Morientes: I'm Happy At Real

Fernando Morientes has once again insisted that he is happy at Real Madrid, despite his prospects of a run in the first team being extremely low.

The summer signing of Ronaldo looked to have ended Morientes' career at the Bernabeu, and moves to Spurs, Barcelona, Inter Milan and Manchester United have been touted for the Spanish international.

Morientes has however tried to distance himself from moves to the Premiership when the transfer window reopens in January.

On the subject of Tottenham, he said: "I was flattered by their interest and I've been looking out for their results. But that does not mean that I have any thoughts of joining the club."

It is understood he asked his Real team-mate Steve McManaman about Tottenham after they made their move last month.

He added: "Manchester United may want a striker who has not played in the Champions League, but I'm happy to stay at Real."

Morientes would be unavailable for Champions League action for any other club after he featured for Real during their 6-0 demolition of Genk on Wednesday.