4 h. ago Man United transfer news LIVE: Ruben Neves cost revealed, Sancho's next move, defender eyed

Manchester United continue to be linked to a central midfielder as Michael Carrick got his spell as head coach off to an impressive start with a win over Manchester City

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4 h. ago Man United transfer news LIVE: Exit confirmed, Ruben Neves cost revealed, Sancho's next move

Manchester United continue to be linked to a central midfielder as Michael Carrick got his spell as head coach off to an impressive start with a win over Manchester City

Economics

67 h. ago Tour de France reveals the six UK stage plans for historic 2027 Grands Départs

British roads will host the start of both races next yearFirst time both Grands Départs have been outside FranceThe men’s Tour de France will start in Scotland for the first time in 2027 and make its first visit to Wales when Britain stages the Grand Départ of the men’s and women’s races in the biggest festival of elite cycling on the isles since London 2012.Across six days of racing on British roads, the men’s Tour will visit Edinburgh, Carlisle, Keswick, Liverpool, Welshpool and Cardiff, while the Tour de France Femmes races from Leeds to Manchester, then to Sheffield and also includes a central London stage. On Thursday night all host cities were illuminated by yellow beams in recognition of them staging the Tour. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Tour de France reveals plans for six UK stages with historic 2027 Grands Départs

British roads will host the start of both races next yearFirst time both Grands Départs have been outside FranceThe men’s Tour de France will start in Scotland for the first time in 2027 and make its first visit to Wales when Britain stages the Grand Départ of the men’s and women’s races in the biggest festival of elite cycling on the isles since London 2012.Across six days of racing on British roads, the men’s Tour will visit Edinburgh, Carlisle, Keswick, Liverpool, Welshpool and Cardiff, while the Tour de France Femmes races from Leeds to Manchester, then to Sheffield and also includes a central London stage. On Thursday night all host cities were illuminated by yellow beams in recognition of them staging the Tour. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Football transfer rumours: Manchester United to bid £30m for Marcos Llorente?

Today’s rumours are misty-eyedThe fun has only just begun at Old Trafford where Michael Carrick will become the head coach until the end of the season. As someone who knows a thing or two about central midfielders, Carrick will immediately realise Manchester United are desperately in need of one. Al-Hilal’s Rúben Neves is on the radar, as is Atlético Madrid’s Marcos Llorente. The 30-year-old is valued at £30m, leaving Jason Wilcox and chums plenty to ponder.There are, supposedly, admirers of Sassuolo’s Tarik Muharemovic at United but if they really want to acquire the centre-back’s services they will need to overcome competing interest from Tottenham and Newcastle. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The central Manchester spot that went from bombsite to futuristic glamour

It's been 60 years since Piccadilly Plaza and its hotel became a city landmark

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3 w. ago Antoine Semenyo transfer approach 'made' as Man United exploring five signings

Preparations are well underway for the January transfer window which opens in just a matter of days with Manchester United linked with Antoine Semenyo and a number of central midfielder

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