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LIAM Gallagher has said he will perform in a Lidl store if Manchester’s Co-op Live arena is not open in time.

The former Oasis rocker, 51, is due to play four shows at the disaster-hit venue next month, but there is uncertainty over whether it will be ready by then.

KNEBWORTH, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Liam Gallagher performs at Knebworth Park on June 03, 2022 in Knebworth, England. (Photo by Harry Herd/Redferns)
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Liam Gallagher offered to move his gigs to a Lidl when questioned about the shows by Twitter/X fansCredit: Getty
A view of the Co-op Live arena in Manchester. The ¿365 million venue, the biggest indoor arena in the UK, has postponed its opening numerous times after rescheduling performances from Peter Kay, The Black Keys, and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, as well as shows by Olivia Rodrigo scheduled for this Friday and Saturday. Picture date: Thursday May 2, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Arena. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire
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It comes after the Co-op Live arena in Manchester has suffered a string of issues and has led to performances being cancelledCredit: Peter Byrne / PA Wire

Asked by a fan about a possible alternative, the Mancunian answered on X/Twitter: “Gig in LIDL.”

Oasis’ 2002 hit Little by Little — originally sung by his brother Noel — is almost tailor-made to be played in the budget supermarket’s aisles.

And Lidl happily accepted Liam’s proposal, joking in a reference to another Oasis track: “We’re gonna roll with it.”

It said it will apply for a late licence to ensure the concert can happen without a hitch — unlike the shows so far at the Co-op Live arena.

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One fan quipped: “If you scan your Lidl card you’ll get an extra song and a roll with it.”

The £365million Co-op Live was due to open last month but has been marred by setbacks including power issues and part of an air conditioning unit falling off.

Concerts by Peter Kay, The Black Keys, Olivia Rodrigo and Keane have been delayed.

Take That and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie have moved their shows to the nearby AO Arena.

Another fan asked Liam, who is set to play Oasis classics as part of the 30th anniversary of the band’s debut album Definitely Maybe: “If they’ve cancelled Take That they will cancel you as well won’t they?”

To which Liam replied: “Who the f*** are Take That?”

He is currently set to perform at Co-op Live on June 15, 16, 27 and 28.

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B25WT3 Lidl discount supermarket Aylesbury Buckinghamshire. Image shot 07/2008. Exact date unknown.
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Song Little by Little is almost made to be played in budget supermarket LidlCredit: Alamy
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