Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has insisted he wants to spend his whole career at the Vicente Calderon amid speculation linking him with Manchester United.

Reports in Spain have tipped the versatile 21-year-old to make a €20 million (£15m) move to Old Trafford, with his buyout clause rumoured to be as low as €26m (£19.5m).

But Saul, who has made 22 appearances in all competitions this season, is relishing his growing role with Atletico and has set his sights on winning La Liga.

"I've achieved a lot," he told Sportium News. "It's a very special feeling. My biggest dream is to be at the club all my life and continue to win titles.

"I'm going through a great moment and it shows on the pitch. I'm happy for the goals but mostly because the teams benefits.

"We have shown we're capable of fighting for the league and even winning it, but it's very even and any team can give you a scare.

"The work we do every day will determine how far we go and if we have the league in our sights we'll go for it until the death."

"We have shown we're capable of fighting for the league and even winning it, but it's very even and any team can give you a scare.

"The work we do every day will determine how far we go and if we have the league in our sights we'll go for it until the death."

Saul was given his league debut by Diego Simeone in 2013 but sent out on loan to Rayo Vallecano before he became a permanent part of the Argentine's first-team plans.

"He gave me my debut and was very sincere when he said I had to leave on loan to get more minutes and continue to develop," he added. "Time has proved him right."