Household-to-household transmission responsible for rise in cases in Manchester's coronavirus hotspot

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United are planning a move for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane next summer - according to reports in Spain.United were linked with a host of defenders during the summer transfer window but did not sign a central defender.

here"It would also run the risk of severe redundancies across the north of England, particularly when you combine the effect of any new local restrictions."We think it would be to do long term damage to the economy of Greater Manchester and the north of England, and would actually weaken recovery."This package is insufficient to protect our communities as we go into the rest of the autumn and the winter."The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, previously that under a new localised furlough scheme,

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, October 8.Manchester United squad for Champions League group phase confirmedManchester United have revealed their squad for the Champions League group stages with new signings Alex Telles, Edinson Cavani and Facundo Pellistri all included.Unfortunately, there was less good news for a trio of first-team players with Sergio Romero, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo all omitted from the 25-man

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United and Liverpool are leading the race to sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, according to reports.United sold Chris Smalling to Roma on deadline day but failed to offload Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones.

hereAfter Manchester, Rochdale (305.7) has the next highest infection rate followed by Salford (293.6), Bury (272.3), Bolton (251.1), Oldham (250.9), Wigan (239.5), Tameside (222.1) and finally Stockport (202.8).The average infection rate for England is 108.6.

Sandbar said that the curfew 'would inevitably destroy us'.

with more cases than anywhere else in the country.There were 285 new cases of COVID-19 in Fallowfield Central in the seven days ending September 30.This accounts for around 18 per cent - or just under one in five - of all cases recorded in the city of Manchester over that period.There are now multiple cases of coronavirus at student accommodation across Manchester, with the infection rate among young people soaring.Council officials say cases among 17-21 year olds have been “rising steadily”

straight to your inbox Marco Reus is pleased that Jadon Sancho is supposedly staying at Borussia Dortmund for one more year amid interest from Manchester United. Sancho is a priority transfer target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but Dortmund are adamant the 20-year-old will remain with the Bundesliga side for at least one more season.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer has all but confirmed Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling are training separately from the Manchester United first-team as they have asked to leave the club.The MEN revealed earlier this month Rojo and Smalling are training in their own bubble at United's Carrington training complex amid the possibility they could depart before deadline day on October 5.Rojo and Smalling, both aged 30, usually report around two hours before the first-team squad members

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer rhapsodized about Eric Bailly when asked about the possibility of Manchester United moving for a centre-back before deadline day.United are believed to be open to reinforcing at centre half with Chris Smalling and Marcos Rojo preparing for possible transfers, Phil Jones injured and Axel Tuanzebe not match-fit.Solskjaer started Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof in last week's 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace and Lindelof was culpable for all three goals.

Kingsway currently has the highest number of coronavirus infections in Rochdale.It recorded 33 cases during the week to September 19 according to the latest figures from Public Health England (PHE) - significantly higher than anywhere else in the borough.Back in June, it was one of the areas causing officials most concern as Rochdale battled the highest infection rates in Greater Manchester.

MEN Sport understands the position is not a priority for United this summer, they have been heavily linked with players such as RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano and could be in the market for a centre-back if they offload some of their current defenders. Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones are all surplus to requirements at the club right now.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer insists Harry Maguire does not need a rest after he started his 18th consecutive match for Manchester United.Maguire was the only survivor from the weekend's 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at Luton Town, where United started their Carabao Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory.United have eight centre halves in their first-team squad but Phil Jones is injured, Axel Tuanzebe is not match-fit and Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling are not under consideration for

a curfew would be the 'nail in the coffin' for Manchester pubs.

coronavirus tests were recorded in a week in Greater Manchester for the first time, the latest figures show.

Coronavirus infection rates continue to rise sharply across most of Greater Manchester with all ten boroughs now at the highest level of alert for the first time.Stockport and Trafford have now recorded an infection rate of more than 50 cases per 100,000 people in the local population - it's the first time the two boroughs have reached that milestone since the height of the pandemic in April.Manchester has also seen a significant rise in cases, registering 100 positive tests for three days in a

A 10pm curfew would be the 'nail in the coffin' for pubs and bars in Greater Manchester, operators have warned.Hospitality businesses are bracing for the opening time limit to be introduced across the region, as similar restrictions come into force elsewhere in England.As well as being a further blow to already financially stricken sector, industry leaders fear it will only shift the problem elsewhere, leading to more day drinking, house parties and large crowds leaving venues at the same