Several unnamed English Premiership clubs are understood to have fluttered their eyelashes at the 31-year-old Figo, who has made more than 100 league appearances for Real since his controversial signing from bitter rivals Barcelona in the summer of 2000.

But with two years left on his contract Figo says life can't get any better than the one he is enjoying with the meringues and he intends to see out his commitments with Real's blessing.

"I am very happy here. I've had four fantastic years and that's what counts. My future lies with Madrid," Figo told Saturday's Marca sports daily.

"Playing in England is a childhood dream but dreams don't always come true. I always said I'd like to play there some day but I have two years left on my contract," said the man whose place on the right flank appeared briefly threatened by the arrival of David Beckham.

Beckham's success in slotting into a more central role than the one he habitually filled at Manchester United has given Figo free rein on the flank.

As a result, Real have charged to the top of the league table and progressed to a round of 16 Champions League encounter with old foes Bayern Munich.

Two points clear of second-placed Valencia, Real, eight home wins out of eight at home this campaign, were resuming their league campaign Saturday night against lowly Murcia, who have just one win under their belts all term.

Real have lost twice on their travels - at Valencia and Sevilla - but Figo says that kind of off day can happen to anyone.

"We aren't machines - it's normal that we have our off moments."