INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL HEADLINES:
***Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has finally admitted that the real reason he wants to quit Liverpool is to play in the Champions League. His agent Pere Guardiola met Reds boss Brendan Rodgers and MD Ian Ayre at the Melwood training ground on Monday and revealed a lack of European football was a big factor in his client, 26, wanting out. (The Sun)
***Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is lining up a sensational £40million move for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez. Arsenal have already had an enquiry knocked back, but Chelsea are ready to test Liverpool's resolve not to sell the Uruguayan. (The Mirror)
***Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has targeted more silverware for the club after he and his team-mates returned to training. (SkySports)
***Jermain Defoe believes Gareth Bale can help Tottenham get back into the Champions League. Spurs' pain of missing out on qualifying for the UEFA Champions League was eased considerably on Monday by Bale modelling their new kit for the coming campaign. That is an indication Bale will remain at White Hart Lane for at least one more season. (The Sun)
***Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has dismissed speculation Gonzalo Higuain is about to join Arsenal by revealing the Premier League club are yet to make an offer. (SkySports)
***Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has warned Wayne Rooney that if he quits United he may miss out on more medals, just like Cristiano Ronaldo. The Red Devils defender reckons Rooney should look at Ronaldo to see the grass is not always greener elsewhere. (The Sun)
***Real Madrid will sign Spain Under-21 midfielder Asier Illaramendi from Real Sociedad in the coming days according to reports. (SkySports)
***AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has confirmed that he wants to bring Keisuke Honda to the San Siro when his CSKA Moscow contract expires in January.
***Belgium international Christian Benteke, 22, surprised Aston Villa Monday night by slapping in a shock transfer request. Chelsea and Spurs will now battle it out for the £30million-rated Belgian hitman after Villa admitted they WILL sell if the price is right. (The Sun)
***Atletico Madrid and Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of striker David Villa, the Primera Division champions have announced. (SkySports)
***Arsenal skipper Thomas Vermaelen will miss Arsenal's pre-season trip to Asia - and is struggling to be fit for the start of the season. Vermaelen, 27, aggravated a long-standing problem while on international duty last month and it is believed he may have cracked a bone in his lower back. (The Mirror)
***Barcelona are planning a £30m bid for Chelsea defender David Luiz, but will have to raise their offer before the Blues consider selling the flamboyant defender. Barca sees Luiz as the perfect partner for Gerard Pique and a long-term replacement for ageing captain Carles Puyol.
***Manchester City's pursuit of Real Madrid's Pepe has hit a stumbling block after reports in Spain claimed that Los Blancos are not willing to sell the defender at any price.
***Mario Gomez has revealed Fiorentina's attacking style of play under Vincenzo Montella was crucial to his decision to join the Serie A club.