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Man City transfers: James Trafford eyes January exit as VAR to assess corners at World Cup - Paper talk and football gossip

Latest from Tuesday's papers as Thomas Frank believes he will be shown patience by Tottenham’s owners despite the fractious home defeat against Fulham on Saturday; FIFA set to tweak the powers of VAR officials ahead of next summer's World Cup

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...

Premier League

Thomas Frank feels Spurs' owners will give him time to build success despite the fractious home defeat against Fulham on Saturday - The Guardian

Lucas Paqueta has been offered support by the PFA after his reaction online to his red card against Liverpool - Daily Express Sport

James Trafford is eyeing a January exit from Manchester City - Mail Sport

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is keen on a move to Serie A with AC Milan among the clubs interested - Talksport

John Textor has defended his 'partner' Evangelos Maranikis and praised transfer deals between the two - The Times

Pep Guardiola has urged Phil Foden to stay at Manchester City and become a future club captain - The Sun

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Newcastle striker William Osula is still wanted by Eintracht Frankfurt but the Bundesliga club are no longer interested in West Ham and Germany forward Niclas Fullkrug - Sky in Germany

World Cup

FIFA is set to be given special dispensation to allow VARs to have extra powers at next year's World Cup, including over corner-kick decisions and second yellow cards - The Times

Formula One

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has received an apology from Red Bull after suggestions he allowed Lando Norris through prompted death threats online - The Guardian

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Cricket

Michael Atherton says England should pick Will Jacks over Shoaib Bashir for second Ashes Test - The Times

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