Reyes gives mixed Madrid signals

Jose Antonio Reyes has added to the uncertainty around his future by saying he is happy at Arsenal, while also admitting he wants to join Real Madrid.

The 22-year-old stated on Arsenal's website he is "very happy" at the club.

But he then told Spanish paper As he is "not looking for another club", but "I have always said that Madrid is one of my biggest targets. Everyone knows it.

"Clubs are looking for me but the only way that any team, including Madrid, can sign me is by speaking to Arsenal."

Reyes' future at Arsenal has been under scrutiny since he fell victim to a hoax at the start of 2005.

He told a Spanish radio presenter - who Reyes thought was Real's sporting director Emilio Butragueno - that he was keen on a move to the Bernabeu.

The Spain international subsequently signed a new six-year contract at Highbury but recently he was again quoted as saying he wants a return to Spain.

However, he says he will not be unhappy if he stays at Arsenal.

"I am very grateful to Arsenal for the faith they have put in me," Reyes told As on Tuesday.

"I don't have any problem with the club. There are Spaniards in the team and that makes everything easier.

"The way of life is a different matter. There are many things I miss about Spain, not just the food and the weather.

"But I am happy and I will carry on training. If I have to stay with Arsenal, I will do so happily.

"Not every player has the chance to play for a club like this, with players of this quality. I have left everything in the hands of my agent."

From : BBC