STONES INJURY FEAR

England boss says City man taken off as precaution in friendly

Sir Jim could SELL Nice after buying Reds stake

INEOS is reportedly looking to sell Nice – less than six months after acquiring a minority stake in United.

Greenwood set to join Juventus, says Italian outlet

UNITED winger Mason Greenwood has reportedly agreed to join Juventus this summer.

United get green light to sign Branthwaite

UNITED have been given the green light to sign Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite this summer from his teammate. United are keen to complete a transfer for the 21-year-old but won’t be forced into a deal for extortionate money, M.E.N. Sport understands.

Mainoo's rise from academy to England star

IT has been an astonishing breakthrough campaign for Stockport teenager Kobbie Mainoo.

Germany squad left 'stunned' by Grealish omission

THE omission of Jack Grealish from England’s Euro 2024 squad has reportedly left Germany team members in shock after Gareth Southgate opted instead for Eberechi Eze as part of his 26-man group.

Restrictions set to curb summer transfers

LIKE every other club, City have to try and work out how they think the transfer market is going to shape up.

Iceland loss will focus our minds says Southgate

GARETH Southgate says England’s shock loss to Iceland will knock any complacency out of a team he is certain will react strongly in their Euro 2024 opener against Serbia.

Tory MPs flee North for new 'safe' seats

IT WAS described as 'Rishi's Darkest Hour' on one front page. A few minutes after Nigel Farage announced he was returning to frontline politics to inflict more pain on the Tories this week, the latest polling painted an exceptionally bleak picture for the prime minister.

The STONE age

How the Roses' legendary concert at Spike Island defined Madchester era

MATCH PLAY

Hit show about England team under Southgate set for Lowry run in 2025

How Slow Sports News put me in multi-millionaire fast lane

Ryan Williams tells Paige Oldfield how parody Twitter account led to a fortune

After years as a crook, now I can train cops

Reformed ex-burglar tells of his new mission to help end scourge of crime

The one thing Labour want more than any other is to see the back of me

Joseph Timan speaks to George Galloway 100 days since his by-election victory in Rochdale

Quarter of jail's inmates are 'active drug takers'

60 men left to share just two showers but chief prison inspector says problems are 'easily arrestable'

I still don't feel like it's real

Family's agony over death of much-loved mum known for her time running pub

'I think it's easier to start up in an the Northern Quarter than here and actually stick there'

Special report: Traders tell the M.E.N. why independent businesses are finding life tough in Ancoats

Extra powers to tackle Parklife troublemakers

POLICE issued a dispersal order for Parklife Festival as an epic two days of music and performances got under way.

Sir Jim made good first impression on Reds coach Benni

BENNI McCarthy admitted he was surprised when Sir Jim Ratcliffe knew him by name during a private chat at United's training ground.

Rodri reserve is top of to-do list

THE year is 2022. City have just won the Premier League for the fourth time in five years, pipping Liverpool by a point after a dramatic comeback against Aston Villa on the final day, and Erling Haaland has been announced as the latest signing.

Sorting Pep future is priority for City chiefs

CITY are one of the few clubs in the country that do not foresee major moves in the summer transfer window.

Lionesses will not panic after defeat

ELLA Toone has backed England's big tournament mentality to dig them out of a Euro 2025 qualification hole.

Defector drawn to Labour optimism

LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer might not be terribly popular in his own party as the row over Diane Abbott and other leftwingers rumbled on, but at least he is winning over one-time Tory MPs.

Sale get semi-final sinking feeling in Bath loss

SALE Sharks missed out on the Gallagher Premiership final after a thrilling 31-23 defeat against Bath at the Recreation Ground.

'We're in Gorton Market... not the Trafford Centre'

Traders fear for future after hike in service charges with customers worrying about possible loss of 'community hub'

A treat in store

Jenna Campbell meets the team behind a haven for food lovers

HOME MEXTURE

MORE affordable homes are set to be built in and around the city centre.

I borrowed £1,500 for a car and ended.up losing my home

Grandad tells of debt hell that left him owing £65k

'The way he has been treated is totally unacceptable'

Senior cop says action will be taken over alleged lack of action by GMP over report by serving officer that he was sexually abused as a child

Abrush with glamour in the 'invisible city'

SOME would have graced the cover of a Smiths album perfectly. They capture a city in turmoil and the people living through it with grit and humour.