Football News – AVB to gazump Spurs to deal, Wenger considers short-term move, Everton to outbid Swansea to Rory

Sir Alex Ferguson says Luis Suarez’s eight-game ban was the right decision and feels Liverpool should just accept the punishment and move on. The United manager cited a similar situation faced them a few years back when Evra was banned for four games based on the testimony of a groundsman at Stamford Bridge and Fergie believes that there was little point in contesting it, given the potential ramifications of it and the extending the ban.

Elsewhere in the news Wenger considers Henry return; King hails Spurs side, while Wayne Bridge confesses his need to quit Manchester City.

Ferguson says Suárez’s eight-game ban was ‘right decision’ – Guardian

Wenger considers Henry return – Guardian

Dalglish demands FA protection for Suarez – Daily Telegraph

Yakubu: ‘Shocking’ fan abuse is hurting us – Independent

Chelsea set to beat Spurs to Cahill signing – Mirror

King: this is best Spurs team I’ve been in – Daily Telegraph

Wayne Bridge: ‘I have to get out of City’ – Independent

Aston Villa manager McLeish gets shirty with goal celebrations – Daily Mail

Sunderland prepare raid for Villa defender – Mirror

Everton outbid Swans for Rory – Sky Sports