Football News – Spurs eye Jakupovic deal, Everton braced for bid, Ben Arfa worth the wait, Villas-Boas fears for Torres

Arsene Wenger has hit out at his team and believes their lack of confidence, coordination and communication is costing the football club dear and could cost them of their chances this season unless the problem is addressed. The Frenchman has also vowed to keep faith with his coaching staff, despite the recent defensive frailties.

Elsewhere in the papers Javier Hernandez avoids lay-off; Villas-Boas fears for Torres, while Gareth Bale believes that Adebayor can fire Tottenham back into the Champions League.

Wenger to keep faith with coaching staff despite frailty – Guardian

Modric deserves a pay rise, says Redknapp – Guardian

Hernández avoids lay-off –Daily Telegraph

City launch multimillion battle to stop next Giggs signing for United – Independent

Villas-Boas fears for Torres after shocking miss – Independent

Spurs plotting to sign Swiss keeper Jakupovic as Gomes considers leaving – Daily Mail

Louis Saha refused to play in reserves – Sun

Bale backs Adebayor to fire Spurs into Champions League – Mirror

Villas-Boas lines up £20m January bid for Everton youngster Barkley – Daily Mail

Sinclair: I quit Blues to get fair chance – Sun

Ben Arfa is worth the hassle, says Pardew ahead of crock’s comeback – Daily Mail

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