boxes here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Thieves break into NHS worker's car to steal one bottle of sanitiser

A GP has slammed ‘ selfish ’ thieves who smashed a health worker ’ s car window forcing them to miss work – all to steal one bottle of hand sanitiser .
Doctors , nurses and health professionals are working flat out to treat patients suffering from coronavirus as the disease piles unprecedented pressure on the NHS .
Across the UK , hundreds of thousands of people clapped from their windows and front doors at 8pm yesterday in an emotional show of support for these vital workers .
But an Oldham GP has revealed that the callous actions of others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from their job at the most crucial time .
Dr Zahid Chauhan , who is also Oldham council ’ s cabinet member in charge of health , said he was ‘ disgusted ’ that the clinical pharmacist at his surgery in Royton had to miss work after their car was broken into .
Clinical pharmacists participate in direct patient care in hospitals and other healthcare facilities , providing medication reviews for patients with ongoing health problems and improving patient safety .
While the car was parked outside the pharmacist ’ s home in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was smashed – but all that was taken was a single bottle of hand gel .
Coun Chauhan said : “ This kind of crime , that ’ s not what we are expecting from the general public while we try and save your life – we need people to be supportive , which the majority have been .
“ It could be someone who is about to save yourself or your family ’ s life and you are taking them away from the frontline by your selfish act .
“ He had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it fixed .
And it ’ s very distressing for him , when something like that happens you don ’ t feel safe.
” Coun Chauhan added that NHS staff are working ‘ day and night ’ to help patients , and they are also now having to worry that they may be targeted by thieves looking to steal medical supplies .
“ Healthcare professionals are needing to be cautious now about what they are leaving in their cars , on top of everything they are having to worry about their personal belongings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Healthcare workers are all under extreme pressure because of coronavirus .
It ’ s not business as normal .
“ But we do it and we take the risk to save other people ’ s lives .
“ While people are putting themselves at risk we would want people to be a bit more courteous.
” The break-in and criminal damage , which occurred on March 21 , has been reported to GMP .

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A GP has slammed ‘selfish’ thieves who smashed a health worker’s car window forcing them to miss work – all to steal one bottle of hand sanitiser.
Doctors, nurses and health professionals are working flat out to treat patients suffering from coronavirus as the disease piles unprecedented pressure on the NHS.
Across the UK, hundreds of thousands of people clapped from their windows and front doors at 8pm yesterday in an emotional show of support for these vital workers.
But an Oldham GP has revealed that the callous actions of others pulled a key general practice worker away from their job at the most crucial time.
Dr Zahid Chauhan, who is also Oldham council’s cabinet member in charge of health, said he was ‘disgusted’ that the clinical pharmacist at his surgery in Royton had to miss work after their car was broken into.
Clinical pharmacists participate in direct patient care in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, providing medication reviews for patients with ongoing health problems and improving patient safety.
While the car was parked outside the pharmacist’s home in Rochdale, the rear right back window was smashed – but all that was taken was a single bottle of hand gel.
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Coun Chauhan said: “This kind of crime, that’s not what we are expecting from the general public while we try and save your life – we need people to be supportive, which the majority have been.
“It could be someone who is about to save yourself or your family’s life and you are taking them away from the frontline by your selfish act.
“He had to take time off work to get it fixed. And it’s very distressing for him, when something like that happens you don’t feel safe.”
Coun Chauhan added that NHS staff are working ‘day and night’ to help patients, and they are also now having to worry that they may be targeted by thieves looking to steal medical supplies.
“Healthcare professionals are needing to be cautious now about what they are leaving in their cars, on top of everything they are having to worry about their personal belongings’ safety,” he said.
“Healthcare workers are all under extreme pressure because of coronavirus. It’s not business as normal.
“But we do it and we take the risk to save other people’s lives.
“While people are putting themselves at risk we would want people to be a bit more courteous.”
The break-in and criminal damage, which occurred on March 21, has been reported to GMP.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Exclusive: Manchester United working on transfers amid window uncertainty

