Real Madrid No1 Casillas thanks Man Utd for interest

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has thanked Manchester United for "their interest", but insists he is happy with the Spanish giants.

United are ready to more than double Casillas' wages to bring the 24 year-old to Old Trafford next season, but the Spanish international said: "My idea is to remain with Real Madrid."

"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."

Casillas' agent Gines Carvajal told El Mundo Deportivo: "Still we do not know what [Real Madrid president] Mr [Florentino] Perez will tell us."

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