Iker reiterates Real plan

Iker Casillas has reiterated he has no intention of leaving Real Madrid.

Iker Casillas has reiterated he has no intention of leaving Real Madrid for Manchester United.

Spain's number one has been touted as a summer target for United but is waiting for Real to offer him fresh terms so he can commit his future to the capital club.

When quizzed on his future by As, Casillas was adamant he has no great desire to head for Manchester.

"My idea is to remain with Real Madrid," he stated. "I know it clearly but they have to call me and tell me they want me to continue at the club.

"I cannot do anything more than to continue working hard and helping the team, and I expect that the club will tell me they are happy with me.

"What happens is many things are spoken. It has also been said that I am going to Manchester. It's normal.

"I thank Manchester for their interest but I want to remain here. I have already said it."

Gines Carvajal, the keeper's agent, has urged Real supremo Florentino Perez to commence contract talks with his client, whose present deal expires in 2006.

"Still we do not know what Mr Perez will tell us," Carvajal told El Mundo Deportivo.

"I do not see Casillas in another shirt, neither does he, but that depends on another person."