Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has confirmed he wants to leave the club in interviews with two British newspapers, the BBC reports.

The Uruguay international, 26, intends to submit a transfer request by the end of the week if a move is blocked.

Suarez has told both the Guardian and the Telegraph that the Reds "promised" he could leave this summer if they did not qualify for the Champions League.

"I gave absolutely everything last season, now all I want is for Liverpool to honour our agreement," he said.

"Last year I had the opportunity to move to a big European club and I stayed on the understanding that if we failed to qualify for the Champions League the following season I'd be allowed to go."

Liverpool, who finished seventh in the Premier League last season, have rejected offers and insisted the clause does not force them to sell.

Suarez has not travelled with the squad for a pre-season match in Norway because of a foot injury.

"I am 26, I need to be playing in the Champions League. I feel I have done enough to be playing in the Champions League at this stage of my career. Now there is an option for me to do that and I want very much to take it," he said.

"I don't feel betrayed but the club promised me something a year ago just as I promised them that I would stay and try everything possible to get us into the Champions League."