Det Insp Julia Bowden said he had "never been missing before and, as people can imagine, his family and friends are absolutely beside themselves with worry that Michael has not returned from his night out".

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The medial knee ligament injury is a worry to United, who will want to be absolutely certain of his future fitness before spending so much money.

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