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Like most players at Manchester City, Phil Foden has to be prepared to play in multiple positions to satisfy what Pep Guardiola needs at any given game.

Manchester United hope to receive at least £30m this summer for defender Harry Maguire if he departs Old Trafford, according to reports.

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, August 4.

Dan Wootton’s MailOnline column has been paused while the publication commissions an independent investigation into allegations he used a pseudonym and offered colleagues money for sexual material.The GB News presenter has written a regular column for the online outlet since 2021, with his last article published on June 29. Last month, the TV presenter and columnist used his self-titled GB News programme to admit he had made “errors of judgment” in the past but branded the “allegations” as “simply untrue”.

Manchester United have made an attempt to Turkish side Fenerbache for goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, according to reports.

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, August 3.

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has confirmed that he is working on improving his heading capabilities and being stronger on his left foot.

Sergio Aguero has urged Phil Foden to remain patient at Manchester City after labelling him as 'one of the best' players he's played with.

A major IT failure is has been affecting hospitals across Greater Manchester since early this morning, resulting in patients being 'sent home from waiting rooms'.

Residents in one part of South Manchester feel ‘cut off’ from wider society as vital mail deliveries fail to arrive for days and even weeks, according to neighbours.

Mason Mount is about to embark upon his first season as a Manchester United player and there will be hopes he can hit the heights of his best moments at Chelsea in a red shirt.

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A student battling mental ill-health took her own life following 'missed opportunities' by an NHS trust to help her, a coroner has concluded. Kate McBean - who struggled as a coursework deadline loomed, finding herself in a 'situation of despair' - was found dead at her student accommodation in Withington, south Manchester, on August 20, 2019.

Making Greater Manchester's energy supply carbon neutral by 2038 will cost £64 BILLION, according to a new report. Plans to decarbonise energy infrastructure in the city-region have now been given the green light by local authority leaders.

A dad told the mother of two of his children told her 'I'll strangle the life out of you' as he throttled her following almost four years of abuse. Lee Ellison, 43, has now been jailed for the attack - and for coercive and controlling behaviour towards his former partner.

Rasmus Hojlund is the name on plenty of Manchester United fans' lips ahead of his impending move to Old Trafford.

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has said he had a stroke earlier this year, which left him paralysed on his right side and made him fear for his career.McBrain suffered a TIA – commonly known as a mini-stroke – back in January, which left him paralysed on his right side from his shoulder down.“Of course I was very worried that my career was over but with the love and support from my wife, Rebecca and family, my doctors, especially Julie my OT [occupational therapist], and my Maiden family I was able to bounce back to somewhere near 70% recovered,” he told fans in a video message.After 10 weeks of “intensive therapy”, McBrain was ready to start rehearsals in May with the rest of Iron Maiden ahead of their recent ‘The Future Past’ tour.McBrain said he wanted to focus on performing before he imparted any news on his health to fans.“I feel it’s important to let you know about this now instead of earlier as I was mainly concerned with doing my job and concentrating on getting back to 100% fitness,” he said. “I’m not there yet but by the grace of God I’m getting better and stronger as the weeks go by.“Thank you all for a most wonderful and magical tour so far, you have all been so amazing.”A message from Nicko:Hello Boys and Girls,I hope this message finds you all well!The reason I'm writing to you all today is to let you know of a very serious health problem that I have been through.

Sam Ryder and Mae Muller, has announced that it will not be selecting the UK’s entry for Eurovision 2024.The management company, which is also behind artists including Lana Del Rey and Ellie Goulding, has helped the BBC select the UK representatives for the past two years at Eurovision. However, the team has now confirmed that it will be stepping down from the role ahead of next year’s instalment.Headed by Ben Mawson and Ed Millett, the company was responsible for choosing Sam Ryder as the contestant for 2022 and Mae Muller as the entry earlier this year.Ryder fell just shy of the winning position last year, coming second place to Ukraine with his song ‘Space Man’.