Manchester United are still working on prospective deals ahead of the transfer window opening in just over two months .
Despite the indefinite hiatus of European football due to the coronavirus pandemic , the MEN understands United are continuing negotiations with clubs and representatives of potential signings .
The MEN revealed United had stepped up their pursuit of Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish in February , having shortlisted him among their playmaker targets .
United are believed to have already had an approach for Grealish rejected .
Grealish , 24 , expressed his 'embarrassment ' at being pictured at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , having urged followers to 'stay at home ' amid the coronavirus lockdown .
Villa have fined Grealish two weeks ' wages and the £150,000 sum has been donated to The University Hospitals Charity in Birmingham .
The summer transfer window officially opens on June 10 but the window is bound to be disrupted by the chaos caused by the coronavirus , with the major European leagues preparing for the possibility of playing matches in June .
United 's preference is to 'execute ' deals for summer targets in February and they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debut before the end of the season and then featured at the European Championship , causing his valuation to soar .
The Euros have since been pushed back to next year .
Villa are second from bottom in the Premier League and two points from safety with 10 fixtures remaining .
Irrespective of whether Villa are reprieved by failure to complete the campaign or stay up , their status as a top or second tier club is unlikely to have a major bearing on Grealish 's future .
Since they are a Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inflated fee for Grealish but their extravagant summer spending and relegation could result in a relatively routine deal for United .
Grealish and Leicester City playmaker James Maddison have been under consideration to reinforce the United attack , each scoring nine goals for their clubs this season .
Solskjaer and the United recruitment department want ‘ humble ’ characters off the pitch who are arrogant when they pull on the shirt , but Grealish and Maddison have generated controversy this season through off-the-pitch behaviour .
In October , Maddison was pictured in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international he was 'unwell ' to feature in .
Grealish fits United 's criteria of young British signings following the additions of Englishmen Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka , as well as Wales international Daniel James , last summer .
Senior club sources have said 23 is the perfect age to recruit a player but do not believe a player 's development alters significantly between the ages of 23 and 28 .

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Manchester United are still working on prospective deals ahead of the transfer window opening in just over two months.
Despite the indefinite hiatus of European football due to the coronavirus pandemic, the MEN understands United are continuing negotiations with clubs and representatives of potential signings.
The MEN revealed United had stepped up their pursuit of Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish in February, having shortlisted him among their playmaker targets. United are believed to have already had an approach for Grealish rejected.
Grealish, 24, expressed his 'embarrassment' at being pictured at the scene of a car accident on Sunday, having urged followers to 'stay at home' amid the coronavirus lockdown. Villa have fined Grealish two weeks' wages and the £150,000 sum has been donated to The University Hospitals Charity in Birmingham.
The summer transfer window officially opens on June 10 but the window is bound to be disrupted by the chaos caused by the coronavirus, with the major European leagues preparing for the possibility of playing matches in June.
United's preference is to 'execute' deals for summer targets in February and they were conscious Grealish could have made his England debut before the end of the season and then featured at the European Championship, causing his valuation to soar. The Euros have since been pushed back to next year.
Villa are second from bottom in the Premier League and two points from safety with 10 fixtures remaining. Irrespective of whether Villa are reprieved by failure to complete the campaign or stay up, their status as a top or second tier club is unlikely to have a major bearing on Grealish's future.
Since they are a Premier League side, Villa have demanded an inflated fee for Grealish but their extravagant summer spending and relegation could result in a relatively routine deal for United.
Grealish and Leicester City playmaker James Maddison have been under consideration to reinforce the United attack, each scoring nine goals for their clubs this season.
Solskjaer and the United recruitment department want ‘humble’ characters off the pitch who are arrogant when they pull on the shirt, but Grealish and Maddison have generated controversy this season through off-the-pitch behaviour. In October, Maddison was pictured in a casino on the night of an England international he was 'unwell' to feature in.
Grealish fits United's criteria of young British signings following the additions of Englishmen Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, as well as Wales international Daniel James, last summer. Senior club sources have said 23 is the perfect age to recruit a player but do not believe a player's development alters significantly between the ages of 23 and 28.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Marcus Rashford is to step up his rehabilitation from a back injury after the latest scans showed positive signs for @ @ @ @ @ Rashford has n't played since suffering a serious back injury against Wolves in the FA @ @ @ @ @ he had been considered touch-and-go to play again this season , before the campaign was @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
But United have confirmed that the 22-year-old , who was enjoying his best @ @ @ @ @ goal , will now step up his recovery from injury , with medical staff keeping @ @ @ @ @ progress from distance .
On the transfer front , reports suggest United are still confident @ @ @ @ @ Jadon Sancho , the two young English attackers who have emerged as top targets for @ @ @ @ @ in the past few weeks .
Paul Pogba remains heavily touted for an exit .

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Marcus Rashford is to step up his rehabilitation from a back injury after the latest scans showed positive signs for the Manchester United striker.
Rashford hasn't played since suffering a serious back injury against Wolves in the FA Cup on January 15 and he had been considered touch-and-go to play again this season, before the campaign was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
But United have confirmed that the 22-year-old, who was enjoying his best season yet in front of goal, will now step up his recovery from injury, with medical staff keeping a watchful eye on his progress from distance.
On the transfer front, reports suggest United are still confident of signing Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho, the two young English attackers who have emerged as top targets for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in the past few weeks. Paul Pogba remains heavily touted for an exit.
Look back over the latest United news from today.