da leao: Andre Villas-Boas has claimed that despite not getting Chelsea to the desired level at present, he will not require the services of Guus Hiddink to assist him at Stamford Bridge. The Dutchman was linked with a move back to West London in a Sporting Director capacity, but Villas-Boas said he will solve the recent slump with his current staff and players like he always does.
da mrbet: Elsewhere in the news Mancini rules out replacing Tevez; Redknapp defiant over Defoe, while Tim Krul’s debt to the Dutch master.
Villas-Boas says he doesn’t need Hiddink’s help at Chelsea – Guardian
Mancini rules out replacing Tevez – Daily Telegraph
Gaitan still on the radar as Ferguson looks to fill midfield hole – Independent
Scudamore rules out ‘Rooney rule’ – Guardian
It is not the end of an aura! Anfield is still special, insists defiant Dalglish – Daily Mail
Redknapp: Defoe will not leave Spurs – Guardian
Tottenham defender Kaboul is top target for Italian giants Juventus – Daily Mail
Arsenal hope Gervinho can add finishing touch – Guardian
Wolfsburg to make £4.5m January swoop for Arsenal midfielder Rosicky – Daily Mail
Chelsea chase Lucas – Sun
Krul’s debt to Dutch master – Daily Telegraph
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