Sir Rod Stewart has shared a snap of his Celtic shrine dedicated to 'King of Kings' Henrik Larsson.

On July 25, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held a town hall on Fox News with Sean Hannity. If it seems odd that a Democratic candidate for president was speaking to the Trump-invested Fox News audience, it was. Hannity asked Kennedy, “You’re talking to the American people tonight. Why should they vote for you?”

Rasmus Hojlund has completed his medical as Manchester United put the finishing touches to his £72million transfer.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag The death of Eastenders' Karen Taylor has been 'confirmed' as it's revealed that the actress Lorraine Stanley is set to leave the show. After seven years as the matriarch for the Taylor family, Karen will no longer feature in Albert Square as the actress leaves the role. Bosses of the famous BBC soap opera have decided to write the character out of the show and it looks like her character could be coming to a tragic conclusion.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Long-standing Coronation Street favourite Tina O'Brien was papped enjoying a night out with pals in Manchester last night.The soap actress - who has played Sarah Platt on the Wetherfield soap on an on-off basis since 1999 - was enjoying a night at the theatre, having been spotted on her way to see Shrek The Musical at the northern city's Opera House. Mum-of-two Tina - who shares 14-year-old Waterloo Road actress daughter Scarlett with fellow soap star ex Ryan Thomas, as well as eight year old son Beau with hubby Adam Crofts - cut a casual look in a sophisticated black tea dress, which she paired black platforms and a matching shoulder bag for her night on the town.Though the talented actress - who recently reunited with her on-screen daughter Lucy Fallon for a fun-fuelled night out - was all-smiles for her outing, fans have been left concerned for her wellbeing amid her character Sarah's current difficult storyline.

Owen Hargreaves believes Manchester City's Champions League triumph proves Pep Guardiola is the most creative manager ever.

Interest rates have now reached yet another record-high following the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee meeting today (August 3). After a majority vote of 6-3, the base rate has now been raised to 5.25 per cent - up from 5 per cent in June - which is now the highest level seen since March 2008.

New images show how an ageing corner of the city centre will be transformed into a laboratory building.

Technology is transforming the way people do business. Better broadband and mobile connectivity, as well as improvements to mobile phones, tablets and laptops have made it easier than ever for people to launch their own businesses, and right across the North West we are seeing people start to take the plunge.

Former Manchester United player David Sadler has been awarded a retrospective league medal after helping the club win the 1964/65 title.

A new government list has outlined the key risks facing the UK, including a potential future pandemic and disruptions to global energy supplies.

A boy was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in south Manchester.

A by-election has been called to replace a councillor who resigned last week after rumours she was living 200 miles away. Labour councillor Julia Baker Smith stood down as a Manchester councillor on Wednesday (July 26).

Manchester-based brand Joanie Clothing has teamed up with one of the city’s most iconic pop culture icons of all time to create a limited edition fashion range.The five-piece collection was inspired by the world’s longest-running continuing drama, Coronation Street, which has been on air for more than 63 years and has become one of Manchester’s best-loved pieces of history. With the famous cobbles being set somewhere in Salford, just a stone’s throw away from Joanie Clothing’s Ardwick offices, the brand couldn’t wait to collaborate with the soap’s producers to create a fashion range that took inspiration from some of the show’s most memorable parts.The collection, which launched at the end of June, was designed in close collaboration with the team from Corrie and features pieces inspired some of the soap’s most iconic locations and brands.

Forecasters have predicted a return to sunshine and warmer weather following a gruelling period of wet and unsettling.

A Netherlands-inspired 'care village' which will allow residents to move between homes has been given the green light by Wigan Council.

Former Manchester United player Charlie Savage has been caught in the crossfire of Reading's financial issues and could be blocked from playing for the club.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has said that goalkeeper Nathan Bishop will be "missed by everyone" after sealing a move to Sunderland.