The graphs that show the huge spike in Covid infections in Manchester

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.

straight to your inbox every day, free Brandon Williams has been advised to push for a move away from Manchester United by a Premier League agent.

straight to your inbox every day, free Edinson Cavani has revealed a conversation with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was key to his decision to sign for Manchester United on deadline day. The 33-year-old signed a one-year deal with the option of an extra year at Old Trafford after being released by Paris St-Germain in the summer, but he discussed his role at the club and what Solskjaer wanted from him before putting pen to paper.

Joy Division bandmate Peter Hook.The artwork was revealed today (October 9) to mark World Mental Health Day and the start of this weekend’s Headstock Weekender festival (10-11).Hook attended the unveiling of the mural, which was created by street artist Aske and was commissioned by Headstock.

straight to your inbox every day, freeThe aftermath of Manchester United's 6-1 hammering against Tottenham continues and it's clear that David De Gea was not happy with Luke Shaw's defending for one of the goals.A video posted Sky Sports Football's YouTube channel shows the reactions of United players as things fell apart dramatically in that first half at Old Trafford.Already 3-1 down, as well as being down to 10 men following Anthony Martial's sending off, Spurs full-back Serge Aurier burst

with each other rather than, for example, being linked to any obvious large workplace outbreak.

straight to your inbox every day, freeTottenham exploited the defensive shortcomings of Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood in their 6-1 thrashing of Manchester United.The MEN understands Tottenham full-backs Serge Aurier and Sergio Reguilon were tasked with pressing high as their counterparts Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw were not protected by Greenwood or Rashford.Spurs insiders felt Aurier and Reguilon 'killed' United 'because Greenwood and Rashford don't defend' and Aurier scored Spurs's

on the university's website.The University of Manchester (UoM) has so far ruled out an MMU style lockdown at its halls.On Monday, the M.E.N asked if this was now a possibility.A UoM spokesperson said: “The safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and the wider local community is the University’s primary concern and we will support them in every way we can.“We are concerned by the rising rate in Manchester and we will be meeting with Public Health colleagues as a matter of urgency to discuss

straight to your inboxAlex Telles has promised Manchester United fans that he will help the club fight for trophies after completing a deadline day transfer from Porto.Telles, 27, was targeted after United identified the need for a new left-back to challenge Luke Shaw. Brandon Williams impressed after breaking into the first-team but was unconvincing in the final few months of last season.

straight to your inboxManchester United have officially announced the signing of Alex Telles from FC Porto. The left-back arrives at United on a four-year contract with the option to extend by a further year.

straight to your inbox Luke Shaw has conceded that all of the Manchester United players who were on the pitch against Tottenham were to blame for the embarrassing defeat. Despite going a goal ahead early on through a Bruno Fernandes penalty, a long line of errors and relentlessly atrocious defending saw United conspire to lose 6-1.

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaA lamb to the slaughter. Not visibly at fault for any of the goals and had the misfortune of playing behind William Prunier impressionists.

coronavirus cases in both boroughs continuing to rise. The latest figures today show Manchester's rate at 335.9 cases per 100,000 - one of the worst in the country - and Oldham's at 177.1.

Premier League game 3-2 at the Amex Stadium, United again head to the south coast with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expected to make a number of changes to his team. Shaw could be among those rested as Solskjaer shuffles his pack, but the left-back believes the game is an opportunity for United to send a message over their squad depth.

quickly rising in Bury.The town now has the second highest infection rate in Greater Manchester - second only to Bolton where the rate is 212.8.Bury recorded 173.3 cases per 100,000 people in the week ending September 20.More than 300 people in the borough tested positive for Covid-19 in just one week for the first time since the pandemic began.Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Tameside and Wigan all still have infection rates above 100.And the rate of infection is still rising in Stockport and

There has been a major spike in new coronavirus cases in Bury.More than 300 people in the borough tested positive for Covid-19 in just one week for the first time since the pandemic began, figures from Public Health England show.It takes the rate of infections in the town to 173 for every 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than it was during the first wave of the virus.The new cases mean only Bolton has a higher rate in Greater Manchester while the infection rate in Bury is now more

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United player Ravel Morrison has joined ADO Den Haag, the club have confirmed.The 27-year-old became a free agent this summer after Sheffield United turned down the chance to renew his contract at the club.Morrison ended up just making four appearances for the Blades before going on loan to Middlesbrough.ADO Den Haag will be hoping to get the best out of the playmaker and tweeted the announcement of his signing today, explaining: "Creative midfielder Ravel

straight to your inboxGood evening, Manchester United fans. Here are your evening headlines for Sunday, September 20.